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BURLESQUE NUTCRACKER to Feature Live Jazz Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2017


The producers of the wildly popular holiday spectacular Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker take their award-winning production to an all-new level this season with the debut of an original, evening-length score of arrangements performed live on-stage by a nine-piece jazz orchestra for the very first time. This invigorated rendition of Seattle's holiday favorite features professional dance talent performing all-time favorite characters like the light-juggling magic of Babette La Fave, Lily Verlaine's Sugar Plum Fairy, Tory Peil's 'toreadora' Hot Chocolate, and the ever-lovable Snowflakes. Also lush with opulent custom costuming and original choreography from the classically-trained Lily Verlaine, this Land of the Sweets is set to snowstorm into the illustrious Triple Door venue December 7-28 for 31 performances. For tickets and information, call the Triple Door box office at (206) 838-4333 or visit their website at www.thetripledoor.net.

BWW Review: DISNEY BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Candlelight Music Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Nov 21, 2017


Candlelight Music Theatre- already the best theatrical value in the state - pulled out all the stops for this captivating production of DISNEY BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

BWW Review: TARTUFFE: Satiric Verses
by Nancy Grossman - Nov 17, 2017


Moli re's TARTUFFE, as translated by Ranjit Bolt, is directed by Huntington Theatre Company's Artistic Director Peter DuBois and features an accomplished cast, led by Frank Wood and Brett Gelman. The story of a charlatan getting the better of a fool, despite the misgivings and warnings of his family, the dialogue is delivered in rhyming couplets, or what I refer to as satiric verses.

BWW Review: LA CENERENTOLA at Opera De Montreal
by Maggie Owen - Nov 15, 2017


L'Opera de Montreal delights audiences with its production of Rossini's La Cenerentola. The show has a short run in Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place Des Arts November 11, 14, 16 and 18 at 7:30.

Odyssey Opera Continues Joan Of Arc Season With TRIAL AT ROUEN 12/1
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2017


At the vanguard of Boston's classical music scene, Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) present the world premiere of the live performance of The Trial at Rouen by Norman Dello Joio.

Little Orphan Annie Finds Her Reason To Smile In Waterville Opera House's ANNIE THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2017


The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is proud to present an adventurous musical tale - Annie the Musical - December 1st through 10th in downtown Waterville. Featuring a local cast of more than 35 performers, the throwback to the bright Broadway Musical production will certainly take the whole family on a rich adventure this holiday season.

CASA 0101 Theater Presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2017


A tale as old as time will be making its way to Boyle Heights, CA on the Main Stage at CASA 0101 Theater when a young woman named Belle, from a provincial town meets up with a Beast, who is actually a handsome young Prince under the magic spell of an Enchantress.

Michael Urie-Led HAMLET Finds Full Cast at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2017


The Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) announces the cast and creative team for Hamlet, directed by STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn and featuring acclaimed actor Michael Urie as the tortured Danish prince. Shakespeare's most celebrated tragedy will run January 16-February 25, 2018 at Sidney Harman Hall.

Odyssey Opera Continues Joan of Arc season with Trial at Rouen 12/1
by Emily Bruno - Oct 31, 2017


At the vanguard of Boston's classical music scene, Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) present the world premiere of the live performance of The Trial at Rouen by Norman Dello Joio. A semi-staged, English-language production led by conductor Gil Rose, The Trial at Rouen unites Odyssey Opera (one of the nation's most innovative opera companies), BMOP (the nation's premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music), and internationally renowned singers Heather Buck (Joan of Arc) and Stephen Powell (Pierre Cauchon). This marks the third and most condensed opera of Odyssey Opera's Trial by Fire: Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years' War, a season-long exploration of operatic works inspired by martyr, saint, and military leader Joan of Arc.

BWW Review: YOUNG MARX, Bridge Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Oct 29, 2017


Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr's enterprise is certainly an historic one: The Bridge is London's first new wholly commercial theatre in 80 years. If its opening play isn't the same landmark work, it's nevertheless an auspicious start to a promising enterprise.

BWW Review: DIE FLEDERMAUS at Her Majesty's Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Oct 26, 2017


This was another winner for State Opera

Odyssey Opera Continues 'TRIAL BY FIRE: JOAN OF ARC' Season with L'ASSEDIO DI CALAIS
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017


One of the nation's most innovative opera companies, Odyssey Opera, continues Trial by Fire: Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years' War, a season-long exploration of operatic works inspired by martyr, saint, and military leader Joan of Arc (1412-1431).

Kate Aldrich to Play 'Joan of Arc' in Odyssey Opera's THE MAID OF ORLEANS
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017


One of the nation's most innovative opera companies, Odyssey Opera, kicks off Trial by Fire: Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years' War, a season-long exploration of operatic works inspired by martyr, saint, and military leader Joan of Arc (1412-1431). 

Brilliant Classic Comedy TARTUFFE at Huntington Theatre Company this November
by Rebecca Russo - Oct 18, 2017


The Huntington Theatre Company presents the brilliant classic comedy Tartuffe by Moli re, directed by Huntington Theatre Company Artistic Director Peter DuBois (Sunday in the Park with George), translated by Ranjit Bolt, and featuring actor and comedianBrett Gelman (Murray Bauman on the upcoming season of Netflix's Stranger Things and Dinner with Brett Gelman specials on Adult Swim) as Tartuffe and Tony Award winner Frank Wood (Side Man and August Osage County on Broadway and HBO's Flight of the Conchords ) as Orgon. Performances run from November 10 through December 10, 2017 at the Avenue of the Arts / Huntington Avenue Theatre.

THE METROMANIACS Coming to Middlebury Actors Workshop This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017


Middlebury Actors Workshop, Central Vermont's premiere professional theater company, will present a new comedy by David Ives, The Metromaniacs.

VIDEO: Strike the Band Up! It's Today- Happy Birthday, Angela Lansbury!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2017


Today we celebrate the birth of one of the stage's greatest legends, Angela Lansbury!

BWW Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at MNM Productions
by John Lariviere - Oct 8, 2017


MNM Productions presents La Cage aux Folles, featuring music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Harvey Fierstein through October 22, 2017.

THE METROMANIACS Coming to Middlebury Actors Workshop This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2017


Middlebury Actors Workshop, Central Vermont's premiere professional theater company, will present a new comedy by David Ives, The Metromaniacs.

BWW Review: A Whirlwind Named ELIZABETH CREE by Puts and Campbell Blows into Opera Philadelphia
by Richard Sasanow - Sep 29, 2017


Winston Churchill called Russia 'a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.' Well, Mother Russia had nothing on ELIZABETH CREE, the new chamber opera by Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell, based on Peter Ackroyd's novel--having all those traits plus a brilliant score and a smart libretto that raced forward with cinematic speed.

Schoolhouse Arts Center to Present DRACULA
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2017


The Schoolhouse Arts Center is proud to announce its cast for the fall 2017 production of 'Dracula'. This show is directed by Danny Gay and assistant directed by Chris Roberts, both board members and avid thespians of the theatre. The play is licensed through Samuel French, Inc, and is based upon the classic story written by Bram Stoker.

Odyssey Opera Continues 'TRIAL BY FIRE: JOAN OF ARC' Season with L'ASSEDIO DI CALAIS
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017


One of the nation's most innovative opera companies, Odyssey Opera, continues Trial by Fire: Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years' War, a season-long exploration of operatic works inspired by martyr, saint, and military leader Joan of Arc (1412-1431).

Review Roundup: THE MAIDS at American Players Theatre
by BWW Intern - Sep 6, 2017


American Players Theatre's adaptation of THE MAIDS, loosely based on true events, runs until October 5 at the Touchstone Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say!

BWW REVIEW: Manipulation, Marriage And Male Dominated Society Is Examined With Humour In The Contemporary Interpretation of FIGARO.
by Jade Kops - Sep 6, 2017


Director Shane Bates brings FIGARO, Charles Morey's adaptation of Pierre Beaumarchais' 18th century romantic comic play THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, to Sydney's Genesian Theatre.

BWW Review: The Stratford Festival's Production of TARTUFFE is Hilarious, Clever, and Frighteningly Relevant
by Lauren Gienow - Aug 26, 2017


The Stratford Festival midseason openings are upon us, and first up was Director Chris Abraham's much anticipated production of Moliere's TARTUFFE at the Festival Theatre. The translation by Ranjit Bolt (with some updates to reflect current politics) finds the perfect tone and allows a French satire from 1664 to feel incredibly (almost frighteningly) relevant right now. An excellent company, led by the fantastic Tom Rooney had the audience absolutely howling. This is definitely one to see!

Kate Aldrich to Play 'Joan of Arc' in Odyssey Opera's THE MAID OF ORLEANS
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2017


One of the nation's most innovative opera companies, Odyssey Opera, kicks off Trial by Fire: Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years' War, a season-long exploration of operatic works inspired by martyr, saint, and military leader Joan of Arc (1412-1431). 

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