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Monday, February 19, 2024
Tarzan, the Broadway musical, scheduled by FPAC for March 8-17
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Enjoy the fund raising for the Children’s Museum of Franklin Benefit Gala on April 11
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Monday, February 5, 2024
FPAC to present re-imagined Tarzan Starring Broadway’s Original Tarzan Josh Strickland
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) 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 BOX in Franklin, MA. The flexible theater space will be transformed into a multi-stage rock concert centering the iconic Phil Collins music, while telling the classic story by blending Broadway and concert experience.
Conceptualized and directed by Raye Lynn Mercer and Ali Funkhouser, the show will feature choreography by Broadway’s Clay Rice-Thomson (Moulin Rouge!, KING KONG, Newsies, Matilda) and music direction by Hallie Wetzell. Based on Disney's epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend, Phil Collins, and a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang. High-flying excitement and hits, like the Academy Award winning "You'll Be in My Heart," as well as "Son of Man," and "Two Worlds," make Tarzan an unforgettable theatrical experience. Further casting will be announced soon.
In 2006, Josh Strickland created the leading role of Tarzan in Disney’s musical Tarzan on Broadway. In 2009, he made his starring Las Vegas debut in Peepshow at Planet Hollywood Casino & Resort while concurrently co-starring in the hit E! reality show Holly's World. Strickland debuted his first single "Report to the Floor," which skyrocketed to the top-five on the iTunes Dance Charts the first week of its release, followed by “Last Dance.” In 2013, Strickland joined the cast of Vegas! The Show at the Planet Hollywood Casino & Resort in Las Vegas in a starring role. Strickland has also appeared internationally with the all-star cast of Disney’s Broadway Hits, including the Emmy®-winning concert at Royal Albert Hall in London, England. He recently reprised his role as Tarzan in Disney’s Tarzan in Oberhausen, Germany at the Stage Metronom Theatre as well as at the Tuacahn Amphitheatre.
FPAC is an Actors’ Equity Small Professional Theater company based at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin, MA. Each season, FPAC produces musicals, plays, ballets, and more featuring Broadway stars, professional actors, local performers, and emerging artists. Tickets for Tarzan are available at FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. Follow Franklin Performing Arts Company and THE BLACK BOX on Facebook and Instagram for updates on programming.
Josh Strickland |
Friday, February 2, 2024
FPAC Presents "Tarzan - The Stage Musical" March 8 through 17
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Save the Date! Children’s Museum of Franklin Gala - April 11 at THE BLACK BOX
Save the Date! Children’s Museum of Franklin Gala - April 11 at THE BLACK BOX |
Monday, January 29, 2024
Reminder: Reserve your tickets for HMEA Presents Studio Two | A Tribute to The Beatles
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Thursday, January 18, 2024
HMEA fund raising concert at THE BLACK BOX - Feb 17
Swing by on February 17 to see and listen to our favorite Beatles tribute band - Studio Two - The Beatles Tribute! We’ll be celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Beatles coming to America, all in support of HMEA’s programs. A limited number of tickets are available with the link https://www.hmea.org/beatles/
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Electric Youth 2024 Debut Concert - Jan 12 at 7:30 PM
Electric Youth 2024 Debut Concert - Jan 12 at 7:30 PM |
Thursday, January 4, 2024
FPAC performs "Bright Star!" this weekend at THE BLACK BOX
Directed by Raye Lynn Mercer with Music Direction by Hallie Wetzell and Choreography by Hannah Rezendes.
Tickets available at FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Reminder: FPAC to present Steve Martin & Edie Brickell’s Bright Star - Jan 5 - 7, 2024
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) is excited to present the musical Bright Star January 5-7 at THE BLACK BOX. Featuring the Tony-nominated bluegrass score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past.
Friday, December 15, 2023
Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 15, 2023 to December 20, 2023
Friday, December 15
6:00pm Backyard Swagger (live music) (67 Degrees Brewing)
7:00pm Box Groove (live music) (Raillery Public House)
Saturday, December 16
8:30am Girl Scout Cookie Sale (outside US Post Office on Main St)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Train Town Franklin; Part 2 (Franklin Historical Museum)
1:00pm Kids Paint Party (registration req'd) (Franklin Public Library)
4:00pm Laura May (live music) (67 Degrees Brewing)
7:30pm Humbug! (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)
Sunday, December 17
7:30am All you can eat Breakfast (Rod & Gun Club)
11:00am Girl Scout Cookie Sale (Learning Express)
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm Train Town Franklin; Part 2 (Franklin Historical Museum)
2:00pm Humbug! (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)
Wednesday, December 20
11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center)
1:00pm Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin TV Studio - recording session)
6:30pm Musical BINGO: Carols Edition! (Franklin Public Library)
Thursday, December 21
8:30am Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)
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The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 15, 2023 to December 20, 2023 |
Sunday, December 10, 2023
FPAC to present Steve Martin & Edie Brickell’s Bright Star - January 5-7, 2024
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
THE BLACK BOX to present Holiday Comedy Show starring The Rescignos - Dec 9
Saturday, November 25, 2023
THE BLACK BOX schedule for December
Tribute Concert
Viva Las Elvis: A Vegas Christmas |
Take a walk in a twin-ter wonderland! For over a decade the Rescigno brothers have performed a brand new holiday comedy show in NYC, and this year they are bringing another new holiday show to Franklin!
The Rescignos: Franklincense |
Get your tickets online at -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/