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Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by R. Scott Reedy - Dec 6, 2024

Boston has a long history with “A Christmas Carol.” Victorian-era author Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of the holiday classic at Tremont Temple in December 1867 while he was living just a block away at the Parker House.

Photos: CONCH SHELL International Film Fest
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 11, 2024

The 3rd Annual Conch Shell International Film Festival made waves on October 10, 2024, at the Regal Midway in Forest Hills. See photos here!

Trinity Rep Elects New Trustees to Board
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2024

Trinity Repertory Company has elected four new members to its Board of Trustees. Learn more!

Review: INDIANA JONES & RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 26, 2024

In 1973 George Lucas wrote a story titled “The Adventures of Indiana Smith”, inspired by the adventure films of the 1930s and 1940s. While on holiday with Steven Spielberg, Lucas pitched his story, and convinced him to direct a trilogy of films. Spielberg suggested that the surname was changed to Jones and the rest is history. Simply known as Raiders of the Lost Ark when it was originally released, the film features an incredible score by the great John Williams.

Kauffman Center Presents Paranormal Investigators Amy Bruni and Josh Gates This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced two exciting additions to the Kauffman Center Presents fall 2024 line-up.

2024 Dates Announced for JOSH GATES LIVE! AN EVENING OF LEGENDS, MYSTERIES, AND TALES OF ADVENTURE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2024

Join Josh Gates for an unforgettable evening of legends, mysteries, and tales of adventure. Get ready for an exciting journey into the unknown by browsing his full tour schedule and learning how to get tickets today.

The Cleveland Orchestra to Perform the Scores From RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK and THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023

The Cleveland Orchestra has revealed its movie presentations for the 2024 Blossom Music Festival.

JOSH GATES LIVE! Announced At the Bank of America Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2023

Josh Gates Live! at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center brings adventurer Josh Gates to the Fred Kavli Theatre for An Evening with Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure on February 18, 2024. Gates, host of Expedition Unknown, explores archaeological discoveries, historic mysteries, and scientific breakthroughs in his hit show.

Karen Allen & Reed Birney to Star in World Premiere Of Donald Margulies' LUNAR ECLIPSE at Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023

'Lunar Eclipse,' a new play by Donald Margulies, makes its world premiere at Shakespeare & Company. Directed by James Warwick, the play features Karen Allen and Reed Birney as a long-married couple reflecting on life and time during a lunar eclipse.

SCROOGED Celebrates 35th Anniversary This Year With New 4K Ultra HD Release
by Michael Major - Aug 28, 2023

SCROOGED is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year and arriving for the first time ever. The high-spirited and biting comedy follows a television executive with a heart of stone and features an all-star cast including Karen Allen, John Forsythe, Bobcat Goldthwait, Carol Kane, Robert Mitchum, and Alfre Woodard.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play FENCES by August Wilson is Coming to Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2023

Experience the emotional depth and powerful storytelling of August Wilson's Fences at Shakespeare & Company. Follow the struggles of Troy Maxson as he navigates dreams, regrets, and a longing for a different life. Don't miss this Pulitzer Prize-winning play, part of Wilson's acclaimed American Century Cycle. Get your tickets now!

Disney Releases INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Jun 28, 2023

The five-time Academy Award® winner and 53-time nominee John Williams (“Jaws,” Star Wars, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”) was excited to write music that would not only amplify the excitement of Indy’s last adventure, but would also underscore its most moving, deeply resonant emotional moments, including those at the very end of the film.

John Legend to Perform at Tanglewood in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023

Multiplatinum singer-songwriter and 12-time Grammy winner John Legend will join The Boston Symphony Orchestra's Labor Day weekend lineup for the 2023 Tanglewood Popular Artist Series.

RAGTIME: The Symphonic Concert & More Set for 2023 Tanglewood Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2023

One of the country’s premier summer music festivals, Tanglewood has been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937; events for the 85th season begin on Thursday, June 22.

Shakespeare & Company Reveals THE CONTENTION (HENRY VI, PART 11) Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023

The cast has been revealed for The Contention (Henry VI, Part II) at Shakespeare & Company, directed by Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer and staged June 17 through July 15, opening Saturday, June 24.

28TH ANNUAL STONY BROOK FILM FESTIVAL Announces Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023

The Stony Brook Film Festival, presented by Island Federal, is in its 28th year at the Staller Center for the Arts. This year's Festival will run from Thursday, July 20, through Saturday, July 29, 2023. 

Finn Wittrock, Reed Birney & More to Star in Shakespeare & Company's 46th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023

Shakespeare & Company has announced the casts for their 46th Season Thieves of Love. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Tony-Winner Harriet Sansom Harris' Film JULES Wins at Sonoma International Film Festival
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2023

Luminaries such as JULES cast Academy Award®-winner Ben Kingsley, Tony Award-Winner Harriet Sansom Harris, Succession star Zoe Winters, and Jade Quon and special guests Karen Allen (“Raiders of the Lost Ark”), Academy Award®-winning producer David Dinerstein (“Summer of Soul”), and more.

Listen: Broadway's Lorna Courtney And Shoba Narayan Co-star In NPR Kids' Podcast CIRCLE ROUND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2022

Listen to &JULIET star Lorna Courtney and ALADDIN star Shoba Narayan on the latest episode of children's storytelling podcast Circle Round.

Dorset Theatre Festival Artistic Director Departs
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022

After 13 seasons as the artistic director of Dorset Theatre Festival in Dorset, Vermont, Dina Janis has resigned from her role this fall. The Festival's Board of Trustees has announced current Producing Director Will Rucker as the company's Interim Executive Producer.