Photo Flash: 'Man of La Mancha' at the Engeman
by BWW News Desk

(9 hours, 20 minutes ago) - After completing it's first season, The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is proud to announce the production of the Tony Award Winning Musical MAN OF LA MANCHA, running June 26 - August 3, 2008.

Barrington Announces Casting For 'The Violet Hour'
by BWW News Desk

(11 hours, 28 minutes ago) - Barrington Stage Company – under the artistic direction of Julianne Boyd – has announced casting for its Mainstage production of Richard Greenberg’s “The Violet Hour” and the Musical Theatre Lab workshop production of “My Scary Girl.”

How I Spent My Summer Vacation with Neil Sedaka
by Nancy Grossman

(Jul. 2 11:44 PM) - "Down, dooby doo, down down, comma comma down…" – down Maine, that is, to the Ogunquit Playhouse New England premiere of the rock 'n' roll musical that showcases the classic songs of the talented and prolific Neil Sedaka

Berkshire Theatre Festival Presents Premiere of 'Pageant'
by BWW News Desk

(Jun. 30 4:02 PM) - Berkshire Theatre Festival presents the world premiere of Pageant Play by Mark Setlock and Matthew Wilkas directed by Martha Banta.

Howard Enlivens New Rep’s “According to Tip”
by Jan Nargi

(Jun. 29 10:06 PM) - Broadway, TV and film star Ken Howard brings Dick Flavin’s homage to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Tip O’Neill to glowing life in a one-man play receiving its world premiere at the New Rep in Watertown, Mass.

Photo Coverage: “Capitol Steps” Highlight BCT Benefit
by Jan Nargi

(Jun. 26 5:06 PM) -

Bringing “Tip” to Life: According to Dick and Ken
by Jan Nargi

(Jun. 25 1:11 AM) - The New Repertory Theatre in Watertown, Mass., is staging the world premiere of "According to Tip," a one-man play featuring stage and screen star Ken Howard as the inimitable, sometimes irascible, but always indefatigable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas P. "Tip" O’Neill. Written by long-time Boston political pundit Dick Flavin, "According to Tip" marks the 50-year career, and the world history it spanned, of one of the most colorful and effective political figures of the 20th century.

Broadway Actors Join Polly Pen for 'Polly's Night Out'
by BWW News Desk

(Jun. 24 12:23 PM) - Broadway actors Terri Klausner, Theresa McCarthy, Bobby Steggert and Henry Stram join award-winning author/composer Polly Pen on the stage of Vermont’s Weston Playhouse in “Polly’s Night Out,” a special event described by Pen as “a gathering of songs and opinions that are silly, sinister and wildly out of context” on Monday, July 14 at 8pm.

The Providence Improv Fest runs June 25th -29th
by Randy Rice

(Jun. 21 3:04 PM) - PIF5 is New England's biggest improv festival.

Review: 'George M!' at Theatre By The Sea
by Randy Rice

(Jun. 21 11:25 AM) - The George M. Cohan musical is the second production of the Matunuck, RI theater’s 75th season

Westport Throws a “Hot ’n’ Cole” Party
by Jan Nargi

(Jun. 21 1:08 AM) - De-Lovely words and music of one of America’s greatest composers are celebrated in an entertaining if somewhat meandering musical revue at the Westport Country Playhouse

NSMT Announces 'Bye Bye Birdie' Cast
by BWW News Desk

(Jun. 19 12:39 PM) - Return to a simpler time with BYE BYE BIRDIE, the ultimate feel good musical, when it lands on the North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) main stage. Winner of four 1961 Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, BYE BYE BIRDIE runs July 15 to August 3, 2008 and Press Night is scheduled for July 17 at 7:30 pm.

Stokes: In Tune with the Boston Pops
by Jan Nargi

(Jun. 18 8:37 PM) - Brian Stokes Mitchell once again enchants Boston with his tried and true solo concert backed by Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops

Ethan Paulini to Headline Counter's Summer Productions
by BWW News Desk

(Jun. 17 9:06 AM) - Ethan Paulini will star in Counter Productions' 'tick, tick...BOOM!' and 'The Full Monty.'

Boston Pops: “A Little Night Music” in Concert
by Jan Nargi

(Jun. 16 9:12 PM) - Christine Ebersole leads an exquisite cast, backed by the Boston Pops Orchestra, in bringing a stellar concert version of Stephen Sondheim’s most romantic musical to Symphony Hall

Dukakis Rails Against Death in Hartford’s “Milk Train”
by Jan Nargi

(Jun. 14 12:03 AM) - Director Michael Wilson and the Hartford Stage bring their 10-year Williams marathon to an end with a stunning portrayal of a dynamic heroine by one of Broadway’s consummate actresses

Photo Flash: NSMT's Contact
by BWW News Desk

(Jun. 11 4:53 PM) - North Shore Music Theatre presents CONTACT through June 29th.

Cooper, Johnston, and Rogers Join 'The Understudy'
by BWW News Desk

(Jun. 11 4:50 PM) - The Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced the full casting for 'The Understudy' by Theresa Rebeck (Mauritius, The Scene).

2nd Story Theatre presents 'The Beaux' Stratagem'
by Randy Rice

(Jun. 9 7:26 PM) - Directed by Ed Shea, George Farquhar’s comical tale of two young men who seek wives for wealth, runs from July 2nd -26th.

'George M!' to play at Theatre By The Sea
by Randy Rice

(Jun. 9 7:25 PM) - Directed by Amiee Turner, the patriotic musical is a tribute to Rhode Island’s own George M. Cohan

Barrett and Hoty Join 'Scoundrels' in MA
by BWW News Desk

(Jun. 9 3:20 PM) - America's longest running professional summer theatre, The Cape Playhouse will proudly present the regional debut of Broadway's recent hit musical 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' as their third summer offering with a stable of Broadway talent including Brent Barrett, Dee Hoty ,Perry Ojeda, Stephanie Youell, Heather Parcels and John Scherer.

North Shore Announces Celebrity Concert Series
by BWW News Desk

(Jun. 6 1:57 PM) - North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will be sizzling as the hottest acts in pop, jazz and comedy take the stage this July.

Barrington Presents 'The Mysteries of Harris Burdick'
by BWW News Desk

(Jun. 5 3:20 PM) - The world premiere of 'The Mysteries of Harris Burdick', a new musical by Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen, inspired by Chris Van Allsburg's (Jumanji and The Polar Express) illustrative book, opens the third season of Barrington Stage Company's acclaimed Musical Theatre Lab, under the mentorship of William Finn.

Orfeo Group Presents Free 'Look Back in Anger'
by BWW News Desk

(Jun. 5 11:04 AM) - Orfeo Group, a professional, Boston-based theatre company, is offering free admission to John Osborne's 'Look Back in Anger'.

NSMT Announces Spotlight Award Winners
by BWW News Desk

(Jun. 5 11:03 AM) - The best and brightest stars of high school musicals were announced last night at the star-studded 3rd annual North Shore Music Theatre Spotlight Awards.