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New Century Theater director Sam Rush, right, talks with company manager Nikki Beck in Theater 14 of the Smith College Mendenhall Center for Performing Arts.
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New Century Theatre in Northampton opens 23rd season with ‘Lend Me a Tenor’

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

New Century Theatre director Jack Neary says he’s pretty easy to please. When he’s choosing a play to direct, for example, his requirements are few: The work must be an excellent one, of course; it has to be brilliantly written and well-constructed; and it must engage and entertain the audience. Neary’s next play, “Lend Me a Tenor,” which opens NCT’s … 0

New Century Theater director Sam Rush and company manager Nikki Beck relax on the stage of Theater 14 in the Smith College Mendenhall Center for Performing Arts.
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Summertime plays for kids, families

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

In addition to the mainstage shows at New Century Theatre this summer, there will be three productions for children, presented by Paintbox Theatre, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Founder and artistic director Tom McCabe has adapted “Little Red Riding Hood” (July 3-6); “Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude” (July 17-20); and “King … 0

Weekend planner — theater

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

For 60 years Queen Elizabeth II has met weekly at Buckingham Palace with the British Prime Minister (there have been a total of 12, beginning with Winston Churchill). The meetings are uniquely private: No other officials are present, no minutes are taken and no one is informed of what transpires. Providing “a great … 0

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