ROBYN IS HAPPY presented by Hub Theatre Company of Boston Closes This Saturday
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2017
Hub Theatre Company of Boston will complete its highly acclaimed fifth season with the East Coast premiere of Michael Elyanow's dark comedy Robyn is Happy Friday, October 27- Saturday, November 11 at First Church Boston, 66 Marlborough Street in Boston's Back Bay.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2017
Hub Theatre Company of Boston will complete its highly acclaimed fifth season with the East Coast premiere of Michael Elyanow's dark comedy Robyn is Happy Friday, October 27- Saturday, November 11 at First Church Boston, 66 Marlborough Street in Boston's Back Bay.
BWW Review: ELEMENO PEA: Life's a Beach
by Nancy Grossman - November 08, 2017
Boston Playwrights' Theatre presents the Boston premiere of Molly Smith Metzler's own revision of her charming, funny 2011 play ELEMENO PEA. Set at the end of the summer on Martha's Vineyard, a couple of blue collar siblings from Buffalo try to reconnect with each other while caught up in the world of pink pants and new money. Metzler also writes for film and television (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, SHAMELESS), and this production is ready for prime time.
by Nancy Grossman - November 08, 2017
Boston Playwrights' Theatre presents the Boston premiere of Molly Smith Metzler's own revision of her charming, funny 2011 play ELEMENO PEA. Set at the end of the summer on Martha's Vineyard, a couple of blue collar siblings from Buffalo try to reconnect with each other while caught up in the world of pink pants and new money. Metzler also writes for film and television (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, SHAMELESS), and this production is ready for prime time.
AS YOU LIKE IT Headlines Shakespeare & Company's 2018 Shakespeare Lineup
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2017
Shakespeare & Company has announced its Shakespeare lineup for the 2018 summer season. Under the direction of Artistic Director Allyn Burrows and Managing Director Adam Davis, the season will include three Shakespeare plays: Macbeth directed by Melia Bensussen, As You Like It directed by Allyn Burrows, and Love's Labor's Lost directed by Kelly Galvin. Season FLEXPasses go on sale this afternoon.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2017
Shakespeare & Company has announced its Shakespeare lineup for the 2018 summer season. Under the direction of Artistic Director Allyn Burrows and Managing Director Adam Davis, the season will include three Shakespeare plays: Macbeth directed by Melia Bensussen, As You Like It directed by Allyn Burrows, and Love's Labor's Lost directed by Kelly Galvin. Season FLEXPasses go on sale this afternoon.
The Lyric Stage Announces Cast and Creative Team for HOLD THESE TRUTHS
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2017
Hold These Truths will play at The Lyric Stage December 1-31. Hold These Truths is the true story of Gordon Hirabayashi, the American son of Japanese immigrants, who resisted internment during World War II, a policy which continues to be cited and debated today. Michael Hisamoto (Stage Kiss) plays Hirabayashi, a college student and a Quaker, whose hope and unquenchable patriotism over 50 years will leave audiences cheering. The theatricality of this production will be enhanced by the addition of three kurogos, stage assistants/dancers who make magic happen in the Kabuki tradition.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2017
Hold These Truths will play at The Lyric Stage December 1-31. Hold These Truths is the true story of Gordon Hirabayashi, the American son of Japanese immigrants, who resisted internment during World War II, a policy which continues to be cited and debated today. Michael Hisamoto (Stage Kiss) plays Hirabayashi, a college student and a Quaker, whose hope and unquenchable patriotism over 50 years will leave audiences cheering. The theatricality of this production will be enhanced by the addition of three kurogos, stage assistants/dancers who make magic happen in the Kabuki tradition.
Don Henley, Ken Burns, Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers Set for WALDEN Film Premiere at Boston College
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2017
Musician Don Henley and filmmakers Ken Burns, Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers will host the premiere of Burns executive produced film, 'Walden' on November 8th at Boston College.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2017
Musician Don Henley and filmmakers Ken Burns, Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers will host the premiere of Burns executive produced film, 'Walden' on November 8th at Boston College.
Boston Dance Alliance presents ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF MODERN DANCE
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017
Enjoy the experience of traveling back in time to 1903, Isadora Duncan's Narcissus 1906, Ruth St. Denis' Incense , 1920, Ted Shawn's, Mazurka and Tango , 1964, Charles Weidman's Three Brahms Waltzes and 1981 Anna Sokolow's The Pond in the Cage . Break into the harsh realities of modern life with Dance Currents interpretations and adaptations of Donald McKayle's Rainbow Etude (1996), David Parsons Parsons Etude (1999), Carla Maxwell's L m n Etude (2001-2) and Robert Battle's Battle Etude (2003).
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017
Enjoy the experience of traveling back in time to 1903, Isadora Duncan's Narcissus 1906, Ruth St. Denis' Incense , 1920, Ted Shawn's, Mazurka and Tango , 1964, Charles Weidman's Three Brahms Waltzes and 1981 Anna Sokolow's The Pond in the Cage . Break into the harsh realities of modern life with Dance Currents interpretations and adaptations of Donald McKayle's Rainbow Etude (1996), David Parsons Parsons Etude (1999), Carla Maxwell's L m n Etude (2001-2) and Robert Battle's Battle Etude (2003).
Ryan Landry's Gold Dust Orphans present A Brand New Christmas Mystery Musical!
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017
Fresh off a sold-out New York City run of their smash hit musical 'GREECE', Ryan Landry and his Gold Dust Orphans return to Boston and the Ramrod Center for the Performing Arts (Machine Night Club) with a brand new Christmas themed mystery! Otherwise known to you professional sleuths as a 'Christmystery', this one's entitled ... 'WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JESUS?'
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017
Fresh off a sold-out New York City run of their smash hit musical 'GREECE', Ryan Landry and his Gold Dust Orphans return to Boston and the Ramrod Center for the Performing Arts (Machine Night Club) with a brand new Christmas themed mystery! Otherwise known to you professional sleuths as a 'Christmystery', this one's entitled ... 'WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JESUS?'
WAM Theatre Donates $9,000 to Soldier On Women's Program
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017
Every year WAM Theatre donates a portion of the box office proceeds from their fall Main Stage production to agencies that benefit women and girls locally, nationally, or internationally. The success of their production of The Last Wife by Kate Hennig enabled the company to present their largest donation ever to a single beneficiary - $9,000 to the Soldier On Women's Program.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017
Every year WAM Theatre donates a portion of the box office proceeds from their fall Main Stage production to agencies that benefit women and girls locally, nationally, or internationally. The success of their production of The Last Wife by Kate Hennig enabled the company to present their largest donation ever to a single beneficiary - $9,000 to the Soldier On Women's Program.
Maurice Emmanuel Parent to Star in MAN OF LA MANCHA at New Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017
New Repertory Theatre presents Man of La Mancha, December 1-24, 2017 in the MainStage Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. The press opening will be on Monday, December 4 at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017
New Repertory Theatre presents Man of La Mancha, December 1-24, 2017 in the MainStage Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. The press opening will be on Monday, December 4 at 7:30pm.
Photo Coverage: COMPANY & HELLO DOLLY Tie For Best Musical at Berkshire Theatre Critics Awards
by Stephen Sorokoff - November 07, 2017
Critics J. Peter Bergman and Macey Levin once again hosted the ceremony, which saw top honors for Best Play go to the Berkshire Theatre Group's production of David Auburn's Lost Lake, and a tie between Barrington Stage Company's production of Stephen Sondheim's Company and the Mac-Haydn Theatre's production of Hello, Dolly! for Best Musical.
by Stephen Sorokoff - November 07, 2017
Critics J. Peter Bergman and Macey Levin once again hosted the ceremony, which saw top honors for Best Play go to the Berkshire Theatre Group's production of David Auburn's Lost Lake, and a tie between Barrington Stage Company's production of Stephen Sondheim's Company and the Mac-Haydn Theatre's production of Hello, Dolly! for Best Musical.
THE KING & I Brings 'Something Wonderful' to Worcester
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017
Tickets are now on sale for one of Rodgers and Hammerstein's finest works, The King and I, playing at The Hanover Theater for the Performing Arts Tuesday, May 15 through Sunday, May 20, 2018. The King and I is generously sponsored by Webster Five, with media support from 96-1 WSRS.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017
Tickets are now on sale for one of Rodgers and Hammerstein's finest works, The King and I, playing at The Hanover Theater for the Performing Arts Tuesday, May 15 through Sunday, May 20, 2018. The King and I is generously sponsored by Webster Five, with media support from 96-1 WSRS.
North Shore Civic Ballet's Holiday Auction Launches 11/10
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017
Finish your holiday shopping early this year. The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB), a nonprofit dance company based in Marblehead, Massachusetts, kicks off its annual holiday online auction on Friday, November 10, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017
Finish your holiday shopping early this year. The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB), a nonprofit dance company based in Marblehead, Massachusetts, kicks off its annual holiday online auction on Friday, November 10, 2017.
WHAT THE DICKENS! Opens with CYDP And David Drummond Tribute
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017
Cambridge Youth Dance Program (CYDP) and Producing Director Deborah Mason Dudley present a contemporary dance with a holiday twist, WHAT THE DICKENS!, for six performances December 14 - 17, 2017 at Boston University Dance Theater, 915 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017
Cambridge Youth Dance Program (CYDP) and Producing Director Deborah Mason Dudley present a contemporary dance with a holiday twist, WHAT THE DICKENS!, for six performances December 14 - 17, 2017 at Boston University Dance Theater, 915 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.
The Falmouth Chorale to Present CAROLS & LULLABIES Holiday Concert
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017
The Falmouth Chorale, led by Artistic Director John Yankee, presents a holiday concert, Carols & Lullabies on Saturday, December 9 at 4 pm and Sunday, December 10 at 3 pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017
The Falmouth Chorale, led by Artistic Director John Yankee, presents a holiday concert, Carols & Lullabies on Saturday, December 9 at 4 pm and Sunday, December 10 at 3 pm.
Bridget Barkan, Marga Gomez Up Next in 'Glowberon' Series at A.R.T.'s OBERON
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 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.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 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.
Voting Now Open For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards!
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 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.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 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.
Boston Bhangra's 2017 Competition Kicks Off this Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017
The 14th annual Boston Bhangra Competition will take place on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 at the world renowned Orpheum Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017
The 14th annual Boston Bhangra Competition will take place on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 at the world renowned Orpheum Theatre.
Julian Grant's NEFARIOUS New Opera with Mark Campbell's Libretto Opens at Boston Lyric Opera, 11/8
by Richard Sasanow - November 06, 2017
It's Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1828 and the city's world-renowned anatomy schools are suffering from a cadaver shortage. Enter two immoral and highly industrious men--William Burke and William Hare--who pick up the slack by murdering disenfranchised citizens and selling their corpses to one of these schools, Dr. Knox's Academy. Perfect story for a chamber opera, eh? Well, yes, actually, says composer Julian Grant (even if it's opening a bit late for Halloween).
by Richard Sasanow - November 06, 2017
It's Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1828 and the city's world-renowned anatomy schools are suffering from a cadaver shortage. Enter two immoral and highly industrious men--William Burke and William Hare--who pick up the slack by murdering disenfranchised citizens and selling their corpses to one of these schools, Dr. Knox's Academy. Perfect story for a chamber opera, eh? Well, yes, actually, says composer Julian Grant (even if it's opening a bit late for Halloween).
Grantees Produce Free, Collaborative, Live Arts Boston Showing
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2017
Join JJ&D for Boston's first collaborative concert of dance funded by the Live Arts Boston (LAB) grant! This November, LAB grantees Chavi Bansal, Alexander Davis, and Jessie Jeanne Stinnett come together for a diverse weekend of contemporary performance and community connection.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2017
Join JJ&D for Boston's first collaborative concert of dance funded by the Live Arts Boston (LAB) grant! This November, LAB grantees Chavi Bansal, Alexander Davis, and Jessie Jeanne Stinnett come together for a diverse weekend of contemporary performance and community connection.
Photo Flash: Guerilla Opera's CHRONONHOTONTHOLOGOS Makes World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2017
Guerilla Opera, having completed a decade's worth of world premiere operas, will premiere a new farce entitled Chrononhotonthologos by long-time collaborator Andy Vores, with stage direction by Nick O'Leary tonight!
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2017
Guerilla Opera, having completed a decade's worth of world premiere operas, will premiere a new farce entitled Chrononhotonthologos by long-time collaborator Andy Vores, with stage direction by Nick O'Leary tonight!
A.R.T. to Explore the Effects of a Natural Disaster in PROCLAMATION 5: TRUE THAT
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2017
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) presents Proclamation 5: True That Today, November 4 and Sunday, November 5 at 7PM at OBERON (2 Arrow Street, Harvard Square), A.R.T.'s second stage.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2017
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) presents Proclamation 5: True That Today, November 4 and Sunday, November 5 at 7PM at OBERON (2 Arrow Street, Harvard Square), A.R.T.'s second stage.
Deerfield Family Theater presents INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2017
Deerfield Family Theater presents Into the Woods. Into the Woods brings all your favorite Grimm fairy tale characters together weaving a tale of adventure for the whole family. You'll get to see your favorite characters have their wishes granted in Act 1, but these wishes lead to unexpected consequences in Act 2! Like all good fairy tales, there are lessons to be learned. It is a show with some adult themes, but told in a way that will be enchanted rather than eerie and magical rather that mundane.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2017
Deerfield Family Theater presents Into the Woods. Into the Woods brings all your favorite Grimm fairy tale characters together weaving a tale of adventure for the whole family. You'll get to see your favorite characters have their wishes granted in Act 1, but these wishes lead to unexpected consequences in Act 2! Like all good fairy tales, there are lessons to be learned. It is a show with some adult themes, but told in a way that will be enchanted rather than eerie and magical rather that mundane.
Robert Kropf's Adaptation of 3SISTERS to Play The Modern
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 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.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 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.
Tickets Go on Sale This Month for Disney's ALADDIN at Boston Opera House
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2017
Broadway In Boston announced today that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney's Aladdin will go on sale to the public on Sunday, November 19, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2017
Broadway In Boston announced today that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney's Aladdin will go on sale to the public on Sunday, November 19, 2017.
Boston Ballet to Open 2017-18 Season with OBSIDIAN TEAR
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2017
Boston Ballet's 2017-2018 season opens with Obsidian Tear, featuring the North American premiere of Wayne McGregor's Obsidian Tear, a co-production with The Royal Ballet of London, and a world premiere by Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2017
Boston Ballet's 2017-2018 season opens with Obsidian Tear, featuring the North American premiere of Wayne McGregor's Obsidian Tear, a co-production with The Royal Ballet of London, and a world premiere by Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo.
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