Boston Theatre Newsroom

The Harvard Square Business Association and Gazit Horizons have announced the first installation at the (snobby) institute in Harvard Square. The exhibit, “Happiness Fantasy” will be on display from May 8th – 31st from 8am – 11pm daily. The opening reception will be held on May 8th at 7pm.

Experience the magic of live performance as MassOpera presents THE MIRROR CABARET. Dive into an evening of enchanting music and captivating storytelling.

Discover the 2024 cohort of arts leaders announced by A.R.T. for the Arts & Cultural Organization Management learning intensive.

What did our critic think of CLUE: A NEW COMEDY at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

Explore the creative renaissance sparked by The Guerillas with the revival of Libretto Writing Labs, fostering a new wave of innovative and dynamic storytelling in theater.

Join the Pilgrim Festival Singers this summer as they present a collection of Broadway and American songs about summer in Plymouth on June 22nd and 23rd.

Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra will welcome conductor Adrian Slywotsky for a fascinating concert, Strings of Lights, showcasing Pro Arte’s string section. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Berkshire Theatre Group, Jewish Plays Project and plays2gather will present the Festival of New Jewish Plays this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The Huntington has released a mini-documentary about Toni Stone and their upcoming production of the tenacious and inspiring original play written and directed by Lydia R. Diamond and inspired by the book Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone by western Massachusetts journalist and author Martha Ackmann. 

On Saturday, May 18, at 8PM, the 21-piece JCA Orchestra will present a program of music for jazz orchestra at the Peabody Hall Parish of All Saints, 209 Ashmont St., Dorchester.  The JCA Orchestra has released 12 albums and has been performing since 1985.

Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the projects for its 2024 Fridays@3 reading series, and more! See more details.

Sarah Ruhl's The Seasons and more are set for Boston Lyric Opera’s 2024/25 Season! The season will also include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s MITRIDATE, Verdi’s AIDA, a major revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL on its 80th anniversary, and more.

The Cape Ann Symphony’s 72nd Concert Season will wrap up with  The Three B's: Beethoven, Bizet and Brahms Concert featuring Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist and CAS audience favorite Lucia Lin on Sunday, May 12  at 2 pm at Manchester-Essex High School auditorium on 36 Lincoln Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. 

Meet the new additions to the BSO for the 2024-25 season: Principal flute Lorna McGhee, associate principal bassoon Josh Baker, and percussionist Toby Grace. Their tenure starts in September 2024.

Walnut Hill School for the Arts receives a generous $1.75 million donation from Sandra and Kevin Delbridge, providing funding for scholarships and strategic investments.

Give Black Alliance, formerly known as New England Blacks in Philanthropy, is kicking off its 2024 #TheCouchConversations webinar series with a session entitled The Right to Be Here featuring co-authors Courtney B. Vance and Dr. Robin L. Smith.

Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Hermes Croatto will meet with the Puerto Rican Diaspora in his first concert tour and visit Boston on May 2 as part of the BoriCorridor Tour.

Passim will host a showcase of the 2023 Iguana Music Fund grant recipients on Monday, May 13th at 7pm, featuring Nicolás Emden, Paul Willis, Spirit 47, Maddie Lam, and this year's Gecko Fund grant winner Noble Dust.

West African Master Drummer, Joh Camara and Co-Director musician Stan Strickland will lead Express Yourself youth in a rehearsal with BLUE MAN GROUP as they work together for the Express Yourself 30th Anniversary Show, EXYO PLANET, May 23rd at the Boch Center - WangTheatre.

Experience the magic of Company Theatre's BORN TO DO THIS - The Joan of Arc Rock Opera, with highlights from the show at Club Café. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Discover the new lineup at Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA featuring performances from Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, and more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

In April, Double Edge Theatre began the celebrations of its 30th Anniversary since moving to Ashfield, MA. Learn more about the celebration plans here!

Actor Cristhian Mancinas-García discusses his favorite thing about his character Aldopho, and more in the video here!

The Huntington has released first look photos of Jennifer Mogbock as Toni Stone, the title character a tenacious and inspiring original play written and directed by Lydia R. Diamond and inspired by the book Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone by western Massachusetts journalist and author Martha Ackmann.

Join the laughter as Juston McKinney headlines Comedy Night at Slater's in May. Learn more about McKinney and see how to purchase tickets!