CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS Comes to EgoPo in June
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2022
Closed by the impending COVID-19 pandemic just days before opening in 2020, EgoPo's long-awaited production of Sam Shepard's Curse of the Starving Class awakens as the grand finale of their latest season. Originally part of the company's 2019-2020 season of plays devoted to the works of the late, great Sam Shepard, Curse is now the capstone to EgoPo's Season of Awakenings & Transformations, which looks at how our world might return from its collective isolation.
Aidan Fennessy's THE HEARTBREAK CHOIR Will Debut at MTC Starring William McInnes
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2022
Melbourne Theatre Company's long-awaited production of The Heartbreak Choir will open on 29 April starring William McInnes (An Ideal Husband), Maude Davey (The Newsreader), Carita Farrer Spencer (Ladies in Black), Ratidzo Mambo (Escape from Pretoria), Emily Milledge (The House of Bernarda Alba), Louise Siversen (Noises Off) and Julian Weeks (Savage Rivers).
Joffrey Welcomes Five New Board Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022
Anne Kaplan, Joffrey Board Chair, and Greg Cameron, President and CEO of The Joffrey Ballet, are pleased to announce the appointment of Marc DeMoss, Chip Flannagan, Lashana Jackson, Jim Kirk, and Richard McDonald to the Joffrey Board of Directors, effective immediately, for the 2022–2025 term.
BWW Review: KING LEAR at Shakespeare & Company
by Marc Savitt - Jul 10, 2021
The return of the performing arts across the region over the past few weeks has given Berkshire theatre goers much to celebrate. With the opening production of KING LEAR, Shakespeare & Company increases the list of reasons, “when power to flattery bows”.
BWW Review: ROUGH CROSSING at American Players Theatre
by Scott Rawson - Jul 5, 2021
It was another beautiful day up The Hill. Today’s picnic menu included canned cocktails (they’re better than you’d think), fried chicken and cholate mousse tort from an area café. It did not, unfortunately, include any Cognac.
Metropolitan Playhouse Announces Upcoming Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2021
Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents a live-streamed readings of two new plays, free of charge, with a talkback to follow: EAST SIDE STORIES UNMASKED, STICK AROUND, new plays by Nina Howes and Rex McGregor.
MORE FOR MOM-Purchase and Send the Best Gifts with Love
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 30, 2021
There are so many wonderful women that have contributed positivity to our lives. Mother’s Day is a special time to recognize them with our time whether you are planning a gathering or a virtual get together. And don’t forget to get the gifts that will be treasured.
Ghostlight Closes Out For Your (Re)Consideration Series With THE ENCHANTMENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2021
Ghostlight Ensemble will present the final play in its series on historically overlooked female playwrights, The Enchantment. The play by the Swedish writer Victoria Benedictsson is a fascinating examination of a woman's capacity for love and yearning for a sense of her own self.