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Cape Ann Symphony Adds New Board Members For 75th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

Cape Ann Symphony has appointed Colleen DeBeasi, Joanne Hamel and Kathleen Piaggesi to its Board of Directors as the Gloucester-based orchestra begins its Diamond-Anniversary season.

Photos: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Argyle Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2026

The Argyle Theatre’s Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, celebrates the life, music, and enduring legacy of one of America's greatest songwriters. Get a first look at production photos.

Photos: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Opens at The Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 28, 2026

The Argyle Theatre is currently running its summer production of BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit that celebrates the life, music, and enduring legacy of one of America's greatest songwriters.

Recap the 2026 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026

The 79th Annual Tony Awards have come and gone! As winners took the stage at the big event, BroadwayWorld brought you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.

Video: HCT 2026: 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' Trailer 4
by Joshua Wright - Apr 7, 2026

Hale Centre Theatre has released new video of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, now on stage through April 25, 2026. The production is set against the backdrop of Notre Dame Cathedral and follows Quasimodo, a man longing for connection in a world that fears him. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, the musical explores themes of social exclusion and justice through its story and score.

Video: Hale Centre Theatre's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Joshua Wright - Mar 24, 2026

Watch a first look video of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Hale Centre Theatre, running March 9 to April 25, 2026, with full cast details and performance schedule.

Photos: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at the Lexington Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2025

The Lexington Theatre Company will bring Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to the Lexington Opera House from July 31 through August 3, 2025, uniting Broadway veterans, local artists, and rising stars in a vibrant celebration of faith, forgiveness, and storytelling. Check out photos from the production.

Photos: The Lexington Theatre Company Presents 42ND STREET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2025

The Lexington Theatre Company is bringing Broadway and Rising Stars to the stage. 42nd Street will be led by Ron Bohmer as Julian Marsh. See photos here! 

Review: Hale Centre Theatre’s FOOTLOOSE is Heart-Pumping Yet Soft-Hearted
by Tyler Hinton - Jul 10, 2025

FOOTLOOSE on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a heart-pumping, yet soft-hearted depiction of healing in a small town. The production is seamlessly calibrated to balance the disparate elements of the show in a touching, entertaining, and nostalgic presentation.

2024/25 Music Series Begins This Month At Annisquam Village Church
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

The Annisquam Village Church has announced the opening of its music series on October 19, featuring a variety of performances.

Music Series At Annisquam Village Church Opens October 19
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

Annisquam Village Church has announced the opening of the 2024/25 Music Series on Saturday, October 19 at 7:30 pm  with Devil's Box and Glory of God: The Soul of the Violin from Paganini to Penderecki to Bach, Bluegrass, and Beyond. Violinist, composer and AVC Artist-in-Residence Scott Moore embarks on  this musical journey celebrating the violin at the Annisquam Village Church on Saturday, October 19 at 7:30 pm.

Photos: First Look at OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024

All new photos have been released from the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith. Check out the photos here!

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: BESPOKE PLAYS SEQUESTERED Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2021

Bespoke Plays is partnering with The 24 Hour Plays this Memorial Day weekend for a round of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues, featuring brand-new monologues written, rehearsed and recorded in 24 hours by 14 pairs of actors and playwrights.

Audra McDonald, Javier Muñoz and More Star in Online Concert of New Musical STICKS & STONES Premiering October 16th
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2020

The online concert premiere of the new musical Sticks & Stones will feature a star-studded cast including Audra McDonald, Javier Muñoz and George Salazar when it premieres Friday, October 16, 2020, as part of National Bullying Prevention Month. The stream benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Born This Way Foundation.

VIDEO: OperaVision Releases Animated Opera APART/MENTAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2020

OperaVision has released an online animated opera, APART/MENTAL, available to stream now on YouTube.

Introducing FUTURELIFE - A Global Open Call For Submissions
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2020

Sensingnet, a global design and consulting company specializing in a?oesensing technology,a?? in partnership with Tripod Design, a human engineering and design firm, and FICTION Gallery, a NYC-based exhibition and maker space with programming devoted to technology, science, art and design, today shared details about FUTURE LIFE, a global open call seeking submissions of design, art and technology in response to the current pandemic. The goal: To create an archive of the creative community's response to COVID-19. 

RISD 2020 MFA Photography Show Opens Thursday At ClampArt
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2020

ClampArt presents an exhibition of the work created by the 2020 graduates of the RISD MFA Photography Program.

Photo Flash: New Biblical Musical STICKS & STONES Gets Private Nashville Presentation
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2020

STICKS & STONES, a new musical with music by Grammy/Emmy winner John McDaniel (The Rosie O'Donnell Show, Catch Me If You Can, Annie Get Your Gun) and book/lyrics by Scott Logsdon (Les Misérables, Joyce Jackson's Guide to Dating) was given a private reading/presentation on Monday, February 25th at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Felix LA Art Fair Announces Special Projects For 2020 Edition
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2020

Felix LA is proud to announce its first-ever Curator of Special Projects, William J. Simmons, who will organize the on-site projects and programming for the fair's second edition, taking place this February 13-16, 2020. Simmons, who received his BA in art history and LGBTQ studies at Harvard University, will highlight themes of gender, queerness, and feminism for Felix LA 2020.

RISD 2019 MFA Photography Show Presented At ClampArt
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2019

ClampArt is pleased to present an exhibition of the work created by the 2019 graduates of the RISD MFA Photography Program.