The Black Box is a medical drama in which a famous neurologist with bipolar disorder diagnoses the complex mysteries of the brain.
New Immersive Production of INTO THE WOODS Comes to FPAC This Month
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2026
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's timeless, yet relevant, Into the Woods March 14-22 at THE BLACK BOX! Directed by FPAC Artistic Director Raye Lynn Mercer....
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....
Review: PLAID TIDINGS at Artistry
by Jared Fessler - December 20, 2025
What did our critic think of PLAID TIDINGS at Artistry?...
Lea Salonga's Son Nic Chien Joins Philippines SPRING AWAKENING Staging Cast
by Gillian Blum - November 16, 2025
The Sandbox Collective announced the cast for its production of Spring Awakening in the Philippines, including Lea Salonga's son Nic Chien as Moritz, with Omar Uddin as his alternate....
THE BOOMER LEGACY Staged Reading to be Presented at Arts Garage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2025
Arts Garage's 2025-2026 theatre season will continue next week with the second of five thought-provoking and socially relevant productions from professional, cutting-edge playwrights and performers....
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....
Howl Playwrights To Present HOWL IN THE BLACK BOX: RESIST! At Rhinebeck Center
by A.A. Cristi - September 25, 2025
Howl Playwrights will celebrate its tenth anniversary with Howl in the Black Box – RESIST!, three evenings of staged readings on the theme of resistance. The event will take place October 3–5 at the Rhinebeck Center for the Performing Arts’ Black Box....
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Comes To The CENTER's Black Box
by Stephi Wild - September 02, 2025
The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck will continue its Black Box series with Every Brilliant Thing, a one-person play written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe that finds light and laughter even in life's darkest corners....
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....
Kansas City Public Theatre Unveils '25-26 Season Featuring Ryan Bernstein as Resident Playwright
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 04, 2025
Kansas City Public Theatre has revealed its 2025–2026 season, celebrating a dynamic year of new works through its signature Theatre Lab Series and more. See the full lineup here!...
THE WIZARD OF OZ and More Set for Northwest Children's Theater 2025–26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - July 29, 2025
Northwest Children’s Theater (NWCT) has unveiled its full 2025–26 season — the company’s first full season announcement in five years. The eight-production lineup will be presented across the many performance spaces within NWCT’s home, The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts (The Judy), in ...
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. ...
Beyond The Black Box to Present The BBB Block Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2025
Beyond the Black Box in partnership with KEIGWIN + COMPANY & Triskelion Arts will present The BBB Block Party! on Banker Street between Calyer Street & Meserole Avenue, Triskelion Arts' Block, Greenpoint, Brooklyn 11222....
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!...
FPAC to Present a New Play by Miranda Rose Hall
by Blair Ingenthron - December 28, 2024
The Franklin Performing Arts Company will present To Tell a Story About the Earth, a new play by Miranda Rose Hall in development by LubDub Theatre Co in January at THE BLACK BOX....
HARVEY Opens at Barn Players Next Month
by Stephi Wild - December 19, 2024
The timeless comedy Harvey by Mary Chase is coming to The Barn Players stage next month. Harvey tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a genial man whose best friend happens to be an invisible, 6-foot-tall rabbit named Harvey...
The Rescignos Holiday Comedy Show: Franklincense Comes to the Black Box
by Stephi Wild - December 03, 2024
The Black Box will present The Rescignos: Franklincense, a brand new iteration of Paul Rescigno and Robbie Rescigno’s acclaimed holiday comedy show this December....
PROOF Is Next Up at Franklin Performing Arts Company
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2024
The four person play features New York actors Ali Funkhouser as Catherine, Robbie Rescigno as Hal, Lindsey White as Claire, and FPAC’s Nick Paone as Robert....
Tony-Winner Beth Leavel To Appear At Franklin Performing Arts Company Gala
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2024
The Franklin Performing Arts Company will hold their annual Gala hosted by Broadway’s Ben Cameron (original cast of Wicked) on Saturday, November 9 at 6:00 pm at THE BLACK BOX. ...
Photos: THE GIRL IN THE MACHINE At The Young Vic
by A.A. Cristi - October 21, 2024
The Young Vic Theatre has released production photos of Girl in the Machine by Stef Smith (The Outrun, Nora: A Doll's House) directed by Annie Kershaw....
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