A new version of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, featuring Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, and David Alan Grier, is currently running at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.). In September, A.R.T. has will feature two American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performances and two audio described performances. The ASL performances are on Tuesday, September 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 11 at 2 p.m. The audio described performances will take place on Tuesday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the A.R.T. box office at 617-547-8300 or by emailing the box office at boxoffice@amrep.org.
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Lewis Carroll meets Lady Gaga in this psychedelic update of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. This new adaptation blends the lyrical whimsy of Alice with high-octane physical theater and the dynamic vision of acclaimed Hungarian director János Szász (Mother Courage, Marat/Sade, The Seagull). The result is a fresh, funny, and emotional remix of Carroll's classic coming-of-age tale. The American Repertory Theater is giving away a pairs of tickets to Alice vs Wonderland. Entries must be received by 11:59 PM on 9/17/2010.This American drama voices the anger and hope of a family struggling to find solid ground in a sinking economy. Written by one of the greatest twentieth-century playwrights, Paradise Lost is a poetic, humane, and distinctly American drama that examines the impact of money and greed on family, business, and love.
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"Musical numbers that leave the audience whooping!" - The New York Times
Bursting with the sounds of R&B and gospel, Best of Both Worlds is a soulful re-envisioning of The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare's timeless story of heartbreak and redemption. Clap your hands, jump out of your seat, and feel the power of love with this holiday treat for all ages.
Best of Both Worlds takes us on a journey through the rich musical tapestry of R&B, rediscovering Shakespeare's characters with smooth sounds and funky beats. When jealousy rips apart love and friendship, only the revelatory power of gospel can restore the enduring bonds of faith, family, and forgiveness.
There will be 3 winners - each will win a pair of tickets to *Best of Both Worlds*, valid for performances through 12/15/09.
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“Punchdrunk creates magic
. Its shows are alive; they ask audiences to explore; each visitor leaves having seen and felt different things from everyone else
. A world so haunting that you feel as if you have entered a parallel universe.” — The Guardian, London
Join the American Repertory Theater as award-winning British theater company Punchdrunk makes its U.S. debut with Sleep No More, an immersive production inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, experienced through the lens of a Hitchcock thriller.
An extraordinary, unexpected location in Brookline, Massachusetts, will be exquisitely transformed into a colliding world of Hitchcock’s shadow of suspense and Shakespeare’s doomed hero. You, the audience, have the freedom to roam the environment on a sensory journey as you choose what to watch and where to go. Rediscover the childlike excitement of exploring the unknown
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