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A scene from the West End production of <em>Life of Pi</em>
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West End Hit Life of Pi to Have American Premiere This Christmas in Boston
The Olivier-winning play will run at American Repertory Theater.
Jessie Fisher and Michael McCormick
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Complete Casting Set for Broadway-Bound Neil Diamond Musical A Beautiful Noise
The show will try out in Boston this summer.
<em>A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical</em> Announces More World-Premiere Casting
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A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical Announces More World-Premiere Casting
Will Swenson will star as the iconic musician during the early stages of his career.
Richard Thomas in the national tour of <em>To Kill a Mockingbird</em>
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Interview: Richard Thomas Steps Into Atticus's Shoes in To Kill a Mockingbird
Thomas leads the national tour of Aaron Sorkin's play based on the Harper Lee classic.
The cast of <em>1776</em>
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1776 Revival With All-Female, Nonbinary, Trans Company Announces Cast
Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus will direct the musical at American Repertory Theatre before a Broadway run this fall.
Will Swenson
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Will Swenson to Play Title Role in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical
The world premiere will take place at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre.
Broadway-Bound <em>Sing Street</em> to Open in Boston in Summer 2022
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Broadway-Bound Sing Street to Open in Boston in Summer 2022
The Huntington will produce the '80s new wave musical, whose Broadway transfer was delayed due to the pandemic.
Barrington Stage Company Announces 2022 Season
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Barrington Stage Company Announces 2022 Season
A combination of classics and world premieres are on the roster for Julianne Boyd's final season as artistic director.
What's Streaming? Broadway Comedy <em>Clyde</em>'s, Huntington's <em>Teenage Dick</em>, and More
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What's Streaming? Broadway Comedy Clyde's, Huntington's Teenage Dick, and More
Here are some shows that you can watch in the comfort of your home.
Playwright Lydia R. Diamond adapts Toni Morrison's novel <em>The Bluest Eye</em> for the stage.
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The Bluest Eye Stage Adaptation Announces Casting
Lydia R. Diamond will present her theatricalized version of Toni Morrison's seminal novel at the Huntington Theatre.
A.R.T. Releases Archival Footage of <em>Great Comet</em> Pre-Broadway
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A.R.T. Releases Archival Footage of Great Comet Pre-Broadway
Watch the 2015 cast of Dave Malloy's electropop opera perform the song "Letters" in the round.
Whitney White and Idina Menzel
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Pre-Broadway 1776; Idina Menzel in Wild; Whitney White's Macbeth in Stride Set for A.R.T. Season
American Repertory Theater has announced its 2021-22 productions.
Mikhail Baryshnikov (above) leads the cast of <em>ChekhovOS /an experimental game/</em>, directed by Igor Golyak, for Arlekin Players Theatre’s Zero Gravity Lab.
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Review: Mikhail Baryshnikov Plays the Steve Jobs of Modern Drama in ChekhovOS /an experimental game/
Forget 1984. Arlekin Players Theatre is taking us back to 1894.
Neil Diamond will be the subject of a new biographical musical currently in development for Broadway.
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Neil Diamond Bio-Musical A Beautiful Noise to Premiere in Boston
The new musical will be directed by Michael Mayer.
The Chicago Shakespeare cast of the Broadway-bound musical <em>Six</em>.
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Six, American Utopia Win Boston's Elliot Norton Awards
The awards honor the best in Boston theater.
Patrina Murray, Crystal Lucas-Perry, and Kerry O'Malley
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Upcoming 1776 Revival to Feature Entirely Female, Nonbinary, Trans, Genderqueer Company
Diane Paulus will direct the classic musical on Broadway.
Billy Porter and Alice Ripley
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Billy Porter, Alice Ripley, Moby-Dick Receive Elliot Norton Award Nominations
The awards honor the best in Boston theater.
<em>Jagged Little Pill</em> World Premiere Rehearsal Room Footage Released
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Jagged Little Pill World Premiere Rehearsal Room Footage Released
See how the Alanis Morissette musical came together in its pre-Broadway run.
<em>The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish</em> and Lucy Kirkwood’s <em>The Children</em> are among the productions onstage this month in Boston.
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5 Shows to See in Boston This March
Shakespeare, timely dramas, and Pushkin puppetry make our must-see list.
Cassie Beck will soon take over the lead role in the national tour of <em>What the Constitution Means to Me</em>
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Cassie Beck to Take Over What the Constitution Means to Me National Tour
Maria Dizzia is currently starring in the Los Angeles engagement of Heidi Schreck's play.
The cast of <em>Hair</em>, directed and choreographed by Rachel Bertone, at the New Repertory Theatre in Boston.
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Hair Lets a Little Sunshine In, but Not Enough
A revival of the groundbreaking musical is now running at the New Repertory Theatre.
Scott Wittman, John Waters, and Marc Shaiman are collaborators on <em>Hairspray</em>.
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Hairspray Announces a 2020 North American Tour
Jack O'Brien and Jerry Mitchell will reprise their collaboration on the Tony-winning musical.
Camille A. Brown will direct and choreograph a new production of <em>Ain't Misbehavin' </em> as part of Barrington Stage Company's 2020 season.
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New South Pacific, Ain't Misbehavin' Productions Set for Barrington Stage
The 2020 season will also include a production of Joseph Dougherty's Chester Bailey featuring Reed Birney and his son, Ephraim.
Mary-Louise Parker and Will Hochman star in <em>The Sound Inside</em>, running through January 12 at Studio 54.
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Last Chance to See Mary-Louise Parker in The Sound Inside on Broadway
Plus, we highlight a new Dave Malloy musical receiving its world premiere in Massachusetts.