On the Blog

May 10, 2017 | Theatre,

Do You Know Lester Bangs? [Video Documentary Premiere]

  He helped popularize musical terms like “Punk Rock” and “Heavy Metal.” He’s been called “America’s greatest rock critic” and was fired from Rolling Stone Magazine for being “too mean”...

Read More
May 9, 2017 | Theatre,

“How To Be A Rock Critic” was first published in Boston in 1973

  The title of the one-man-show about Lester Bangs– How To Be A Rock Critic –is taken from a snarky self-deprecating piece the infamous music critic wrote for a Buffalo...

Read More
May 9, 2017 | Theatre,

Meet The Man In All Your Favorite TV Shows

  Erik Jensen might be new to the ArtsEmerson stage, but this wont be the first time our audiences have seen him in action. The star of How to Be A Rock...

Read More
April 28, 2017 | Theatre,

Proyecto Carrito at ArtsEmerson

This Friday and Saturday, members of Proyecto Carrito will be joining ArtsEmerson at 17 Border Crossings. Students and staff involved with the organization will be present in the lobby before...

Read More
April 20, 2017 | Theatre,

Happy “Daniel Beaty Day” in Boston!

Photo by Lelund Durond Thompson Tonight, Atiya Martin, Boston’s Chief Resilience Officer will present the proclamation of “Daniel Beaty Day” to Mr. Beaty prior to tonight’s performance of Mr. Joy in Dorchester....

Read More
April 19, 2017 | What Did You Think?,

What did you think of 17 Border Crossings?

Congratulations, you made it across 17 Borders with Thaddeus Phillips. As is true of many of performances by Lucidity Suitcase, there is much to be mined after the experience. What...

Read More
April 19, 2017 | Theatre,

Lester Bangs’ Favorite Records

Supposedly Complimentary Lester Bangs on some of his favorite artists, albums and bands Even when Lester Bangs was trying to lavish a band or an album with praise, he often...

Read More
April 19, 2017 | Theatre,

Video Playlist: 17 Border Crossings

APR 19 – 29, 2017 – Learn More Location: Emerson/Paramount CenterJackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre Run time: 90 minutes Ages: 13+

Read More

Archive