ONWARD--VOTES FOR WOMEN: World Premiere Documentary to Play One Night Only
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2020
The Associates of the Boston Public Library announces the world premiere of ONWARD a?" VOTES FOR WOMEN, a documentary play honoring the fight for women's suffrage, created by Lisa Rafferty, with music arranged and composed by Adam R. McDonald. The second annual event in the Pierce Performance Series,
Boston Theater Company Announces MOVE YOUR FACE
by Julie Musbach - Dec 19, 2018
Boston Theater Company, the organization that produced Finish Line: A Documentary Play About the 2013 Boston Marathon, is excited to announce preview performances of its devised piece MOVE YOUR FACE, March 8-16, 2019 at Boston Playwrights' Theatre. The limited run will precede the world premiere in 2020, and follows a workshop performance last June.
BWW Review: The 36th Annual Elliot Norton Awards
by Nancy Grossman - May 22, 2018
The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) celebrated more than two dozen outstanding actors, directors, designers, and ensembles at The 36th Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony at the Huntington Avenue Theatre last night. The coveted Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence was presented to Leigh Barrett, Robert J. Eagle received a Special Citation in honor of his 50 years at Reagle Music Theatre, and the Guest of Honor Award went to internet sensation Randy Rainbow.
One Night Only Staged Reading Of FINISH LINE To Honor Five Year Anniversary Of Boston Marathon Bombing
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2018
Boston Theater Company, in association with the Boch Center, will present a one night only staged reading of Finish Line: A Documentary Play About the 2013 Boston Marathon at the Calderwood Pavilion on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 7:30PM to honor the five year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing. The reading is sponsored by the Boston Athletic Association. Tickets are on sale now.
BWW Review: World Premiere of Homegrown FINISH LINE
by Nancy Grossman - Mar 17, 2017
FINISH LINE, a documentary play about the 2013 Boston Marathon, focuses on the people whose lives were impacted by the bombings, allowing their voices to be heard on the stage of the Boch Center Shubert Theatre. The world premiere production features a dozen actors who represent survivors, runners, doctors, rescuers, and media. Co-creators Joey Frangieh and Lisa Rafferty have taken great care to frame the play as a love letter to the Boston Marathon, the City of Boston, and her people.
Boch Center Announces “Pay What Your Heart Feels” FINISH LINE Tickets
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2017
???????The Boch Center announced today that starting Friday, March 17, 2017, it will offer a limited number of "pay what your heart feels" tickets for all upcoming performances of Finish Line: A Documentary Play About the 2013 Boston Marathon-running NOW through March 26, 2017 at the Shubert Theatre.
BWW Reviews: The 33rd Annual Elliot Norton Awards
by Nancy Grossman - May 12, 2015
Gaiety ruled at the 33rd Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony as Ryan Landry, impresario of the Gold Dust Orphans, received the Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence, and comedian-actress-jazz musician Lea DeLaria was the Guest of Honor. Bragging rights went to American Repertory Theater with seven wins in the large theater categories, while Lyric Stage Company led all midsize theaters with four wins.
Stam-Pede Percussive Dance Performance Set for Symphony Space, 1/11
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 3, 2014
Symphony Space presents Stam-Pede, an afternoon of the very best in percussive dance by five celebrated companies. >From lively Irish dance to innovative body percussion and exhilarating tap dance, this impressive collection of companies offers something for everyone who loves the power and precision of percussive dance. Stam-Pede will be presented on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, NYC. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.symphonyspace.org or by phone at 212-864-5400. Appropriate for ages 5 and up.