We've got a 3 credit graduate course that “forces” you to see five (5) plays and/or musicals in the greater Boston area.
Join us the first two weekends in August for Field Experiences in Theater Education at Fitchburg State! This year we will be seeing:
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Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin at Emerson Cutler Majestic Theater - Sunday, August 2
Heralded as “the greatest songwriter that has ever lived,” by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin is known for innumerable American classics such as “White Christmas,” “God Bless America,” “Anything You Can Do,” and “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails.” Songwriter Jerome Kern said it all: “Irving Berlin…IS American music.” In this tour de force performance by award winning showman Hershey Felder (George Gershwin Alone and Maestro: Leonard Bernstein), the remarkable story of “America’s Composer” comes to life. We’re taken from the depths of anti-Semitism in Czarist Russia to New York’s Lower East Side—and ultimately all of America and the world. Featuring the composer’s most popular and enduring songs and beyond, Hershey Felder’s masterful creation of character and musical performance makes this evening with Irving Berlin an unforgettable journey that epitomizes the American dream.
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Kinky Boots at Boston Opera House - August 6-9
Charlie Price has suddenly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in Lola. A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he’s meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible.
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Colossal by Company One Theatre at Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA - July 17 - August 15
The beauty and brutality of football seduce Mike to stray from the path his father had mapped out for him, but when a standard play goes catastrophically wrong, Mike has to tackle the past and make peace with the man he dreamed he would be. Played in four quarters with a half time show, dance company, and a drumline - Colossal's explosive theatrical storytelling and full-contact physicality carries this unmissable summer event all the way to the end zone.
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Thoroughly Modern Millie by Boston Children's Theatre at Shore Country Day School - August 6
Featuring students from BCT's pre-professional Summer Studios 4 program, the high-octane musical Thoroughly Modern Millie is the story of a small-town girl who follows her dreams to the big city, where she finds romance, adventure, and above all, fun. The show will have audiences dancing in the aisles!
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WAITRESS World Premiere at American Repertory Theatre (ART) August - September
Book by Jessie Nelson Music & lyrics by Sara Bareilles Based on the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly Choreographed by Chase Brock Directed by Diane PaulusJenna, played by Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller (Beautiful), a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna must choose between her commitments and her dreams. Her customers, co-workers, and the town’s handsome new doctor all offer her conflicting recipes for happiness—but Jenna ultimately has to decide for herself. This poignant and uplifting new musical celebrates friendship, motherhood, and the courage it takes to pluck a long abandoned dream off the shelf. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Love Song”) and directed by Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland).
Ever wonder what goes into a critical review of a play or musical? Want to try on the role of theater critic?
- Join others who have submitted reviews for publication.
- Read the reviews of shows before and after seeing them.
- Compare your observations and aesthetic experience with those who write about them.
- Experience the process and learn the art of crafting a review.
