BWW Reviews: The 33rd Annual Elliot Norton Awards
by Nancy Grossman - May 12, 2015
Gaiety ruled at the 33rd Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony as Ryan Landry, impresario of the Gold Dust Orphans, received the Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence, and comedian-actress-jazz musician Lea DeLaria was the Guest of Honor. Bragging rights went to American Repertory Theater with seven wins in the large theater categories, while Lyric Stage Company led all midsize theaters with four wins.
by Nancy Grossman - May 12, 2015
Gaiety ruled at the 33rd Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony as Ryan Landry, impresario of the Gold Dust Orphans, received the Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence, and comedian-actress-jazz musician Lea DeLaria was the Guest of Honor. Bragging rights went to American Repertory Theater with seven wins in the large theater categories, while Lyric Stage Company led all midsize theaters with four wins.
IN THE MOOD Comes to Citi Emerson Colonial Theatre, Now thru 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015
IN THE MOOD, a rhythmic, jazzy, brassy, sentimental, and patriotic 1940s musical revue, featuring a company of 19 on stage, including a thirteen-piece Big Band and six singers and swing dancing, jitterbugs into the Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre for two weeks only, running tonight, May 12 through Sunday, May 24, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015
IN THE MOOD, a rhythmic, jazzy, brassy, sentimental, and patriotic 1940s musical revue, featuring a company of 19 on stage, including a thirteen-piece Big Band and six singers and swing dancing, jitterbugs into the Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre for two weeks only, running tonight, May 12 through Sunday, May 24, 2015.
Chester Theatre Company Names New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015
Chester Theatre Company will have a new Producing Artistic Director starting in September of 2015. After almost two decades, incumbent Artistic Director Byam Stevens will step down to pursue other projects. Daniel Elihu Kramer, who has served as CTC's Associate Artistic Director since 2012, will take on the artistic leadership for CTC's 2016 season, the company's 27th year of producing professional summer theatre in Western Massachusetts.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015
Chester Theatre Company will have a new Producing Artistic Director starting in September of 2015. After almost two decades, incumbent Artistic Director Byam Stevens will step down to pursue other projects. Daniel Elihu Kramer, who has served as CTC's Associate Artistic Director since 2012, will take on the artistic leadership for CTC's 2016 season, the company's 27th year of producing professional summer theatre in Western Massachusetts.
Keith Lockhart talks Bernadette Peters and Audra MacDonald at the Boston Pops
by Joseph F. Panarello - May 11, 2015
Maestro Keith Lockhart chats about the 2015 season of the Boston Pops, Benadette Peters, Audra MacDonald and many other performers from the Great White Way
by Joseph F. Panarello - May 11, 2015
Maestro Keith Lockhart chats about the 2015 season of the Boston Pops, Benadette Peters, Audra MacDonald and many other performers from the Great White Way
Williamstown Theatre Festival Selects 2014 L. Arnold Weissberger Award Winner
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015
Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced that Abe Koogler's Kill Floor is the winner of the 2014 L. Arnold Weissberger Award. The play, which will premiere at Lincoln Center Theater's LCT3 this fall, will be introduced to audiences at a reading at Williamstown Theatre Festival on Friday, August 7 at 3:00pm on the Nikos Stage. Lila Neugebauer will direct both the reading and LCT3 production.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015
Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced that Abe Koogler's Kill Floor is the winner of the 2014 L. Arnold Weissberger Award. The play, which will premiere at Lincoln Center Theater's LCT3 this fall, will be introduced to audiences at a reading at Williamstown Theatre Festival on Friday, August 7 at 3:00pm on the Nikos Stage. Lila Neugebauer will direct both the reading and LCT3 production.
2015 Elliot Norton Awards Held Tonight; FINDING NEVERLAND Among Nominees
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015
More than 25 nominations of outstanding actors, directors, designers and ensembles were nominated by The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA), with winners to be revealed at the 33nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards tonight, May 11, 2015 at 7 PM, at Boston's Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015
More than 25 nominations of outstanding actors, directors, designers and ensembles were nominated by The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA), with winners to be revealed at the 33nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards tonight, May 11, 2015 at 7 PM, at Boston's Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre.
Bridge Rep Tackles Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2015
In its two years on the Boston theatre scene, Bridge Repertory Theater has tackled a wide range of material, from its debut with Harold Pinter's The Lover, to its flirtation with musical theatre in LaChiusa's Hello Again, to its embracing of locally grown and new work with Obehi Janice's FUFU & OREOS. At the end of its second season, the innovative young company faces the final frontier: the classics.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2015
In its two years on the Boston theatre scene, Bridge Repertory Theater has tackled a wide range of material, from its debut with Harold Pinter's The Lover, to its flirtation with musical theatre in LaChiusa's Hello Again, to its embracing of locally grown and new work with Obehi Janice's FUFU & OREOS. At the end of its second season, the innovative young company faces the final frontier: the classics.
THIS IS TREATMENT Staged Reading Set for Right Turn This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2015
Elizabeth Addison is a rising composer, lyricist, playwright, and grateful recovering addict who brings us THIS IS TREATMENT, a powerfully evocative story of women recovering from drug addiction. Described as a 'drama filled, emotional roller coaster, tear jerker of the best variety,' Addison's new musical allows us to enter the world of treatment and forces a light upon issues that are too often kept in darkness. At its heart, THIS IS TREATMENT addresses themes that are both particular and universal: it is a celebration of women helping one another, and it is a testimony to the resilience of the human spirit.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2015
Elizabeth Addison is a rising composer, lyricist, playwright, and grateful recovering addict who brings us THIS IS TREATMENT, a powerfully evocative story of women recovering from drug addiction. Described as a 'drama filled, emotional roller coaster, tear jerker of the best variety,' Addison's new musical allows us to enter the world of treatment and forces a light upon issues that are too often kept in darkness. At its heart, THIS IS TREATMENT addresses themes that are both particular and universal: it is a celebration of women helping one another, and it is a testimony to the resilience of the human spirit.
Photo Flash: First Look at Cape Rep's FAILURE: A LOVE STORY
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
Cape Rep Theatre presents the regional premier of Failure: A Love Story a comedy by Philip Dawkins, now through June 7th, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
Cape Rep Theatre presents the regional premier of Failure: A Love Story a comedy by Philip Dawkins, now through June 7th, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Theatre By The Sea to Open Summer Season with SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, 6/3
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
The award-winning Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) will bring the juke box to life when they open the 2015 Season with their all new production of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, opening Wednesday, June 3 and playing through Sunday, June 21. Press night is scheduled for Friday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
The award-winning Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) will bring the juke box to life when they open the 2015 Season with their all new production of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, opening Wednesday, June 3 and playing through Sunday, June 21. Press night is scheduled for Friday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m.
NSMT to Open 60th Anniversary Season with DREAMGIRLS, 6/2-14
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
Celebrate 60 years of theatre history when Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents a glittering production of DREAMGIRLS, the dazzling Tony and Oscar award-winning musical. DREAMGIRLS will electrify audiences beginning on Tuesday, June 2 and will play thru Sunday, June 14. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 pm
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
Celebrate 60 years of theatre history when Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents a glittering production of DREAMGIRLS, the dazzling Tony and Oscar award-winning musical. DREAMGIRLS will electrify audiences beginning on Tuesday, June 2 and will play thru Sunday, June 14. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 pm
BWW REVIEW: Gossip Ensnares Trio in SCENES FROM AN ADULTERY
by Jan Nargi - May 08, 2015
In his new dark comedy SCENES FROM AN ADULTERY, now enjoying its world premiere at the New Repertory Theatre in Watertown, Mass. through May 17, Irish American playwright Ronan Noone has taken the national pastime of gossip and turned it on its ear.
by Jan Nargi - May 08, 2015
In his new dark comedy SCENES FROM AN ADULTERY, now enjoying its world premiere at the New Repertory Theatre in Watertown, Mass. through May 17, Irish American playwright Ronan Noone has taken the national pastime of gossip and turned it on its ear.
Nancy E. Carroll Leads SpeakEasy Stage's New England Premiere of MOTHERS & SONS, Running Now thru 6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
From tonight, May 8 to June 6, 2015, SpeakEasy Stage Company will present the New England Premiere of MOTHERS & SONS, a timely and touching new play about love, loss, and family, written by Terrence McNally.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
From tonight, May 8 to June 6, 2015, SpeakEasy Stage Company will present the New England Premiere of MOTHERS & SONS, a timely and touching new play about love, loss, and family, written by Terrence McNally.
BWW Reviews: Pops and Peters - Oh, What a Night!
by Nancy Grossman - May 07, 2015
The 130th season of the Boston Pops Orchestra is a celebration of Conductor Keith Lockhart's 20th anniversary, and the opening night festivities included balloons, cupcakes, and an exquisite cake, with sizzle provided by Tony Award-winning vocalist and actress Bernadette Peters. Music ranged from Williams to Rossini, Rodgers and Hammerstein to Sondheim, selections from the voluminous canon of Old Blue Eyes, and, of course, John Philip Sousa.
by Nancy Grossman - May 07, 2015
The 130th season of the Boston Pops Orchestra is a celebration of Conductor Keith Lockhart's 20th anniversary, and the opening night festivities included balloons, cupcakes, and an exquisite cake, with sizzle provided by Tony Award-winning vocalist and actress Bernadette Peters. Music ranged from Williams to Rossini, Rodgers and Hammerstein to Sondheim, selections from the voluminous canon of Old Blue Eyes, and, of course, John Philip Sousa.
A.R.T. to Partner with Local Artists for 'SUBMERGED' Lobby Experience
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2015
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) will partner with local artists on its upcoming lobby exhibit inspired by the work on stage. Curated by Gretjen Helene and co-designed by Johnathan Carr, the Lobby Experience for The Last Two People On Earth: An Apocalyptic Vaudeville features an interactive installation created by new media artists Cindy Sherman Bishop and Martha Bourne that imagines the future of Boston as sea levels rise. The work will be on display during the run of the production in the A.R.T.'s West Lobby from May 12 - May 31.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2015
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) will partner with local artists on its upcoming lobby exhibit inspired by the work on stage. Curated by Gretjen Helene and co-designed by Johnathan Carr, the Lobby Experience for The Last Two People On Earth: An Apocalyptic Vaudeville features an interactive installation created by new media artists Cindy Sherman Bishop and Martha Bourne that imagines the future of Boston as sea levels rise. The work will be on display during the run of the production in the A.R.T.'s West Lobby from May 12 - May 31.
Cape Rep Presents FAILURE: A LOVE STORY, Now thru 6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2015
Cape Rep Theatre will present the regional premier of Failure: A Love Story a comedy by Philip Dawkins, today, May 7th through June 7th: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm; there are no performances on May 10, 13 or 20.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2015
Cape Rep Theatre will present the regional premier of Failure: A Love Story a comedy by Philip Dawkins, today, May 7th through June 7th: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm; there are no performances on May 10, 13 or 20.
Berkshire Theatre Group to Hold 10th Annual Richie duPont Award Event, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
Berkshire Theatre Group is thrilled to be holding the 10th Annual Richie duPont Award Event featuring The Interlopers band on Saturday May, 23 at 7pm at The Colonial Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
Berkshire Theatre Group is thrilled to be holding the 10th Annual Richie duPont Award Event featuring The Interlopers band on Saturday May, 23 at 7pm at The Colonial Theatre.
Berkshire Theatre Group to Present MASHA'S SEAGULL, 5/22-24
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
Berkshire Theatre Group presents Masha's Seagull at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. Masha's Seagull runs from Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24. Opening night is Saturday, May 23 at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
Berkshire Theatre Group presents Masha's Seagull at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. Masha's Seagull runs from Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24. Opening night is Saturday, May 23 at 7pm.
New Rep Hosts 2015 Gala at the Commander's Mansion Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
Tonight, May 6, 2015, New Repertory Theatre will hold its annual Gala celebration at the historic Commander's Mansion at the Arsenal on the Charles in Watertown and at the Arsenal Center for the Arts. New Rep's Gala 2015, the culmination of the 30th Anniversary celebration, promises to be a spirited evening of food, drink, and live performances from favorite New Rep artists.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
Tonight, May 6, 2015, New Repertory Theatre will hold its annual Gala celebration at the historic Commander's Mansion at the Arsenal on the Charles in Watertown and at the Arsenal Center for the Arts. New Rep's Gala 2015, the culmination of the 30th Anniversary celebration, promises to be a spirited evening of food, drink, and live performances from favorite New Rep artists.
Lena Hall, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp & Telly Leung and More Set for Provincetown Theater This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2015
Provincetown's most intimate venue welcomes the biggest names from Broadway and concert stages as RJ Productions in association with The Provincetown Theater proudly hosts a summer season stacked with many Tony Award winners and nominees.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2015
Provincetown's most intimate venue welcomes the biggest names from Broadway and concert stages as RJ Productions in association with The Provincetown Theater proudly hosts a summer season stacked with many Tony Award winners and nominees.
FSPA's 30th Anniversary Spring Concert Set for 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2015
Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) invites prospective students and families to learn more about programs in music, dance and drama via the school's All Access Pass, which includes complimentary tickets to any of the FSPA 30th Anniversary Spring Concert performances on Saturday, May 16 at 4 and 7 p.m. and on Sunday, May 17 at 1 and 4 p.m. Featuring FSPA students in all levels and disciplines of dance and musical theater, including performing troupes, dance companies and the international touring ensemble Electric Youth, Spring Concert is presented in an audience-friendly, 90-minute format.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2015
Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) invites prospective students and families to learn more about programs in music, dance and drama via the school's All Access Pass, which includes complimentary tickets to any of the FSPA 30th Anniversary Spring Concert performances on Saturday, May 16 at 4 and 7 p.m. and on Sunday, May 17 at 1 and 4 p.m. Featuring FSPA students in all levels and disciplines of dance and musical theater, including performing troupes, dance companies and the international touring ensemble Electric Youth, Spring Concert is presented in an audience-friendly, 90-minute format.
WAM Theatre to Present Developmental Workshop of HOLY LAUGHTER This Fall
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2015
As WAM Theatre prepares for its second Fresh Takes play reading of the season, artistic director Kristen van Ginhoven has announced that this year's fall production will be the first developmental workshop production of Holy Laughter by Catherine Trieschmann, directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2015
As WAM Theatre prepares for its second Fresh Takes play reading of the season, artistic director Kristen van Ginhoven has announced that this year's fall production will be the first developmental workshop production of Holy Laughter by Catherine Trieschmann, directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian.
BWW REVIEW: Dames Add Heat to Lyric's CITY OF ANGELS
by Jan Nargi - May 02, 2015
CITY OF ANGELS, Larry Gelbart, Cy Coleman, and David Zippel's musical romp through the seedy underworld of Hollywood via film noir, would be nothing without its dazzling dames. The same holds true for the production soon ending its run at Boston's Lyric Stage. Without the humor and heat brought by the wonderful Leigh Barrett and Jennifer Ellis, director Spiro Veloudos' CITY OF ANGELS would be all steak and no sizzle.
by Jan Nargi - May 02, 2015
CITY OF ANGELS, Larry Gelbart, Cy Coleman, and David Zippel's musical romp through the seedy underworld of Hollywood via film noir, would be nothing without its dazzling dames. The same holds true for the production soon ending its run at Boston's Lyric Stage. Without the humor and heat brought by the wonderful Leigh Barrett and Jennifer Ellis, director Spiro Veloudos' CITY OF ANGELS would be all steak and no sizzle.
Nancy E. Carroll to Lead SpeakEasy Stage's New England Premiere of MOTHERS & SONS, Running 5/8-6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
From May 8 to June 6, 2015, SpeakEasy Stage Company will present the New England Premiere of MOTHERS & SONS, a timely and touching new play about love, loss, and family, written by Terrence McNally.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
From May 8 to June 6, 2015, SpeakEasy Stage Company will present the New England Premiere of MOTHERS & SONS, a timely and touching new play about love, loss, and family, written by Terrence McNally.
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company to Debut CSC2 with ROMEO & JULIET
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) announces the inaugural production for its CSC2 ensemble--Shakespeare's universal and timeless love story Romeo & Juliet--at The Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia Road in Dorchester. Community performances are Friday, May 29, 7:30 p. m.; and Saturday, May 30 at 2:00 p. m. (ASL Interpreted), with an Open House with tours of The Strand and free workshops starting at 12:30 p.m. All tickets are $5. For more information, visit commshakes.org or call 617 426-0863. Special thanks to the National Endowment for the Arts, Massachusetts Cultural Council, the City of Boston, Xfinity, and Dorchester Reporter.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) announces the inaugural production for its CSC2 ensemble--Shakespeare's universal and timeless love story Romeo & Juliet--at The Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia Road in Dorchester. Community performances are Friday, May 29, 7:30 p. m.; and Saturday, May 30 at 2:00 p. m. (ASL Interpreted), with an Open House with tours of The Strand and free workshops starting at 12:30 p.m. All tickets are $5. For more information, visit commshakes.org or call 617 426-0863. Special thanks to the National Endowment for the Arts, Massachusetts Cultural Council, the City of Boston, Xfinity, and Dorchester Reporter.
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