Welcome to Desire Returns to AllWays Lounge and Theater in March
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 9:39 PM) - Welcome to Desire, the fantastical reinterpretation of Tennessee Williams’ Streetcar Named Desire by Nari Tomassetti Presents returns to the AllWays Lounge and Theater for a second ribald run. Hailed by the NOLA Defender’s Jim Fitzmorris as containing “…the life force of (a) five day event” Welcome to Desire premiered at the 2011 New Orleans Fringe Festival to rave reviews. The show includes an original score by Matt Bell played live by his symphonic orchestra, epic battles of man versus beast, rollicking shadow puppets, punk rock divas, and wanton wildcats.

Harbor Stage Company to Take Over Theatre at Wellfleet Harbor
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 5:20 PM) - Recently founded Harbor Stage Company plans to take up residence at the iconic theater on Wellfleet Harbor in Summer 2012. The newly minted ensemble includes longtime Well?eet theater artists Amanda Collins, Jonathan Fielding, Stacy Fischer, Lewis Wheeler, and Brenda Withers, and will be led by Artistic Director Robert Kropf.

RIVERDANCE to Play Final Engagement at Boston Opera House, 4/13
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 5:10 PM) - The United States touring production of the internationally-acclaimed worldwide phenomenon will close in June, 2012 as previously announced by producer Moya Doherty. RIVERDANCE will play Boston one last time, 5 performances only, at the Boston Opera House, April 13 – 15, 2012.

Happy Medium Theatre Presents ELECTION DAY 2/9-18
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 2:26 PM) - Happy Medium Theatre, Inc. (HMT) will present Election Day, written by Josh Tobiessen and directed by Lizette M. Morris.

Boston College Theatre Department and Robsham Theater Arts Center Present DOUBT, 2/1-5
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 24 6:39 PM) - The Boston College Theatre Department continues the 30th anniversary season of the University’s Robsham Theater Arts Center with John Patrick Shanley's acclaimed play Doubt, a parable, the first production of the spring semester.

American Classics Presents Baseball Tribute FABULOUS FENWAY 3/2-4
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 24 3:30 PM) - Fabulous Fenway – Boston’s beloved ballpark turns 100 in 2012. American Classics takes patrons out to the ballgame with “That Baseball Rag,” “Tessie” and other great songs celebrating our National Pastime.

Hilary Easton + Company Perform at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 24 12:30 AM) - Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival presents Hilary Easton + Company's Light and Shade for the opening weekend of their bucolic Inside/Out series.

Spaces Still Open for FSPA's February Camp
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 23 5:57 PM) - The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) today announced that space is still available for its February Vacation Camp, to be held Feb. 21-23 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at FSPA, 38 Main Street, Franklin.

Franklin Performing Arts Company Presents Jamie Barrett, 2/5
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 23 5:55 PM) - The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present Jamie Barrett singing family favorites on Sunday, February 5th at 1:00 p.m. Come join in on the fun when Jamie Barrett leads a concert of popular songs in a one-hour, family friendly format in the FSPA Recital Hall, 38 Main Street, Franklin.

A.R.T. Presents WILD SWANS 2/11-3/11
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 23 4:09 PM) - American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) begins performances of the world premiere production of Wild Swans, the first stage version of Jung Chang’s astonishing personal memoir, in a majorinternational collaboration with the Young Vic and Actors Touring Company.

Suffolk U. & Actors’ Shakespeare Project To Present American Requiem 2/15
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 23 3:11 PM) - Suffolk University & Actors’ Shakespeare Project are set to present the first public reading of James Carroll’s play based on his National Book Award-winning memoir.

WARRIORS DON'T CRY Set for Concord's Capitol Center for the Arts, 2/15
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 23 1:34 PM) - The Capitol Center for the Arts presents "Warriors Don't Cry," a powerful one-woman play inspired by the award-winning memoir of the same title by Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals, on February 15th at 7:30pm in the Spotlight Café. Tickets are on sale now for $15 (Students) and $25 (Adults)

MTG Seeks Producers for New Production of URINETOWN
by Max Schwager

(Jan. 23 1:08 PM) - MIT's MTG is now accepting candidates to produce their spring 2012 production of Urinetown. For those with questions about producing or those would like to submit their name for consideration please email MTG at mtg-board@mit.edu. The deadline for submission is Sunday, January 29th at 11:59PM.

BWW Reviews: Origin of the Species, or How Did Humpty Dumpty Hatch?
by Nancy Grossman

(Jan. 23 1:07 PM) - "Winter Panto 2012: The Half-Baked & Hard-to-Swallow History of Humpty Dumpty, Or, One Egg is Enough" is imaginary beasts’ first foray to Boston following nine years of developing accessible theatre for the North Shore community. Think Fractured Fairy Tales meets Dr. Seuss, and you’ve got a pretty good idea of what is on the bill of fare in "Humpty Dumpty" in the Plaza Black Box Theatre at The Boston Center for the Arts.

Big Apple Circus Presents DREAM BIG, 3/27-5/13
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 23 11:46 AM) - The Big Apple Circus will present Dream Big in its annual engagement at Boston City Hall Plaza from Tuesday, March 27 through Sunday, May 13, 2012.

Drew Gasparini at Joe's Pub to Feature Justin Guarini, Lindsay Mendez & More
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 22 5:00 AM) - Drew Gasparini returns to Joe's Pub, January 22 at 9:30 PM. The evening will be jam packed with material from his award winning musical, Crazy, Just Like Me, his new musical Circles, and also brand-new songs and pop singles written for television.

The Longwood Players Present A NIGHT AT THE CABARET, 1/21
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 21 5:00 AM) - The Longwood Players present their annual event, A NIGHT AT THE CABARET on Saturday, January 21 at 8pm at The Cambridge YMCA Theatre. Tickets are available in advance at http://www.longwoodplayers.org/ for $17, or at the door for $20.

THE BROADWAY EXPERIENCE Announces 2012 Winter And Summer Programs
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 21 5:00 AM) - The Broadway Experience is about to celebrate their ?fth year and is thrilled to announce their audition tour/masterclass series 2012.