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Meredith Hansen to Appear As Featured Soloist In Boston Landmark Orchestra's Verdi Requiem
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2018
Roslindale resident Meredith Hansen, a native of Cohasset, has been selected as featured soprano soloist for Boston Landmark Orchestra's performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Messa da Requiem at the Charles River Esplanade Hatch Shell on August 1, 7 pm in Boston.
The Parker Quartet to Perform Three-Concert Residency at Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2018
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (CCCMF), Cape Cod's premiere presenter of summer chamber music, presents Harvard University's quartet-in-residence, The Parker Quartet, in three concerts, on Tuesday, August 21, 7:30 pm, Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit; Wednesday, August 22, 7:30 pm, Dennis Union Church, 713 Rte. 6A, Dennis; and Friday, August 24, 7:30 pm, First Congregational Church, 200 Main Street, Wellfleet.
Photo Flash: North Shore Music Theatre Presents PETER PAN
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2018
PETER PAN, the high-flying Tony© Award-winning musical, follows the adventures of Peter Pan and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, as they visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night.
The Martha Stewart Musical Travels To Provincetown!
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2018
Ryan Raftery, creator and star of the smash hit Anna Wintour and Andy Cohen musicals will travel to Provincetown's famed Crown and Anchor resort this August to play the final performances of the show in his 'Titans of Media' trilogy based on the tale of America's first self-made female billionaire. 
Featuring Over 100 Talented Berkshire Youth, TARZAN Begins 7/26
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2018
Featuring hit music by rock legend, Phil Collins, such as the Academy Award-winning 'You'll Be in My Heart,' as well as 'Two Worlds,' Tarzan swings and sings onto The Colonial Theatre stage (111 South Street; Pittsfield, MA), running Thursday, July 26 through Thursday, August 16. Directed by Travis Daly (The Music Man, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins), with music direction by Mark Gionfriddo (The Music Man, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins) and choreography by Avital Asuleen (The Music Man), this adored musical features over 100 talented Berkshire youth.
Howlround At Emerson College Announces Jamie Gahlon As Director
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2018
HowlRound, a free and open platform for theatremakers worldwide located at Emerson College, proudly announces Jamie Gahlon as its new director. Gahlon is a co-founder of HowlRound and most recently served as its interim director following the departure of co-founder/director P. Carl in November 2017. Previously, she was senior creative producer.
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival Presents 'Around The World In Seven Cellos'
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2018
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (CCCMF), Cape Cod's premiere presenter of summer chamber music presents Around the World in Seven Cellos on Friday, August 17, 7:30 pm at First Congregational Church, 200 Main Street, Wellfleet.
Photo Flash: Cape Playhouse Presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
Million Dollar Quartet, the Tony award-winning Broadway musical, tells the story of the afternoon that Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins recorded some of the most iconic rock 'n' roll songs of all time. You will be transported to Memphis, Tennessee on December 4, 1956, where music was changed forever.
BWW Review: Reagle Music Theatre's ANYTHING GOES: Seaworthy and 'See-worthy'
by Nancy Grossman - July 10, 2018
An energetic cast of nearly 40 performers and a 16-piece orchestra give the incomparable Cole Porter score of ANYTHING GOES its due. Leigh Barrett headlines as Reno Sweeney, and multiple IRNE Award-winners Elaine Grace and Dan Rodriguez direct/choreograph and music direct/conduct, respectively. The fabulous singing and dancing keep this ship afloat for its transatlantic journey.
Photo Flash: Berkshire Theatre Group Presents HAIR
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
Broadway is currently celebrating the 50th year of Hello Dolly and the Folksbiene is mounting Fiddler On The Roof (in Yiddish) for its same Golden Anniversary. TheBerkshire Theatre Group has an exciting production of HAIR also celebrating its Broadway Opening in 1968 on it's Unicorn Stage. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening night curtain call. Check out the photos below!
Lyric Stage Names Courtney O'Connor Associate Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston's Producing Artistic Director, Spiro Veloudos, Managing Director, Matt Chapuran, and its Board of Directors today announced that they have named Courtney O'Connor as the company's new Associate Artistic Director.  She assumed her full-time duties at the Lyric Stage on July 9, 2018.
Broadway's ALADDIN, Telly Leung, Debuts at Provincetown's Crown & Anchor
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
Producer Rick Murray welcomes Broadway's current Aladdin, Telly Leung, to Provincetown for one performance only, Sunday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Paramount Theatre at The Crown & Anchor. Accompanied by acclaimed music director Gary Adler (Alter Boyz, Avenue Q) and violist J. J. Johnson, Telly will take you on a musical carpet ride through his life and Broadway career in this evening of great music, personal stories, and backstage anecdotes.
Tyler Pedersen Wins Blue Man Group Boston Drum-Off
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
Blue Man Group Boston hosted their 5th annual Drum-Off competition at The Summer Block Party at the Lawn on D in Boston on Saturday where Tyler Pedersen, 24, from Marblehead, MA was crowned the winner. Tyler rocked the crowd during his 3-minute solo performance and had the opportunity to perform a piece called 'Drum Finale Throwdown' with the famed Blue Men and Blue Man Group band. In addition, he won over $6,000 in prizes including a new DW drum kit, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and accessories, plus tickets and prizes from Blue Man Group.
BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL To Play The Boch Center Wang Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
The Boch Center announced today that Jim Steinman's award-winning new musical BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL is coming to the Boch Center Wang Theatre for a limited three-week engagement from April 3 - 21, 2019. Currently, the show "is all but blasting an adoring audience out of their seats" (The New York Times) night after night at London's Dominion Theatre. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 13 at 10:00AM. 
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival Presents Germanic Tradition
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (CCCMF), Cape Cod's premiere presenter of summer chamber music presents a program of Mozart, Beethoven and Schumann works in two performances of Germanic Tradition on Tuesday, August 14, 7:30 pm, at Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit, and on Wednesday, August 15, 7:30 pm at First Congregational Church, 650 Main Street, Chatham.
Byrds Co-Founders McGuinn And Hillman Perform Entirety of 'Sweetheart Of The Rodeo' in Honor of 50th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Sweetheart of the Rodeo," Byrds co-founders Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman will perform the groundbreaking album in its entirety and tell stories that brought the album to life. The special tour will make limited stops, including one in Boston at the newly refurbished Emerson Colonial Theatre on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 7:30pm.
Hub Theatre Company Of Boston Presents Lauren Gunderson's THE TAMING
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
Hub Theatre Company of Boston will continue its sixth season with the Boston premiere of the politically-charged comedy The Taming by Lauren Gunderson at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave. in Boston's Back Bay Friday, July13 through Saturday, July 28, 2018. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm. All tickets to all performances are "Pay-What-You-Can." A voter registration drive will be held in conjunction with this production and voter registration forms will be available at each performance. For tickets and more information visit www.hubtheatreboston.org
Shakespeare & Company Presents LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
Shakespeare & Company presents William Shakespeare's comedy Love's Labor's Lost, directed by Kelly Galvin and performed outside in The Dell at The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home. This family-friendly, open-air production featuring Shakespeare & Company Education Artists runs from July 10th - August 18th.
Tilden Arts Center Announces 2018-2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2018
The Tilden Arts Center at Cape Cod Community College has released their 2018-2019 season. Beginning with the launch of "Shakespeare Under the Stars," which will take "The Tempest" on the road to three outdoor stages across the Cape, Tilden Arts Center Coordinator Vana Trudeau has designed a season that will truly offer something for everyone, with a diverse lineup of music, magic and modern theatre.
THE BLACK BOX Announces Two 'Jazz in July' Concerts
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2018
THE BLACK BOX third annual Summer Concert Series presents "Jazz in July," featuring Steven Kirby's "Illuminations" Project on Friday, July 20, followed by the Kenny Hadley Big Band on Friday, July 27. Both shows begin at 8 p.m. at the downtown Franklin theatre, music and event venue.
WAM Theatre Announces The Cast For Reading Of PIPELINE By Dominique Morisseau
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2018
The WAM Theatre 2018 Fresh Takes Play Reading Series continues with Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau at 2pm on Sunday, August 12, in the auditorium at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA. After the reading, the company will lead a dynamic post-show conversation about race, parenting, and the American education system.
Photo Coverage: Leslie Kritzer Brings HALF JEW, ALL GUILT to Mr. Finn's Cabaret
by Stephen Sorokoff - July 09, 2018
William Finn was in the house to introduce Comedian, Actress, Writer, and Broadway star Leslie Kritzer to the audience in Mr. Finn's Cabaret last night. The Berkshires answer to Feinstien's/54 Below and Birdland is housed below Barrington Stage Co's St. Germain Stage and has some of the most consummate Broadway and Cabaret stars on it's intimate stage this season. Charles Bush and Marilyn Maye are on the schedule this summer as well as Melissa Manchester on the Mainstage.
Emily Skeggs Comes to The Cape Rep Theatre For An Evening to Remember
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2018
Cape Rep Theatre presents Summer Starlight, An Evening to Remember, Sunday, August 5, with guest of honor, Tony Award nominated theater, film and television actor, Emily Skeggs. Tickets for this gala celebration benefiting Cape Rep Theatre include an outdoor party with hors d'oeuvres and live jazz, a brief live auction, a performance and audience discussion with Ms. Skeggs in the Indoor Theater emceed by best-selling author Anne D. LeClaire, and a champagne and dessert finale with the guest of honor under the stars. Sunday, August 5, 6 PM. Ticket prices are $100 - $130 and are available at CapeRep.org or at the Box Office, 508-896-1888.
Broadway Legend Faith Prince Brings Her Solo Concert To The Cape Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2018
The Cape Playhouse has announced that Faith Prince, one of Broadway's best-loved leading ladies, will give two intimate concert performances as a special closing event for its 2018 season. The evening will feature a delightful mix of songs and stories from the Broadway legend's vast musical theatre repertoire.
Provincetown Theater Honors Terrence McNally with its First Provincetown American Playwright Award
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2018
On Friday, July 20th the board of the Provincetown Theater Foundation and their new artistic director, Obie Award winner David Drake, will present the first annual Provincetown American Playwright Award to Terrence McNally, the four-time Tony Award-winning playwright of such iconic plays and musicals as Master Class, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Lips Together, Teeth Apart, The Full Monty, Ragtime, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and this summer's Cape Cod premiere of his masterpiece Love! Valour! Compassion! at the Provincetown Theater.

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