Jenn Colella to Headline FPAC's 2015 Gala in October
by Tyler Peterson - September 22, 2015 The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents its annual Gala celebration on Saturday, October 3 at 6 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, featuring a special, one-night-only performance by Broadway star Jenn Colella....
Electric Youth Presents International Touring Ensemble from Franklin School for the Performing Arts
by Sally Henry Fuller - 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....
BWW Interviews: RABBIT HOLE to Debut at The Black Box Arts Center
by Johnna Leary - March 12, 2015 This Friday, Rabbit Hole, the 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, will debut at the recently opened Black Box Arts Center in Shepherdstown, WV. Directed by Julie Bloomquist, Rabbit Hole tells the seemingly simple, yet emotionally complex story of individual family members all dealing with the death of...
David Rhodes Play CONSENT, Featuring OITNB Actress, Opens Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2015 CONSENT, a new play written and directed by David Rhodes (Rites of Privacy, The Road to Skye) opens tonight, June 11, at The Black Box Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street)....
Franklin School for the Performing Arts Sets New Summer Theater Programs
by Tyler Peterson - March 03, 2015 Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) introduces a new series of summer theater programs, ballet intensives, three-day workshops and weeklong camps, along with an eight-week session of voice, instrumental and dance classes. The summer session runs from June 29 to August 21, with registratio...
THE ROCKING DEAD Set for Coral Springs Center of the Arts, Now thru 11/1
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2015 The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is kicking-off a star-packed 2015-2016 season next month with the hilarious, horror-themed THE ROCKING DEAD: A Zombie Musical. The show is being presented as part of the Center's Black Box Studio Series, ...
Kenny Hadley Big Band to Headline THE BLACK BOX Big Band Brunch, 3/6
by Tyler Peterson - February 12, 2016 Drummer Kenny Hadley is Franklin Performing Arts Company's go-to guy for live music. The company, now celebrating a milestone 25th anniversary, showcases professional musicians for all mainstage productions and presents an ambitious schedule of music series events at THE BLACK BOX, FPAC's new home a...
Mixed Magic Theatre Adjusts Performance Schedule at Hope High School
by Tyler Peterson - December 01, 2015 Due to several unforeseen delays in the renovations to the Black Box Theater at Hope High School, Mixed Magic Theatre is adjusting its schedule of events at the historic Providence school....
April Hall Headlines Jazz Series Concert at the Black Box
by Anna Bencivengo - April 14, 2015 THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin presents critically acclaimed jazz vocalist April Hall on Friday, April 24 at 8 p.m. The concert, rescheduled from February due to a Valentine's Day snowstorm, is featured as part of BLACK BOX Jazz, one of four dynamic music series launched this year at the new the...
Franklin Performing Arts Company Receives Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund Grant
by Anna Bencivengo - February 18, 2015 Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) is pleased to announce that it has received a $220,000 capital grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund....
FSPA's Electric Youth Presents 'Bon Voyage' Concert Tonight Before European Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2015 Electric Youth (EY) 2015, the international touring ensemble of young singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), presents a Bon Voyage concert at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin tonight, June 20 at 7:30 p.m....
No Strings Theatre Company Announces May Events
by Tyler Peterson - May 03, 2016 No Strings Theatre Company, located at the Black Box Theatre in downtown Las Cruces, presents a madcap comedy by New York playwright Nell Benjamin, The Explorers Club, as part of its 2015-6 season. The play opens on Friday, May 6 and runs through Sunday, May 22....
Brothers McCann to Play The Black Box, 11/28
by Tyler Peterson - November 18, 2014 THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's new theater, music, and event venue, presents Brothers McCann on Friday, November 28 at 8 p.m., kicking off THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series. Brothers Mike and Pat McCann and Erik White have been making music together since 2009, garnering a reputation for h...
DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID is at Franklin's Black Box This Weekend
by Marissa Sblendorio - March 15, 2016 Franklin Performing Arts Company's production of the under-the-sea spectacular, DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID, plays for three more performances this weekend at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. Shows are on Saturday, March 19 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 at 2 ...
City Theater Company to Present James Joyce's THE DEAD, 12/5-20
by Tyler Peterson - November 07, 2014 City Theater Company gets their Irish up for the 21st season, opening in December with a reimagined staging of James Joyce's The Dead. Richard Nelson won the Tony Award for Best Musical Book in 2000 for his adaptation of the short story that closes out Joyce's seminal collection The Dubliners. The m...
Jamie Barrett & Nick Paone Set for Children's Concert at The Black Box, 6/6
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2015 Back by popular demand, Franklin's Jamie Barrett and Nick Paone join forces for another popular Children's Series concert at THE BLACK BOX, beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. Jamie Barrett, beloved singer-songwriter, guitarist and music teacher, and Nick Paone, multi-talented actor, writer and...
Black Box Studios and True Groove Records' DIANA & NAVY & THE GOLDEN TOOTH Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2016 Black Box Studios and True Groove Records, present Diana & Navy & The Golden Tooth, with book and lyrics by Phoebe Nir, music by Tomas Doncker, directed by Matt Okin; with musical direction by Tomas Doncker and choreography by Michelle Puskas. Diana & Navy & The Golden Tooth plays a two-week limited...
Jamie Barrett & Nick Paone Set for Children's Concert at The Black Box Today
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2015 Back by popular demand, Franklin's Jamie Barrett and Nick Paone join forces for another popular Children's Series concert at THE BLACK BOX, beginning at 2 p.m. today, June 6. Jamie Barrett, beloved singer-songwriter, guitarist and music teacher, and Nick Paone, multi-talented actor, writer and direc...
BWW Reviews: INNOVATIONS Inspires, Breaks Boundaries in Intimate Venue
by Amanda Etchison - October 28, 2014 A dancer's silhouette stands motionless on stage, illuminated by the bright lights slicing through the darkness of the black box theater. As the music begins and she slowly starts to move, the audience collectively holds its breath, afraid to make any sudden movements or sounds that might disrupt th...
The Black Box to Present BIG BAND BRUNCH
by Reilly Hickey - November 10, 2015 THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's new theater, music, and event venue, presents a Big Band Brunch, featuring the renowned Kenny Hadley Big Band, on Sunday, November 15....
FPAC Presents Two Original Musicals Through Dec 20 This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2014 ?The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents two original FPAC musicals, Humbug! A Beggar's Opera and 'Tis the Season!, for the holidays this year....
THE BLACK BOX Sets Live Music Series Events
by Anna Bencivengo - February 03, 2015 THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's new theater, music, and event venue, presents two special evenings of live music, featuring the April Hall Quartet on Valentine's Day and Celtic singer-songwriter Robbie O'Connell on February 20....
Touchstone Theatre to Host 11th Annual Young Playwrights' Festival in May
by Tyler Peterson - April 20, 2016 Touchstone Theatre presents the eleventh iteration of its acclaimed Young Playwrights' Festival. This showcase of new plays written by local elementary and middle school students performs on May 14th at Zoellner Arts Center's Baker Hall. The full evening includes a preshow party and post-show gala r...
City Theater Company Presents James Joyce's THE DEAD, Now thru 12/20
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2014 City Theater Company gets their Irish up for the 21st season, opening in December with a reimagined staging of James Joyce's The Dead. Richard Nelson won the Tony Award for Best Musical Book in 2000 for his adaptation of the short story that closes out Joyce's seminal collection The Dubliners. The m...
THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series to Welcome The Love Dogs, 6/3
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2016 THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series presents The Love Dogs, featuring rockin' rhythm and blues, on Friday, June 3 at 8 p.m. With barrelhouse boogie-woogie piano, stinging Fender guitar, and a red-hot horn section of trombone and alto, tenor and baritone saxes, The Love Dogs also showcases a swin... |