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Showing posts with label Theatre. Show all posts

Ongoing Summer Theatre and Performing Arts Events

The Donkey Show
April 16 through August 28 2010
Fridays @ 8pm
Saturdays @ 8pm and 10:30om
Oberon, 2 Arrow Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge
617-547-8300
$35

A.R.T. American Repertory Theater presents The Donkey Show Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer at Club Oberon. Watch as William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is retold 70s style with disco balls, roller skaters and popular music from the 1970s era. Click here to get tickets. Mention code DSMANIA for a $5 discount.


The Lady With All the Answers (Ann Landers) Play
May 13- June 20
Central Square Theatre, 450 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
(617) 576-9278
$15-$35

David Rambo's play about the life of Ann Landers will premiere in New England at the Central Square Theatre. Directed by Daniel Gidron, this play takes a look at what happens when one of America's favorite advice columnists encounters dilemmas of her own. Buy Tickets

Boston Events: Saturday, May 15, 2010

Emerging America Performing Arts Festival
Friday May 14 through Sunday, May 16, 2010
Various Locations in Boston and Cambridge

Brought to you by A.R.T. American Repertory Theater, Huntington Theatre Company and Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, the Emerging America 3-day festival will showcase the latest work in American Contemporary Theater. For details, refer to the Schedules of Events, which vary by day and are distributed among three Boston and Cambridge performance venues. A kickoff festival, parade and party is planned for Sunday, May 2nd to coincide with Harvard Business Association's annual Mayfair Event. Emerging America Festival



Astronomy Day
Saturday, May 15, 2010
4pm to 8:30pm
Clay Center for Science and Technology, 20 Newton Street, Brookline,02445
617-454-2718
All Ages
FREE

The Clay Center for Science and Technology and the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston bring you the annual opportunity to learn about astronomy and have a lot of fun at the same time. Astronomy Day has indoor and outdoor activities good for all ages; everyone is welcome. The day is packed full of really cool events and exhibits, some of which include:

*Hot air balloon rides
*Kite Flying
*Safe telescope viewing of the sun
*Night telescope viewing of the moon, planets and stars
*Aexeous the Robot
*Laser Light Show
More..

Families are encouraged to register beforehand or at the door to be eligible for door prizes. Free souvenirs will also be handed out to the first 300 children to attend Astronomy Day.




City Stage's Acting Up! Theater Tournament
Saturday, May 15, 2010
2pm to 5pm
Franklin Institute, 41 Berkeley St. Boston 02116
617-542-2291
$35-$99

Join City Stage for its 35th Birthday Celebration at the Franklin Institute in Boston. Participate in or watch as 10 teams of 10 players compete in a variety of theater games. The event is rumored to include refreshments, a raffle and special guests as well. City Stage offers urban youth, children and their families access to performing arts and profits from this event will support free programs in Boston Public Schools, After School Programs and Community Based Performances. For tickets or info, visit Brown Paper Tickets.


VIP Event with Bobby Orr
Saturday, May 15, 2010
12pm-4pm
Location to be announced
Boston area, MA

Sports Images, Inc. is bringing Number 4, Bobby Orr to a mystery location in Boston for a special meet and greet. Not much is being revealed about this rare opportunity, but the event website says the location will be disclosed to VIP ticket holders only. Upon first reading this, one might be led to think there are general non-VIP ticket holders as well, but after rereading the elusive details 10 or so times I've come to the conclusion that all of the event *tickets* are VIP and there are apparently 250 of them available. Meaning it appears that there are three packages one can purchase in relation to this event but only one of them allow you to actually attend the meet and greet. Details are available here but may be somewhat elusive so those interested should also call the corporate office ((781) 938-4340 extension 219 or 214) to inquire further. The event website also has left only vague information about what exactly will take place at this Bobby Orr event but it does look like true Number 4, Bobby Orr fans with money to spend can make out with some extremely valuable collectors items.


Comedian and Actor Jay Mohr at The Wilbur
Saturday, May 15, 2010
7pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St. Boston 02116
617-248-9700
$29.50-$39.50

Jay Mohr, Comedian and Actor, will perform at The Wilbur Theatre on May 19. From stage work doing impressions on Saturday Night Live to film roles like Jerry Maguire, Picture Perfect and Pay it Forward, Jay Mohr has built up quite the versatile repertoire. You might also recognize him as Executive Producer and Host of Last Comic Standing or as Professor Rick Payne on the CBS Series, Ghost Whisperer. The man has talent. Go see him in actions. Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000.


Saturday Local Artist Market (SLAM)
Saturdays May 15 and 29, 2010
12pm to 4pm
The Burren, 247 Elm St., Davis Square, Somerville 02144
(617) 776-6896

On two Saturdays per month, The Burren in Davis Square transforms into SLAM, a marketplace of local artists selling their unique works. One can expect to find paintings, photography, jewelry, book bindery, handmade soaps, glass, textiles, ceramics and artisan foods. SLAM


Phone Whore 2010
Saturday May 15, Sunday May 16, 2010
10:30pm
The Lily Pad, 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge 02238
(617) 395-1393
For Mature Audiences
$12-$15

Cameryn Moore's one woman performance act Phone Whore is taking off on its 17+ city North American Tour and Boston is cool enough to be the first stop. This original play, based on real life experiences with phone sex and sexually "deviant" behaviors might, as it suggests, change your views on sex forever. Get Tickets



Grandma's Single Treasure: Kids Play @ The Coolidge
Saturday, May 15, 2010
10:30am
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
Ages 5 and up
$8/Kids, $10/Adults

The Split Hares Traveling Troupe of artbarn Community Theater in Brookline will perform Grandma's Single Treasure, a live play using songs, dance and a story about a 'tween aged boy from Costa Rica to teach children about responsibility, politeness and friendship. Get Tickets


The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra @ Coolidge After Midnite
Friday, May 14 & Saturday, May 15
Midnight
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 590 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
$9

Coolidge After Midnite will show The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra, the bizarre comedy directed by Larry Blamire. The flick is about a husband and wife pair (played by Blamire and Fay Masterson of Eyes Wide Shut and their hunt for a fallen meteor that contains a rare element called "Atmospherum". The film, which is set in 1961, also features renowned actors Andrew Parks (Donnie Brasco), Brian Howe (Catch Me If You Can), and Jennifer Blaire (The Majestic). Buy Tickets


Hill House Backyard Dash Family Festival
Saturday, May 15, 2010
11:30am to 4pm
Arthur Fiedler Field along the Esplanade (where the bridge connects Beacon St. and Esplanade)
(617) 227-5838
All Ages
$10/Child, $15/Adult, $50/Family

The 4th Annual "Backyard" themed family festival will take place along the Esplanade and Charles River and will include a range of kid friendly activities such as potato sack races, face painting and a special guest appearance by Wally the Green Monster. There will also be scheduled races for all members of the family and scheduled races, the times which are as follows:

*Registration/Check in opens 11:30am
*Diaper Dash for toddlers 12:30pm
*1 Mile Family walk/run 12:45pm

The races will be followed by a community picnic. Note that the rain location for this event will be at the Hill House, 127 Mt. Vernon Street ,Boston, 02108.


Cambridge Friends School Music Festival
Saturday, May 15, 2010
12pm to 4pm
Friends Meeting House at Cambridge, 5 Longfellow Park, Brattle Street, Cambridge, 02138
617-416-9414
All Ages
$10-$20

The 2nd Annual Cambridge School Music Festival will offer an afternoon of family friendly live music, arts and crafts activities for kids and a variety of food (including Vegetarian selections) to purchase from local restaurants. Music acts include:

*Alistair Moock (The Cow Says Moock)
*Jim's Big Ego (Boston Rock Band)
*JEF Trio (Jazz-Rock-Funk)
*Dave Colley & Jeremy Lyons (Psychedelic delta-Blues)
*The Harry Fix Trio (Jazz)
*Cambridge Friends School Jazz Band

Be sure to also stop by the "Instrument Petting Zoo", sponsored by Club Passim and Stubblebine Lutherie. Buy Tickets for this event

Boston Events: Friday, May 14, 2010

Emerging America Performing Arts Festival
Friday May 14 through Sunday, May 16, 2010
Various Locations in Boston and Cambridge

Brought to you by A.R.T. American Repertory Theater, Huntington Theatre Company and Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, the Emerging America 3-day festival will showcase the latest work in American Contemporary Theater. For details, refer to the Schedules of Events, which vary by day and are distributed among three Boston and Cambridge performance venues. A kickoff festival, parade and party is planned for Sunday, May 2nd to coincide with Harvard Business Association's annual Mayfair Event. Emerging America Festival


Comedian Dom Irrera at The Wilbur
Friday, May 14, 2010
7:30pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston 02116
617-248-9700
$22-$32

Dom Irrera has been nominated six times for an American Comedy Award and has too many hot items on his resume to possibly list. One Night Stand(HBO), Command Performance(HBO) and Full Frontal Comedy(Showtime) are only a few of the Stand Up Specials and Series he is recognized for. Irrera has also performed on practically all of the major later night shows such as Leno, Letterman, Conan O'Brien and Jon Stewart as well as The View and Oprah. The list goes on and I could continue but wouldn't you rather just see him live? Get tickets at Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000.




The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra @ Coolidge After Midnite
Friday, May 14 & Saturday, May 15
Midnight
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 590 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
$9

Coolidge After Midnite will show The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra, the bizarre comedy directed by Larry Blamire. The flick is about a husband and wife pair (played by Blamire and Fay Masterson of Eyes Wide Shut and their hunt for a fallen meteor that contains a rare element called "Atmospherum". The film, which is set in 1961, also features renowned actors Andrew Parks (Donnie Brasco), Brian Howe (Catch Me If You Can), and Jennifer Blaire (The Majestic). Buy Tickets