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Review: LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL Makes Impressive Return to Merrimack Repertory Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 17, 2025

What did our critic think of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL at Merrimack Repertory Theatre?

Critics' Choice: Sarah O’Hara's Best Theatre of 2024
by Sarah OHara - Dec 30, 2024

Sarah O’Hara looks back on her theatre highlights of 2024, including Something About George, Twelfth Night and more.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD at BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD at BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Boston Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Liverpool Playhouse
by Sarah OHara - Dec 6, 2024

One of the most exciting, enthralling and exceptional theatre shows of all time.

Interview: 'It's My Role to Keep Everything Under Control': Actor Nathan Caton on Playing The Narrator in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 14, 2024

Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show, “the world’s favourite rock n’ roll musical, is currently touring the UK. Recently, we had the chance to talk with Nathan Caton, who is playing the role of The Narrator. We discussed his journey from standup comedy to becoming a part of Rocky Horror Show and even audience interaction moments that have happened!

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Dominion Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Sep 11, 2024

Featuring a press night appearance from creator Richard O’Brien and Jason Donovan as the suspender-donning scientist Frank N. Furter, The Rocky Horror Show returns to the West End. The raucous homage to the films and music of the 1950s as seen through a pansexual lens lays a claim to being the UK’s most popular musical.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Extended at Wheelock Family Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023

The Addams Family has been extended at Wheelock Family Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY to be Presented at Wheelock Family Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023

WFT@BU is thrilled to launch its 2023/24 season with spooky favorite, The Addams Family. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Richard O'Brien: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Wouldn't Get Made Today
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 20, 2023

On the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Show, Richard O’Brien has said he does not believe that the show would get made today.

INTO THE WOODS and More Take Home Elliot Norton Awards in Boston, Check out the Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

Awards were presented last night to 34 outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, and 5 visiting productions by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) at the 40th Anniversary Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, held at the Huntington Theatre in Boston.

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW UK TOUR, Theatre Royal Brighton
by Caroline Cronin - Jan 5, 2023

What have I just witnessed? That was my overriding thought as I wandered out of the Theatre Royal Brighton, dumbstruck, baffled, fascinated and charmed by this extraordinary production of The Rocky Horror Show.

Long Wharf Theatre Announces Additional Details on Fall Programming Featuring JELLY'S LAST JAM & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2022

Long Wharf Theatre announced today additional details for fall programming at 222 Sargent Drive as part of Act 1 of its 2022-2023 season. Dignity, Always Dignity will be presented on September 10 and 11, while performances for Jelly’s Last Jam will take place on September 17 and 18.

BWW Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 24, 2022

It’s likely that South West London’s Richmond Theatre has never had to display a sign saying that toast and confetti will be confiscated at the front doors, but Rocky Horror Show often brings rather over-enthusiastic audience participation.

39th Elliot Norton Awards Nominations Announced - See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022

More than 60 nominations in over two dozen categories of outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, and productions were announced today by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) for the 39th Elliot Norton Awards.

BWW Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Speakeasy Stage Proves that Love Can Prevail
by Erik Bailey - Mar 16, 2022

The first and only production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND I saw was a concert production featuring an all-white cast. So, when I heard that Speakeasy Stage would be producing the show, I was excited to be able to see how it is meant to be performed. This production, directed by Pascale Florestral and music directed by David Freeman Coleman, did not disappoint.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Comes to SpeakEasy Stage This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2022

From March 11 to April 16, 2022, SpeakEasy Stage Company will proudly present a rousing new production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, one of the most beloved musicals in Broadway history.

VIDEO: Designers Talk Creating THE BLUEST EYE At Huntington
by Alan Henry - Feb 17, 2022

Watch as the designers discuss The Bluest Eye based on the American classic novel by Toni Morrison. Written by Lydia R. Diamond (Stick Fly on Broadway and The Huntington, Smart People at The Huntington), the play reimagines Morrison's haunting and powerful first book for the stage. The production begins January 28 and has been extended to March 13, 2022 at The Huntington's Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, with digital access to the filmed performance available through March 27, 2022.