Photo Flash: First Look at Yo-Yo Ma with ASP Gala X 10th Anniversary Event
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 4, 2013
A beautiful evening of Shakespeare's words performed by ASP's Resident Acting Company and Youth and music by the incomparable cellist Yo-Yo Ma honored 10 Luminaries, 10 years and raised a remarkable $100,000 for Actors' Shakespeare Project. A sold-out crowd filled Cambridge's Royal Sonesta Grand Ballroom for Bidding for Good auction, reception and sit-down dinner. with rapturous applause and standing ovations throughout the evening on Monday December 2. Emceeing the tributes were Artistic Director Allyn Burrows and Executive Producer Sara Stackhouse. Check out the photos below!
Menagerie Theatre and Theatre 503 Present HOTBED FESTIVAL DOUBLE BILL, Now thru Nov 9
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2013
Menagerie Theatre Company in association with Theatre503 will present highlights from this years' HotbEd Cambridge Festival of New Writing with a season entitled HOTBED FESTIVAL DOUBLE BILL. Headlining will be Steve Waters' (Bush Theatre, Donmar) new one-act play WHY CAN'T WE LIVE TOGETHER? - exploring the lives of an ordinary couple sketched against the backdrop of the extraordinary world events from 2000-2013. The production will run at Theatre503, above the Latchmere in Battersea, from today, 15 October to 9 November 2013.
Menagerie Theatre and Theatre 503 to Present HOTBED FESTIVAL DOUBLE BILL, Oct 15-Nov 9
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2013
Menagerie Theatre Company in association with Theatre503 will present highlights from this years' Hotbed Cambridge Festival of New Writing with a season entitled HOTBED FESTIVAL DOUBLE BILL. Headlining will be Steve Waters' (Bush Theatre, Donmar) new one-act play WHY CAN'T WE LIVE TOGETHER? - exploring the lives of an ordinary couple sketched against the backdrop of the extraordinary world events from 2000-2013. The production will run at Theatre503, above the Latchmere in Battersea, from 15 October to 9 November 2013.
Boston Comedy Arts Festival Announces 5th Anniversary Line-Up
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2013
Now in its fifth year, the Boston Comedy Arts Festival continues to kick-off the Fall with an explosion of comedy. This year, the festival runs from Tuesday September 3-Sunday September 8. It will include shows at ImprovBoston and at the Brattle Theatre. The festival begins with two performances from the famed Cambridge Footlights, and will also include shows with Kevin McDonald from Kids in the Hall and Jimmy Tingle. The festival will also see the return of improv from Junior Varsity and the Magnet Theater Tour Co. Stand-up highlights along with Jimmy Tingle include NYC comicsBoris Khyakin and Justin Williams, Boston comics Lamont Price and Matt D., and Matt White the winner of the 2013 Carolina's Funniest Comic. Tickets cost $18 for every show and student rush tickets are available for $14 at the door. ImprovBoston is located at 40 Prospect Street. The Brattle Theatre is located at 40 Brattle Street. Tickets to the festival are available online at www.bostoncomedyarts.com.
Tony-Winning HISTORY BOYS Makes S. Jersey Premiere, Now thru 4/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2013
The Road Company Theater Group continues its inaugural season in the new Grand Theatre with the 2006 Tony Award-winner for Best Play, The History Boys, directed by Elizabeth Rodriguez. This show runs tonight, March 21 - April 6, 2013.
Tony-Winning HISTORY BOYS Makes S. Jersey Premiere 3/21-4/06
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 5, 2013
The Road Company Theater Group continues its inaugural season in the new Grand Theatre with the 2006 Tony Award-winner for Best Play, The History Boys, directed by Elizabeth Rodriguez. This show runs March 21 - April 6, 2013 on Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm.
Playwright John Arden Passes Away at Age 81
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 3, 2012
According to published reports, on Wednesday, March 28, the British playwright John Arden died in Galway, Ireland, where he had lived for the past few decades. He is survived by his wife, Margaretta D'Arcy, and four sons.
Upcoming Script in Hand Playreadings Held at Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 13, 2012
"Morning's at Seven" by Paul Osborn, will be read in the Script in Hand series at Westport Country Playhouse, on Monday, February 13, 7 p.m. Part of "Winter at the Playhouse," the series will continue with "Stage Struck," an inventive comedy/thriller by Simon Gray, on Monday, March 12, 7 p.m.
Upcoming Script in Hand Playreadings Held at Westport Country Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2012
"Morning's at Seven" by Paul Osborn, will be read in the Script in Hand series at Westport Country Playhouse, on Monday, February 13, 7 p.m. Part of "Winter at the Playhouse," the series will continue with "Stage Struck," an inventive comedy/thriller by Simon Gray, on Monday, March 12, 7 p.m.
Let Newton Be! Comes To Menagerie Theatre Company 4/17
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 17, 2011
England's Menagerie Theatre Company will perform its production of the Craig Baxter play 'Let Newton Be!,' bringing to life the complex and controversial character and iconic figure of Sir Isaac Newton, at Indiana University Bloomington on April 17.
Let Newton Be! Comes To Menagerie Theatre Company 4/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2011
England's Menagerie Theatre Company will perform its production of the Craig Baxter play 'Let Newton Be!,' bringing to life the complex and controversial character and iconic figure of Sir Isaac Newton, at Indiana University Bloomington on April 17.
Dr. Kenneth Bacon to Appear in HUMBLE BOY, Closes 8/22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2010
Dr. Kenneth Bacon gets his favorite medicine on stage. He pursues his passion for acting whenever his busy schedule allows. The Northern California veterinarian has appeared in a numerous plays in Marin County, Calif. and just landed a regular gig on television's Animal Planet.
Dr. Kenneth Bacon Opens in HUMBLE BOY 8/6
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2010
Dr. Kenneth Bacon gets his favorite medicine on stage. He pursues his passion for acting whenever his busy schedule allows. The Northern California veterinarian has appeared in a numerous plays in Marin County, Calif. and just landed a regular gig on television's Animal Planet.
