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The Capitol Steps Bring Their 'Post Election Therapy Show' to Cambridge
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
The Capitol Steps make history in the aftershock of the "historical and hysterical" presidential election in their newly subtitled show: Post Election Therapy Saturday, November 26 at 5PM and 8PM at Sanders Theatre in Memorial Hall on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, MA.
Michelle Obama Presents National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Award to Boston's True Colors Today
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Boston-based True Colors: Out Youth Theater, the nation's longest running queer youth theater group, will receive the National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Award from First Lady Michelle Obama. True Colors is the first LGBTQ organization in history to receive this award.
FPAC Presents Holiday Season Productions
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) celebrates the holidays with three festive productions.  Ring in the season with Tchaikovsky's timeless ballet The Nutcracker, FPAC's original musical Humbug!, and A Glass Slipper Christmas, a holiday panto with a twist on the Cinderella fairy tale.
Broadway Talent Helps Barrington Stage Company Sweep 1st Annual Berkshire Theatre Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Managing Director Tristan Wilson, swept the First Annual Berkshire Theatre Awards last night, winning 20 out of possible 25 awards. Winners of the awards-nicknamed "The Berkies"-were first announced on Monday, October 17, 2016, and awards were presented Sunday, November 13 at a ceremony held at Mr. Finn's Cabaret (36 Linden St) in Pittsfield, MA.
SHEAR MADNESS Sets Holiday Schedule in Boston
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
Shear Madness, the recording breaking comedy whodunit, has added special holiday performances to accommodate the increased demand for tickets.
Photo Coverage: Barrington Stage Co. & Shakespeare & Co. Take Top Honors at First Annual Berkshire Theatre Awards
by Stephen Sorokoff - November 14, 2016
It was appropriate that two-time Tony Award winner William Finn was present at The First Annual Berkshire Theatre Award ceremony held in Pittsfield MA. on  Sunday November 13th. Mr. Finn won a Tony for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee which was home grown up in The Berkshires at Barrington Stage Company. Although he didn't have any work in contention for the prestigious award, Finn did accept a few 'Berkies' for some artists who could not receive their awards in person.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH to Roll Into A.R.T. This December
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 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. 
BWW Blog: Paisley Haddad - Bringing Historical Women to Life on Stage
by Guest Blogger: Paisley Haddad - November 14, 2016
This past Saturday, I was in a show written by my theatre teacher, Virginia Byrne, called "THE WOMEN OF WORCESTER". It celebrated women who were born in or made a difference in Worcester, Massachusetts.
13th Annual Boston Bhangra Competition Takes Place this Week
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
The 13th annual Boston Bhangra Competition will take place on Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at the world renowned Orpheum Theatre. Boston Bhangra will host 11 of the best bhangra teams from North America who will compete to be crowned the Boston Bhangra Champions!
ACTS Announces JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT and SHREK
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
The Alexander Children's Theatre School (ACTS), in residence at the Umbrella Community Arts Center (40 Stow Street, Concord, MA), is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for their upcoming production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.
New Video Released of WEST SIDE STORY at North Shore Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
Bill Hanney's North Shore Music theatre recently opened its production of West Side Story. Once again, Roberto Araujo (Pepe u/s Bernardo) directs and choreographs this music video to Fleur East's 'Sax'.
Israeli Stage is Proud to Present the American Premiere of HAPPY ENDING
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2016
How do we treat end of life treatment? Israeli Stage, sharing the diversity and vitality of Israeli culture through theatre, is proud to present the American Premiere of Happy Ending as part of Season 7 - Jarring Questions through an Israeli Lens. 
Boch Center Encourages Teens to #LEADNOTFOLLOW at Free Arts for Social Change Conference
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016
The Boch Center (formerly Citi Performing Arts Center) announced today that its City Spotlights Teen Leadership Council will host its second annual Youth Arts for Social Change Conference (YASCC) on November 12. The conference, titled #LeadNotFollow: Power of Perspective, is a free annual gathering of young people inspired to create social change through the arts. YASCC will be held on Today, November 12, 2016 at the Dudley Branch of the Boston Public Library from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
SONG STORIES...MUSIC FROM THE GREAT WHITE WAY Coming to STATE OF THE ARTS This Fall
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016
The stage is set for a sophisticated evening of song and romance at the upcoming cabaret, 'Song Stories...Music from the Great White Way' today, November 12, 7:00 p.m., at Oakes Ames Hall, 3 Barrows Street, North Easton.
New Rep Extends FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Through January 1
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
New Repertory Theatre has extended Fiddler on the Roof, running December 2, 2016- January 1, 2017 in the Charles Mosesian Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA.
Comedian Liz Miele to Headline Wednesday Night Laugh Lounge Series at The Garage
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
Berkshire Theatre Group presents comedian, Liz Miele, as part of BTG's Laugh Lounge Series, on Wednesday, November 30 at 8pm at The Garage.
Michelle Obama to Present National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Award to Boston's True Colors
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
Boston-based True Colors: Out Youth Theater, the nation's longest running queer youth theater group, will receive the National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Award from First Lady Michelle Obama. True Colors is the first LGBTQ organization in history to receive this award.
The Marshall Tucker Band Returns To Indian Ranch in 2017
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
The Marshall Tucker Band will return to Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on Sunday, June 25 at 2:00 P.M.
Tribute to Karen Allen, Theatre, Dance, Film, Art & More Set for 6th Annual MADE IN THE BERKSHIRES Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
Berkshire Theatre Group is pleased to announce the full schedule of events for the Made in the Berkshires Festival, which will be held on November 11 through November 13, at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA and The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, MA, celebrating the sixth year of this wonderful festival featuring local art and artists.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Elements Theatre Company's ALL MY SONS
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
Cresting the wave of the world's celebrations of Shakespeare's anniversary, and following the successful and exhilarating production of his epic King Lear, we look toward a new face of theatre, impacted by Shakespeare. This November, Elements Theatre Company plunges into the work of another iconic voice in theatre-Arthur Miller's award-winning play, All My Sons. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in character below!
Longwood Players' YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU to Bring Fireworks to Cambridge
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
The Longwood Players are less than two weeks away from opening night of You Can't Take It With You! The cast and creative team are working diligently to bring this Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy to life on the Longwood stage.
Harvard University Presents A DREAM PLAY, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
The newly formed Theater, Dance & Media Concentration at Harvard University launches its second production with August Stridberg's A DREAM PLAY, adapted and directed by Daniel Kramer.
Longy and Boston Opera Collaborative to Present 2nd Annual OPERA BITES
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
On November 11-13, Longy School of Music of Bard College and Boston Opera Collaborative will team up again for "Opera Bites" - a weekend of opera and revelry in a cabaret-style setting, featuring eight short works - including the world premieres of six new commissions.
FPAC'S THE ADDAMS FAMILY Awarded NETC Moss Hart Awards Honorable Mention
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) received Honorable Mention recognition from the New England Theatre Conference (NETC) 54th Annual Moss Hart Awards for FPAC's 2015 production of The Addams Family. Presented at the 65th annual NETC Convention on October 29, the 2016 Moss Hart Awards honored eight productions from across New England. FPAC's The Addams Family was one of two theatrical productions recognized in the Community Theatre Division. The prestigious awards honor the life of celebrated Broadway playwright, director, and producer Moss Hart. As stated by the NETC, the annual honor "seeks to encourage artistic growth and the highest standards of excellence in theatre."
Tickets Onsale for THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY at Boston Opera House 11/14
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY will play a limited engagement at the Boston Opera House April 4-9, 2017 as part of the 2016/2017 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season. Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder, THE ILLUSIONISTS has shattered box office records worldwide and thrilled audiences of all ages with a mind-blowing spectacular showcasing the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth.

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