A.R.T. Connections: Get your Greek on at the A.R.T. with new rock musical Prometheus Bound and "stellar" Ajax

A.R.T. Connections February 2011 GET YOUR GREEK ON AT THE A.R.T.   World premiere rock musical Prometheus Bound starts tonight at OBERON - some performances already sold out!   "Stellar" Ajax continues at the Loeb Drama Center - only two weeks left!     Save $10 when you buy both.  Use code AJAX10.       Watch the video:  Special event: Meet creators Steven Sater and Serj Tankian after the show on Monday 2/28 or Wednesday 3/2! *** Tickets from $25 Starts tonight Don't get sold out! Prometheus Bound starts tonight     New rock musical    An outcry against tyranny, Prometheus Bound illustrates the struggle against the brute force of a ruthless dictator. Written by Tony and Grammy Award-winning playwright and lyricist Steven Sater (Spring Awakening), with music by Grammy Award-winning System of a Down lead singer Serj Tankian, featuring two-time Tony nominee Gavin Creel and Lea DeLaria. A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus stages this world premiere production in OBERON, immersing the audience in an environment that has the Dionysian energy and rebelliousness of a rock concert. "Fired up for Prometheus" - Read the Boston Herald article "The sound of tyranny" - Read the Boston Phoenix article Learn about The Prometheus Project: A partnership with Amnesty International, bringing the theater arts to the service of human rights advocacy.   Brent Harris and Linda Powell. Photo: Michael Lutch. Watch the video:  Special event: Theater of War Monday, February 28 and Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Sophocles's Ajax and Philoctetes followed by a town hall discussion with combat veterans. Ajax is in its final weeks - don't miss it!    "A stellar production.... Putting a classic in modern dress to bring out the timelessness of the tragedy succeeds brilliantly."  - WBUR Radio "Clearheaded.... Tense, straightforward, and swift." - The Boston Phoenix    "A fascinatingly theatrical experience that skillfully blends sound and vision."  - TAB Community Newspapers "This production works literally out of the box to create an accessible portal to Greek tragedy demonstrating that what was thought and written then is relevant, poignant and provocative now." - Berkshire Fine Arts    "Really phenomenal! Excellent translation, cool use of video, visually stunning, very fine acting." - @profpoole (via Twitter)  "A must-see that pumps vital blood through ancient text.... See it!" - @bostonturgy (via Twitter) Save $10 on Ajax when you buy Ajax and Prometheus Bound together - use code AJAX10.   Subject to availability, sections A & B only, cannot be combined. Our Email Sponsor Our Email Sponsor     Prometheus Bound song "The Hunger" recorded by Shirley Manson - releasing on iTunes on Tuesday, March 2      Shirley Manson (of the band Garbage) has joined the community of artists and activists surrounding Prometheus Bound to record a single from the upcoming show. In the show, "The Hunger" is sung by Io, a mortal who was raped by Zeus and exiled from her home.  Her pain becomes a rallying point for Prometheus, a clear example of the kind of injustice perpetrated against the humans by their immortal tormenters.  Shirley's powerful voice and incredible emotion, as she tells the story of this victimized woman, is the perfect introduction to the world of Prometheus Bound and the work of Amnesty International.  All proceeds from the sale of "The Hunger" will go to Amnesty International. Vote for the A.R.T.!      Support the A.R.T. and OBERON by voting online for the Boston Phoenix's annual BEST issue. We are nominated for BEST . . . Theater Company | vote here And The Big Quiz Thing at the OBERON is up for BEST Trivia Night! | vote here Remember you can also write-in your votes for categories such as BEST Gay Night, Burlesque, Dance Night, Local Nonprofit, or even Place To People Watch! A.R.T. receives 26 IRNE nominations     From Best New Play for The Blue Flower, to Best Ensemble for Cabaret... and many more! Read more >>   Coming Up at the A.R.T.    The Donkey Show Now playing Saturday nights at 8 & 10:30 p.m. Ajax Now playing Prometheus Bound  Now playing Death and the Powers: The Robots' Opera Starts 3/18   Follow the A.R.T. on Twitter Find the A.R.T. on Facebook

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