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The Friends of Eddie Coyle -- LIVE at The Burren

Eddie Coyle — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:51:15 +0000

Widely regarded as the greatest Boston crime novel ever written, a staged reading of a new theatrical adaptation of George V. Higgins’ The Friends of Eddie Coyle will be performed at The Burren, Somerville, on Nov. 13 at 3 p.m.

Adapted for the stage by Bill Doncaster, directed by Maria Silvaggi, The Friends of Eddie Coyle chronicles the lowest rungs of the criminal underworld, as Eddie Coyle attempts to stay alive and out of jail in the company of gun runners, bank robbers, hit men and cops in and around 1970 Boston. Critically acclaimed since its release in 1972, Elmore Leonard called The Friends of Eddie Coyle “The best crime novel ever written--makes The Maltese Falcon read like Nancy Drew.”

This staged reading is free, donations for the cast will be graciously accepted, rsvp required: .

The cast includes Paulo Branco as Eddie Coyle, Rick Park as Dillon, Tom Berry as Dave Foley, Peter Darrigo as Jimmy Scalisi, Jason Lambert as Jackie Brown, Jen Alison Lewis as Wanda, and featuring Jim Barton, Derrick Martin, Courtney Miranda, and Jeremy Lee.

Jonathan Demme receives Coolidge Award, premiers “Neil Young Trunk Show” in Brookline

dwyer — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:18:59 +0000

Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme was in Brookline yesterday to receive the Coolidge Award. His latest performance film, Neil Young Trunk Show, had its New England premier at Coolidge Corner Theatre on Monday as part of the Coolidge Award festivities. Read more...

ART to offer discounted tickets

adamg — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:14:37 +0000

Joel Brown reports that on Friday, ART will sell $25 tickets for early performances of its current season shows.

The Femme Show's Second Annual Boston-Area Appearance

MelLarsen — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:01:47 +0000

October 10 and 11, 8:00 PM

Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre, 820 Mass Ave in Central Square
Tickets: $11 in advance, $12 at the door

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART I & II

Undercover Blonde — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:37:05 +0000

BOSTON THEATRE WORKS PRESENTS
ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART I & II

Company continues 10th Anniversary celebration with one of the defining works of the 20th century in the Roberts Studio Theatre at the Calderwood Pavilion.

[BOSTON, MA] Boston Theatre Works continues their 10th Anniversary season in January with a staging of Kushner’s epic drama. This six-hour story told in two parts begins performances January 18th and will

Benefit play for National Organization for Men Against Sexism

nomasboston — Tue, 01 May 2007 22:00:32 +0000

It's a Good Time ...

An funny and inspiring one-man play: "Voices of Men" performed by local playwright/activist Ben Atherton-Zemon features celebrity characters with a new twist.

Reception to follow- bring friends, make new ones

For a Good Cause ... A benefit for the National Organization for Men Against Sexism-Boston Chapter.

When, Where - see you there!

Saturday May 12th 2007 @ 7pm

Join us at Community Church of Boston
565 Boylston Street, Boston
Across from Copley T station, Green line.
Location is handicapped accessible

Tickets are $10 - 25 sliding scale

CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY opens in Boston, direct from a sold-out run in LA

Undercover Blonde — Tue, 01 May 2007 16:46:24 +0000

Steven Fales was the model Mormon boy: an Eagle Scout, international missionary, BYU graduate, married in the Salt Lake Temple, and father of two children. But what happens when the model finds himself in â€œreparative therapyâ€ for "same-sex attraction"â€¦and fails?

Must see-"Welcome Home, Molly DeCandia"

Alaiyo — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:56:28 +0000

If you are in Massachusetts and have to see one thing on Friday, September 22 or Saturday, September 23, then stay at home and watch "Close To Home" or "The Charlie's Angels 30th anniversary marathon."

If you are in Massachusetts and have to see one thing on Friday, September 22 or Saturday, September 23 and you don't want to stay at home, then go see "Welcome Home, Molly DeCandia" at the Image Theater in Lowell, Mass.

"Welcome Home, Molly DeCandia" is a part of the Second Annual Mill City Minutes Festival, which features seven exciting ten-minute plays each evening along with dance and original featured songs.