Edward M. Barke News

In times of great distress, fear can make people do terrible things. It can push wives to turn on husbands, mothers to turn on children, and neighbors to turn on neighbors. This idea surrounds Mississippi Goddamn, a new play by Jonathan Norton that received its first official staging at Pyramid Theatre Company last night. Norton's new play is a force to be reckoned with, as he looks into the fear and actions of one family living next to Civil Rights Activist Medgar Evers while investigating what acts of betrayal lie under one household. Although Mississippi Goddamn could benefit from slightly tightening technical and delivery aspects, Norton's story and sincere performances from the entire cast drive the idea of fear and betrayal home to create a wonderfully tense and exciting performance.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award nominated musical, "Sister Act," Apr. 1-24, 2016. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award nominated musical, 'Sister Act,' Apr. 1-24, 2016. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.  BroadwayWorld has a first look below!

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award nominated musical, "Sister Act," Apr. 1-24, 2016. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award nominated musical, 'Sister Act,' Apr. 1-24, 2016. Tickets may be purchased online atdmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.

Storyville the Musical, an historic musical stage production involving race relations in the red-light district of early 20th century New Orleans featuring orchestrations by Tony Award Winner Larry Hochman (Book of Mormon) and performances by Broadway actresses Jannie Jones (The Full Monty), Jessica Tyler Wright (Pump Boys and Dinette), and nationally known Edward M. Barker is set to debut following a Kickstarter campaign for Storyville the Musical. In the videos below, get a preview of the songs and watch the cast recording in the studio!

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is thrilled to present Hot Mikado, book and lyrics adapted by David H. Bell with musical adaptation and arrangements by Rob Bowman. Hot Mikado opens for the press on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 7:30pm and plays through Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater.

If you like your characters colorful and your music snazzy, boogie over to New Repertory Theatre at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is thrilled to present Hot Mikado, book and lyrics adapted by David H. Bell with musical adaptation and arrangements by Rob Bowman. Hot Mikado opens for the press on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 7:30pm and plays through Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater.

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is thrilled to present Hot Mikado, book and lyrics adapted by David H. Bell with musical adaptation and arrangements by Rob Bowman. Hot Mikado opens for the press on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 7:30pm and plays through Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater.

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, in partnership with The Talk Restaurant will jointly present an evening for you and your Valentine to remember with wonderful food and drink, engaging conversation, and A-list entertainment on Thursday, February 11, 2010.

The Palace Theatre hosted the 8th Annual NH Theatre Awards show on February 5th. The awards celebrate the state's outstanding achievements and exceptional talent in locally produced theatre. Along with the announcement of the winners, the event also featured selections from several of the nominees.

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, in partnership with The Talk Restaurant will jointly present an evening for you and your Valentine to remember with wonderful food and drink, engaging conversation, and A-list entertainment on Thursday, February 11, 2010.

Stoneham Theatre's production of this Tony Award-nominated musical adaptation of Arnold Lobel's beloved children's books demonstrates the power of heart over histrionics, showing that sometimes less is more

A Year With Frog & Toad, opening Thursday, February 26 at Stoneham Theatre, follows the year-long adventures of Frog and Toad and their animal friends-Snail, Bird, Mole and Lizard. The jazzy, family-friendly Broadway musical is based on the whimsical children's stories by Arnold Lobel. The story represents a compilation of different books in the series. The show was conceived by Adrianne Lobel (Lobel's daughter) and the stories were adapted to a theatrical script by her husband, actor Mark Linn-Baker, who also played Toad when the show debuted on Broadway in 2003.

A Year With Frog & Toad, opening Thursday, February 26 at Stoneham Theatre, follows the year-long adventures of Frog and Toad and their animal friends-Snail, Bird, Mole and Lizard. The jazzy, family-friendly Broadway musical is based on the whimsical children's stories by Arnold Lobel. The story represents a compilation of different books in the series. The show was conceived by Adrianne Lobel (Lobel's daughter) and the stories were adapted to a theatrical script by her husband, actor Mark Linn-Baker, who also played Toad when the show debuted on Broadway in 2003.

New Rep On Tour will open its ninth season with William Shakespeare's classic revenge tragedy Othello. Over six weeks, beginning November 3, 2008, the Tour will travel to over 20 Boston area schools and reach over 8,000 students.

Despite a few stumbles, North Shore Music Theatre's trip back to the '50s shakes, rattles and rolls in nostalgic good humor

Return to a simpler time with BYE BYE BIRDIE, the ultimate feel good musical, when it lands on the North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) main stage.

Return to a simpler time with BYE BYE BIRDIE, the ultimate feel good musical, when it lands on the North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) main stage. Winner of four 1961 Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, BYE BYE BIRDIE runs July 15 to August 3, 2008 and Press Night is scheduled for July 17 at 7:30 pm.