BWW Review: VIA DOLOROSA: On the Road With David Hare
by Nancy Grossman - January 06, 2016
New Repertory Theatre's 3rd Annual Next Rep Black Box Festival presents British playwright David Hare's VIA DOLOROSA as the first of its three shows. Minimal design elements sharpen the focus on David Bryan Jackson's virtuoso performance as the author. Serving as an animated and amiable tour guide, Jackson is fully committed to connecting with the audience, ensuring that the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are understood and keenly felt.
by Nancy Grossman - January 06, 2016
New Repertory Theatre's 3rd Annual Next Rep Black Box Festival presents British playwright David Hare's VIA DOLOROSA as the first of its three shows. Minimal design elements sharpen the focus on David Bryan Jackson's virtuoso performance as the author. Serving as an animated and amiable tour guide, Jackson is fully committed to connecting with the audience, ensuring that the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are understood and keenly felt.
Benjamin Evett, Isabel Keating and Jeffrey Binder Lead THE WHITE CHIP, Beginning Tonight at Merrimack Rep
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2016
The first of three world premieres scheduled in Merrimack Repertory Theatre's 2015-16 Season is set to open early next month. THE WHITE CHIP is a dark comedy about the science of addiction written by Sean Daniels, MRT's Artistic Director and is based on his own struggles with alcoholism and path to recovery. The autobiographical story will be produced with a creative team that features an impressive list of artists who have many Broadway credits and a total of seven Tony Award nominations and one win between them.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2016
The first of three world premieres scheduled in Merrimack Repertory Theatre's 2015-16 Season is set to open early next month. THE WHITE CHIP is a dark comedy about the science of addiction written by Sean Daniels, MRT's Artistic Director and is based on his own struggles with alcoholism and path to recovery. The autobiographical story will be produced with a creative team that features an impressive list of artists who have many Broadway credits and a total of seven Tony Award nominations and one win between them.
Emmanuel Music, Winsor Music & Oberlin College and Conservatory to Host 2016 Bach Institute
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2016
Emmanuel Music, Winsor Music, and Oberlin College and Conservatory announce the 2016 Bach Institute, hosted by Emmanuel Church and supported by generous grants and contributions. From January 8 through 26, 2015, fifteen college and conservatory students selected by audition, from colleges and conservatories through the USA and Canada, will embark on an intensive exploration, mentored by faculty from Emmanuel Music, into the historical framework and performance of Bach arias and cantatas.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2016
Emmanuel Music, Winsor Music, and Oberlin College and Conservatory announce the 2016 Bach Institute, hosted by Emmanuel Church and supported by generous grants and contributions. From January 8 through 26, 2015, fifteen college and conservatory students selected by audition, from colleges and conservatories through the USA and Canada, will embark on an intensive exploration, mentored by faculty from Emmanuel Music, into the historical framework and performance of Bach arias and cantatas.
Berkshire Theatre Group to Host Rev Tor's 5th Annual Dead of Winter Jam
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2016
Berkshire Theatre Group welcomes the 5th Annual Rev Tor's Dead of Winter Jam celebrating the music of The Grateful Dead at The Garage on Thursday, January 21 at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2016
Berkshire Theatre Group welcomes the 5th Annual Rev Tor's Dead of Winter Jam celebrating the music of The Grateful Dead at The Garage on Thursday, January 21 at 8pm.
BISTANY'S MYSTERIES Lets the Audience Be the Author at ImprovBoston, 1/8-22
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2016
ImprovBoston Mainstage cast member Matthew Bistany is writing a new comedic murder mystery every week; to find out who did it, he'll need the audience to guide him and his cast of talented improvisers through the laugh-filled "writing process."
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2016
ImprovBoston Mainstage cast member Matthew Bistany is writing a new comedic murder mystery every week; to find out who did it, he'll need the audience to guide him and his cast of talented improvisers through the laugh-filled "writing process."
Electric Youth Presents International Touring Ensemble from Franklin School for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2016
Electric Youth (EY) 2016, the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), headlines at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin on Saturday, January 9, debuting two shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2016
Electric Youth (EY) 2016, the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), headlines at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin on Saturday, January 9, debuting two shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
5th Annual BOSTON ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL Coming This January
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2016
The One-Minute Play Festival, Boston Public Works Theater Company, and Boston Playwrights' Theatre continue their dynamic annual partnership for The 5th Annual Boston One-Minute Play Festival, with part of the proceeds to benefit new play programing and artist funding at Boston Public Works Theater Company and Boston Playwrights' Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2016
The One-Minute Play Festival, Boston Public Works Theater Company, and Boston Playwrights' Theatre continue their dynamic annual partnership for The 5th Annual Boston One-Minute Play Festival, with part of the proceeds to benefit new play programing and artist funding at Boston Public Works Theater Company and Boston Playwrights' Theatre.
New Repertory Theatre to Stage VIA DOLOROSA This January
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2016
New Repertory Theatre announces VIA DOLOROSA, January 2-31, 2016 in the Black Box Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2016
New Repertory Theatre announces VIA DOLOROSA, January 2-31, 2016 in the Black Box Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA.
Ring in 2016 with Dinner and Dancing at Indian Ranch
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2015
A Central Massachusetts tradition continues tonight, December 31st, at the Indian Ranch Banquet Hall on Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg (Webster Lake) in Webster, MA. 98.9's Mark Veau will supply the soundtrack to the night, bidding farewell to 2015 and bringing in 2016 with dance hits from all eras of Top 40, Country, Motown, R&B, Disco and Rock.
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2015
A Central Massachusetts tradition continues tonight, December 31st, at the Indian Ranch Banquet Hall on Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg (Webster Lake) in Webster, MA. 98.9's Mark Veau will supply the soundtrack to the night, bidding farewell to 2015 and bringing in 2016 with dance hits from all eras of Top 40, Country, Motown, R&B, Disco and Rock.
English National Opera on Screen Coming to WHAT
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2015
In response to a request for more opera, Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater has added five broadcasts from English National Opera (ENO Screen) to its winter/spring calendar. ENO Screen's live cinema broadcasts are as distinctive as ENO's live work in the theatre, creating a unique cinematic experience for audiences across the globe. Multiple HD cameras provide unusual angles and close-up views of the action on stage and in the orchestra pit, giving a true cinematic experience for viewers. The five opera broadcasts at WHAT are:
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2015
In response to a request for more opera, Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater has added five broadcasts from English National Opera (ENO Screen) to its winter/spring calendar. ENO Screen's live cinema broadcasts are as distinctive as ENO's live work in the theatre, creating a unique cinematic experience for audiences across the globe. Multiple HD cameras provide unusual angles and close-up views of the action on stage and in the orchestra pit, giving a true cinematic experience for viewers. The five opera broadcasts at WHAT are:
Cape Playhouse Names 2016 Guest Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2015
Noted theatrical producer and manager Erik Orton is taking the helm as Guest Artistic Director, overseeing the 2016 season. The announcement was made today by Peter Murray, president of the Board of Trustees for The Cape Cod Center for the Arts, operator of the Cape Playhouse.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2015
Noted theatrical producer and manager Erik Orton is taking the helm as Guest Artistic Director, overseeing the 2016 season. The announcement was made today by Peter Murray, president of the Board of Trustees for The Cape Cod Center for the Arts, operator of the Cape Playhouse.
STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes with Sutton Foster and Seth Rudetsky in P-Town
by Stage Tube - December 28, 2015
Tony winner and YOUNGER TV star Sutton Foster appeared with Broadway @ The Art House series host Seth Rudetsky in Provincetown, Mass., earlier this summer on July 3rd. Foster just gave fans a little Christmas gift with new behind-the-scenes footage of she and Rudetsky in rehearsal for the show. Check it out below, plus watch highlights from the concert here!
by Stage Tube - December 28, 2015
Tony winner and YOUNGER TV star Sutton Foster appeared with Broadway @ The Art House series host Seth Rudetsky in Provincetown, Mass., earlier this summer on July 3rd. Foster just gave fans a little Christmas gift with new behind-the-scenes footage of she and Rudetsky in rehearsal for the show. Check it out below, plus watch highlights from the concert here!
2015 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Boston Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Boston Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
Ring in 2016 with Dinner and Dancing at Indian Ranch
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2015
A Central Massachusetts tradition continues December 31st at the Indian Ranch Banquet Hall on Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg (Webster Lake) in Webster, MA. 98.9's Mark Veau will supply the soundtrack to the night, bidding farewell to 2015 and bringing in 2016 with dance hits from all eras of Top 40, Country, Motown, R&B, Disco and Rock.
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2015
A Central Massachusetts tradition continues December 31st at the Indian Ranch Banquet Hall on Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg (Webster Lake) in Webster, MA. 98.9's Mark Veau will supply the soundtrack to the night, bidding farewell to 2015 and bringing in 2016 with dance hits from all eras of Top 40, Country, Motown, R&B, Disco and Rock.
BWW REVIEW: A.R.T. Preps NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET for Broadway
by Jan Nargi - December 22, 2015
If the thought of seeing a contemporary opera based on Tolstoy's War and Peace sends Siberian shivers down your spine, fear not. All that Russian angst and all those convoluted relationships between 'people with nine different names' are brought forth with ingenious musical clarity in NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812.
by Jan Nargi - December 22, 2015
If the thought of seeing a contemporary opera based on Tolstoy's War and Peace sends Siberian shivers down your spine, fear not. All that Russian angst and all those convoluted relationships between 'people with nine different names' are brought forth with ingenious musical clarity in NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812.
A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES Breaks Huntington Theatre Records
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2015
The Huntington Theatre Company's production of A Confederacy of Dunces became the highest-grossing show in the company's 33-year history, grossing over $2,120,000 during its 45-performance run from November 11 - December 20, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2015
The Huntington Theatre Company's production of A Confederacy of Dunces became the highest-grossing show in the company's 33-year history, grossing over $2,120,000 during its 45-performance run from November 11 - December 20, 2015.
Lyric Stage Sets SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Cast
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2015
The Lyric Stage's own award-winning Sondheim expert, Spiro Veloudos, turns his unique vision to Sondheim on Sondheim, an intimate portrait of the famed songwriter in his own words and music. With songs taken from nineteen Sondheim shows produced over a 62-year period, eight of your favorite Boston-based musical-theatre artists will perform well-known, rarely-heard, and cut material, featuring video commentary from the master himself. Learn how the greatest musical-theatre composer of all time thinks about writing songs, and how he creates his award-winning productions.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2015
The Lyric Stage's own award-winning Sondheim expert, Spiro Veloudos, turns his unique vision to Sondheim on Sondheim, an intimate portrait of the famed songwriter in his own words and music. With songs taken from nineteen Sondheim shows produced over a 62-year period, eight of your favorite Boston-based musical-theatre artists will perform well-known, rarely-heard, and cut material, featuring video commentary from the master himself. Learn how the greatest musical-theatre composer of all time thinks about writing songs, and how he creates his award-winning productions.
STAGE TUBE: Audience Reactions and Footage of NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Christina Mancuso - December 21, 2015
Take a look inside #GreatCometART with this exclusive video including audience testimonials. Check it out below!
by Christina Mancuso - December 21, 2015
Take a look inside #GreatCometART with this exclusive video including audience testimonials. Check it out below!
BWW Review: Current ONCE Tour Ends in Boston December 27
by Jan Nargi - December 20, 2015
People have been 'Falling Slowly' in love with ONCE ever since composers Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova first enchanted audiences in 2007 with their tender, surprise hit indie romance. Now fans of the film and equally successful Tony Award-winning Broadway musical adaptation have one last chance to fall in love all over again as the current Broadway national tour comes to an end in Boston on December 27.
by Jan Nargi - December 20, 2015
People have been 'Falling Slowly' in love with ONCE ever since composers Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova first enchanted audiences in 2007 with their tender, surprise hit indie romance. Now fans of the film and equally successful Tony Award-winning Broadway musical adaptation have one last chance to fall in love all over again as the current Broadway national tour comes to an end in Boston on December 27.
WHAT Presents Community Reading of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Today
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2015
Celebrate the holiday through the joy of sharing a classic story, read aloud by friends and neighbors. Inspired by the Moby-Dick Big Read at Plymouth University, UK, Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (WHAT) invites members of the community to read Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL today, December 19 at 2pm on the theater's Julie Harris Stage.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2015
Celebrate the holiday through the joy of sharing a classic story, read aloud by friends and neighbors. Inspired by the Moby-Dick Big Read at Plymouth University, UK, Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (WHAT) invites members of the community to read Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL today, December 19 at 2pm on the theater's Julie Harris Stage.
Huntington to Stage Free Workshop of 'DANCING IS A SIN' Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2015
Huntington Theatre Company presents a free workshop performance of DANCING IS A SIN: TWO NEW ONE-WOMAN PLAYS FROM EGYPT.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2015
Huntington Theatre Company presents a free workshop performance of DANCING IS A SIN: TWO NEW ONE-WOMAN PLAYS FROM EGYPT.
Berkshire Theatre Group Sets 2016 Winter & Spring Season
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2015
Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire are excited to announce the 2016 winter and spring schedule of events at The Colonial Theatre, The Garage and The Unicorn Theatre. Tickets are available for purchase now.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2015
Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire are excited to announce the 2016 winter and spring schedule of events at The Colonial Theatre, The Garage and The Unicorn Theatre. Tickets are available for purchase now.
2015 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards Update - Marc Geller in Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 18, 2015
Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Boston Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 18, 2015
Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Boston Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
Apollinaire Theatre Stages 'A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN NOVEMBER', Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2015
Apollinaire Theatre Company presents A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN NOVEMBER ON THE BANKS OF THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT LAKES by Kate Benson.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2015
Apollinaire Theatre Company presents A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN NOVEMBER ON THE BANKS OF THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT LAKES by Kate Benson.
Local Playwright Kirsten Greenidge's MILK LIKE SUGAR to Begin Next Month at Huntington
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2015
The Huntington Theatre Company will present the Obie Award-winning drama MILK LIKE SUGAR by Huntington Playwriting Fellow Kirsten Greenidge (Luck of the Irish) and directed by Huntington Associate Producer M. Bevin O'Gara (Becoming Cuba). Performances begin Friday, January 29 and continue through February 27, 2016 in the Roberts Studio Theatre in the South End / Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2015
The Huntington Theatre Company will present the Obie Award-winning drama MILK LIKE SUGAR by Huntington Playwriting Fellow Kirsten Greenidge (Luck of the Irish) and directed by Huntington Associate Producer M. Bevin O'Gara (Becoming Cuba). Performances begin Friday, January 29 and continue through February 27, 2016 in the Roberts Studio Theatre in the South End / Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA.
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