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Great Expectations is the coming-of-age story of Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life until a twist of fate introduces him to the mysterious and eccentric Miss Havisham and Estella, showing him a dark world of possibilities. Under the great expectations placed upon him, Pip will have to work out the cost of this new world and whether it will truly make him the man he wishes to be.

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by Josh Sharpe - September 03, 2025

A new trailer has been unveiled for the documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror, introduced by creator Richard O'Brien. Check it out now!...


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by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2024

Prime Stage Theatre's 5th Annual High School Drama Awards will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 to honor excellence by student actors performing in non-musical plays....


Photos: Eddie Izzard Takes Opening Night Bows in HAMLET Photo Photos: Eddie Izzard Takes Opening Night Bows in HAMLET
by Jennifer Broski - February 12, 2024

Eddie Izzard’s solo Hamlet just celebrated its opening night at the Greenwich House Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night here!...


Prime Stage Theatre Receives NEA Grant For World Premiere Of SPEAK Photo Prime Stage Theatre Receives NEA Grant For World Premiere Of SPEAK
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024

Prime Stage Theatre receives an NEA grant to support the world premiere of the play adapted from Laurie Halse Anderson's novel 'Speak,' which tells the story of a high school freshman overcoming trauma....


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by A.A. Cristi - November 09, 2023

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey announced today their production of the first annual New England Dickens Fest. The festival honors the celebrated British author with five days of holiday concerts, stage plays, movies, contests, craft & food fair, and much more. ...


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by Blair Ingenthron - August 11, 2024

After honing their craft in Manchester, UK, Lights On Theatre will make their Australian debut at Sydney Fringe 2024 with Dominick Argento's 1981 mono-opera Miss Havisham's Wedding Night....


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by Josh Sharpe - June 16, 2025

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by Jennifer Broski - February 12, 2024

Eddie Izzard’s solo Hamlet just celebrated its opening night at the Greenwich House Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night here!...


GREAT EXPECTATIONS and More Set for The Acting Company 2025-26 Season Photo GREAT EXPECTATIONS and More Set for The Acting Company 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 28, 2025

The Acting Company has revealed its 2025-26 Season of programming. The season features Dickens' Great Expectations in a World Premiere Adaptation by Nikki Massoud, and more. ...


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The Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Outsiders - A New Musical will be released next month!  Learn how to preorder the album here!...


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by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2026

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