Roald Dahl's Fantastic Adventure JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Extends at A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2016
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Director Diane Quinn, has announced that due to popular demand for its production of James and the Giant Peach, it has added two performances, on Saturday, January 7 at 10AM and Sunday, January 8 at 10AM.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2016
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Director Diane Quinn, has announced that due to popular demand for its production of James and the Giant Peach, it has added two performances, on Saturday, January 7 at 10AM and Sunday, January 8 at 10AM.
Broadway Series and More Highlight January Music Events at the Black Box
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2016
Broadway's Matthew Scott headlines a one-night-only show at THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's theater, music and event venue. The January 21 concert highlights a full month of music series entertainment to kick off the New Year. A suburban hub for great music, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2016
Broadway's Matthew Scott headlines a one-night-only show at THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's theater, music and event venue. The January 21 concert highlights a full month of music series entertainment to kick off the New Year. A suburban hub for great music, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street.
The Ensemble Adilei of Georgia Comes to Double Edge Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2016
Double Edge Theatre will present a program of traditional polyphonic Georgian songs and chants by Ensemble Adilei on their first U.S. tour!
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2016
Double Edge Theatre will present a program of traditional polyphonic Georgian songs and chants by Ensemble Adilei on their first U.S. tour!
The 2017 Gloucester Stage Season is Here!
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2016
Announcing the 2017 Gloucester Stage Season!
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2016
Announcing the 2017 Gloucester Stage Season!
World Premiere, Return of Lindsay Crouse and More Set for Gloucester Stage Company's 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2016
Gloucester Stage Company Artistic Director, Robert Walsh, recently announced the six-play lineup for Gloucester Stage's 38th Season of professional theater in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2016
Gloucester Stage Company Artistic Director, Robert Walsh, recently announced the six-play lineup for Gloucester Stage's 38th Season of professional theater in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
THE MAKING OF A GREAT MOMENT to Kick Off the New Year at Merrimack Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2016
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) starts off 2017 with "The Making of a Great Moment," the world premiere comedy by ATCA/Steinberg award-winning playwright Peter Sinn Nachtrieb.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2016
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) starts off 2017 with "The Making of a Great Moment," the world premiere comedy by ATCA/Steinberg award-winning playwright Peter Sinn Nachtrieb.
BWW Review: The Top-Ten Plays and Musicals of 2016
by Justin J Sacramone - December 19, 2016
Regional Contributing Editor, Justin picks his top ten best plays and musicals of 2016.
by Justin J Sacramone - December 19, 2016
Regional Contributing Editor, Justin picks his top ten best plays and musicals of 2016.
BWW Review: FAITHLESS: A Family in Crisis
by Nancy Grossman - December 17, 2016
FAITHLESS is an intimate study of a Boston Irish-Catholic family facing a crisis. Mom is dying, but the adult children have different beliefs, resulting in a debate about her fate and a rehashing of family history before any resolution is possible. Sitting in a hospital waiting room with these four actors, the audience recognizes these people and understands what they're going through. Can they find closure and rebuild lost connections?
by Nancy Grossman - December 17, 2016
FAITHLESS is an intimate study of a Boston Irish-Catholic family facing a crisis. Mom is dying, but the adult children have different beliefs, resulting in a debate about her fate and a rehashing of family history before any resolution is possible. Sitting in a hospital waiting room with these four actors, the audience recognizes these people and understands what they're going through. Can they find closure and rebuild lost connections?
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH to Roll Into A.R.T. This December
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2016
Following previous season's sold-out holiday hits, The Snow Queen, Hansel and Gretel, The Light Princess, and The Pirate Princess, the A.R.T. Institute presents James and the Giant Peach, adapted for the stage by David Wood from the book by Roald Dahl, directed by A.R.T. Institute alumnus Dmitry Troyanovsky, featuring actors from the A.R.T. Institute Class of 2017.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2016
Following previous season's sold-out holiday hits, The Snow Queen, Hansel and Gretel, The Light Princess, and The Pirate Princess, the A.R.T. Institute presents James and the Giant Peach, adapted for the stage by David Wood from the book by Roald Dahl, directed by A.R.T. Institute alumnus Dmitry Troyanovsky, featuring actors from the A.R.T. Institute Class of 2017.
Marilyn Monroe Signed Portrait from GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES Sells for Nearly $25K at Auction
by Movies News Desk - December 16, 2016
A Marilyn Monroe signed photograph sold to $24,959 according to Massachusetts-based RR Auction.
by Movies News Desk - December 16, 2016
A Marilyn Monroe signed photograph sold to $24,959 according to Massachusetts-based RR Auction.
OBERON to Host I.D. FESTIVAL This Winter; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2016
OBERON, the American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.) second stage and club theater venue, presents the I.D. Festival - a festival exploring gender identity and celebrating the diverse experiences of the trans community.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2016
OBERON, the American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.) second stage and club theater venue, presents the I.D. Festival - a festival exploring gender identity and celebrating the diverse experiences of the trans community.
North Shore Civic Ballet Premieres 12 DANCERS DANCING... A CHRISTMAS IN CAMBRIDGE, Today
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2016
he North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) will premiere and present new work in the annual '12 Dancers Dancing...A Christmas in Cambridge'. The holiday event will be shown on December 16 and 17 at 8:00 p.m. at the Dance Complex, located at 536 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the Julie Ince Thompson Theater. The program features new dance pieces presented by 18 area Boston dance companies. Original choreography and an array of dance styles and inspirational work will be shown.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2016
he North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) will premiere and present new work in the annual '12 Dancers Dancing...A Christmas in Cambridge'. The holiday event will be shown on December 16 and 17 at 8:00 p.m. at the Dance Complex, located at 536 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the Julie Ince Thompson Theater. The program features new dance pieces presented by 18 area Boston dance companies. Original choreography and an array of dance styles and inspirational work will be shown.
Berkshire Theatre Group Receives $25,000 Grant from the Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2016
Berkshire Theatre Group is proud to announce that it is the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Falmouth, MA-based Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation. The Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation provides grant support throughout Massachusetts and the country.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2016
Berkshire Theatre Group is proud to announce that it is the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Falmouth, MA-based Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation. The Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation provides grant support throughout Massachusetts and the country.
BWW Review: FINGERSMITH: A Twice-Told Tale
by Nancy Grossman - December 15, 2016
The American Repertory Theater reunites with Oregon Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Bill Rauch to present FINGERSMITH, Alexa Junge's adaptation of Sarah Waters' 2002 novel of the same name. The playwright's Herculean effort capsulizes the 582-page opus into a taut two-hour drama enhanced by exceptional performances and outstanding production design. Words are insufficient to praise the central trio of women - Tracee Chimo, Christina Bennett Lind, and Kristine Nielsen - who inhabit all the layers of the fascinating characters in this Victorian thriller.
by Nancy Grossman - December 15, 2016
The American Repertory Theater reunites with Oregon Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Bill Rauch to present FINGERSMITH, Alexa Junge's adaptation of Sarah Waters' 2002 novel of the same name. The playwright's Herculean effort capsulizes the 582-page opus into a taut two-hour drama enhanced by exceptional performances and outstanding production design. Words are insufficient to praise the central trio of women - Tracee Chimo, Christina Bennett Lind, and Kristine Nielsen - who inhabit all the layers of the fascinating characters in this Victorian thriller.
THURGOOD to Bring History to New Repertory Theatre This January
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2016
New Repertory Theatre presents Thurgood, January 7-February 5, 2017 in the Black Box Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2016
New Repertory Theatre presents Thurgood, January 7-February 5, 2017 in the Black Box Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA.
ImprovBoston to Ring in the New Year with 100 FIRST JOKES and More
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2016
ImprovBoston rings in 2017 with a New Year's Eve marathon of six fully improvised comedy celebrations chocked-full of improvised scenes, quirky characters, and audience participation, guaranteeing 2016 is a year to remember.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2016
ImprovBoston rings in 2017 with a New Year's Eve marathon of six fully improvised comedy celebrations chocked-full of improvised scenes, quirky characters, and audience participation, guaranteeing 2016 is a year to remember.
Lyric Stage Company of Boston Announces New Rehearsal Studio, Partnerships
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2016
Matt Chapuran, Managing Director of the Lyric Stage Company of Boston, announced today these exciting new developments.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2016
Matt Chapuran, Managing Director of the Lyric Stage Company of Boston, announced today these exciting new developments.
Jacob's Pillow Dance Announces 85th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2016
Following the critical acclaim and record-breaking attendance of Festival 2016, Jacob's Pillow Dance announces its 85th Anniversary Season of exciting programming featuring world premieres, commissions, site-specific work, international artists, live music, and Pillow-exclusive engagements.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2016
Following the critical acclaim and record-breaking attendance of Festival 2016, Jacob's Pillow Dance announces its 85th Anniversary Season of exciting programming featuring world premieres, commissions, site-specific work, international artists, live music, and Pillow-exclusive engagements.
GUMPDROPS & THE FUNNY UNCLE and NUT-CRACKED to Play in Rep at Boston Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2016
Critically-acclaimed Holiday dance favorites, Peter DiMuro / Public Displays of Motion's Gumdrops & The Funny Uncle and David Parker and The Bang Group's Nut/Cracked perform in repertory December 14 - 18, 2016 at the Boston Center for the Arts Black Box, 527 Tremont Street, Boston's South End.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2016
Critically-acclaimed Holiday dance favorites, Peter DiMuro / Public Displays of Motion's Gumdrops & The Funny Uncle and David Parker and The Bang Group's Nut/Cracked perform in repertory December 14 - 18, 2016 at the Boston Center for the Arts Black Box, 527 Tremont Street, Boston's South End.
Shakespeare & Company Presents a Winter Studio Festival of Plays
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2016
Shakespeare & Company is pleased to announce its Winter Studio Festival of Plays on January 14 and 15, 2017. This weekend of staged readings will showcase a diverse array of playwrights and feature both emerging and established Company artists. All performances will take place in the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre on the Shakespeare & Company campus in Lenox, Massachusetts.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2016
Shakespeare & Company is pleased to announce its Winter Studio Festival of Plays on January 14 and 15, 2017. This weekend of staged readings will showcase a diverse array of playwrights and feature both emerging and established Company artists. All performances will take place in the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre on the Shakespeare & Company campus in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Photo Flash: Meet the Stars of A DOLL'S HOUSE at Huntington; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2016
A Doll's House performances begin on January 6, 2017 and run through February 5, 2017 at the Avenue of the Arts / BU Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company below!
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2016
A Doll's House performances begin on January 6, 2017 and run through February 5, 2017 at the Avenue of the Arts / BU Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company below!
Les Bostonades Announces 11th Anniversary Opening Concert, 1/21
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2016
Les Bostonades presents the opening concert of its 11th Anniversary season on Sunday, January 21, 2017 at 3pm, at Gordon Chapel, Old South Church, 645 Boylston Street, Boston MA. This intimate performance features the talents of Les Bostonades' ensemble members Sarah Darling, violin; Michael Unterman, cello; Héloïse Degrugillier, recorder; and Akiko Sato, harpsichord.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2016
Les Bostonades presents the opening concert of its 11th Anniversary season on Sunday, January 21, 2017 at 3pm, at Gordon Chapel, Old South Church, 645 Boylston Street, Boston MA. This intimate performance features the talents of Les Bostonades' ensemble members Sarah Darling, violin; Michael Unterman, cello; Héloïse Degrugillier, recorder; and Akiko Sato, harpsichord.
Urbano Project Presents LIBRERIA DONCELES
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2016
Urbano Project will present Libreria Donceles, a socially engaged art project consisting of an itinerant bookstore of more than 10,000 used books in Spanish. While in residence at Urbano, the participatory art installation will be a meeting place for the community, hosting a series of bilingual salon-like gatherings for conversations, performances and workshops designed to encourage cultural understanding, tolerance, and social activism.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2016
Urbano Project will present Libreria Donceles, a socially engaged art project consisting of an itinerant bookstore of more than 10,000 used books in Spanish. While in residence at Urbano, the participatory art installation will be a meeting place for the community, hosting a series of bilingual salon-like gatherings for conversations, performances and workshops designed to encourage cultural understanding, tolerance, and social activism.
Families Share The Stage in FPAC'S HUMBUG!
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2016
When the curtain rises on Franklin Performing Arts Company's Humbug!, a contemporary musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, several local families will share the stage.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2016
When the curtain rises on Franklin Performing Arts Company's Humbug!, a contemporary musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, several local families will share the stage.
The Finest Compendium of Hollywood Signed Photographs Ever Assembled Set For Auction
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2016
RR Auction is proud to present The Tom Gregory Collection of Hollywood signed photographs during its December specialty auction that runs through Thursday, December 15, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2016
RR Auction is proud to present The Tom Gregory Collection of Hollywood signed photographs during its December specialty auction that runs through Thursday, December 15, 2016.
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