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THE COLOR PURPLE, THE HUMANS and More Set for Boch Center's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017
The Boch Center announced today that THE COLOR PURPLE, winner of the 2016 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, THE HUMANS, winner of the 2016 Tony Award for Best Play, the holiday classic RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL, and THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER, a holiday mash-up for the entire family, will anchor its upcoming 2017-18 show season at the Shubert Theatre.
North Shore Civic Ballet to Debut New Work in '12 DANCERS DANCING' at the Dance Complex
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2017
The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) returns for a second year to present new work in the annual '12 Dancers Dancing...A Christmas in Cambridge.'
Boston's Back Bay To Host Chorus Pro Musica's Candlelight Christmas At Old South Church
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2017
On December 15, Chorus pro Musica, under the direction of Jamie Kirsch, will shift the holiday spirit along Boston's Commonwealth Avenue into high gear with the presentation of their annual holiday classic, Candlelight Christmas at Old South.
Swedish Tour de Force Sophie Dunér to Embark on US Mini Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2017
Dynamic Swedish composer, lyricist, vocalist & visual artist Sophie Dun r embarks on a US Mini Tour this December. Celebrating her most recent release, The City of Dizzy, a unique and darkly beautiful collaboration with cellist Jeremy Harman, Dun r will perform duos together on Friday, December 1st at ShapeShifter Lab in Brooklyn at 9:30pm; then on to The Lilypad in Cambridge on Saturday, December 2nd at 7:30pm.
Premiere Set for DEAD IN THE WATER a Film On The 'Relentless Destruction' Of Ground Fishing Industry
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2017
A documentary film dealing with the devastating impacts of federal regulations on the lives of New England ground fishermen, 'Dead in the Water,' produced and directed by Rockport native and professional filmmaker David Wittkower, will be screened for the first time in public in Rockport, Massachusetts on Nov. 18.
The GroovaLottos to Bring Phunk Party to WOMR Schoolhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2017
Grammy nominated soul-funk-blues band The GroovaLottos cordially invite you to a Phunk Party at the WOMR Schoolhouse in Provincetown. Come prepared for an evening of funky music and dancing!
Garrison Keillor Is 'Just Passing Through' Worcester This November
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2017
One of America's greatest storytellers, Garrison Keillor comes to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts Today, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for Garrison Keillor: Just Passing Through are now on sale to members of The Hanover Theatre and go on sale to the general public Tuesday, July 18 at 10 a.m.
FPAC presents THE NUTCRACKER This Holiday Seaon!
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) proudly presents The Nutcracker, bringing special guest artists, a 27-piece orchestra, and some 100 area dancers to one suburban stage. FPAC invites audiences to fall under Drosselmeyer's dreamy spell and join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a journey full of surprises and wonder. A popular holiday tradition for more than two decades, The Nutcracker remains a highly anticipated and treasured part of the FPAC season. Set to Tchaikovsky's beloved score, the timeless ballet delights the imaginations of audiences young and old with festive magic and colorful splendor. FPAC presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 3 at 2 p.m. at the Franklin High School auditorium, 218 Oak Street, in Franklin.
BWW Review: TARTUFFE: Satiric Verses
by Nancy Grossman - November 17, 2017
Moli re's TARTUFFE, as translated by Ranjit Bolt, is directed by Huntington Theatre Company's Artistic Director Peter DuBois and features an accomplished cast, led by Frank Wood and Brett Gelman. The story of a charlatan getting the better of a fool, despite the misgivings and warnings of his family, the dialogue is delivered in rhyming couplets, or what I refer to as satiric verses.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Peregrine's CHICAGO Leads As Best Ensemble!
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Dance Currents, Inc. to Present 100 YEARS OF MODERN DANCE/THE TEST OF TIME
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017
'100 Years of Modern Dance/The Test of Time,' a dance concert presented by Dance Currents Inc., is presenting nine pieces by historic modern choreographers and a panel discussing how Modern Dance withstands the test of time.
The Un-Common Theatre Company to Present Disney's MARY POPPINS
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017
Tickets are now available for The Un-Common Theatre Company's Fall Production of Disney's Mary Poppins being presented at the Orpheum Theatre, Foxboro on November 17-19, 2017.
Warren Miller's LINE OF DESCENT to Play Hanover Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017
Volkswagen presents Warren Miller's Line of Descent Today, November 17 at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets are now on sale to theatre members and go on sale to the public Tuesday, September 12 at 10 a.m.
Marblehead School Of Ballet to Celebrate 46th Anniversary with Community Appreciation Week
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017
The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) celebrates Community Appreciation Week from Friday, December 1 to Thursday, December 7. During this special week, members of the public are invited to come and try a dance class. Parents and guardians, who are considering dance training and opportunities for their children, are welcome to visit the school.
Greater Boston-Area Theaters to Discuss Board-Level Diversity and Inclusion
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017
On Sunday, December 3, 2017, board members, Artistic Directors, and Managing Directors of Actors' Shakespeare Project, Bridge Repertory Company, Central Square Theater, Israeli Stage Company, Lyric Stage Company of Boston, New Repertory Theatre, and Sleeping Weazel will convene to discuss racial diversity and inclusion on the board level of non-profit theaters in the Greater Boston area.
WAM Theatre's Kristen van Ginhoven Wins 2017 Larry Murray Award
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017
On Monday, November 6, at the 2nd Annual Berkshire Theatre Awards, the Board of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association (BTCA) gave WAM Theatre co-founder and artistic director Kristen van Ginhoven the prestigious Larry Murray Award, given to a person or theatre project that advances social, political, or community issues.
Bridget Barkan, Marga Gomez Up Next in 'Glowberon' Series at A.R.T.'s OBERON
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017
Afterglow Festival and OBERON continues its collaborative series Glowberon at the American Repertory Theater's second stage and club theater venue on the fringe of Harvard Square, OBERON.
Robert Kropf's Adaptation of 3SISTERS to Play The Modern
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017
The Suffolk University Theatre Department welcomes guest-director, esteemed actor, Artistic Director of the Harbor Stage Company, and long-time colleague Robert Kropf to the Modern Theatre this fall. Kropf's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's 3Sisters will run November 16-19.
Shakespeare & Company to Kick Off 2017 Fall Festival of Shakespeare with MACBETH & 'MIDSUMMER'
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017
Hundreds of teenagers from ten different high schools will take to the stage at Shakespeare & Company, beginning November 16th, for the 29th Fall Festival of Shakespeare. An annual tradition, the Fall Festival is the culmination of the nationally recognized program that places Shakespeare & Company Education Artists in ten local and regional schools, where they lead students in a nine-week exploration of creative thinking, teamwork and Shakespeare.
Joel Colodner to Star in Merrimack Repertory Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) continues its 39th season with a beloved Christmas story, A Christmas Carol.
Emmanuel Music presents Bach's Rarely Heard Complete Six Cantata Christmas Oratorio
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017
On December 16 at 8 p.m. in Emmanuel Church, the chorus and orchestra of Emmanuel Music, under the direction of Ryan Turner, will present Bach's rarely heard complete Christmas Oratorio, featuring all six cantatas. Bach's magnificent work traces the events of the Christmas season, from the birth of Jesus to the arrival and worship of the Magi, each celebrated with a distinctive cantata featuring its own vivid sound world pastoral double reeds, introspective strings, noble horns, celebratory trumpets and mighty timpani. The evening begins with the pre-concert talk How Shall I Receive You? by Bach scholar Daniel R. Melamed. For tickets and more information, visit EmmanuelMusic.org.
Club Passim to Host Celebration Of GroundTruth's Podcast 'The New American Songbook'
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017
The New American Songbook a five-part series of audio documentaries that comprise the new season of the GroundTruth podcast invites listeners into the daily lives of immigrant communities. WGBH and Ground Truth Project will hold a special event at Club Passim on November 21st, with live performances by artists featured on the podcast including Haitian rapper Masterbrain, who works as a security guard in Back Bay while his songs go viral in Port-au-Prince, and Cambodian-American musician Sovann Khon, who escaped his country's genocide because of his drumming skills. Audience members will hear their songs and their stories, told in conversation with the show's producers.
New Cirque Du Soleil Show CRYSTAL A Breakthrough Ice Experience Comes to DCU Center
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017
Cirque du Soleil is coming to Worcester with its brand-new arena creation. Cirque du Soleil's CRYSTAL, explores the artistic limits of ice for the first time in the company's 33-year history. This unique production pushes boundaries of performance by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination. CRYSTAL will perform at the DCU Center for six performances only, Thursday, December 7 to Sunday, December 10, 2017.
A.R.T. Announces Inaugural 'Run AMOC!' Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger, announces that it will present the inaugural Run AMOC! Festival, performed by the new American Modern Opera Company (AMOC) December 15 18, 2017.
BWW Review: Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's Starry Reading of Brecht's Anti-Nazi Play
by Nancy Grossman - November 15, 2017
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Steven Maler directed an accomplished cast in Bertolt Brecht's FEAR AND MISERY IN THE THIRD REICH, in a staged reading at Babson College, headlined by notable stage and screen actors Tony Shalhoub and Brooke Adams.

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