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National Parks Service and Plays In Place Will Collaborate on Historic Three Play Cycle

 Plays in Place, in collaboration with the National Parks of Boston, has announced “Suffrage in Black and White” a three-play series exploring the intersection of race and citizenship throughout the abolitionist and suffrage movements in Boston.

Shakespeare & Company to Present THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Beginning Next Week

William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors takes over Shakespeare & Company's outdoor mainstage this summer, directed by Kate Kohler Amory July 13 through August 18 at the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre.

STAGES St. Louis Announces Full Casting for DISNEY'S NEWSIES

STAGES St. Louis has announced the full cast of their 2024 production of Disney’s NEWSIES, performing July 26- August 25 at The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. The show will be led by Daniel Marconi as Jack Kelly and Taylor Quick as Katherine. St. Louis’ Matthew Cox will be making his STAGES St. Louis Debut when he takes on the role of Crutchie.   Steve Bebout, immediately off of his St. Louis Theatre Circle win as Best Director of a Comedy for last year’s hit show CLUE, will return to STAGES to direct Disney’s NEWSIES. Bebout’s CLUE set box office records as the best-selling production in the history of STAGES St. Louis. Choreography will be created by STAGES newcomer, Lindsay Joy Lancaster. 

SheDFW Arts Announces Four Plays And Musicals Selected For Inaugural Festival In Dallas-Fort Worth

SheDFW Arts has announced four plays and musicals for its inaugural Theater Festival in Dallas-Fort Worth, running September 10-15, 2024, at Lyric Stage. All shows are by women, trans, and non-binary writers.

SoHo Playhouse Presents 2023 Lighthouse Series Winner IT'S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE

SoHo Playhouse will present the world premiere of its 2023 Lighthouse Series winner, John Collins' It's Not What It Looks Like, starring John Collins and Chesney Mitchell, and directed by Vincent DeGeorge, running July 24 - August 10, 2024 in a limited Off-Broadway engagement.

Review: Lyric Stage Company Of Boston's YELLOW FACE is a Head on Look at Fallout of Miscasting

There was considerable excitement surrounding the pre-Broadway world-premiere production of David Henry Hwang’s “Face Value” when it opened at Boston’s Colonial Theatre in early 1993.

Lyric Stage Presents LYRIC UNDER THE STARS, A Free Concert Series Kicking Off June 22

Enjoy a free concert series with Lyric Stage's Lyric Under the Stars, starting June 22 at 8:30 p.m..

Berkshire Pulse Appoints Abigail Rollins as New Executive Director

Berkshire Pulse has revealed that Abigail (Abi) Rollins will join the organization as its first-ever Executive Director. Learn more about Rollins!

WIPEOUT Comes to Gloucester Stage Company

Gloucester Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rebecca Bradshaw and Managing Director Christopher Griffith, is thrilled to announce the next production in its 2024 season, WIPEOUT by Aurora Real de Asua. As part of its rolling world premiere through the National New Play Network, this breakout new play will run at Gloucester Stage from Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 28.

THE FANTASTICKS Comes to Madison Lyric Stage in July

Madison Lyric Stage, a professional non-profit theater company, will present the beloved musical comedy The Fantasticks, July 12-28.  With its heartwarming story and unforgettable music, this romantic charmer by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt has been entertaining audiences for generations. 

Video: Get A First Look at Lyric Stage Boston's YELLOW FACE

Get a first look at Yellow Face at Lyric Stage Boston, now through June 23rd, 2024!

MICHAEL JOHN CISZEWSKI: IF MEMORY SERVES to Play Boston & NYC This Month Ahead of Edinburgh Fringe

Fresh off a run at the New York City Fringe, queer actor and comic Michael John Ciszewski will perform his fourth solo show IF MEMORY SERVES in Boston, MA and New York City this June ahead of a run at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival with UK comedy presenter Just the Tonic.

Heidi Blickenstaff, Alex Edelman, and More Receive Elliot Norton Awards; Full List

Awards were presented tonight in 37 categories including outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, productions and 4 visiting productions by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) at the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, held at the Huntington Theatre in Boston.  

David Henry Hwang's YELLOW FACE Announced At Lyric Stage Boston

Explore the thought-provoking and humorous play YELLOW FACE at Lyric Stage Boston, delving into themes of identity and cultural perception.

GATSBY & More Lead Boston's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows

Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2024 include a new adaptation of The Great Gatsby & more.

Interview: Janie E. Howland Honor Sets the Stage for ELLIOT NORTON AWARDS

The 41st annual Elliot Norton Awards, presented by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) on May 20 at the Huntington Theatre, promises to be a big night for scenic designer Janie E. Howland. Read our interview.

Lyric Stage Reveals Winners From The 15th Annual Schmidt And Jones Awards

Lyric Stage has revealed the winners of the 15th Annual Schmidt and Jones Awards, celebrating high school musical theatre. Learn more about the winners!

WOMEN OF WILL Comes to Elm Shakespeare This Month

Elm Shakespeare Company has announced next production set to run May 16-19. Elm Shakespeare Company, known for their annual In the Park productions each August brings you Tina Packer's Women of Will, the second event in their “Building a Brave New Theatre” series. 

Connecticut Premiere of ELEKTRA Comes to Madison Lyric Stage

Madison Lyric Stage, a professional non-profit theater company, will present Richard Strauss’ musical masterpiece, Elektra, June 7-9.  While this opera originally premiered in 1909, this is the very first time it has ever been presented in the state of Connecticut.

Tony Award Winner VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE To Open Gloucester Stage's 45th Season

Gloucester Stage Company, under the direction of Rebecca Bradshaw, is set to open its 45th season with the Tony Award-winning play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE by Christopher Durang. The season pays tribute to Durang's significant contribution to American theater.