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BWW Review: Reagle Music Theatre's 42nd STREET: The Show Must Go On!
by Nancy Grossman - August 07, 2017
In a bizarre and unfortunate case of life imitating art, Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston found itself without its leading man only hours before the curtain going up on their season-ending production of 42nd STREET. Producing Artistic Director Robert J. Eagle announced that the understudy would step into the role and the show opened as scheduled. Rich Allegretto, headliner Rachel York, and the stellar company pulled it together to remind everyone what theater is all about.
Photo Coverage: THIS Celebrates Opening Night at Barrington Stage Company
by Stephen Sorokoff - August 07, 2017
'THIS' a play by Melissa James Gibson (House of Cards) opened on the St. Germain Stage of Barrington Stage Company last night and had most of the first night audience telling there friends 'don't miss THIS', after leaving the theatre.  Broadwayworld was there for the opening night celebration.  When great ideas, words, and acting are heard in a theatre THIS is what happens. 'THIS' runs thru August 27th.  Already Berkshire theatre lovers are also saying 'don't miss this' about Barrington Stage Companies production of COMPANY starring Aaron Tviet on the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage August 10-Sept 2...Opening night is August 13.
Photo Flash: OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES Opens at Gloucester Stage for Limited Run
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2017
Gloucester Stage Company continues its 38th season of professional theater on Cape Ann with Israel Horovitz's latest comedy, Out of the Mouths of Babes from August 11 through September 2 at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. 
BWW REVIEW: O-M-G! MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW at Williamstown Theatre Festival Is Like Wicked Effing Funny
by Justin J. Sacramone - August 06, 2017
Under the direction of Trip Cullman, MOSCOW is a coruscating blend of juxtaposing anachronisms, fearless of being nasty and messy, and shows the heights theatre can reach when a playwright's singular voice is fleshed out by a director's pastiche concept.
BRAZEN BELLES BURLESQUE Returns to Cotuit
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2017
The Brazen Belles are one of New England's premiere Burlesque troupes. These dangerous flirts, rowdy rabble-rousers, and saucy comediennes have been teasing their way throughout the country to sold out audiences since 2012. Winners of the Las vegas Burlesque Festival in 2015, They also performed at The Burlesque Hall of Fame's 'Movers, Shakers and Innovators' showcase 2016. The Belles bring a variety of talents: singing, dancing, wit, sass, and of course seduction to the stage. They will have you laughing, lusting, and longing for more 
Photo Coverage: A LEGENDARY ROMANCE Celebrates Opening Night at Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Stephen Sorokoff - August 06, 2017
The new musical A Legendary Romance opened at Williamstown Theatre Festival last night and Broadwayworld was there.
Greg Watanabe Stars in Massachusetts Premiere of HOLD THESE TRUTHS
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2017
The forced relocation of Japanese-Americans into internment camps through executive action by the President during World War II remains one of the most flagrant violations of civil liberties in American history. New Century Theatre just opened HOLD THESE TRUTHS by Jeanne Sakata, the acclaimed one-man show that tells the miraculous story of Gordon Hirabayashi, one of a handful of Japanese Americans who resisted the order to relocate and was sent to jail. His case ultimately landed in the supreme court.
Brown Box to Tour HAMLET Throughout Greater Boston
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2017
Brown Box Theatre Project returns for a seventh year of Free Outdoor Shakespeare with their largest and most ambitious production yet. The troupe's much-anticipated presentation of Hamlet will enjoy a three-week tour to seven outdoor venues throughout Greater Boston August 11-27.
Bob The Drag Queen, Season 8 Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Will Make Provincetown Debut
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2017
Producer Mark Cortale has announced that Bob the Drag Queen, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 8, will make her debut at The Art House in Provincetown from August 15 - 31. For Tickets and information, visit www.ptownarthouse.com or call 800-838-3006.
Beth Malone Will Debut at Provincetown's Art House on 8/20
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2017
Mark Cortale, Producing Artistic Director of The Art House in Provincetown has announced that Beth Malone, Broadway star of Ring of Fire and Tony nominee for 2016's smash hit Fun Home, will make her Broadway @ The Art House series debut on August 20 at 7:00 PM for one show only, with Susan Draus at the piano. The 2017 Art House and Town Hall season produced by Mark Cortale is sponsored by Cape Air, Anchor Inn Beach House, Ptown Bikes, Loveland and Provincetown Gym. For Tickets and information, visit www.ptownarthouse.com or call 800-838-3006.
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Additions to the Fall and Winter Seasons
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2017
Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire are excited to announce additions to the fall and winter seasons, as well as casting for the Fall production of David Auburn's Lost Lake at The Unicorn Theatre.
Priscilla Beach Theatre to Present FIRE & RAIN James Taylor Tribute Featuring Dave Binder
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2017
The music of James Taylor continues to be a part of the fiber of pop music culture and after thousands of performances over the past 30 years, Dave Binder continues to thrill audiences with his tribute to this iconic singer/songwriter.
BTG to Stage Free Reading of Greg Keller's DUTCH MASTERS
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2017
Berkshire Theatre Group presents a free, staged reading of Dutch Masters by Greg Keller, directed by Andre Holland, this Today, August 4 at 2pm, as part of the summer reading series, No Boundaries in Art.
Marilyn Maye to Return to The Art House in Provincetown Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2017
Dubbed "The greatest white female singer in the world" by none other than Ella Fitzgerald, star vocalist Marilyn Maye took Provincetown audiences by storm in her highly anticipated debut at The Art House six summers ago, and again each year since. This celebrated living legend returns to the Broadway @ The Art House series by popular demand again this summer from August 4 - 7 at 7:00 PM.
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival to Present THE POWER OF WIND
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2017
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (CCCMF), celebrating its 38th season as Cape Cod's premiere presenter of summer chamber music presents The Power of Wind, today, August 4, 7:30 pm at First Congregational Church, 200 Main Street, Wellfleet.
Photo Flash: Acclaimed One Man Show EVERY BRILLIANT THING Makes New England Premiere
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2017
Chester Theatre Company (CTC) is proud to present Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe's Every Brilliant Thing in the historic Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Road in Chester, MA, from August 2 - 13, 2017. The production is directed by CTC Producing Artistic Director Daniel Elihu Kramer.
FUN HOME Tickets Now On Sale for Boston Engagement
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2017
Broadway In Boston announced today that tickets for the upcoming Boston engagement of Fun Home, the groundbreaking and Tony Award-winning Best Musical, will go on sale to the public on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Fun Home will play a limited two week engagement at the Boston Opera House October 17-29, 2017 as part of the 2017-2018 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.
Shakespeare & Company Announces THE WHARTON COMEDIES
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2017
Shakespeare & Company presents A Perfect Pair of Wharton Comedies. Based on short stories originally penned by the Berkshires' legendary Edith Wharton, Roman Fever and The Fullness of Life have been adapted by Shakespeare & Company Founding Member and Training Director Dennis Krausnick. The Wharton Comedies will run at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre as part of their 2017 season August 17 through September 10.
Boston Ballet School Announces the Grand Opening of the New Newton Studio
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2017
Boston Ballet School is starting the school year with the grand opening and all-day open house of its new studio on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, located at 153 Needham Street in Newton, Massachusetts.
Chester Theatre Company to Present FOLK this Month
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2017
Chester Theatre Company (CTC) is proud to present Tom Wells's Folk in the historic Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Road in Chester, MA, from August 17 - 27, 2017. The production is directed by James Warwick, staging his eighth production for the company.
THE PRODUCERS at Priscilla Beach Theatre in August
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2017
Priscilla Beach Theatre (PBT) is pleased to present the musical comedy The Producers, August 3-19, on its historic barn stage. Mel Brook's The Producers is a laugh-out-loud, zany musical featuring a scheming producer and his mousy accountant.
BTG to Stage Free Reading of Greg Keller's DUTCH MASTERS
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2017
Berkshire Theatre Group presents a free, staged reading of Dutch Masters by Greg Keller, directed by Andre Holland, this Friday, August 4 at 2pm, as part of the summer reading series, No Boundaries in Art.
Doug Varone & Dancers to Celebrate 30th Anniversary at Jacob's Pillow This August
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2017
As Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival rings in 85 seasons, Doug Varone & Dancers celebrates its 30th anniversary as a company with a program in the Ted Shawn Theatre, August 2-6.
Cape Rep Theatre to Present Evening of THREE NEW PLAYS
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2017
Cape Rep Theatre's 32nd season continues with a production of Three New Plays, plays from our playwrights' lab, all deeply intimate, revelatory stories of American women.
The Longwood Players to Present SONGS I SANG ON MY SUMMER VACATION
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2017
The Longwood Players will present a summer artist spotlight in 'Songs I Sang On My Summer Vacation' on Thursday, August 10 and Friday, August 11 at 8 p.m. at Chelsea Theatre Works (189 Winnisimmet St.Chelsea, MA).

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