Submit short plays on ‘human rights’ theme for Performing Fusion Theatre fest in April
Small casts and big ideas are asked for plays submitted for the 2019 Somerville Theatre Festival, which goes live in April with the theme of “human rights.”
‘Nordic Celebration’: Christmas Revels stuns introducing traditions through song, dance
For many theatergoers the Yuletide season means the annual viewing of holiday staples such as “It’s A Wonderful Life” or “A Christmas Carol.” To others, it means a trip to Sanders Theatre to see what land “The Christmas Revels” will transport them to.
Bridge Rep’s sixth season gets the timing right with vote first, party after and intro to Eartha
A night of Shakespeare’s iconic political scenes, revelatory look at the great Eartha Kitt and hybrid party and performance make up the Bridge Repertory Theater’s shrewd sixth season.
Beautiful, hideous creation of ‘Frankenstein’ transforms horror into art in Central Square
“Frankenstein” is a visually stunning theatrical event that breathes new life into a familiar plot – Victor Frankenstein has created a Creature from human remains – with beautiful set design, thoughtful direction and a true ensemble of a cast.
Death led to pleasurable puzzle of ‘Dark Room,’ but the ingenuity of Bridge Rep makes it lively
You don’t have to know anything about photographer Francesca Woodman to enjoy and appreciate “Dark Room,” but images from her work and therefore moments from her life shape the dreamlike narrative of a show that is haunting in all the best ways.
Local theater community examines #MeToo in Town Hall taking place in Central Square
The theater community opens its doors Tuesday to talk about inclusivity and ending harassment in the performing arts, with the goal of making the region “a model for the national theater community.”
‘Colorism’ kicks off arts and dialogue series with a freewheeling stop at the beauty salon
A free Arts & Community Dialogues Series begins Wednesday and runs through May on such weighty topics as race, immigration, education and the American dream, using a simple but potent formula: Use the art to ease into the dialogue.
With prep school standing in for Italy, ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is Friday
Boston Theater Co.’s Teen Touring Troupe brings a free production of Shakespeare’s comedic romp “Much Ado About Nothing” to town Friday, with some tweaks – including visits to the principal, a high school dance and hall monitors.
Davis Square Theatre will be The Rockwell, ending confusion with other Davis theater
The Davis Square Theatre is changing its name, reopening Sept. 12 as The Rockwell, and it’s for good reasons, albeit for reasons most people could have warned management about before the 160-seat venue opened four years ago.
Those brash upstarts, Mozart and Barnum, are stars of Moonbox’s next theater season
It turns out composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and hoaxer P.T. Barnum have a fair amount in common, starting with being the basis for the Moonbox Productions theater company’s 2016-17 season.
