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'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 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....
Brothers McCann to Play The Black Box, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2014 THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's new theater, music, and event venue, presents Brothers McCann today, 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 high ...
BWW Review: DRACULA Brings Halloween Chills to York Little Theatre
by Marakay Rogers - October 31, 2015 Director Rene Staub brings a stylish production of the classic vampire tale to the YLT black box....
BWW Reviews: Black Box Brings THE BUTLER DID IT! Home to Colorado Springs
by Christi Esterle - June 09, 2014 The history of 'the butler did it' as a mystery plot device is filled with old-fashioned classism. To proponents of the trope, it was a great twist; who would suspect the servant, a person who ideally is supposed to be invisible? Others, such as S.S. Van Dine, considered it too easy a solution-becau...
Big Band Brunch and More Bring Live Music to THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2014 THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's new theater, music, and event venue, presents a wide-ranging lineup of live music entertainment this month....
Franklin School for the Performing Arts Sets New Summer Theater Program
by Anna Bencivengo - April 28, 2015 Franklin School for the Performing Arts debuts an all-new FSPA Summer Theater program with opportunity for hands-on immersion in a cabaret show, concert musical, behind-the-scenes theater design, straight play or musical theater production. With a focus on performing opportunities, enrollment is ope...
Nashville Artist Ayla Brown Headlines Concert at THE BLACK BOX
by Tori Leiber - April 06, 2015 Nashville recording artist and Wrentham native Ayla Brown headlines a New England Artists Series concert at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin this Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Singer-songwriter Brendan Kelley opens the show, which will also feature a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with Ayla....
Franklin Performing Arts Center to Welcome the Joffrey Ballet Concert Group on 2/21
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2015 The prestigious Joffrey Ballet Concert Group graces THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin with a spectacular program of dance that includes Gerald Arpino's celebrated signature work, Light Rain. The performance, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, is presented as part of THE BLACK BOX Artist-in-Resi...
Photo Flashback: Remembering Mary Rodgers
by Walter McBride - June 27, 2014 As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Mary Rodgers Guettel died at her home in Manhattan yesterday morning after a long illness, according to her son Alec Guettel. She was 83 years old. We remember the Broadway legend below....
The Black Box to Feature Jazz, Cabaret & More in June
by Tyler Peterson - May 05, 2015 THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's new theater, music, and event venue, presents a dynamic lineup of live music entertainment in May. Events are slated to feature the Ben Whiting Quintet, BLACK BOX Cabaret, and a Local Artist Series inaugural performance. THE BLACK BOX, the home of the Franklin Perf...
Bagz Costello Pens THE BLACK BOX
by Christina Mancuso - December 03, 2015 Bagz Costello, a science fiction fan, researcher, devoted writer and author, has completed his newest book 'The Black Box': a gripping and potent story that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat....
Franklin School for the Performing Arts Sets Summer 2016 Sessions - Theater, Ballet & More!
by Tyler Peterson - February 23, 2016 Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) announces a summer session of theater programs, ballet intensives and one-week creative camps, along with voice, instrumental and dance classes. The summer session runs from July 5 to August 26, with registration beginning March 7....
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...
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...
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...
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... |