Arlington News

Cambridge Youth Dance Program (CYDP) and Producing Director Deborah Mason Dudley present a contemporary dance with a holiday twist, WHAT THE DICKENS!, for six performances December 14 - 17, 2017 at Boston University Dance Theater, 915 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.

Avant Bard announces a one-week extension of Emilie: La Marquise Du Ch telet Defends Her Life Tonight. The comic drama about 18th-century scientific genius Emilie Du Ch telet--written by Lauren Gunderson, today the most-produced playwright in America--continues through November 19, 2017, at Gunston Arts Center Theatre Two in Arlington, VA. 'When we began the run, few folks knew much at all about Emilie Du Ch telet,' said Tom Prewitt, Artistic and Executive Director. 'And no wonder. One of the most brilliant mathematicians who ever lived, Emilie had become a 'hidden figure' in history, a woman remembered if at all as the lover of a great man, Voltaire. Happily that has changed for audiences who have seen Gunderson's whip-smart play and are blown away by the passionate genius they get to know.

McDaniel College presents the musical thriller 'Carrie,' based on Stephen King's best-selling novel.

Rick Skye, who won the 2017 MAC Award for Best Impersonation, opened Don't Tell Mama's new monthly variety show Bazaaz! A Sequined Variety last month to a sold-out audience and the media is buzzing.

NBC's SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL marks the renewal of one of the NFL's most storied rivalries, as Derek Carr and the Oakland Raiders travel to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., to face Jay Cutler and the Miami Dolphins (4-3) in the first-ever NBC SNF contest between the two franchises. Coverage begins with Football Night in America this Sunday, November 5, at 7 p.m. ET, on NBC.

The New York Philharmonic's 2017 holiday season presents classical and seasonal hallmarks, four Broadway stars singing Laureate Conductor Leonard Bernstein's musical theater highlights, and the beloved annual traditions of Holiday Brass and Handel's Messiah.

Last seen in 2008 as part of Ballet Across America, Kansas City Ballet marks its first full engagement at the Kennedy Center in the cherished holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, November 22 & 24 26, for seven performances in the Opera House. This year's version is a truly opulent D.C. premiere recently reimagined and choreographed by artistic director Devon Carney in 2015. Following the tradition of other visiting companies, dozens of local children from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area will join the company on stage, while the Arlington Children's Chorus lend their voices to the dazzling snow scene. All performances will be accompanied by the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra.

NBC's SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL marks the renewal of one of the NFL's most storied rivalries, as Derek Carr and the Oakland Raiders travel to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., to face Jay Cutler and the Miami Dolphins (4-3) in the first-ever NBC SNF contest between the two franchises. Coverage begins with Football Night in America this Sunday, November 5, at 7 p.m. ET, on NBC.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film, is coming to North Texas this holiday season.

After three years of work, first time author Glenn Koenig is celebrating the publication of his first book, 'A Man Wearing a Dress' (ISBN: 978-0998583303) now available from publisher Message Rain. He plans to host a book release party on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Robbins Library, 700 Mass. Ave., in Arlington center.

The Bellamy Brothers will perform in South Africa, Namibia and Sri Lanka as the international icons add dates to their current world tour.

Magic Theatre announced today the complete cast of Barbara Hammond's World Premiere The Eva Trilogy.

On the heels of a sold-out critically acclaimed summer tour, longtime Fleetwood Mac members Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie announced today the second leg of their North American tour. The pair will hit an additional 22 stops on this leg of the tour that will include a stop at the Fabulous Fox Theatre today, October 28.

Synetic Theater invites you to the 11th annual Vampire's Ball today, October 27. Press opening will be Saturday, October 21 at 8:00 p.m.

The perfect Holiday outing for the young, and the young at heart, this wordless Family Theater production is recommended for all ages.

Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce that the world premiere production of Harry Clarke by Obie Award-winner David Cale (LILLIAN), directed by Obie Award-winner Leigh Silverman (VIOLET) and starring Tony Award-winner Billy Crudup (THE COAST OF UTOPIA, Spotlight, Vineyard's THE METAL CHILDREN) will extend through December 10.

Now in its 32nd season, Jos Mateo Ballet Theatre presents its treasured production of The Nutcracker at two of Boston's finest theatres this holiday season.

Magic Theatre (Loretta Greco, Artistic Director and Jaimie Mayer, Managing Director) announced today the complete cast of Barbara Hammond's World Premiere The Eva Trilogy. Previews begin on Thursday, October 19 at Magic Theatre's Fort Mason location, with a press opening on Saturday, October 28. The production is helmed by Magic's Artistic Director Loretta Greco. Tickets are on-sale now, and subscriptions to Magic Theatre's 2017-2018 Season are also available.

St. Ann's Warehouse's already extended American Premiere of the National Theatre/Headlong production of Duncan Macmillan's People, Places & Things, directed by Jeremy Herrin, opens tonight, October 25, for a run through December 3, 2017.

Jon Robertson, dean of Lynn University Conservatory of Music and Philharmonia Guest Conductor, today invited the public to attend 12 musical performances during November and December 2017, including the 15th annual Gingerbread Holiday Concert Sunday, Dec. 10.