BWW Review: RHINOCEROS: Collective Psychosis or The People's Choice?
by Nancy Grossman - March 05, 2016
The Suffolk University/Boston Playwrights' Theatre co-production of RHINOCEROS, newly adapted by Wesley Savick from Derek Prouse's translation, features a Boston setting, but maintains the themes of Eugene Ionesco's 1959 classic play from the Cold War era. Things being as they are, that sort of feels like the good old days, yet we are reminded that conformity, fascism, and totalitarianism have never gone out of style.
by Nancy Grossman - March 05, 2016
The Suffolk University/Boston Playwrights' Theatre co-production of RHINOCEROS, newly adapted by Wesley Savick from Derek Prouse's translation, features a Boston setting, but maintains the themes of Eugene Ionesco's 1959 classic play from the Cold War era. Things being as they are, that sort of feels like the good old days, yet we are reminded that conformity, fascism, and totalitarianism have never gone out of style.
BWW Review: Brown Box Theatre and Icaro Theatro Presents a Series of Latin American Short Plays in FROM WATER TO DUST
by Justin J Sacramone - March 05, 2016
Brown Box Theatre Project and Icaro Theatro presents Boxer Shorts: A Cycle of Short Plays. From Water to Dust (del auga al polvo), playing at Boston's Atlantic Wharf through March 4th. This is Brown Box's second year presenting an evening of short plays. This year, the Project brings us four plays from Latin American Playwrights: Tape by Jose Rivera; Capricho by Nilo Cruz; Springtime by Maria Irene Fornes; and Bliss by Caridad Svich.
by Justin J Sacramone - March 05, 2016
Brown Box Theatre Project and Icaro Theatro presents Boxer Shorts: A Cycle of Short Plays. From Water to Dust (del auga al polvo), playing at Boston's Atlantic Wharf through March 4th. This is Brown Box's second year presenting an evening of short plays. This year, the Project brings us four plays from Latin American Playwrights: Tape by Jose Rivera; Capricho by Nilo Cruz; Springtime by Maria Irene Fornes; and Bliss by Caridad Svich.
Huntington Announces Special Events, Discussions for HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2016
In conjunction with its upcoming production of August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, the Huntington Theatre Company will host a number of special events and post-show conversations.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2016
In conjunction with its upcoming production of August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, the Huntington Theatre Company will host a number of special events and post-show conversations.
THE REALISH HOUSEWIVES OF BOSTON: A PARODY Coming to Boston
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2016
? Brawls! Booze! Botox! From March 29 - April 3, The Realish Housewives of Boston are coming to the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre. Get ready for oodles of hometown reality in this totally original-and outlandish-parody performance, where you'll meet Ravonka, the baroness of an uncertain ethnicity; Claudia Louise, glamourous and conniving in equal measure; Desiree, neck supermodel; Brooke, self-made business tycoon; and Gwen, the only one in the bunch with half a brain.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2016
? Brawls! Booze! Botox! From March 29 - April 3, The Realish Housewives of Boston are coming to the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre. Get ready for oodles of hometown reality in this totally original-and outlandish-parody performance, where you'll meet Ravonka, the baroness of an uncertain ethnicity; Claudia Louise, glamourous and conniving in equal measure; Desiree, neck supermodel; Brooke, self-made business tycoon; and Gwen, the only one in the bunch with half a brain.
The Lyric Stage's 2016-17 Season to Feature COMPANY, MURDER FOR TWO & More
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston announces its 2016-17 season. The full lineup includes:
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston announces its 2016-17 season. The full lineup includes:
20th Annual IRNE Awards Nominees Are Announced - A.R.T.'s THE GREAT COMET, NICE WORK at Ogunquit, BILLY ELLIOT at NSMT and More!
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) today announced the nominees for the 20th Annual IRNE Awards, which honors the best of the previous year's actors, directors, choreographers, designers and companies across the full spectrum of large, mid-size and fringe theater companies.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) today announced the nominees for the 20th Annual IRNE Awards, which honors the best of the previous year's actors, directors, choreographers, designers and companies across the full spectrum of large, mid-size and fringe theater companies.
BWW Review: There's No Place like the Academy Playhouse for THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Kristen Morale - March 03, 2016
There is so much about the heartwarming nature complete with a simple lesson learned and the sheer magic involved in making that happen that have brought many to profess their love of The Wizard of Oz, which is, in essence, a wonderful story that tugs at the heartstrings ever so slightly. From an adult who grew up watching the well-known 1939 movie starring Judy Garland to a child who may have read L. Frank Baum's book about the strange adventures of one Dorothy Gale and her "little dog" Toto in their quest to find their way back to Kansas, the pure innocence of this tale creates a world that generations have found (and continue to find) fascinating.
by Kristen Morale - March 03, 2016
There is so much about the heartwarming nature complete with a simple lesson learned and the sheer magic involved in making that happen that have brought many to profess their love of The Wizard of Oz, which is, in essence, a wonderful story that tugs at the heartstrings ever so slightly. From an adult who grew up watching the well-known 1939 movie starring Judy Garland to a child who may have read L. Frank Baum's book about the strange adventures of one Dorothy Gale and her "little dog" Toto in their quest to find their way back to Kansas, the pure innocence of this tale creates a world that generations have found (and continue to find) fascinating.
A.R.T Brings in Record Amount at 2016 Annual Gala
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
The Board of Trustees of the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is pleased to announce that the theater's annual gala Boundless, was held at the Citi Wang Theatre on Monday, February 29 with over 500 supporters from Boston, LA, and NYC in attendance. The event, which raised just shy of $1,100,000 in support of the theater's artistic, community, and education programs, broke all fundraising records for the A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
The Board of Trustees of the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is pleased to announce that the theater's annual gala Boundless, was held at the Citi Wang Theatre on Monday, February 29 with over 500 supporters from Boston, LA, and NYC in attendance. The event, which raised just shy of $1,100,000 in support of the theater's artistic, community, and education programs, broke all fundraising records for the A.R.T.
North Shore Civic Ballet Receives Marblehead Cultural Council Grant
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
?Bringing the joy of dance to the North Shore region is the North Shore Civic Ballet Company's (NSCB) goal. Rosemary Grant, a NSCB board member, announces the organization has been awarded a grant to present A Summer Dance at the Marblehead Festival of Arts on Sunday, July 3. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Marblehead Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
?Bringing the joy of dance to the North Shore region is the North Shore Civic Ballet Company's (NSCB) goal. Rosemary Grant, a NSCB board member, announces the organization has been awarded a grant to present A Summer Dance at the Marblehead Festival of Arts on Sunday, July 3. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Marblehead Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
BWW Review: CAKEWALK Lacking Nutritional Value
by Nancy Grossman - March 01, 2016
In a departure from its more substantial recent fare, Zeitgeist Stage Company offers up a sugary confection about a cake baking competition in a small Vermont town. Although widely-produced in Canada and the United States, including a run Off-Off Broadway, CAKEWALK is a slight story that is slow to pick up steam. Its humor is driven by its quirky characters and Director David J. Miller fields an endearing ensemble, but the recipe lacks nutritional value.
by Nancy Grossman - March 01, 2016
In a departure from its more substantial recent fare, Zeitgeist Stage Company offers up a sugary confection about a cake baking competition in a small Vermont town. Although widely-produced in Canada and the United States, including a run Off-Off Broadway, CAKEWALK is a slight story that is slow to pick up steam. Its humor is driven by its quirky characters and Director David J. Miller fields an endearing ensemble, but the recipe lacks nutritional value.
MRT to Premiere New Idris Goodwin Break Beat Play
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
Merrimack Repertory Theatre continues its 2015-16 Season with the world premiere of "The Realness: a break beat play," the latest work from renowned playwright and hip-hop artist Idris Goodwin. The love story at the center of "The Realness" lets us view the seismic events of the mid-90's hip-hop scene insightfully, through a compassionate human lens. Audiences will see this world through the eyes of T.O., who immerses himself in the hip-hop culture he's only observed from the safety of the suburbs, and falls hard for a captivating MC. Wendy Goldberg, head of the National Playwrights Conference at The Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, will direct. The production is supported, in part, by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts' Art Works program.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
Merrimack Repertory Theatre continues its 2015-16 Season with the world premiere of "The Realness: a break beat play," the latest work from renowned playwright and hip-hop artist Idris Goodwin. The love story at the center of "The Realness" lets us view the seismic events of the mid-90's hip-hop scene insightfully, through a compassionate human lens. Audiences will see this world through the eyes of T.O., who immerses himself in the hip-hop culture he's only observed from the safety of the suburbs, and falls hard for a captivating MC. Wendy Goldberg, head of the National Playwrights Conference at The Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, will direct. The production is supported, in part, by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts' Art Works program.
WAM Theatre Sets 2016 Fresh Takes Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
WAM Theatre is excited to announce the line-up for its third season of their popular Fresh Takes Play Readings on select Sunday afternoons at No. Six Depot Roastery and Cafe in West Stockbridge. Each reading is followed by a talkback with the actors and director, and this year WAM is teaming with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Berkshire Community College to offer companion classes with WAM Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven on the Monday following each reading.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
WAM Theatre is excited to announce the line-up for its third season of their popular Fresh Takes Play Readings on select Sunday afternoons at No. Six Depot Roastery and Cafe in West Stockbridge. Each reading is followed by a talkback with the actors and director, and this year WAM is teaming with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Berkshire Community College to offer companion classes with WAM Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven on the Monday following each reading.
Under-the-Sea Spectacular, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, Comes to FPAC
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents the under-the-sea spectacular, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, on March 12, 13, 19 and 20 at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin.
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents the under-the-sea spectacular, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, on March 12, 13, 19 and 20 at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin.
BWW Review: SORRY: An Unfortunate Title for Third Installment of APPLE FAMILY PLAYS
by Nancy Grossman - February 29, 2016
Stoneham Theatre stages the third installment in Richard Nelson's four-play series with the director, design team, and cast intact from the earlier entries. They are a cohesive, well-oiled team, but while SORRY gets deeper into the personalities of the characters, it fails to deliver the political goods that we would expect from its setting on Election Day, 2012. Of course, no fiction could match the histrionics of the real life 2016 election-year campaign.
by Nancy Grossman - February 29, 2016
Stoneham Theatre stages the third installment in Richard Nelson's four-play series with the director, design team, and cast intact from the earlier entries. They are a cohesive, well-oiled team, but while SORRY gets deeper into the personalities of the characters, it fails to deliver the political goods that we would expect from its setting on Election Day, 2012. Of course, no fiction could match the histrionics of the real life 2016 election-year campaign.
Chef Spotlight: Justin Melnick of THE TERRACE at The Charlotte Inn at Martha's Vineyard
by Marina Kennedy - February 28, 2016
Executive Chef, Justin Melnick of The Terrace at the Charlotte Inn located in Martha's Vineyard is in our 'Chef Spotlight.'
by Marina Kennedy - February 28, 2016
Executive Chef, Justin Melnick of The Terrace at the Charlotte Inn located in Martha's Vineyard is in our 'Chef Spotlight.'
NATASHA'S DREAM Returns in English Translation at Arlekin Players Today
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2016
After two acclaimed Russian productions at Boston Playwrights' Theatre and the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown, Arlekin Players' one-woman show NATASHA'S DREAM, featuring actress Darya Denisova returns in a translated run at the Arlekin Players Theatre, 268 Hillside Avenue in Needham, today, February 27 and tomorrow, February 28, 2016. Performances are at 7:00pm, and tickets ($25/$50) are available by calling (617) 942-0022, or online at www.arlekinplayers.com. This production is for mature audiences.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2016
After two acclaimed Russian productions at Boston Playwrights' Theatre and the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown, Arlekin Players' one-woman show NATASHA'S DREAM, featuring actress Darya Denisova returns in a translated run at the Arlekin Players Theatre, 268 Hillside Avenue in Needham, today, February 27 and tomorrow, February 28, 2016. Performances are at 7:00pm, and tickets ($25/$50) are available by calling (617) 942-0022, or online at www.arlekinplayers.com. This production is for mature audiences.
Cape Rep Theatre's STAGE TO SCREEN Revue Set for Today
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2016
Kick off the coming awards season with an Oscars-inspired musical revue featuring Cape Rep favorites Jessica Georges, Marie Becklo, Anthony Teixeira and Jared Hagan, accompanied by Ben Colgan on the piano. Enjoy a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres in the Cape House and settle in for songs from some of your favorite movie musicals from 'The Wizard of Oz' to 'Chicago.'
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2016
Kick off the coming awards season with an Oscars-inspired musical revue featuring Cape Rep favorites Jessica Georges, Marie Becklo, Anthony Teixeira and Jared Hagan, accompanied by Ben Colgan on the piano. Enjoy a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres in the Cape House and settle in for songs from some of your favorite movie musicals from 'The Wizard of Oz' to 'Chicago.'
BWW REVIEW: What's Scarier than George Orwell's 1984? Politics in 2016.
by Jan Nargi - February 26, 2016
The horrific future depicted in George Orwell's cautionary tale '1984' feels that much more frightening in 2016 because so much of the oligarchical world predicted by the visionary author in his dystopian 1949 novel has come to fruition. The power gap between the haves and the have-nots is alarming. Politicians use doublethink to twist hypocrisies into mind-numbing (and brainwashing) campaign slogans. Three-second sound bites and 140-character tweets are the newspeak that distills thought into easily regurgitated propaganda.
by Jan Nargi - February 26, 2016
The horrific future depicted in George Orwell's cautionary tale '1984' feels that much more frightening in 2016 because so much of the oligarchical world predicted by the visionary author in his dystopian 1949 novel has come to fruition. The power gap between the haves and the have-nots is alarming. Politicians use doublethink to twist hypocrisies into mind-numbing (and brainwashing) campaign slogans. Three-second sound bites and 140-character tweets are the newspeak that distills thought into easily regurgitated propaganda.
Arlekin Players Theatre Extends NATASHA'S DREAM by One Week
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
Due to popular demand, the Arlekin Players Theatre unique presentation of NATASHA'S DREAM, a widely acclaimed play by Yaroslava Pulinovich starring Darya Denisova, has been held over for extra performances. After two sold-out shows this weekend, the play will be extended for two more performances on March 5 and 6.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
Due to popular demand, the Arlekin Players Theatre unique presentation of NATASHA'S DREAM, a widely acclaimed play by Yaroslava Pulinovich starring Darya Denisova, has been held over for extra performances. After two sold-out shows this weekend, the play will be extended for two more performances on March 5 and 6.
BWW REVIEW: Teen Dreams Are as Empty as the Calories in MILK LIKE SUGAR
by Jan Nargi - February 26, 2016
There's not much hope for the girls at the center of MILK LIKE SUGAR, Kirsten Greenidge's Obie Award-winning play about teenagers seeking fulfillment through pregnancy. Though the writing can be cliched at times, portrayals and direction are truthful. Thanks to excellent performances throughout, the memory of each of the play's imperfect characters will linger.
by Jan Nargi - February 26, 2016
There's not much hope for the girls at the center of MILK LIKE SUGAR, Kirsten Greenidge's Obie Award-winning play about teenagers seeking fulfillment through pregnancy. Though the writing can be cliched at times, portrayals and direction are truthful. Thanks to excellent performances throughout, the memory of each of the play's imperfect characters will linger.
Jenn Colella and Michael James Scott to Headline FPAC's 'BROADWAY IN FRANKLIN'
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Broadway In Franklin: A Weekend with the Stars on February 26-28, featuring Broadway headliners Jenn Colella and Michael James Scott in a Broadway Revue of show-stopping numbers from the Great White Way.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Broadway In Franklin: A Weekend with the Stars on February 26-28, featuring Broadway headliners Jenn Colella and Michael James Scott in a Broadway Revue of show-stopping numbers from the Great White Way.
Berkshire Theatre Group to Welcome Progressive Alternative Band The Receiver, 3/10
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
Berkshire Theatre Group welcomes progressive alternative band, The Receiver, to The Garage on Thursday, March 10 at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
Berkshire Theatre Group welcomes progressive alternative band, The Receiver, to The Garage on Thursday, March 10 at 8pm.
Huntington Theatre Company to Facilitate 11th Poetry Out Loud Semi-Final Competitions, 3/5-6
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
The Huntington Theatre Company celebrates the 11th anniversary of the national Poetry Out Loud competition, having facilitated the competition in Massachusetts since its inception in 2006. This year, seventy-six high school students from across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will participate in four regional semi-final competitions March 5 and March 6. Semi-final competitions will be held in Boston, Framingham, Springfield, and on Cape Cod. All upcoming competitions are free and open to the public.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
The Huntington Theatre Company celebrates the 11th anniversary of the national Poetry Out Loud competition, having facilitated the competition in Massachusetts since its inception in 2006. This year, seventy-six high school students from across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will participate in four regional semi-final competitions March 5 and March 6. Semi-final competitions will be held in Boston, Framingham, Springfield, and on Cape Cod. All upcoming competitions are free and open to the public.
WHAT to Open 2016 Season with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, 3/17-4/3
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater opens the 2016 Theater Season with the first Shakespeare production this theater has ever done in its 32 year history. "A Midsummer Night's Dream," opening March 17 and running through April 3, is co-produced with Peregrine Theater Ensemble and directed by Jeffry George and Christopher Ostrom. The cast is Adam Berry, Ben Berry, Hope Cervantes, Amanda Cate Fuller, Holly Hansen, Cynthia Harrington, Amy Jo Jackson, Nat Taylor, Claire Tyers and Nathan Winkelstein.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater opens the 2016 Theater Season with the first Shakespeare production this theater has ever done in its 32 year history. "A Midsummer Night's Dream," opening March 17 and running through April 3, is co-produced with Peregrine Theater Ensemble and directed by Jeffry George and Christopher Ostrom. The cast is Adam Berry, Ben Berry, Hope Cervantes, Amanda Cate Fuller, Holly Hansen, Cynthia Harrington, Amy Jo Jackson, Nat Taylor, Claire Tyers and Nathan Winkelstein.
RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Coming to Boston's Citi Shubert Theatre in 2017
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
The producers of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour announced today that single tickets will go on sale on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the Citi Center box office, through www.citicenter.org or by calling (866) 348-9738. The tour will play a two week engagement at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre April 11 - 23, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
The producers of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour announced today that single tickets will go on sale on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the Citi Center box office, through www.citicenter.org or by calling (866) 348-9738. The tour will play a two week engagement at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre April 11 - 23, 2017.
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