Get theatre news and discounts for Boston

Boston Theatre Newsroom Page 418

Back to Main...
WAM Theatre to Host Stars in the Orchard Gala, 7/14
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
 Tickets are selling well for "Stars in the Orchard," WAM Theatre's 2016 benefit, a magical midsummer night's cocktail party hosted by Hilltop Orchards in Richmond, MA on Thursday, July 14 at 6:30pm - rain or shine! The entertainment begins the moment guests arrive at the 200-acre apple orchard with the exuberant sounds of the Expandable Brass Band playing at the twilight cocktail hour.
Cotuit Center for the Arts' SOUVENIR Set for Provincetown Theater, 8/5-14
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
Cotuit Center for the Arts' critically acclaimed production of "Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins," a comedy by Stephen Temperley, will be presented at the Provincetown Theater for six performances only , August 5 through 14.
Megan Hilty Headed to Martha's Vineyard This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
The inaugural season of Broadway at The Performing Arts Center brings six of Broadway's leading ladies - and two of its leading men - to its new concert series on Martha's Vineyard this summer, produced by Mark Cortale. Debuting at the venue this month, Megan Hilty, breakout star of NBC TV's 'Smash' and Broadway's 'Wicked' and a Tony nominee for the recent Broadway production of 'Noises Off', will perform on Saturday, July 16 at 8:00 PM, joined by Sirius XM Radio Star Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host. The hotly anticipated 2016 debut season will also include superstars Vanessa Williams on July 9, Kristin Chenoweth on August 14, Audra McDonald and Will Swenson on August 22, Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman on August 29, and Patti LuPone on September 2. The concert series will help raise funds for the Tyler Clementi Foundation. For tickets and information please visit http://www.vineyardbroadway.com/ or call 800 838-3006.
BWW Blog: Michael Hartung - A Rollicking Band of Pirates We
by Guest Blogger: Michael Hartung - July 05, 2016
Welcome, to the inside scoop, the backstage pass, the exclusive source, the tell-all...well you know...everything and anything awesome about PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Barrington Stage Company! We arrrrre in our second week of rehearsals here in Pittsfield, MA, and as your resident Pirate/Policeman (trust me, it gets confusing for me too), it is my DUTY to keep you filled in on all of the trouble we're getting into. Did I say trouble? I mean super serious hard work.
Photo Coverage: Former Gov. Deval Patrick & Ted Koppel Join Shakespeare & Co. For July 4th Celebration
by Stephen Sorokoff - July 05, 2016
Former Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts, journalist Ted Koppel, invited dignitaries, and special guests came together for a stirring public reading of one of the most potent and influential documents in history. They read the Declaration of Independence at the annual Shakespeare & Company All-American Independence Day Celebration.   
Williamstown Theatre Festival Launches 2016 Season with THE ROSE TATTOO and COST OF LIVING This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2016
Williamstown Theatre Festival hosts the opening night for its first two shows of the 2016 Season tonight, July 2nd at 8:00pm.
Boston Area Youth Set for Weston Drama Workshop's Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2016
Summer theater rehearsals are in full swing for Weston Drama Workshop's 54th season, with opening night occurring on Thursday, July 14th. With five shows and 22 performances, Weston Drama Workshop offers something for everyone, following its decades-long tradition of providing the MetroWest community with quality youth theater.
Harriet Harris to Perform at Cape Rep Theatre's SUMMER STARLIGHT Gala
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2016
Cape Rep Theatre presents Summer Starlight, an evening to remember with guest of honor, Tony Award winning theatre, film and television actress, Harriet Sansom Harris. Tickets for this gala celebration benefiting Cape Rep Theatre include an outdoor party with hors d'oeuvres and live jazz, a performance and audience discussion with Ms. Harris in the Indoor Theater emceed by Jared Bowen, host of WGBH's Open Studio, and a champagne and dessert finale with Harriet Sansom Harris under the stars.  Ticket prices are $100 and $90 for Members and are available at CapeRep.org or at the Box Office, 508-896-1888.
Harbor Stage Company to Premiere THE KRITIK
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2016
The Harbor Stage Company continues its 5th season with the World Premiere of an original comedy by Harbor co-founder Brenda Withers. Set in an imagined province of 19th century Russia, The Kritik tells the story of a small-town writer struggling to turn in his first honest review. Originally commissioned by the Professional Actors Training Program at UNC Chapel Hill, the faux-period piece offers a spirited look at candor, corruption, and community.
Photo Coverage: Shakespeare & Company Present Regional Premiere of THE TAMING
by Stephen Sorokoff - July 01, 2016
Shakespeare & Company opened its 39th Performance Season on  May 27 with the regional premiere of The Tamingand Broadwayworld was there for one of the performances. Written by award-winning playwright Lauren Gunderson, and directed by Company veteran Nicole Ricciardi, the outlandish and politically charged comedy is playing at the Elayne Bernstein Theatre running through July 30, 2016.
Photo Flash: Cape Rep Theatre's ROUGH CROSSING
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2016
Cape Rep Theatre presents the hilarious comedy Rough Crossing by Tom Stoppard, with music composed by Andre Previn, directed by Scott Ripley, June 23rd through July 23: Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm.  
Renaissance House Writer's Retreat to Host Reading of Frederick Douglass Speech, 7/4
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2016
Readers of all ages, races and backgrounds are invited by Renaissance House: Retreat for Writers & Artists in Martha's Vineyard to celebrate Independence Day by being a part of one of the most powerful speeches of all time in America --"What Does the Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?" by legendary human rights activist Frederick Douglass taking place at the historic Inkwell Beach in Oak Bluffs on Monday, July 4 at 12:00noon. It's free to the public.
THE LAST FIVE YEARS to Open at Cape Cod Theatre Company, Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre, in August
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2016
Fear Town Productions presents The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown. Performances take place August 12, 13, 19, and 20, 2016 at Cape Cod Theatre Company ­home of Harwich Junior Theatre located at 105 Division Street in West Harwich, MA.
Harlem Quartet Coming to Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival, 8/16
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2016
The Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (CCCMF), celebrating 37 years as Cape Cod's premiere presenter of summer chamber music, presents The Harlem Quartet in concert on Tuesday, August 16, 7:30 pm, at Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit.
BWW Review: May the Best Man Win in COCK at the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
by Kristen Morale - June 30, 2016
Written by British playwright Mike Bartlett and directed by Jeffry George, Cock comes to WHAT's stage and continues in the tradition of bringing very heartfelt, existentially direct productions to a Cape Cod audience. With such a blunt title as this play is given, the audience risks coming to an immediate conclusion as to what they are to expect in the coming hours; yet, WHAT's repertoire has thrown quite a few surprises everyone's way thus far by making the title's become primary themes of what is about to ensue - that which envelops the play/musical and its characters, whether or not it is tangibly on stage for the duration of the show. So saying, Cock is more about externalizing what is typically an internal battle: one with ourselves.
Caitlyn Jenner Speaks at Camp Lightbulb Benefit in Provincetown Today
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2016
Today, June 30, Caitlyn Jenner will appear as the special guest speaker at 'A Benefit for Camp Lightbulb' at Provincetown's Town Hall.
SpeakEasy Stage Names 2016-17 Boston Project Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2016
Playwrights Obehi Janice of Medford and Rick Park of Boston's South End have been selected from forty applicants to develop an original Boston-centric play as part of SpeakEasy Stage Company's returning new works initiative "The Boston Project."
Williamstown Theatre Festival to Launch 2016 Season with THE ROSE TATTOO and COST OF LIVING This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2016
Williamstown Theatre Festival hosts the opening night for its first two shows of the 2016 Season this Saturday, July 2nd at 8:00pm.
Sally Mayes, Lacretta and More to Star in UNEXPECTED JOY World Premiere at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2016
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater is proud to announce the cast for the world premiere of UNEXPECTED JOY: Sally Mayes, Lacretta, Michele Duffy, and Charity Farrell.
The Yard to Welcome Amy Brenneman and Sabrina Peck in THRESHOLD: 90-52-15
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2016
There will be a special benefit event for The Yard, featuring Amy Brenneman, on Friday, July 15, 7- 10pm at The Yard.
BWW Review: A Wondrous New World Washes Ashore in CCTC's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Kristen Morale - June 29, 2016
The Cape Cod Theatre Company (CCTC), home of the Harwich Junior Theatre, is now celebrating its 65th season with a beautiful rendition of Disney's The Little Mermaid. Based on Anderson's story and the original Disney film produced by Howard Ashman and John Musker, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, book by Doug Wright and hereby directed/choreographed by the incredibly gifted Ethan Paulini, CCTC's production of The Little Mermaid is really quite a wonderful collection of profound moments of storytelling.
Boston University Tanglewood Institute Sets 50th Anniversary Events
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2016
 Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI)-one of the premiere summer training programs for aspiring high school and early college-age musicians-announced details about its 50th Anniversary events scheduled for August 6.
South Shore Theater Company Names New Executive Director & Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2016
THE BAY COLONY SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, the fastest-growing professional theatre company on the South Shore of Boston, today announced the appointment of Eric Joseph, 56, to the position of President and Executive Director. Mr. Joseph joins the BCSC after returning from New York City as the Senior Vice President of Sponsorship and Marketing for Clear Channel Entertainment and Broadway Across America, where he was responsible for securing and overseeing sponsorship and marketing extensions of Clear Channel's Broadway investments and subsequent tours in over 50 markets. Mr. Joseph, a Marshfield resident raised in Cohasset, MA, will assume responsibility for the funding and administration of the BCSC immediately and takes the reins from retiring Founder and Artistic Director, Neil McGarry, who is departing the area with his family. Mr. McGarry will return to perform his one-man version of "A Christmas Carol" over the 2016 holidays and continue to work as an actor with the BCSC when in the area.
Seth Sikes to Make Provincetown Debut with Judy Garland Tribute
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2016
Seth Sikes, of whom NY Arts Review said, 'may well be one of the saviors of the Great American Songbook' will make his Provincetown debut as part of the 2016 Broadway Series season at The Crown & Anchor's Paramount Theatre on Tuesday, August 2nd at 7:30PM in his critically acclaimed show Seth Sikes Sings Judy Garland, an evening of Garland's most loved songs.
Boston Midsummer Opera to Present Donizetti's IL CAMPANELLO & Mascagni's L'AMICO FRITZ
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2016
It's love, Italian style, as the Boston Midsummer Opera (BMO) presents two rarely performed one-act gems from the 19th century, Donizetti's Il Campanello and Mascagni's L'amico Fritz for its eleventh season. Three performances will presented, on July 20, 22 and 24, in a new location for the BMO, the Arsenal Center for the Arts, Mosesian Theater, in Watertown.

Videos


JOB in Boston JOB
Speakeasy Stage (1/16 - 2/7) Tracker
Zabel in Exile in Boston Zabel in Exile
Boston Playwrights' Theatre (2/19 - 3/8) Tracker
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center in Boston TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
The Umbrella Arts Center (2/27 - 2/27)
Samay Raina in Boston Samay Raina
Emerson Colonial Theatre (2/7 - 2/7)
Return to Joy in Boston Return to Joy
The Dance Complex (2/7 - 2/7)
Mario the Maker Magician in Boston Mario the Maker Magician
Calderwood Pavilion (2/20 - 3/1)
Music Worcester Presents: Emmanuel Music | Bach Solo Cantatas in Boston Music Worcester Presents: Emmanuel Music | Bach Solo Cantatas
Curtis Hall at Assumption University (2/21 - 2/21)
An Evening of Elegance in Boston An Evening of Elegance
Brockton Public Library (1/30 - 1/30)
A Downton Experience™: Endicott Abbey in Boston A Downton Experience™: Endicott Abbey
MIT Endicott House (1/31 - 1/31)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW