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Franklin Performing Arts Company Hosts Cabaret Hosts Singers from Boston, Providence, and Beyond at A STARRY NIGHT


by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 2026

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will host A Starry Night: A Cabaret on Friday, January 9th featuring singers from the stages of Boston, Providence, and beyond....

FPAC Announces STEEL MAGNOLIAS Cast


by Gillian Blum - December 21, 2025

The Franklin Performing Arts Company will present the beloved play Steel Magnolias directed by Robbie Rescigno January 23-25 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin, MA....

Franklin Performing Arts Company Reveals Cast of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER


by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2025

Franklin Performing Arts Company will present Peter and the Starcatcher November 21–23, 2025, at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA. Directed by Ali Funkhouser, the Tony Award-winning play explores the origins of Peter Pan....

Franklin Performing Arts Company To Present ANNIE This Month


by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2025

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will stage Annie October 17–26, 2025, at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA. Young local actor Colette Lelievre will star in the title role opposite Bailey, a dog from Berloni Theatrical Animals with extensive professional credits....

The Music of Broadway’s 2024-25 Season Comes to THE BLACK BOX


by Stephi Wild - August 19, 2025

The Black Box will bring back THE BLACK BOX SINGS… Concert Series outside under the stars this summer. THE BLACK BOX Sings… the 2024 Broadway Season this week....

THE BLACK BOX Sings Dolly Parton in August Outdoor Concert


by A.A. Cristi - July 28, 2025

THE BLACK BOX Sings… Concert Series will return to Franklin, MA this summer with an evening dedicated to the music of country music icon Dolly Parton. Sponsored by Berry Insurance, THE BLACK BOX Sings… Dolly Parton will take place outdoors on Friday, August 2 at 8:00 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX....

ANNIE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS Included in Franklin Performing Arts Company 2025-26 Season


by Emmy Rice - June 21, 2025

The exciting lineup will include Annie, Peter and the Starcatcher, Steel Magnolias, Into the Woods, and Once. Additionally, FPAC Holiday Productions will present holiday favorites The Nutcracker and Humbug! A Christmas Carol Musical with a twist at the Franklin High School Auditorium. ...

FPAC Launches Partnership with Rodman for Kids


by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2025

The Franklin Performing Arts Company has announced the launch of a new partnership with Rodman for Kids. Learn more about the company and this new partnership here!...

LITTLE WOMEN Begins At The Franklin Performing Arts Company In June


by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2025

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC)’s 2024-25 season will conclude with the musical adaptation of Little Women June 6-8 at THE BLACK BOX. Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March. ...

Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at FPAC


by Stephi Wild - March 03, 2025

The Franklin Performing Arts Company has announced the cast of Mel Brooks’ The Producers running this month at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA. Learn more about the show here!...

Past Shows

Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd
6/10 - 6/12/2022


Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's ...

The Drowsy Chaperone
The Drowsy Chaperone
3/12 - 3/20/2022


The Franklin Performing Arts Company presents The Drowsy Chaperone!Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a ...

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins


The Franklin Performing Arts Company presents Disney & Cameron Mackintoshs MARY POPPINS! The production, choreographed by Broadways Clay Rice-Thomson, will run October 15-17 and 22-24 ...

Legally Blonde The Musical
Legally Blonde The Musical
8/11 - 8/15/2021


A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and ...

eMulbOy5
eMulbOy5
6/12


Emily Koch of Broadways Wicked and Waitress performs a solo-ish show based on her middle school journal, which was ironically addressed Dear Elphaba.eMulbOy5 is a ...

Pride Concert starring Chris & Clay Rice-Thomson


Let's celebrate love! Broadway husbands Christopher and Clay Rice-Thomson bring their love-filled PRIDE concert to Franklin. Get ready for radio hits, Broadway classics, and more ...

THE BLACK BOX sings...WICKED!


THE BLACK BOX Sings... WICKED! Starring Broadway Elphaba Emily Koch with Jim Hogan singing Fiyero! Pianist Austin Davy from the Wicked tour accompanies an FPAC ...

THE BLACK BOX sings...Newsies


THE BLACK BOX Sings... Newsies brings back to Franklin Broadway's Christopher Rice singing Jack Kelly! With cast members from FPAC's 2018 sell out production and ...

T.3
T.3
4/24


THE BLACK BOX presents viral a cappella sensation T.3 as a part of their Spring Arts Awakening Series! T.3 is a New York based vocal ...

Disney Stars of Broadway


Spring Arts Awakening at THE BLACK BOX kicks off on April 16 with an in-person & Livestreamed concert by three Disney Stars of Broadway: Broadways ...

Kara Lindsay & Kevin Massey in Concert!


THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series presents Kara Lindsay and Kevin Massey in a special one-night-only concert! Kara Lindsay has a BFA from Carnegie Mellon. Her ...

Broadway's Mamie Parris in Concert accompanied by Broadway composer Barbara Anselmi


THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series presents Mamie Parris with a solo one-night-only show accompanied by Broadway Composer Barbara Anselmi (It Should Have Been You). On ...

Sara Jean Ford in Concert


THE BLACK BOX is proud to present the next concert in its Broadway Series: Sara Jean Ford on Friday, November 16 at 8 pm. In ...

Disney's Newsies
Disney's Newsies
10/13 - 10/21/2018


The Franklin Performing Arts Company presents Disney's Newsies starring Christopher Rice! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Disney's Newsies is the rousing tale of ...

Tyler Hanes in Concert - THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series


Broadway’s Tyler Hanes performs a solo one-night-only show at THE BLACK BOX following his starring role as Rum Tum Tugger in the highly acclaimed revival ...

Matthew Scott in Concert


Broadway’s Matthew Scott performs a solo one-night-only show at THE BLACK BOX! The event is the second of THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series, sponsored by ...

Beth Leavel in Concert


THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series Presents Tony Award Winner Beth Leavel in Concert! Don't miss this exclusive show in Franklin! Leading lady Beth Leavel is ...

Neil Simon's The Odd Couple
Neil Simon's The Odd Couple
11/4 - 11/6/2016


A slob and the neat-freak decide to share one apartment with hilarious results. Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple is an epic mismatch of personalities as ...

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Citizens Opera House (1/28 - 2/8)
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