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...
BWW Review: CHESAPEAKE: Man's Best Friend with a Twist
by Nancy Grossman - November 30, 2012 If Congress instituted a "Bring your dog to work day," the NEA would be fully funded, Roe v. Wade and women's rights would remain protected, and we'd have a better chance of avoiding the fiscal cliff....
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...
5th Annual Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival Set for 9/23
by Kelsey Denette - September 11, 2012 Artists' Exchange and Gateways to Change, Inc. have announced that the 5th annual Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival to be held on Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 11am to 5pm in the lots surrounding Artists' Exchange and Citizens Bank. The festival will feature live music and theater, artisans, art ac...
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...
Kelly Reilly to Star in New ABC Drama Series THE BLACK BOX
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2013 ABC has cast Kelly Reilly (“Flight,” “Sherlock Holmes”) as Dr. Elizabeth Black in the limited series THE BLACK BOX, a 13-episode drama scheduled to air in 2014 on the ABC Television Network....
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...
Vanessa Redgrave to Lead ABC's Upcoming Limited Series THE BLACK BOX
by Tyler Peterson - September 24, 2013 Following her recent stage run in DRIVING MISS DAISY and upcoming starring role in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at London's The Old Vic, Redgrave will headline ABC's limited series THE BLACK BOX, according to The Hollywood Reporter....
Round House Theatre to End Management of Silver Spring Black Box Theater
by Tyler Peterson - June 27, 2013 The Round House Theatre Board of Trustees released the following statement today regarding the future of the company's black box theater in Silver Spring:...
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...
Lee Street Theatre Presents 4th Annual Ten-Minute Original Play Festival, Now thru 6/9
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2012 Lee Street Theatre presents the 4th Annual Ten Minute Original Play Festival from today, June 6th through June 9th. This year's theme is Six Feet Under. The performance will be directed by Justin Dionne....
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....
Black Box Theatre Presents Flower and Bone's O'KEEFFE!, Now thru 7/28
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2013 The Black Box Theatre is hosting Flower and Bone's production of 'O'Keeffe!', starring Carolyn Wickwire and directed by Ouida White this weekend....
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....
VIDEO: First Look - This Week's New Episode of NIKITA
by Tyler Peterson - March 04, 2013 On this week's all new episode of Nikita, titled 'Reunion,' in order to gain control of the black box, Amanda (Melinda Clarke) makes plans to kidnap Ari's (guest star Peter Outerbridge) son Stefan (guest star Dylan Minnette) to use him as leverage. Still in Division's protective custody, Ari begs Ni...
No Strings Theatre Extends THE FANTASTICKS Through February 10
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2013 No Strings Theatre Company has extended its run of 'The Fantasticks', directed by Karen Caroe, through Sunday, February 10, 2013....
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...
Artists' Exchange Opens A CHRISTMAS CAROL Tonight, 12/6
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2012 Artists' Exchange and its Black Box Theatre Troupe will be all around town this holiday season, with performances at two Cranston venues, costumed carolers at both the Garden City and Pawtuxet Village strolls, festive trolleys up and down Park Avenue and an exciting holiday gala at Rhodes on the Paw...
Parallel Exit's Comedy ROOM 17B Plays Centenary Stage, Now thru 11/11
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2012 The physical comedy ensemble Parallel Exit is back by popular demand. The Black Box hit returns with their new comedy, "Room 17B." Known for works which blend theatre, dance, and music, Parallel Exit celebrates the styles of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton with a dash of Monty Python. "Room 17B" w...
Black Box Theatre to Present Flower and Bone's O'KEEFFE!, 7/25-28; Summer Lineup Announced
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2013 The Black Box Theatre is hosting Flower and Bone's production of 'O'Keeffe!', starring Carolyn Wickwire and directed by Ouida White this weekend....
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!... |