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Hanover Theatre Introduces New Discount Program for Young Adults
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2017
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts announces a new discounted ticket program for students and young professionals, generously supported by Bank of America. Participants may select three or more performances from a list of more than 20 upcoming shows for just $20 per ticket and will receive the best available seating the day of the show. For shows with multiple performances, the offer is good for opening nights only.
Tickets on Sale This Sunday for THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Boch Center
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2017
The Boch Center and The Madison Square Garden Company announced that a brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC will take the Boch Center Wang Theatre stage for a limited two week engagement from May 1-13, 2018.
BWW Review: GYPSY Takes Off at Lyric Stage
by Nancy Grossman - September 07, 2017
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston has hit the trifecta with their season opener GYPSY, directed and choreographed by Rachel Bertone, music directed by Dan Rodriguez, and raised to the rafters by Leigh Barrett's forceful Mama Rose. This is one for the ages.
New England Philharmonic Announces First Half of 20th Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2017
The New England Philharmonic, under the direction of Richard Pittman, will step up their commitment to commission and perform new works by regionally based composers during the 2017-18 season.
Tap-Happy DAMES AT SEA to Open Greater Boston Stage Company's 18th Season
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2017
Greater Boston Stage Company opens its 18th Season with the tap-happy Broadway musical Dames at Sea. Directed and choreographed by Elliot Norton and IRNE Award-winner Ilyse Robbins, performances run September 7 - 24, 2017.
New Silent Films Announced at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts announces its fall 2017 and spring 2018 silent films to be accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, New England's largest theatre pipe organ. Venture back to the 1920s and enjoy Harold Lloyd's classic slapstick humor with The Freshman, Sunday, November 18 at 2 p.m. Coming May 6, 2018, don't miss the classic comedy duo, Laurel and Hardy, in a collection of silent short films.
Tickets Now On Sale for A CHRISTMAS STORY at Hanover Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
From the songwriting team behind the Tony Award-winning musical "Dear Evan Hansen" and the Academy Award-winning film "La La Land", A Christmas Story, The Musical opens its national tour at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts and runs Thursday, November 9 through Sunday, November 12. Tickets are now on sale for the Broadway show based on the classic 1983 film.
HOPPER'S GHOSTS Come to Life on Stage This Week in P-Town
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
It has been 50 years since the passing of American artistEdward Hopper, but in Cape Cod his presence is still strong.  It will be stronger still this September when playwright Kevin Rice's original play, Hopper's Ghosts, gets a complete re-staging at the Provincetown Theater. Funny and poignant, Hopper's Ghosts is Rice's creative interpretation of Edward and Jo Hopper's tumultuous, often comical marriage. In what might be called a 'slice of afterlife', the play depicts one of America's most famous artist couples. Presented by Payomet Performing Arts Center, this critically-acclaimed show will run for ten performances startingWednesday,September 6th through Sunday, September 17th.  Also in P-Town this September (through October 15th), the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) is holding an Edward and Josephine Hopper exhibition featuring their recent acquisition of 96 drawings by Edward Hopper, 69 drawings and watercolors by his wife, Jo, and 22 diaries dating between from 1933-1956 chronicling the Hoppers' lives on Cape Cod and beyond.
Huntington to Host Season Opening Celebration on 9/16
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
The Huntington's 36th season will be commemorated with a Season Opening Celebration on Saturday, September 16 at the Huntington Avenue Theatre and Studio 210. Guests will walk the red carpet, enjoy a glass of champagne, and experience the critically acclaimed production of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along.
Mike Thornton and Gruppo Mondo to Bring Jazz to Egremont Barn
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
No one trumps Torme! Night after night, The Capitol Steps actor Mike Thornton heats up the political comedy circuit, playing presidents from Bush to Trump. Then he cools down with jazz standards in area clubs.
Photo Flash: First Look at Kim Zimmer and Robert Newman in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? in Nantucket
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket welcomes Kim Zimmer, Robert Newman, Olivia Howell and Grant Tambellini in Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, directed by Dan Foster. The production opens tonight, September 6, for a run through September 30 at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Jazz Legend Bucky Pizzarelli to Perform with the Vaughn Monroe Orchestra at The Hanover Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Join Bucky Pizzarelli and the namesake who helped start his career in an evening of live music, Sunday, October 15 at 4 p.m. at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets are on sale now for theatre members and go on sale to the public Tuesday, September 12 at 10 a.m.
Neil Berg Brings 50 YEARS OF ROCK AND ROLL to the Hanover Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Relive the groundbreaking rock and roll classics of the last 50 years when The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll, Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale to theatre members and go on sale to the public Tuesday, September 19 at 10 a.m
The Hanover Theatre Presents UNDER THE STREETLAMP
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Under the Streetlamp is a concert celebration of classic hits of the American Radio Songbook from the 1950s to the 1970s, featuring former leading cast members of hit Broadway musicals including "Jersey Boys."
ImprovBoston's 9th Annual Boston Comedy Arts Festival to Showcase Diverse Voices
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
ImprovBoston unites more than 90 celebrated improv, sketch, and standup comedy acts from around the world for the 9th annual Boston Comedy Arts Festival (BCAF).
Dark Psychological Thriller IDEATION Coming to New Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
New Repertory Theatre presents Ideation, September 2-24, 2017 in the MainStage Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. The press opening will be today, September 6 at 7:30pm.
Franklin Performing Arts Company Announces 27th Season
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2017
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) announces its 27th season, with performances in THE BLACK BOX, FPAC's home and performance venue in downtown Franklin, and two holiday productions staged at Franklin High School. FPAC opens the season with award-winning playwright Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage, presented September 29-October 1. Winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Play, the acclaimed dark comedy takes place in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, where civility unravels as two sets of parents discuss how to deal with a playground altercation that occurred between the couples' sons the previous day.
A.R.T.'s OBERON to Present THE BITTER GAME
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2017
OBERON, the American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.) second stage and club theater venue, presents The Bitter Game, a gripping story about what it means to survive while Black in America.
Tickets on Sale Sunday for LOVE NEVER DIES in Boston
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2017
Broadway In Boston announced today that tickets for the upcoming Boston engagement of Love Never Dies, will go on sale to the public on Sunday, September 10, 2017.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at FLIGHT OF THE MONARCH, Premiering This Week at Gloucester Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2017
Gloucester Stage Company continues its 38th season of professional theater on Cape Ann with the world premiere of Jim Frangione's Flight of the Monarch from September 8 through September 30 at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
Photo Coverage: Joe Iconis and Family Take Over The Mainstage at Barrington Stage Co.
by Stephen Sorokoff - September 05, 2017
Stephen Sondheim was in the audience at Barrington Stage Company's production of COMPANY the night before, but last night it was all about Joe Iconis and family appearing on the dark Mainstage for a one night concert as COMPANY rested for the evening.  Mr. Sondheim was  highly enthusiastic for the Julianne Boyd directed COMPANY and spent time with Aaron Tveit and the cast after the show.  It was an historic evening for the BSC community as Stephen Sondheim was generous with his praise for all involved with the production, which is the talk of the Berkshires this season. 
Start Fall With Back-to-Basics in Marblehead School of Ballet's Fundamental Workshops Series
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2017
Start the fall season on the road to fitness and good health in the Marblehead School of Ballet's (MSB) special Fundamentals of Ballet and Pilates workshop series. 
Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival Announces The First Annual EQUINOX PARTY
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2017
The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival and The Masthead Resort and Cottages are pleased to launch the first annual Equinox Party.
Tanne Foundation Announces Artist Awards
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2017
The Tanne Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2017 awards. Now in its nineteenth year, the foundation's mission is to underscore the importance of supporting individual artists with unrestricted funding. The awards totaling $53,300 honor five artists in recognition of their artistic achievements as well as one artist-run organization which has presented exceptional work for 40 years.
Dark Psychological Thriller IDEATION Coming to New Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2017
New Repertory Theatre presents Ideation, September 2-24, 2017 in the MainStage Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. The press opening will be on Wednesday, September 6 at 7:30pm.

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