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Interview: Josh Strickland on Swinging Back into TARZAN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at The Black Box


by R. Scott Reedy - March 07, 2024

When Josh Strickland takes the stage in the current Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) production of “Tarzan: The Broadway Musical,” he is in his familiar place in the center spotlight, playing the show’s title role which he originated on Broadway....

Ruby Lewis and More Join Josh Strickland in TARZAN at FPAC


by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2024

Further casting has been announced for the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC)’s  reimagined production of Tarzan the Broadway musical starring Broadway’s original Tarzan Josh Strickland....

Arrow Street Arts to Begin Programming in Renovated Performance Spaces This April


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2024

Arrow Street Arts is set to begin regular programming in its newly renovated performance spaces beginning April 1, 2024....

Franklin Performing Arts Company To Present Re-imagined TARZAN Starring Broadway's Original Tarzan Josh Strickland


by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2024

The Franklin Performing Arts Company will continue their 2023-24 season with a reimagined immersive production of Tarzan the Broadway musical starring Broadway's original Tarzan Josh Strickland March 8-17 at THE BLACK X in Franklin, MA. ...

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, THE WIZ, & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Franklin Performing Arts Company To Present Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR


by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2023

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present the musical Bright Star January 5-7 at THE BLACK BOX....

BroadwayWorld Boston Awards December 5th Standings


by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

THE BLACK BOX To Present Holiday Comedy Show Starring The Rescignos


by A.A. Cristi - November 27, 2023

THE BLACK BOX presents The Rescignos in their holiday comedy show 'Franklincense' on December 9 at 8:00pm. Don't miss this hilarious performance by the acclaimed Rescigno brothers....

Past Shows

Tarzan
3/8 - 3/17/2024


Tarzan swings its way onto the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage with technical and lighting wizardry galore! With music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning composer Phil ...

Violet
6/9 - 6/11/2023


Winner of the Drama Critics' Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical when it premiered Off-Broadway in 1997, and then on to a ...

Something Rotten!
3/10 - 3/19/2023


Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and ...

Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd
6/10 - 6/12/2022


Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's ...

The Drowsy Chaperone
The Drowsy Chaperone
3/12 - 3/20/2022


The Franklin Performing Arts Company presents The Drowsy Chaperone!Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a ...

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins


The Franklin Performing Arts Company presents Disney & Cameron Mackintoshs MARY POPPINS! The production, choreographed by Broadways Clay Rice-Thomson, will run October 15-17 and 22-24 ...

Legally Blonde The Musical
Legally Blonde The Musical
8/11 - 8/15/2021


A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and ...

eMulbOy5
eMulbOy5
6/12


Emily Koch of Broadways Wicked and Waitress performs a solo-ish show based on her middle school journal, which was ironically addressed Dear Elphaba.eMulbOy5 is a ...

Pride Concert starring Chris & Clay Rice-Thomson


Let's celebrate love! Broadway husbands Christopher and Clay Rice-Thomson bring their love-filled PRIDE concert to Franklin. Get ready for radio hits, Broadway classics, and more ...

THE BLACK BOX sings...WICKED!


THE BLACK BOX Sings... WICKED! Starring Broadway Elphaba Emily Koch with Jim Hogan singing Fiyero! Pianist Austin Davy from the Wicked tour accompanies an FPAC ...

THE BLACK BOX sings...Newsies


THE BLACK BOX Sings... Newsies brings back to Franklin Broadway's Christopher Rice singing Jack Kelly! With cast members from FPAC's 2018 sell out production and ...

T.3
T.3
4/24


THE BLACK BOX presents viral a cappella sensation T.3 as a part of their Spring Arts Awakening Series! T.3 is a New York based vocal ...

Disney Stars of Broadway


Spring Arts Awakening at THE BLACK BOX kicks off on April 16 with an in-person & Livestreamed concert by three Disney Stars of Broadway: Broadways ...


THE BLACK BOX will present Broadway's Michael James Scott - A Fierce Christmas Album Release Concert on Saturday, DECEMBER 5th at 7:30 PM - Virtual ...

Kara Lindsay & Kevin Massey in Concert!


THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series presents Kara Lindsay and Kevin Massey in a special one-night-only concert! Kara Lindsay has a BFA from Carnegie Mellon. Her ...

Broadway's Mamie Parris in Concert accompanied by Broadway composer Barbara Anselmi


THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series presents Mamie Parris with a solo one-night-only show accompanied by Broadway Composer Barbara Anselmi (It Should Have Been You). On ...

Tartuffe
4/24 - 4/25/2019


Franklin Performing Arts Company...

Sara Jean Ford in Concert


THE BLACK BOX is proud to present the next concert in its Broadway Series: Sara Jean Ford on Friday, November 16 at 8 pm. In ...

Disney's Newsies
Disney's Newsies
10/13 - 10/21/2018


The Franklin Performing Arts Company presents Disney's Newsies starring Christopher Rice! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Disney's Newsies is the rousing tale of ...

Tyler Hanes in Concert - THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series


Broadway’s Tyler Hanes performs a solo one-night-only show at THE BLACK BOX following his starring role as Rum Tum Tugger in the highly acclaimed revival ...

Matthew Scott in Concert


Broadway’s Matthew Scott performs a solo one-night-only show at THE BLACK BOX! The event is the second of THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series, sponsored by ...

Beth Leavel in Concert


THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series Presents Tony Award Winner Beth Leavel in Concert! Don't miss this exclusive show in Franklin! Leading lady Beth Leavel is ...

Neil Simon's The Odd Couple
Neil Simon's The Odd Couple
11/4 - 11/6/2016


A slob and the neat-freak decide to share one apartment with hilarious results. Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple is an epic mismatch of personalities as ...

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