What's New at Foxborough's Orpheum Theatre?

Patch recently checked in with the Orpheum Theatre to see what's coming up at the School Street venue.

As summer gets closer, the Orpheum Theatre is getting ready to provide programs and classes for kids looking for something to do after the school year ends. Executive Director Billl Cunningham told Patch they are getting ready to hold their annual summer classes for kids. There will be two sessions, each lasting for two weeks in June and late July going into August. Registration infomation can be found on the theater's website. For those who want to have their own private affair, the Orpheum is available to rent for $1,000 a night. For the adults, Cunningham said he is looking at doing a Sunday Blues program and the theater wil host comedian Lenny Clarke on June 1.

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Children of Hockomock Area YMCA Shine in Production of Honk! Jr.

Children of the Mansfield Arts & Education Center of the Hockomock Area YMCA performed Honk! Jr. at Foxborough's Orpheum Theatre last weekend.

Chidren of the Mansfield Arts & Education Center of the Hockomock Area YMCA presented Honk! Jr. on stage at Foxborough’s Orpheum Theatre last weekend. Director Heather Utsler-Smith pulled together a cast of more than 40 children, including some who have grown up with the Y’s youth theatre group. These young thespians range in age from 7-14 and had been rehearsing for the show since November.  Last weekend's show was the Hockomock Area YMCA youth theatre’s 25th production since its inception in 2006.  Honk! Jr. was performed with full lights, costumes, set and sound. It provided a fun, contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Ugly Duckling, performed with the permission of Music Theatre International.  When Ugly (Daniel …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today

5 Things for Dec. 28: Three Stooges Film Festival, Renew Your Dog License, Live Music and More

Here's five things you need to know in Foxborough for today, Dec. 28.

Editor's note: Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. If you know of something happening in town that did not make our list, please add it in the comment section! Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.  All dog owners are required to license any dog which is six months or older, according to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, Section 137 and Article V, Section 3 of the General By-Laws of the town of…

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5 Things for Nov. 29: Movie Premiere and Ayla Brown Performance at Orpheum Theatre, Igo School Fall Concert and More

Here's five things you need to know in Foxborough for today, Nov. 29.

Editor's note: Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. If you know of something happening in town that did not make our list, please add it in the comment section! 1. Expect a Mostly Sunny Thursday in Foxborough Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming north after midnight. 2. 'Cowboy Spirit' Movie Premiere and Ayla Brown Performance at Orpheum Theatre Cowboy Spirit Films will be hosting the premiere of the feature film, "Cowboy Spirit," which will …

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Ayla Brown to Perform at Movie Premiere in Foxborough

The movie "Cowboy Spirit" will premiere at the Orpheum Theatre in Foxborough on Nov. 29. Alya Brown will perform live before the movie.

On Thursday, Nov. 29th, Cowboy Spirit Films will be hosting the premiere of its feature film, "Cowboy Spirit," which will include a meet and greet with the cast. This event is open to the public and will be held at the Orpheum Theatre in Foxborough. Produced and filmed locally in and around Boston, this independent film tells the story of Ted Walters, who must draw on the lessons he learned as a kid from his grandfather, a champion rodeo cowboy, as he tries to help a little girl who is battling cancer. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and one of the starring actresses, Ayla Brown, will be performing live at 6 p.m. The screening of Cowboy Spirit will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Immediately following the movie, there will be a Q&A session with key …

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5 Things for Oct. 22: Tickets On Sale for Un-Common’s Production of Willy Wonka in Foxborough, Red Ribbon Week Begins in Local Schools and More

Here's five things you need to know today in Foxborough: Expect a mostly sunny Monday, local schools participate in Red Ribbon campaign, Foxborough boys’ golf compete in MIAA DIII South Shore Qualifier and more.

Editor's note: Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. If you know of something happening in town that did not make our list, please add it in the comment section! 1. Chance of Showers Expected in Foxborough Monday Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Monday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 8 mph. 2. Tickets Now on Sale for Un-Common’s Production of Willy Wonka The Box Office is now open for The Un-Common Fall Family Production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka being presented at the …

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