Jenn Colella to Headline FPAC's 2015 Gala in October
by Tyler Peterson - September 22, 2015 The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents its annual Gala celebration on Saturday, October 3 at 6 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, featuring a special, one-night-only performance by Broadway star Jenn Colella....
BWW Interviews: RABBIT HOLE to Debut at The Black Box Arts Center
by Johnna Leary - March 12, 2015 This Friday, Rabbit Hole, the 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, will debut at the recently opened Black Box Arts Center in Shepherdstown, WV. Directed by Julie Bloomquist, Rabbit Hole tells the seemingly simple, yet emotionally complex story of individual family members all dealing with the death of...
Franklin School for the Performing Arts Sets New Summer Theater Programs
by Tyler Peterson - March 03, 2015 Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) introduces a new series of summer theater programs, ballet intensives, three-day workshops and weeklong camps, along with an eight-week session of voice, instrumental and dance classes. The summer session runs from June 29 to August 21, with registratio...
Kenny Hadley Big Band to Headline THE BLACK BOX Big Band Brunch, 3/6
by Tyler Peterson - February 12, 2016 Drummer Kenny Hadley is Franklin Performing Arts Company's go-to guy for live music. The company, now celebrating a milestone 25th anniversary, showcases professional musicians for all mainstage productions and presents an ambitious schedule of music series events at THE BLACK BOX, FPAC's new home a...
April Hall Headlines Jazz Series Concert at the Black Box
by Anna Bencivengo - April 14, 2015 THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin presents critically acclaimed jazz vocalist April Hall on Friday, April 24 at 8 p.m. The concert, rescheduled from February due to a Valentine's Day snowstorm, is featured as part of BLACK BOX Jazz, one of four dynamic music series launched this year at the new the...
FSPA's Electric Youth Presents 'Bon Voyage' Concert Tonight Before European Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2015 Electric Youth (EY) 2015, the international touring ensemble of young singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), presents a Bon Voyage concert at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin tonight, June 20 at 7:30 p.m....
Brothers McCann to Play The Black Box, 11/28
by Tyler Peterson - November 18, 2014 THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's new theater, music, and event venue, presents Brothers McCann on Friday, November 28 at 8 p.m., kicking off THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series. Brothers Mike and Pat McCann and Erik White have been making music together since 2009, garnering a reputation for h...
City Theater Company to Present James Joyce's THE DEAD, 12/5-20
by Tyler Peterson - November 07, 2014 City Theater Company gets their Irish up for the 21st season, opening in December with a reimagined staging of James Joyce's The Dead. Richard Nelson won the Tony Award for Best Musical Book in 2000 for his adaptation of the short story that closes out Joyce's seminal collection The Dubliners. The m...
BWW Reviews: INNOVATIONS Inspires, Breaks Boundaries in Intimate Venue
by Amanda Etchison - October 28, 2014 A dancer's silhouette stands motionless on stage, illuminated by the bright lights slicing through the darkness of the black box theater. As the music begins and she slowly starts to move, the audience collectively holds its breath, afraid to make any sudden movements or sounds that might disrupt th...
The Black Box to Present BIG BAND BRUNCH
by Reilly Hickey - November 10, 2015 THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's new theater, music, and event venue, presents a Big Band Brunch, featuring the renowned Kenny Hadley Big Band, on Sunday, November 15....
FPAC Presents Two Original Musicals Through Dec 20 This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2014 ?The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents two original FPAC musicals, Humbug! A Beggar's Opera and 'Tis the Season!, for the holidays this year....
THE BLACK BOX Sets Live Music Series Events
by Anna Bencivengo - February 03, 2015 THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's new theater, music, and event venue, presents two special evenings of live music, featuring the April Hall Quartet on Valentine's Day and Celtic singer-songwriter Robbie O'Connell on February 20....
Touchstone Theatre to Host 11th Annual Young Playwrights' Festival in May
by Tyler Peterson - April 20, 2016 Touchstone Theatre presents the eleventh iteration of its acclaimed Young Playwrights' Festival. This showcase of new plays written by local elementary and middle school students performs on May 14th at Zoellner Arts Center's Baker Hall. The full evening includes a preshow party and post-show gala r...
City Theater Company Presents James Joyce's THE DEAD, Now thru 12/20
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2014 City Theater Company gets their Irish up for the 21st season, opening in December with a reimagined staging of James Joyce's The Dead. Richard Nelson won the Tony Award for Best Musical Book in 2000 for his adaptation of the short story that closes out Joyce's seminal collection The Dubliners. The m...
BWW Reviews: INNOVATIONS Inspires, Breaks Boundaries in Intimate Venue
by Amanda Etchison - October 28, 2014 A dancer's silhouette stands motionless on stage, illuminated by the bright lights slicing through the darkness of the black box theater. As the music begins and she slowly starts to move, the audience collectively holds its breath, afraid to make any sudden movements or sounds that might disrupt th...
FSPA's Electric Youth Presents 'Bon Voyage' Concert Tonight Before European Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2015 Electric Youth (EY) 2015, the international touring ensemble of young singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), presents a Bon Voyage concert at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin tonight, June 20 at 7:30 p.m....
The Black Box to Present Live Music Series Event
by Reilly Hickey - October 28, 2015 THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's new theater, music and event venue, presents a wide-ranging lineup of live music entertainment this November. Events are slated to feature concerts in genres ranging from classical, jazz and pop to Southern rock, cabaret and children's programming....
THE ROCKING DEAD Set for Coral Springs Center of the Arts, 10/9-11/1
by Tyler Peterson - September 23, 2015 The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is kicking-off a star-packed 2015-2016 season next month with the hilarious, horror-themed THE ROCKING DEAD: A Zombie Musical. The show is being presented as part of the Center's Black Box Studio Series, ...
FPAC's 2015 Season to Include PETER PAN, THE NUTCRACKER & More
by Tyler Peterson - September 02, 2014 Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) launches its 24th season with grand opening performances in THE BLACK BOX, FPAC's new home and performance venue in downtown Franklin. A special kick-off weekend will introduce the theater, music and event space to the community. Anchoring a series of signatur...
FPAC Opens THE DIARIES OF ADAM AND EVE Today
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2014 Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents The Diaries of Adam and Eve, a compelling exploration of the relationship between men and women as told through the lens of the world's first love story. The light-hearted dramatic comedy play by David Birney is an adaptation of the book by America's ...
FPAC to Offer Trio of Holiday Performances this Season
by Tyler Peterson - November 11, 2014 The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will stage three productions this holiday season, featuring Tchaikovsky's timeless ballet The Nutcracker and the original FPAC musicals Humbug! A Beggar's Opera and 'Tis the Season!...
Colorado Ballet Receives Huge Arts Innovation Grant from Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
by Matt Smith - January 30, 2016 DENVER – Colorado Ballet received a $75,000 Arts Innovation Grant from the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation for its New Cultural Works Project. The purpose of the Project is to explore Colorado's people and heritage in order to create a diverse body of new works by emerging choreographers. The Bonfils-S...
Under-the-Sea Spectacular, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, Comes to FPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2016 Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents the under-the-sea spectacular, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, tonight, March 12, and March 13, 19 and 20 at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin....
Big Band Brunch and More to Bring Live Music to THE BLACK BOX in Franklin Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2014 THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's new theater, music, and event venue, presents a wide-ranging lineup of live music entertainment this November. Events are slated to feature children's programming, cabaret and a Big Band Brunch. The broad-based calendar of entertainment offers something for everyon...
The Mark Poniatowski Situation Kicks Off THE BLACK BOX's Summer Concert Series Today
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2015 THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's new theater, music, and event venue, presents two evenings of great jazz to kick off the first annual Summer Concert Series.... |