BWW Blog: Paisley Haddad - Hamlet Mania!
by Guest Blogger: Paisley Haddad - May 12, 2016
Instead of a written final, our teacher has made a compilation of monologues, raps, and a play that brings Shakespeare's Hamlet to a modern day understanding.
by Guest Blogger: Paisley Haddad - May 12, 2016
Instead of a written final, our teacher has made a compilation of monologues, raps, and a play that brings Shakespeare's Hamlet to a modern day understanding.
Cast Announced for Lauren Gunderson's THE TAMING at Shakespeare & Company
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2016
Shakespeare & Company opens its 39th Season on Friday, May 27 with the regional premiere of THE TAMING.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2016
Shakespeare & Company opens its 39th Season on Friday, May 27 with the regional premiere of THE TAMING.
BWW Review: ROOSEVELVIS: On the Road with Teddy and Elvis
by Nancy Grossman - May 11, 2016
ROOSEVELVIS is the latest production of the TEAM, a Brooklyn-based ensemble dedicated to making new work about the experience of living in America today. Fusing stage and screen, music and dance, humor and pathos, and gender bending portrayals, the show makes liberal use of film to chronicle a fanciful road trip from the Badlands to Graceland, one woman's much-needed journey of self-discovery.
by Nancy Grossman - May 11, 2016
ROOSEVELVIS is the latest production of the TEAM, a Brooklyn-based ensemble dedicated to making new work about the experience of living in America today. Fusing stage and screen, music and dance, humor and pathos, and gender bending portrayals, the show makes liberal use of film to chronicle a fanciful road trip from the Badlands to Graceland, one woman's much-needed journey of self-discovery.
WHAT to Launch New Art and Architecture Film Series
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2016
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater presents a new film series, Art and Architecture in Cinema.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2016
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater presents a new film series, Art and Architecture in Cinema.
Folk Music Quartet Le Vent du Nord Coming to The Colonial Theatre, 5/26
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2016
Berkshire Theatre Group presents Quebec folk music quartet Le Vent du Nord on Thursday, May 26 at 8pm, as part of the On the Stage Series at The Colonial Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2016
Berkshire Theatre Group presents Quebec folk music quartet Le Vent du Nord on Thursday, May 26 at 8pm, as part of the On the Stage Series at The Colonial Theatre.
NAKED MAGIC SHOW Opens at Citi Shubert Theatre Next Week
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2016
The Naked Magic Show returns to Boston with performances at the Citi Shubert Theatre May 19 - 21. This five-performance run will follow sold-out shows and rave reviews in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the USA-including a sold-out 2015 Boston engagement. Tickets are on sale now.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2016
The Naked Magic Show returns to Boston with performances at the Citi Shubert Theatre May 19 - 21. This five-performance run will follow sold-out shows and rave reviews in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the USA-including a sold-out 2015 Boston engagement. Tickets are on sale now.
CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE to Launch National Tour This Fall in Boston
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2016
Stageworks Media and TROIKA Entertainment have announced that CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE, a comedy based on the best and most memorable moments from the Emmy® Award-winning classic hit TV series, will launch a national tour beginning in September 2016.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2016
Stageworks Media and TROIKA Entertainment have announced that CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE, a comedy based on the best and most memorable moments from the Emmy® Award-winning classic hit TV series, will launch a national tour beginning in September 2016.
Legendary Rock Band Foreigner Coming to Boston's Citi Shubert Theatre, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2016
Citi Performing Arts Center announced today that legendary rock band Foreigner will play Boston's Citi Shubert Theatre on October 24, 2016. The show is part of the band's "The Hits Unplugged " tour, which will give audiences the unique and intimate experience of witnessing masterful performances of Foreigner favorites like "Cold As Ice", "Hot Blooded", "Juke Box Hero", "Waiting For A Girl Like You," and many more. Tickets go on sale to the general public Thursday, May 12 at 10am.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2016
Citi Performing Arts Center announced today that legendary rock band Foreigner will play Boston's Citi Shubert Theatre on October 24, 2016. The show is part of the band's "The Hits Unplugged " tour, which will give audiences the unique and intimate experience of witnessing masterful performances of Foreigner favorites like "Cold As Ice", "Hot Blooded", "Juke Box Hero", "Waiting For A Girl Like You," and many more. Tickets go on sale to the general public Thursday, May 12 at 10am.
BWW Review: Murder Mystery Classic LAURA at Stoneham Theatre
by Nancy Grossman - May 09, 2016
Recent IRNE Award-winner Sarah Gazdowicz directs LAURA with a steady hand, garnering especially strong performances from Alexander Cook as Detective Mark McPherson and Steven Barkhimer as Waldo Lydecker. Jasmine Rush coolly plays the title character, an attractive career woman whose portrait infatuates the detective investigating her murder.
by Nancy Grossman - May 09, 2016
Recent IRNE Award-winner Sarah Gazdowicz directs LAURA with a steady hand, garnering especially strong performances from Alexander Cook as Detective Mark McPherson and Steven Barkhimer as Waldo Lydecker. Jasmine Rush coolly plays the title character, an attractive career woman whose portrait infatuates the detective investigating her murder.
Berkshire Theatre Group to Welcome Cabaret Group Miss B. Haven, 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2016
Berkshire Theatre Group welcomes cabaret group Miss B. Haven, singing tunes from the '20s to the present, to the On The Stage Series, on Friday, May 20 at 8pm at The Colonial Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2016
Berkshire Theatre Group welcomes cabaret group Miss B. Haven, singing tunes from the '20s to the present, to the On The Stage Series, on Friday, May 20 at 8pm at The Colonial Theatre.
Lisa Flanagan to Bring LA DONNA IMPROVVISATA to ImprovBoston
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2016
After a successful debut at the 2013 New York Musical Improv Festival and appearances in the New York International Fringe Festival, Del Close Marathon and Chicago Musical Improv Festival, Lisa Flanagan's poignant and hilarious solo show, 'La Donna Improvvisata' makes its ImprovBoston debut.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2016
After a successful debut at the 2013 New York Musical Improv Festival and appearances in the New York International Fringe Festival, Del Close Marathon and Chicago Musical Improv Festival, Lisa Flanagan's poignant and hilarious solo show, 'La Donna Improvvisata' makes its ImprovBoston debut.
ZZ Top Coming to Indian Ranch, 9/10
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2016
?Celebrating 70 years, Indian Ranch in Webster, MA announced that ZZ Top, will be performing live in concert on Saturday, September 10 at 2:00 P.M. Tickets go on-sale this Friday, May 13 at 10:00 A.M.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2016
?Celebrating 70 years, Indian Ranch in Webster, MA announced that ZZ Top, will be performing live in concert on Saturday, September 10 at 2:00 P.M. Tickets go on-sale this Friday, May 13 at 10:00 A.M.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Dances Into Concord, MA This June
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 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 YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: THE MUSICAL, running Friday, June 3 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, June 4 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, June 5 at 4:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 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 YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: THE MUSICAL, running Friday, June 3 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, June 4 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, June 5 at 4:00 pm.
Peter Shaffer's LETTICE AND LOVAGE Opens Gloucester Stage Season
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2016
Gloucester Stage kicks off the 2016 season of professional theater on Cape Ann with Tony Award-winning playwright Peter Shaffer's delectable comedy, Lettice and Lovage from May 19 through June 11 at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. As tour guide, Lettice Douffet, leads tours through an obscure English mansion utterly devoid of interest, she decides to "Enlarge! Enliven! Enlighten!" her tours by fabricating fanciful stories, which ignites the wrath of her employer. The battle that ensues rapidly turns to friendship as the ladies embark on a series of escapades in this delightful comedy.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2016
Gloucester Stage kicks off the 2016 season of professional theater on Cape Ann with Tony Award-winning playwright Peter Shaffer's delectable comedy, Lettice and Lovage from May 19 through June 11 at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. As tour guide, Lettice Douffet, leads tours through an obscure English mansion utterly devoid of interest, she decides to "Enlarge! Enliven! Enlighten!" her tours by fabricating fanciful stories, which ignites the wrath of her employer. The battle that ensues rapidly turns to friendship as the ladies embark on a series of escapades in this delightful comedy.
Rita Moreno, Isley Brothers, Lucian Grainge, Milton Nascimento Receive Honorary Degrees at Berklee Commencement
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2016
Nearly 900 graduates from 68 countries received degrees today at Berklee's 2016 commencement. Berklee President Roger H. Brown presented honorary doctor of music degrees to music legends Rita Moreno, the Isley Brothers, Lucian Grainge, and Milton Nascimento. Moreno delivered the commencement address to the graduating class and an estimated audience of nearly 7,000 guests at the Agganis Arena. The annual commencement concert, held the previous evening at the Agganis Arena, featured some of the college's most accomplished students paying tribute to the honorees with performances of music associated with their careers.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2016
Nearly 900 graduates from 68 countries received degrees today at Berklee's 2016 commencement. Berklee President Roger H. Brown presented honorary doctor of music degrees to music legends Rita Moreno, the Isley Brothers, Lucian Grainge, and Milton Nascimento. Moreno delivered the commencement address to the graduating class and an estimated audience of nearly 7,000 guests at the Agganis Arena. The annual commencement concert, held the previous evening at the Agganis Arena, featured some of the college's most accomplished students paying tribute to the honorees with performances of music associated with their careers.
SpeakEasy Stages Boston Professional Premiere of DOGFIGHT, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2016
From tonight, May 7, through June 4, 2016, SpeakEasy Stage Company will proudly present the Boston Professional Premiere of DOGFIGHT, a powerful new musical about unexpected love, loss, and brotherhood, based on the 1991 film starring River Phoenix and Lili Taylor.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2016
From tonight, May 7, through June 4, 2016, SpeakEasy Stage Company will proudly present the Boston Professional Premiere of DOGFIGHT, a powerful new musical about unexpected love, loss, and brotherhood, based on the 1991 film starring River Phoenix and Lili Taylor.
Berkshire Theatre Group to Welcome The Skivvies, 5/28-29
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2016
Berkshire Theatre Group welcomes undie-rock, comedy-pop duo, The Skivvies, to The Colonial Theatre as part of BTG's On The Stage Series, on Saturday, May 28 at 8pm and 10:30pm, and Sunday, May 29 at 7pm. A post-show reception will be held on Sunday, May 29 at Hotel on North. The Skivvies will be performing up close and personal, with artists and audience together on the historic Colonial stage. This event is sponsored by Only in My Dreams Events and Hotel on North.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2016
Berkshire Theatre Group welcomes undie-rock, comedy-pop duo, The Skivvies, to The Colonial Theatre as part of BTG's On The Stage Series, on Saturday, May 28 at 8pm and 10:30pm, and Sunday, May 29 at 7pm. A post-show reception will be held on Sunday, May 29 at Hotel on North. The Skivvies will be performing up close and personal, with artists and audience together on the historic Colonial stage. This event is sponsored by Only in My Dreams Events and Hotel on North.
The Dirty Dottys Coming to ImprovBoston
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2016
Local indie pop sensation The Dirty Dottys are coming to ImprovBoston for the theater's weekly Spotlight Series, which highlights the stories and works of Boston area VIPs.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2016
Local indie pop sensation The Dirty Dottys are coming to ImprovBoston for the theater's weekly Spotlight Series, which highlights the stories and works of Boston area VIPs.
Photo Flash: First Look at Cape Rep Theatre's MY NAME IS ASHER LEV
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2016
Cape Rep opens it's 2016 season with the Cape Cod premiere of My Name is Asher Lev, by Aaron Posner, adapted from the acclaimed novel by Chaim Potok. This gripping drama tells the story of a young man in post-war Brooklyn whose budding artistic genius threatens to destroy his relationship with his strict orthodox faith and his deeply religious parents. Adapted from the best selling novel by Chaim Potok (author of The Chosen) and winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New Off Broadway play My Name is Asher Lev asks how can you choose between art and faith when your soul cries out for both?
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2016
Cape Rep opens it's 2016 season with the Cape Cod premiere of My Name is Asher Lev, by Aaron Posner, adapted from the acclaimed novel by Chaim Potok. This gripping drama tells the story of a young man in post-war Brooklyn whose budding artistic genius threatens to destroy his relationship with his strict orthodox faith and his deeply religious parents. Adapted from the best selling novel by Chaim Potok (author of The Chosen) and winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New Off Broadway play My Name is Asher Lev asks how can you choose between art and faith when your soul cries out for both?
CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE to Premiere at Citi Shubert Theatre in September
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2016
CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE, a comedy based on the best and most memorable moments from the Emmy Award-winning classic hit TV series, will launch a national tour at Boston's Citi Shubert Theatre, playing September 9-18, 2016. Presented by Citi Performing Arts Center and John Tobin Presents, tickets will go on sale on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the Citi Center box office, through www.citicenter.org or by calling (866) 348-9738. Press night is set for Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2016
CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE, a comedy based on the best and most memorable moments from the Emmy Award-winning classic hit TV series, will launch a national tour at Boston's Citi Shubert Theatre, playing September 9-18, 2016. Presented by Citi Performing Arts Center and John Tobin Presents, tickets will go on sale on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the Citi Center box office, through www.citicenter.org or by calling (866) 348-9738. Press night is set for Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm.
Seth MacFarlane Launches Boston Pops' 2016 Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2016
The 2016 Boston Pops season opens and closes with the debuts of two widely popular artists from the entertainment world: TONIGHT, May 6, the season opens with Seth MacFarlane singing American Songbook classics from the '40s and '50s; the season closes on June 17 and 18 with Brian Wilson performing Pet Sounds, widely acclaimed as one of the greatest albums of all time.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2016
The 2016 Boston Pops season opens and closes with the debuts of two widely popular artists from the entertainment world: TONIGHT, May 6, the season opens with Seth MacFarlane singing American Songbook classics from the '40s and '50s; the season closes on June 17 and 18 with Brian Wilson performing Pet Sounds, widely acclaimed as one of the greatest albums of all time.
Rogue Theatre Company to Host GAME SHOW SPECTACULAR, 5/21
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2016
Rogue Theatre Company presents an annual fundraising benefit in a whole new light, with Rogue's Game Show Night Spectacular, on Saturday, May 21, at Roseland Ballroom Function Room, 174 Broadway, Rte. 138, Taunton. Doors open and silent auction bidding begins at 6:30 pm, with cash bar. At 7 pm, an optional Chinese buffet is provided by Hong Kong City Restaurant. The hysterical night of game show parodies kicks off at 8 pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2016
Rogue Theatre Company presents an annual fundraising benefit in a whole new light, with Rogue's Game Show Night Spectacular, on Saturday, May 21, at Roseland Ballroom Function Room, 174 Broadway, Rte. 138, Taunton. Doors open and silent auction bidding begins at 6:30 pm, with cash bar. At 7 pm, an optional Chinese buffet is provided by Hong Kong City Restaurant. The hysterical night of game show parodies kicks off at 8 pm.
Fiddlehead Sets 'PRISCILLA' & CARNIVAL for 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2016
Meg Fofonoff and Stacey Stephens, Producing Artistic Directors of Fiddlehead Theatre Company, announced today that the Boston-based professional theater company will stage two full-scale musical productions at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre for their 23rd Anniversary season, in partnership with the Citi Performing Arts Center and Josiah A. Spaulding, Jr., President and CEO.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2016
Meg Fofonoff and Stacey Stephens, Producing Artistic Directors of Fiddlehead Theatre Company, announced today that the Boston-based professional theater company will stage two full-scale musical productions at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre for their 23rd Anniversary season, in partnership with the Citi Performing Arts Center and Josiah A. Spaulding, Jr., President and CEO.
Murder Mystery Classic LAURA to Play Stoneham Theatre This May
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2016
Everyone is a suspect in the murder of Laura Hunt, an irresistibly attractive business woman trying to make her way in the world of advertising. A hard-boiled detective on the case becomes infatuated with her portrait after reading her memoirs, but her closest friends don't trust him. The twists and turns of this film noir classic, adapted for the stage, will have you guessing whodunit.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2016
Everyone is a suspect in the murder of Laura Hunt, an irresistibly attractive business woman trying to make her way in the world of advertising. A hard-boiled detective on the case becomes infatuated with her portrait after reading her memoirs, but her closest friends don't trust him. The twists and turns of this film noir classic, adapted for the stage, will have you guessing whodunit.
Transgender Opera THE BODY POLITIC to Premiere in Boston, be Performed for NC State Legislature
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2016
The Body Politic, a new opera about transgender and Muslim discrimination in the United States, will premiere May 5 -7 at the Boston Center for the Arts before traveling south to Raleigh, NC, where it will be performed at the North Carolina General Assembly to protest the state's House Bill 2.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2016
The Body Politic, a new opera about transgender and Muslim discrimination in the United States, will premiere May 5 -7 at the Boston Center for the Arts before traveling south to Raleigh, NC, where it will be performed at the North Carolina General Assembly to protest the state's House Bill 2.
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