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Puppets At Night Presents: Puppet Showplace Slam: Marionette Edition!

Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre

May 18, 2013

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A "Puppet Slam" is an evening of varied theatrical mini-plays for adults that use (or sometimes abuse) puppets for all or part of the drama. Each piece is performed by a different artist or artists, and the content can be wide-ranging; some are elegant or poignant, others are satiric, irreverent, or humorous, and still others can be passionate, political, or spiritual in nature. The performers ...More

Puppets At Night Presents: Puppet Showplace Slam: Marionette Edition!

	Icarus Presented by Liars & Believers at Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre May 17-May 18, 2013 Greek mythology meets burlesque, puppetry, and a modern Americana score in the latest original piece from acclaimed ensemble Liars & ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Acoustica Electronica Presented by toUch performance art and Oberon at Oberon May 10-May 18, 2013 “This was the coolest blend of theatre, all types of music, dance, opera and creation of atmosphere in a space that I have ever ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Tappin' Thru Life: An Evening with Maurice Hines Presented by ArtsEmerson at Cutler Majestic Theatre May 14-May 19, 2013 ArtsEmerson:The World On Stage presents Tappin' Thru Life: An Evening with Maurice Hines. Life-long performer and Tony nominee Maurice ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet Presented by Merrimack Repertory Theatre at Merrimack Repertory Theatre April 25-May 19, 2013 Salesmen in a cutthroat Chicago real estate office are pitted against each other in a brutal zero-sum battle for the best leads. With jobs on the ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy - April 17 thru May 19 Presented by Regent Theatre, Arlington at Regent Theatre April 17-May 19, 2013 Steve Solomon’s hit New York Comedy was inspired by his hilarious & dysfunctional family & all the people in his life whose sole ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Punk Rock Presented by Zeitgeist Stage Company at BCA Plaza Black Box Theatre May 3-May 25, 2013 "Punk Rock" tells the story of angsty British adolescents as they flirt, bully and pontificate their way through their senior year and ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	AMADEUS Presented by New Repertory Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts April 28-May 26, 2013 Just Extended through May 26! A play with music by Peter Shaffer directed by Jim Petosa Winner of 7 ...More Event Rating (0 votes)

	LEGALLY BLONDE Presented by NextDoor Theater and at NextDoor Theater May 3-May 18, 2013 Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and win him back. With some help from new-found friends Paulette, Emmett and her chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that it’s so much better to be smart. Directed by James Tallach and starring Ashley Korolewski, Mike... LEGALLY BLONDE Presented by NextDoor Theater and at NextDoor Theater May 3-May 18, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Da Vinci Commission by MJ Halberstadt Presented by Can't Wait Productions May 17-May 18, 2013 When the winner of a major art award is announced, Sebastian Peters, an outspoken student and candidate for the award, questions the role diversity may have played in the contest's outcome. Deep divides threaten to fracture Sebastian's friendship with his fellow candidates, Kim, Austin, and Michelle as they debate why the winner was chosen.... The Da Vinci Commission by MJ Halberstadt Presented by Can't Wait Productions May 17-May 18, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Nathan Macintosh of Comedy Network XM Radio Presented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons May 17-May 18, 2013 Nathan Macintosh is an award winning comedian from Halifax Nova Scotia, who has quickly risen to become one of the hottest young comics in the country. Nathan has already piled up a number of accomplishments including, taping his own “Comedy Now!” special for the Comedy Network/CTV, performing at the prestigious 2010 Just For... Nathan Macintosh of Comedy Network XM Radio Presented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons May 17-May 18, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	"The Land," a new play written by Jessica Litwak with Amir al-Azraki. Presented by Fort Point Theatre Channel May 16-May 18, 2013 The Land is a new play by Jessica Litwak with Amir al-Azraki, an Iraqi playwright. The first script collaboratively developed by U.S. and Iraqi theater artists, The Land is being workshopped as part of the development of the work toward future full productions. The story for The Land merges the fantastic and the... "The Land," a new play written by Jessica Litwak with Amir al-Azraki. Presented by Fort Point Theatre Channel May 16-May 18, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Sleeping Beauty Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre May 16-May 19, 2013 The princess Aurora has been asleep for almost one hundred years when our hero, Prince Steffon learns of her story. He resolves to find the sleeping princess and rescue her from the evil fairy Belladonna. Told from the prince's point of view, this breath-taking production combines beautifully crafted marionettes with the timeless music of... Sleeping Beauty Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre May 16-May 19, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Tales of Attraction and Distraction An evening of short plays by Jack Rushton Presented by The Actors Studio of Newburyport May 10-May 19, 2013 This collection of one act plays will feature sixteen actors and showcase six directors all of whom are part of the TASN family of artists. This production will premier all seven of Rushton’s new plays. The plays offer a full spectrum of human interaction, from outrageous to deeply poignant These plays... Tales of Attraction and Distraction An evening of short plays by Jack Rushton Presented by The Actors Studio of Newburyport May 10-May 19, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying: the Musical Presented by Walnut Hill School for the Arts May 10-May 19, 2013 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying centers on a young window-cleaner, J. Pierrepont Finch, who begins a meteoric rise from the mail room to Vice President of Advertising at the World-Wide Wicket Company. Finch's unorthodox and morally questionable business practices jeopardize not only his career but also his romance with... How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying: the Musical Presented by Walnut Hill School for the Arts May 10-May 19, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Next to Normal Presented by Marblehead Little Theatre at Marblehead Little Theatre May 10-May 19, 2013 Tickets are now on sale for Marblehead Little Theatre’s upcoming production of Next To Normal, running May 10-19th. The production is produced by Christine Dhionis and Lara Finn, directed by Steve Black, with musical direction by Lianne Goodwin. The cast includes Becky Ruccio as Diana, Matthew Ford as Dan, Allen Yannone as Gabe,... Next to Normal Presented by Marblehead Little Theatre at Marblehead Little Theatre May 10-May 19, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	THE MUSIC MAN JR! Presented by Next Generation Theatre Company at Christ Episcopal Church, Needham May 17-May 19, 2013 Wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, THE MUSIC MAN JR. is a special adaptation of the classic masterful musical that is family entertainment at its best. The story follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize - this... THE MUSIC MAN JR! Presented by Next Generation Theatre Company at Christ Episcopal Church, Needham May 17-May 19, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Braids Presented by Sea Change Theatre Company May 10-May 25, 2013 Sea Change Theate Company presents BRAIDS by Joseph Frost. In this lyrical one-act play, the lives of three women intricately intertwine like a braid woven through a woman's hair as mother and daughters struggle with the perplexities of womanhood, family responsibilities, and abandonment. As if through a window into the heart's... Braids Presented by Sea Change Theatre Company May 10-May 25, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Blood Relations Presented by Theatre Ink, Newton North High School May 22-May 25, 2013 Theatre Ink presents: Blood Relations by Sharon Pollock. Blood Relations is a psychological thriller that follows the story of Lizzie Borden, an 1890's spinster convicted of murdering both her parents. Watching the action through Lizzie's eyes you may begin to question whether the dreamy visions of this psychopathic killer are reality or... Blood Relations Presented by Theatre Ink, Newton North High School May 22-May 25, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Yankee Peddler Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre May 23-May 26, 2013 Ever wanted to sing along with a sea shanty? Or dive deep into a fox's den? Then join us for the premier of PST's newest production! In a whirlwind tour of New England's lesser-known folklore you'll discover a giant sailor, a fashionable bear, and the world's largest wheel of cheese. Drawing from three hundred years of stories, songs, and... The Yankee Peddler Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre May 23-May 26, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Faerie Tales Presented by Blue Spruce Theatre at Arsenal Center Black Box May 23-May 26, 2013 Local, Award winning Blue Spruce Theatre will be presenting a two act spectacular "Faerie Tales" that includes a Boston area premier of "Goblin Market" and a world premiere performance of "The Rag Doll"! Five performances only! Check the listings for daily performance times. Thursday 23 May, you pay what you... Faerie Tales Presented by Blue Spruce Theatre at Arsenal Center Black Box May 23-May 26, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	BOSTON POPS: Matthew Morrison from Glee Presented by Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) at Symphony Hall May 28-May 29, 2013 Actor, dancer, singer-songwriter Matthew Morrison is best known for starring in multiple Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, including his portrayal of Link Larkin in Hairspray on Broadway, his Tony-nominated performance in The Light On The Piazza, and most notably for his Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated role as Will Schuester on the Fox... BOSTON POPS: Matthew Morrison from Glee Presented by Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) at Symphony Hall May 28-May 29, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	VOICE CLASS for 8-10 year-olds Presented by Brookline Music School at Brookline Music School January 31-May 30, 2013 Perfect for students whose voices are not ready for private lessons and who have a love of singing! Students will learn basic breathing exercises, vocal anatomy, voice parts, breath support and control, diction and vocal dynamics. The class also includes general musicianship instruction including following a director and blending with others in... VOICE CLASS for 8-10 year-olds Presented by Brookline Music School at Brookline Music School January 31-May 30, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Short Waves - Short Film Competition Presented by Boston Asian American Film Festival May 30, 2013 Join us for "Short Waves: Stories Shaping Our Community", which aims to share personal stories through locally made, community driven short films about the Asian American experience and community. This free public screening in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month will include films from local filmmakers... Short Waves - Short Film Competition Presented by Boston Asian American Film Festival May 30, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Meltdown Incentive Presented by American Repertory Theater and Oberon at Oberon May 30, 2013 Thursday, May 30, 8 pm at American Repertory Theater’s Oberon, 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge. Stuck in a Lenny Bruce Time Warp is a show conceived by The Meltdown Incentive. Inspiration is derived from Lenny Bruce censorship, the most renowned stand-up comedian, social critic and satirist of his time. A varied collection of texts... The Meltdown Incentive Presented by American Repertory Theater and Oberon at Oberon May 30, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Boston Abolitionists Project Presented by Oberon at Oberon May 24-May 31, 2013 The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 passes and sends panic through the North Slope of Beacon Hill. Slave Catchers are on the hunt in northern cities like Boston. Thousands of free African Americans are fleeing the country. Abolitionists are challenging The Constitution of the United States. Anthony Burns, a former slave living freely in Boston is... The Boston Abolitionists Project Presented by Oberon at Oberon May 24-May 31, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Clown Circus Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre May 30-May 31, 2013 Clowns come in all shapes and sizes, but everything about them is larger-than-life. Join Dusty and his friends Pierrot, Zany and Guffaw for this fun, interactive variety show that features circus-inspired singing, dancing, storytelling, and lion-taming. Hand Puppets. Clown Circus Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre May 30-May 31, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Spank: The Fifty Shades Parody Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre May 29-June 1, 2013 The new show, produced by Mills Entertainment, is a musical parody of Fifty Shades of Grey, the risqué novel which recently surpassed Harry Potter to become the fastest selling paperback of all time. Michael Mills, producer of SPANK!, says audience members can expect “a laugh-filled evening that captures all the escapist fun... Spank: The Fifty Shades Parody Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre May 29-June 1, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Homeschool: Acting: Process and Performances Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts April 25-June 1, 2013 Students will learn how actors use scripts to inhabit a character and tell a story through the exploration of objectives, sub-text, action and more. These skills will be developed with theatre exercises, group improvisations, and scene study. Theatrical concepts such as stage direction, blocking, performance energy, and focus will be... Homeschool: Acting: Process and Performances Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts April 25-June 1, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	From Denmark With Love Presented by Vaquero Playground at Boston Playwrights' Theatre May 10-June 1, 2013 FROM DENMARK WITH LOVE mashes-up 007 with Shakespeare's Hamlet! Revenge is a dish best served SHAKEN...Not Stirred. This hilarious adaptation of Shakespeare's classic re-tells the Prince of Hamlet's story as if it were a James Bond thriller. SuperSpy Hamlet and his girlfriend Ophelia Balzac investigate the recent... From Denmark With Love Presented by Vaquero Playground at Boston Playwrights' Theatre May 10-June 1, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	TNT! 2013 Totally New Theatre Presented by Marblehead Little Theatre at Marblehead Little Theatre June 1, 2013 “TNT! 2013 - TOTALLY NEW THEATER” GEARS UP FOR 5TH ANNUAL EVENT AS PREVIOUS TNT PLAYS FIND SUCCESS TNT! - Totally New Theater 2013, a play development retreat for writers produced by local playwright Shari D. Frost for Marblehead Little Theatre, is returning for its fifth annual event. On Saturday, June 1 at 8pm, an... TNT! 2013 Totally New Theatre Presented by Marblehead Little Theatre at Marblehead Little Theatre June 1, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	A Delicate Balance by Edward Albee Presented by Salem Theatre Company at Salem Theatre Company May 9-June 1, 2013 Salem Theatre Company concludes their Tenth Anniversary Season with a production of Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, A Delicate Balance. The production will be directed by STC Artistic Director, John Fogle and will run May 9 – June 1. Hailed as one of the great American plays of the 20th Century, A Delicate Balance... A Delicate Balance by Edward Albee Presented by Salem Theatre Company at Salem Theatre Company May 9-June 1, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Beantown Comedy Vault Bill Santiago Chelsea Lately ABC NBC May 31st 9pm Jun 1st 8pm 10:15pm Presented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons May 31-June 1, 2013 Bill Santiago is the first born of at least four children. He became a standup after narrowly escaping a career in journalism, facing the fact that as a comedian he was funny, but as a reporter he was a joke. It’s been said he was born to Puerto Rican immigrants, which is technically untrue, as Puerto Ricans are US citizens. Although,... Beantown Comedy Vault Bill Santiago Chelsea Lately ABC NBC May 31st 9pm Jun 1st 8pm 10:15pm Presented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons May 31-June 1, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Beantown Comedy Vault Rob Steen performed on LateNite Dave Letterman Jun 7th 9pm Jun 8th 8pm 10:15pm Presented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons May 31-June 1, 2013 Rob Steen has been doing comedy for 25 years. He began as a street performer at the age of 12 in Boston MA. Using his juggling and improv skills he decided to try Stand-Up! Since then he has kept a full calendar of over 350 shows per year! Rob has also been featured on several TV shows including The Late Show with Dave... Beantown Comedy Vault Rob Steen performed on LateNite Dave Letterman Jun 7th 9pm Jun 8th 8pm 10:15pm Presented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons May 31-June 1, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Distracted Presented by Central Square Theater at Central Square Theater May 9-June 2, 2013 by Lisa Loomer directed by Wesley Savick May 9 - June 2, 2013 presented by Underground Railway Theater, a project of Catalyst Collaborative@MIT Mama is meditating. Her cell phone rings, waking Jesse up. He can’t sit still, swears like a truck driver and is in trouble at school. His teacher says Attention... Distracted Presented by Central Square Theater at Central Square Theater May 9-June 2, 2013 Event Rating (2 votes)
	Pirates of Penzance Presented by American Repertory Theater at Loeb Drama Center May 10-June 2, 2013 The Hypocrites' bring their award-winning and audience favorite production from their native Chicago. An eighty-minute exotic excursion featuring bathing beauties, philosophizing pirates, and grown men in remarkably short shorts! Warning: If you want boring, stay away; this experience will cause immense joy and the compulsion to spontaneously... Pirates of Penzance Presented by American Repertory Theater at Loeb Drama Center May 10-June 2, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Puppet Showplace Theatre's Birthday Party Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre June 2, 2013 You're invited! Join us to celebrate Puppet Showplace Theatre's 39th Birthday with cake, balloons, crafts, performances, and a community puppet parade. Your contributions and "birthday gifts" to the theatre will help us share the magic of puppetry with children from across the Greater Boston Area this summer season. Thank you for... Puppet Showplace Theatre's Birthday Party Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre June 2, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Opening Weekend: In Conversation: Modern African American Art Presented by Peabody Essex Museum at Peabody Essex Museum June 1-June 2, 2013 Celebrate the range and variety of artwork on view in In Conversation: Modern African American Art with a two-day festival of artwork, ideas and performance. Saturday, June 1 Drop-In Art Making: Collaborative Collage \| 11 am–2 pm \| Atrium Join artist and children’s author... Opening Weekend: In Conversation: Modern African American Art Presented by Peabody Essex Museum at Peabody Essex Museum June 1-June 2, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Summer Workshops - Registration OPEN Presented by Concord Conservatory of Music at Concord Conservatory of Music April 10-June 3, 2013 The Concord Conservatory of Music is making a big splash this summer with a wide variety of new program offerings for all ages and musical abilities. Adults and children alike will find something for them in our many summer camps, classes, and workshops. Designed by CCM faculty, our workshops and boot camps provide weeklong... Summer Workshops - Registration OPEN Presented by Concord Conservatory of Music at Concord Conservatory of Music April 10-June 3, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Advanced Shadow Puppetry Workshop Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre May 6-June 3, 2013 Unleash the storytelling powers of darkness and light! Learn to build and perform a complete shadow puppet show in this rigorous and supportive class. Participants will explore advanced mechanisms and building techniques using hinges, rivets, springs and slides crafted from durable materials to create professional quality shadow... Advanced Shadow Puppetry Workshop Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre May 6-June 3, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Story Collider Presented by Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club at Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club June 4, 2013 Science surrounds us. Even when we don't notice it, science touches almost every part of our lives. At the Story Collider, they believe that everyone has a story about science—a story about how science made a difference, affected them, or changed them on a personal and emotional level. Story Collider finds those stories and shares them in... The Story Collider Presented by Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club at Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club June 4, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Puppet Playtime Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre May 8-June 5, 2013 Puppet Playtime is a fun, interactive performance experience designed for very young children (0-3). In each hour-long session, two friendly performers guide children (and their grownups) through free play, sing-a-longs, stories, and imagination games. Puppet characters appear throughout to introduce the theme of the day and to join in the fun,... Puppet Playtime Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre May 8-June 5, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	In the Heights Presented by SpeakEasy Stage Company at Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA May 10-June 8, 2013 Winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including Best Musical, In The Heights is a potent reminder of the importance of chasing one’s dreams and finding where you belong. Set in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood, this exuberant show spices up traditional Broadway fare with hip hop, salsa and rap to tell the stories of the... In the Heights Presented by SpeakEasy Stage Company at Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA May 10-June 8, 2013 Event Rating (2 votes)
	On The Town Presented by The Lyric Stage Company of Boston at The Lyric Stage Company May 10-June 8, 2013 Book & Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Music by Leonard Bernstein Meet Chip, Ozzie, and Gabey – three American sailors with one day in New York City to see the sights, meet a special someone, and have the time of their lives. The light and humorous score of Leonard Bernstein (Candide, West Side Story)... On The Town Presented by The Lyric Stage Company of Boston at The Lyric Stage Company May 10-June 8, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	From Booth to Stage Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts April 6-June 8, 2013 Back by popular demand! This program will give students the opportunity to learn what goes on behind the scenes of a theatrical production. Working with WCT's talented design team, students will be involved in projects focusing on the upcoming production of Disney's Aladdin Jr. Tuition: $135 (Early Bird $120, postmarked by March... From Booth to Stage Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts April 6-June 8, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Page to Stage: Richard Scarry's Busytown Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts April 6-June 8, 2013 Busytown is always buzzing with activity, but what do people do all day? Join Huckle Cat for a whirlwind tour of his neighborhood where there is much to see and do, and many wonderful friends to visit. Meet Sergeant Murphy, Farmer Alfalfa, Stitches the Tailor, Captain Salty, Betsy Bear, Lowly Worm and many more. The beloved picture books... Page to Stage: Richard Scarry's Busytown Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts April 6-June 8, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Tricksters and Noodleheads Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre June 6-June 8, 2013 Meet some clever animals and foolish people in this medley of silly folktales. Watch Brer Rabbit sneak into the vegetable patch to steal a prize-winning pumpkin. Meet a pesky goblin who tries to outwit a hard-working gardener. And see what happens when a mysterious forest creature grants a poor woodcutter three magic wishes. The wishes come... Tricksters and Noodleheads Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre June 6-June 8, 2013 Event Rating (1 vote)
	The Addams Family Presented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre June 7-June 9, 2013 The weird and wonderful family comes to devilishly delightful life in THE ADDAMS FAMILY. This magnificently macabre new musical comedy is “a visually satisfying, rib-tackling, lunatic musical that will entertain you to death!” says Toronto Post City. Created by Jersey Boys authors Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, Drama... The Addams Family Presented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre June 7-June 9, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Shelter: A New Musical Presented by The Boston Conservatory at The Boston Conservatory Theater June 6-June 9, 2013 Shelter is a new musical by Brittany Bullen that explores the struggles experienced by homeless women in our society. Inspired by true stories, Shelter gives a voice to women unheard and demonstrates that no matter how limited resources may be, society can be part of a solution. Book and Lyrics by Brittany Bullen Music by... Shelter: A New Musical Presented by The Boston Conservatory at The Boston Conservatory Theater June 6-June 9, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Story Trails: Sing Out for Papa! Presented by Peabody Essex Museum at Peabody Essex Museum June 9, 2013 Meet award-winning author/illustrator Marit Menzin and hear her read Song for Papa Crow. Then get ready for Father’s Day by creating your own collage artwork inspired by Menzin’s vibrant art. Story Trails: Sing Out for Papa! Presented by Peabody Essex Museum at Peabody Essex Museum June 9, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	TCAN Players Presents "Improbable Fiction" Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick at The Center for Arts in Natick May 31-June 9, 2013 Alan Ayckbourn's sparkling wit shines in this inventive play. Clever comedy and quirky satire result when the leader of a writing club envisions what would happen if the six aspiring authors in his club collaborated. His mind runs riot with a mash-up of romance, thriller, sci-fi, children's tales and music in this zany romp by one of the... TCAN Players Presents "Improbable Fiction" Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick at The Center for Arts in Natick May 31-June 9, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Memory of Water, directed by Nancy Curran Willis Presented by Arlington Friends of the Drama at AFD Theatre May 31-June 9, 2013 The best comedy comes out of how we deal with life’s tragedies, and The Memory of Water takes on tragedy with a comic vengeance! Three sisters return home for their mother’s funeral, each haunted by her own demons and memories of the past. As the bereaved sisters indulge in witty bickering and dope-induced dress-up, their... The Memory of Water, directed by Nancy Curran Willis Presented by Arlington Friends of the Drama at AFD Theatre May 31-June 9, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Language of Flowers Presented by Impresaria Productions June 9, 2013 This story and music meditation centers on some of our favorite flowers and on the secret language that once belonged to them. The centerpiece of the performance: Nightingale and Rose follows the journey of the Rose through the ages, weaving unusual and heartfelt myths from Persia, Greece and beyond with anecdotal tales of famous gardeners. The... The Language of Flowers Presented by Impresaria Productions June 9, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Aladdin Jr. Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts April 7-June 13, 2013 Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! Filled with magic, mayhem, flying carpet rides, and award-winning songs including "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me!" NOTE: Due to rehearsal schedules, Gr 3-5 students may participate ONLY in Aladdin Jr. OR Sideways... Aladdin Jr. Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts April 7-June 13, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	ALEKO by S. Rachmaninoff Presented by Commonwealth Lyric Theater June 9-June 13, 2013 Commonwealth Lyric Theater celebrates the 140th Anniversary of S. Rachmaninoff. His opera ALEKO was last performed in the USA in 1916. Do not miss the chance to see this masterpiece! The singers are, once again, internationally renowned opera stars and highly professional local singers: Mikhail Svetlov as Aleko (La Scala,... ALEKO by S. Rachmaninoff Presented by Commonwealth Lyric Theater June 9-June 13, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Boston Celebrity Comedian/Political Satirist Jimmy Tingle To Perform at Benefit for Newton Country Players Presented by Newton Country Players at Mass Bay Community College, Wellesley June 14, 2013 Boston’s-own Jimmy Tingle, regarded as one of the top social and political humorists in America, is bringing his standup act to MassBay Community College as a benefit for Newton Country Players. The standup act will be preceded by a Tingle-produced film, Jimmy Tingle’s American Dream. Boston Celebrity Comedian/Political Satirist Jimmy Tingle To Perform at Benefit for Newton Country Players Presented by Newton Country Players at Mass Bay Community College, Wellesley June 14, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Jr. Players: Aladdin Jr. Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts April 22-June 14, 2013 Junior Players will sing and dance as part of the cast of Aladdin Jr. in 2 of the 4 performances*. Students will also have fun with theatre games and creative movement in this popular performance class. Tuition: $195 (Early Bird $180, postmarked by March 7) Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, WCT Drama Space Dates:... Jr. Players: Aladdin Jr. Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts April 22-June 14, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Father Goose's Tales Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre June 13-June 15, 2013 Trouble in the nursery...Mother Goose has taken the day off and Father Goose must do all her chores, including the storytelling! Try as he might, Father Goose just can't get the stories right. Father Goose's Tales is a modern retelling of nursery rhymes, stories and children's songs that will entertain the whole family. Shadow Puppets. Father Goose's Tales Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre June 13-June 15, 2013 Event Rating (1 vote)