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Vivaldi, Bach & Handel Featured in The Falmouth Chorale's BAROQUE SPLENDOR
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
The Falmouth Chorale, under the direction of John Yankee, presents Baroque Splendor in two fall concerts today, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, 4 pm at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 270 Gifford Street in Falmouth.
The Company Theatre Presents 2018 Season Open House
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
The award-winning Company Theatre, celebrating its 40th anniversary season, presents a 2018 Season Open House on Saturday, November 18 from 10 am to 1 pm, at The Company Theatre Center for the Arts lobby, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell.
The Hanover Theatre Announces New Board Member
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce the addition of Pamela A. Massad to the theatre's board of directors.
SpeakEasy Stage Company Names 2017-18 Boston Project Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
Playwrights Phaedra Scott of Boston and Emily Schwend of Somerville have been selected from among 45 applicants to develop an original Boston-centric play as part of SpeakEasy Stage Company's returning new works initiative The Boston Project.
Boston International Kids Film Festival Kicks Off 11/2
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
From November 2-5, 2017, Arlington's Capitol Theatre and the Somerville Theatre will come alive as the Boston International Kids Film Festival celebrates five years of imagination and creativity.
Cape Cod Theatre Company to Present LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
Little Shop of Horrors is a comedy rock musical, by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh.
Jerry Springer to Host THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE! in Worcester
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
The Price is Right Live! recently announced that TV favorite Jerry Springer will host its interactive stage show when it comes to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts today, October 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
Leigh Barrett to Lead SOUVENIR at the Lyric Stage; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
Spiro Veloudos remounts one of his favorite productions in celebration of his 20 years as Producing Artistic Director.
Antonio Pappano & Orchestra di Santa Cecilia to Embark on Fall 2017 Tour to New York, Boston, D.C. & Rochester
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
Led by Music Director Sir Antonio Pappano, the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia tours to the United States this October for the first time in nearly 50 years, performing at Carnegie Hall in New York (October 20 & 21), the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. (October 25), Symphony Hall in Boston (October 22), and Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre in Rochester (October 23).
BWW Review: OLEANNA: Still Controversial After All These Years
by Nancy Grossman - October 19, 2017
Twenty-five years after first being produced, David Mamet's OLEANNA remains controversial as an intense drama driven by themes of political correctness, sexual harassment, power, and perception. Johnny Lee Davenport and Obehi Janice, two of Boston's finest actors, give fiery performances in this timely and searing enactment at New Repertory Theatre in Watertown.
Ghostly THE TURN OF THE SCREW to Usher in Fall at WHAT
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater offers The Turn of the Screw as this fall's ghost story, running October 19-29. Based on the provocative tale of suspense and horror, Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of the Henry James classic gives this famous story yet another turn.
Brilliant Classic Comedy TARTUFFE at Huntington Theatre Company this November
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017
The Huntington Theatre Company presents the brilliant classic comedy Tartuffe by Moli re, directed by Huntington Theatre Company Artistic Director Peter DuBois (Sunday in the Park with George), translated by Ranjit Bolt, and featuring actor and comedianBrett Gelman (Murray Bauman on the upcoming season of Netflix's Stranger Things and Dinner with Brett Gelman specials on Adult Swim) as Tartuffe and Tony Award winner Frank Wood (Side Man and August Osage County on Broadway and HBO's Flight of the Conchords ) as Orgon. Performances run from November 10 through December 10, 2017 at the Avenue of the Arts / Huntington Avenue Theatre.
WAM Theatre Announces Post-Show Conversation Series
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017
WAM Theatre's fall Mainstage production of The Last Wife by Kate Hennig opened this past weekend to full houses and standing ovations at Shakespeare & Company's Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre. The run continues weekends through November 5 with an exciting series of post-show conversations planned. Here's a peek at what the press are saying:
Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair to Return to Back Bay for 41st Year
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017
The annual fall gathering for booklovers, the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to the Hynes Convention Center in Boston's beautiful Back Bay for its 41st year, November 10-12, 2017.
ELF THE MUSICAL Finds Full Company for Holiday Run at Boch Center
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017
NETworks Presentations has announced casting for the Boston engagement of ELF THE MUSICAL.
Old Sturbridge Village to Present HAUNTED BY HISTORY: A PHANTASMAGORIA This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017
Old Sturbridge Village presents HAUNTED BY HISTORY: A PHANTASMAGORIA, October 18-29, 2017 during the Village's regular open hours.
Lauren Gunderson's SILENT SKY to Shine a Light on Groundbreaking Female Astronomers at Merrimack Rep
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) continues its 39th season with Silent Sky, the phenomenal work from playwright Lauren Gunderson, whose I and You charmed and stunned MRT audiences in October 2015 and later transferred Off-Broadway to become an audience hit and Outer Critics Circle Award nominee.
RENT 20th Anniversary Tour on Sale at The Hanover Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2017
Tickets are now on sale for the RENT 20thAnniversary Tour at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, playing Thursday, April 5 through Sunday, April 8, 2018. RENT is generously sponsored by Baystate Savings, with media support from 96-1 WSRS.
Capitol Steps Brings 'De-mock-racy' to Worcester
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2017
The group that elevated political satire to an art form visits The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 2 p.m. The Capitol Steps, a Washington DC-based comedy troupe that began as a group of Senate staffers, will present a show based on songs from their current album Orange is the New Barack. Tickets are now on sale to theatre members and go on sale to the public Tuesday, October 24 at 10 a.m.
NYV Vocalist To Lead Monty Python's SPAMALOT At The Black Box
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2017
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Monty Python's Spamalot on October 21-22 and 27-29. The production will be staged at THE BLACK BOX, FPAC's home and performance venue located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin.
PEPPA PIG'S SURPRISE LIVE STAGE SHOW Comes to Worcester This Spring
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2017
Worcester has a big surprise for local fans of Entertainment One and Nick Jr.'s top-rated TV series. The newest North American Peppa Pig Live tour, Peppa Pig's Surprise, visits The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts May 11, 2018 for one performance only. Tickets go on sale to theatre members on Tuesday, October 17 at 10 a.m. and to the public on Friday, October 20 at 10 a.m.
Griffin House Returns to Me and Thee Coffeehouse in November
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2017
When Springfield Ohio born and raised Griffin House left for college, he shocked his family by turn turning down a sports scholarship to focus on music. The talented high school athlete took his $100 guitar and taught himself how to play and write songs. It's proved to be a good choice. Over ten years later, House has definitely learned how to play and write a song!
BWW Review: ALLIGATOR ROAD: More Bark Than Bite
by Nancy Grossman - October 16, 2017
Greater Boston Stage Company has a commitment to produce a world premiere play each year, a mission now underwritten by the largesse of a long-time audience member and supporter. The 18th season at the Stoneham theater continues with ALLIGATOR ROAD, the inaugural offering of the Don Fulton New Play Project, by Maine playwright Callie Kimball. Producing Artistic Director Weylin Symes is at the helm of this quirky, slice-of-life-you-don't-see-everyday comedy. Scenic designer Katheryn Monthei steals the spotlight and, thanks to props master Sarah Elizabeth Bedard, there's lots of eye candy to draw your attention throughout the play.
STOMP Headed to the Boch Center This Spring
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2017
The Boch Center and 35 Concerts announced today that international percussion sensation STOMP will head to the Boch Center Shubert Theatre for three performances April 20-21, 2018. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 10:00AM.
Bake Up Your Mind to Go See WAITRESS, Tickets on Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2017
Broadway In Boston announced today that tickets for the upcoming Boston engagement of WAITRESS, will go on sale to the public on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Following its debut at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, MA this new production comes straight from Broadway. WAITRESS will play a limited two week engagement at the Boston Opera House February 20 March 4, 2018 as part of the 2017-2018 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.

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