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Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame Reveals Performers And Presenters For 2026 Induction Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2026
The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame has announced performers and presenters for its 2026 Induction Celebration, taking place March 24 at Boston’s Wang Theatre. The event will honor artists including Judy Collins, Tom Paxton, and Tom Rush.
Rev Tor’s 14th Annual DEAD OF WINTER JAM Returns To The Colonial Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2026
Rev Tor’s 14th Annual Dead of Winter Jam will return to The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield on February 7. Presented by Berkshire Theatre Group, the concert celebrates the music of Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead with Dead Man’s Waltz & Friends.
Review: A Thrilling JOB at SpeakEasy Stage Company
by R. Scott Reedy - January 23, 2026
What did our critic think of JOB at Roberts Studio Theatre?
Tap Dance Artist Brings New Solo Show To The Dance Complex In Cambridge
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2026
Woburn-based tap dancer and educator Ryan P. Casey will present his new solo show 'RETURN TO JOY' at The Dance Complex in Cambridge, exploring themes of joy through tap dance, storytelling, and poetry.
Sutton Foster Sets Concert Dates in Boston, Atlanta and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2026
Sutton Foster has revealed upcoming performances in Boston, Atlanta, and more! Foster is a multiple Tony Award-winning performer, who is known for starring in Younger and more.
WICKED, DEATH BECOMES HER and More Set for Broadway In Boston 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2026
The 2026/2027 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre, an Ambassador Theatre Group venue has been revealed!  Included in the Eight Show Season Subscription are Wicked and more.
Pittsford Fine Art To Present Featured Artist Suzi Zefting-Kuhn
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2026
Pittsford Fine Art will present an exhibition by featured artist Suzi Zefting-Kuhn, on view from early February through March. The show draws inspiration from the artist’s travels and focuses on portraiture, wildlife, and landscape subjects rendered in oil and pastel.
THE THINGS AROUND US Comes to ArtsEmerson
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2026
ArtsEmerson will present The Things Around Us, an inventive and unexpected one-person show created and performed by acclaimed musician, storyteller, and composer Ahamefule J. Oluo.
DEATH BECOMES HER, OPERATION MINCEMEAT And More Set for 2026/2027 Broadway In Boston Season
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2026
Broadway In Boston has announced the 2026/2027 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre. The eight-show Season Subscription will include OPERATION MINCEMEAT, THE NOTEBOOK, DEATH BECOMES HER, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE WHO’S TOMMY, Alicia Keys’ HELL’S KITCHEN, and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre Names Jenny Lavery as Interim Executive Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2026
Merrimack Repertory Theatre has announced the appointment of Jenny Lavery as Interim Executive Artistic Director, effective February 1, 2026. Her official title will be the Nancy L. Donahue Interim Executive Artistic Director.
WHICH SIDE?: A Protest Music Teach-Out Continues This February at the Burren Backroom in Somerville
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2026
Which Side?: A Protest Music Teach-Out returns with another powerful night of music, storytelling, and solidarity on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at The Burren Backroom.
Music Worcester To Present Pianist Nelson Goerner In Recital
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2026
Music Worcester will present pianist Nelson Goerner in recital at Curtis Performance Hall on the campus of Assumption University. The program will feature works by Liszt and Albéniz and is part of the organization’s 2025–2026 concert season.
BOSTON SCIFI FILM FESTIVAL To Mark 51st Edition At Somerville Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2026
The Boston SciFi Film Festival will return for its 51st edition at the Somerville Theatre in February 2026. The five-day festival will feature more than 20 feature films, dozens of short films, panel discussions, and its annual 24-hour Marathon.
Puppet Showplace Theater Unveils Winter 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2026
Puppet Showplace Theater will present its winter season from January to March 2026, featuring educational programs and performances that explore science, history, and cultural heritage in Brookline Village.
Odyssey Opera And Boston Modern Orchestra Project to Present A Trio Of Monodramas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2026
Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project will present Mono E Mono, a concert of monodramas by leading American composers, at NEC's Jordan Hall. The event features performances by acclaimed vocalists under the baton of Gil Rose.
PHOTOREALISM IN FOCUS to Open at Rose Art Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2026
The Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University will present Photorealism in Focus. On view in the museum’s expansive Lois Foster Wing, the exhibition celebrates the technical mastery, conceptual rigor, and continuing resonance of Photorealism.
Interview: Robert Saoud Roars About LIBRARY LION
by R. Scott Reedy - January 21, 2026
As an actor, musical theater performer, and cabaret artist, Robert Saoud is used to getting all kinds of reactions from all types of audiences.
Photos: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Little Theatre Of Fall River
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2026
Sunday in the Park with George is opening on Thursday, January 22, at Little Theatre of Fall River, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, and Directed by Aaron Gendreau-Visco. Check out photos here!
Spire Center For Performing Arts to Welcome Thomas Dolby, Slambovian Circus Of Dreams, And More
by A.A. Cristi - January 20, 2026
Spire Center for Performing Arts has announced upcoming concerts with Thomas Dolby, Slambovian Circus of Dreams, and Draw the Line – Aerosmith Tribute. The shows will take place in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in April and May.
The Hanover Theatre Repertory to Stage A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - January 20, 2026
The Hanover Theatre Repertory (THT Rep) has announced the full cast for its production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, running at the BrickBox Theater in Worcester January 28 through February 14.  
Blues Traveler And Gin Blossoms With Spin Doctors Are Coming To SERVPRO After Hours Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2026
​Multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms will join forces for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour, making a stop at SERVPRO After Hours Concerts at The Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Launches New Long-Term Artistic Model
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2026
Williamstown Theatre Festival has launched a new long-term artistic model designed to expand its reach, deepen its impact and secure its future. WTF will use the intervening period to activate a new phase of artistic research, development, and year-round engagement.
Berkshire Pulse Reveals 2026 Spring Class Schedule
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2026
Berkshire Pulse has announced its Spring 2026 class schedule, offering a variety of artistic training sessions in dance, music, and theater.
Boston New Year Grand Musical Ball Brings the Magic of Vienna to Cary Hall on January 24, 2026
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2026
The Boston International Symphony Orchestra (BISO, an all-professional orchestra), in collaboration with WeStar Music, will present the Boston New Year Grand Musical Ball on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
2026 Brian O’Donovan Legacy Fund Grant Winners Revealed by Passim
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2026
Passim has announced the recipients of the 2026 Brian O’Donovan Legacy Fund grants, awarding $2,500 to six deserving artists and groups to support their artistic endeavors.

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