New Repertory Theatre announces the inaugural NEXT REP FESTIVAL: five plays and three staged readings in two Black Box Theaters, March through June, 2014, co-curated by Jim Petosa and Elaine Vaan Hogue.
Whistler in the Dark Theatre continues a season-long celebration of Caryl Churchill's work with three special one-night only events. On three Fridays in late February and March, the company will present a sampling of the legendary playwright's lesser-known and rarely-produced radio plays.
Simple Machine Theatre stages Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Henry James' Gothic thriller at two historic Boston houses, providing an extra dose of authenticity. Under the direction of M. Bevin O'Gara, Stephen Libby and Anna Waldron give spellbinding performances that will scare the bejeezers out of you!
A celebration of Caryl Churchill kicks off with THE AFTER-DINNER JOKE, written for BBC television in 1978. Five actors take on more than sixty characters in this satire of the politics of charity.
Whistler in the Dark Theatre presents... The After-Dinner Joke by Caryl Churchill, directed by Meg Taintor. Press night: Friday, November 8th, 2013.
Whistler in the Dark Theatre presents... The After-Dinner Joke by Caryl Churchill, directed by Meg Taintor. Press night: Friday, November 8th, 2013.
Fast pace and smart performances fuel Boston area premiere of "Seminar," Theresa Rebeck's latest Broadway comedy now getting laughs at Stoneham Theatre in Stoneham, Massachusetts
Written by Theresa Rebeck, creator of the TV show Smash, Seminar is a contemporary comedy which tells the story of four young writers who hire a world-famous novelist to teach a seminar. When tempers, egos and libidos flare, these students end up getting the schooling of their lives. 'Theresa Rebeck is one of the main reasons we are doing this show. She's a wonderfully talented and very funny writer,' Symes added. 'I couldn't pass up the opportunity to produce her newest play.'
Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim attended the McCarter Theatre production of Into the Woods as reimagined by Fiasco Theater last night, before posing with the cast after the show. Scroll down for a photo of the group backstage!
Due to popular demand, McCarter Theatre has announced one additional performance of its smash-hit production of Into the Woods as reimagined by Fiasco Theater Company. Thanks to sold-out houses, great reviews, and nightly standing ovations, McCarter had previously announced it had extended the run through the matinee performance on Sunday, June 9. But fans will get one more chance! This innovative new production of the Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine musical-theater classic must close after the added evening performance on Sunday, June 9 at 7:30pm.
INTO THE WOODS, with Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and Book by James Lapine, will be directed by Noah Brody and Ben Steinfeld at McCarter Theatre Center. The show opens tonight, May 10, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
According to Deadline, HORRIBLE BOSSES' Lindsay Sloane has officially signed on for Sean Hayes' currently-untitled NBC pilot. The multi-camera project from Universal TV will be written by Victor Fresco and directed by James Burrows.
A liberal, thinking couple must weigh their desire to have a baby against their view of themselves as good people who care about the planet's survival. Duncan Macmillan's LUNGS is in its Boston premiere at New Repertory Theatre's Black Box Theater, featuring Liz Hayes and Nael Nacer, under the direction of Bridget Kathleen O'Leary.
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, URT brings a powerful and riveting production of Katori Hall's award-winning play to Central Square Theater. Bravura performances by Maurice Emmanuel Parent and Kami Rushell Smith.
Underground Railway Theater presents the recent Broadway hit and the 2010 Oliver Award Winner for Best New Play, The Mountaintop by Katori Hall. The Mountaintop is presented in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Underground Railway Theater's Associate Artistic Director, Megan Sandberg-Zakian, directs The Mountaintop. The press performance for The Mountaintop is Monday, January 14 at 7:30PM.
Underground Railway Theater presents the recent Broadway hit and the 2010 Oliver Award Winner for Best New Play, The Mountaintop by Katori Hall. The Mountaintop is presented in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Underground Railway Theater's Associate Artistic Director, Megan Sandberg-Zakian, directs The Mountaintop. The press performance for The Mountaintop is Monday, January 14 at 7:30PM.
Gloucester Stage Company concludes its season of plays about our need for home and community with 1981 Pulitzer Prize-winner by Beth Henley. Solid directing and strong individual performances aren't quite enough to achieve liftoff, but wit and warmth abound.
The Boston Theater Critics Association previously announced its nominations for the 30h Anniversary Elliot Norton Awards. The awards, which recognize excellence in Greater Boston theater, are to be presented tonight, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Mainstage, 559 Washington Street, Boston.
The Boston Theater Critics Association has announced its nominations for the 30h Anniversary Elliot Norton Awards. The awards, which recognize excellence in Greater Boston theater, will be presented on Monday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Mainstage, 559 Washington Street, Boston.
Boston Playwrights' Theatre's 30th Anniversary season comes to a close with Joyce Van Dyke's story of the Armenian genocide in Deported / a dream play, presented in association with Suffolk University.
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