BOSTON THEATRE NEWSROOM

The musical “Swept Away” tells the story of four whalers shipwrecked off New Bedford in 1888, making it especially resonant for local audiences, who can experience the musical drama in a well crafted New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage Company in the Virginia Wimberly Theatre at the Calderwo

Berkshire Theatre Group announced its fall lineup at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA, featuring tribute concerts, comedy, and live storytelling, including ORLEANS, THE ULTIMATE CHER EXPERIENCE, and AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company announced the cast and creative team for its 30th anniversary production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, directed by Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common.

The James Library & Center for the Arts has announced its summer events series in Norwell, Massachusetts.

The Adams Theater will present the MA250 FESTIVAL: PEOPLE, POETRY, PERSPECTIVE, a state-validated celebration of Massachusetts' 250th anniversary featuring Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, MA Poet Laureate Regie Gibson, and the Guy Mendilow Ensemble.

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth announced its inaugural COUNTRYFEST, headlined by Grammy-nominated duo THOMPSON SQUARE, with additional performances by April Cushman and Sarah Martin.

Brewster Performing Arts Center will present a Memorial Day band concert honoring America 250.

Gloriae Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia, led by Richard K.

Chester Theatre Company has announced a remount of 2025 production A Hundred Words for Snow by Tatty Hennessy, as part of Summer at the ’62 Center.

The Huntington announced the cast and creative team for EUREKA DAY, Jonathan Spector's Tony-winning satire directed by Margot Bordelon, following acclaimed runs on Broadway and in London.

It’s not every season that features two voices so deeply woven into the fabric of American theater.

Arlekin will present Delirium, a new adaptation of Eugène Ionesco's Frenzy for Two, directed by Igor Golyak and starring Andrey Burkovskiy and Chulpan Khamatova at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA.

The Spire Center in Plymouth will present Grammy winner Ruthie Foster, the Greg Abate Quartet, and Anthony Geraci with special guest Barrence Whitfield in an upcoming blues and jazz series.

The Boch Center has revealed that Spamalot and Beetlejuice will take the stage at the historic Wang Theatre in Boston, with tickets for both productions going on sale soon.

Provincetown CabaretFest announced its 2026 season lineup, featuring headliner shows, master classes, and student spotlights.

Playwright Kirsten Greenidge is used to telling stories through her dramas like her Obie Award-winning “Milk Like Sugar,” and “Our Daughters, Like Pillars,” and “The Luck of the Irish.

CHUANG Stage will present the East Coast premiere of MY HOME ON THE MOON by Minna Lee at Boston Center for the Arts, featuring new revisions by the playwright and directed by cara hinh.

Lyric Stage has released rehearsal footage of SOMETHING ROTTEN, Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell's hilarious musical comedy, now playing through June 7, 2026 in Boston.

ArtsEmerson has released first look footage of THE SECRET SHARER, DNAWORKS' bold world premiere adaptation of Joseph Conrad's 1909 novella, now playing through May 3, 2026 at the Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre at Emerson Paramount Center.

The Tanglewood Learning Institute announced additions to its 2026 Spotlight Series, including bassist Christian McBride in conversation with Catherine Burns and a musical theater talk with Jason Robert Brown and Georgia Stitt.

Cape Rep Theatre has announced its 2026 season, featuring plays and musicals including a world premiere and a Cape Cod premiere.

The Lowell Folk Festival announced its first set of performers for its 39th edition, including Elida Almeida, Dat Mighty 9, and Super Chikan & the Fighting Cocks across stages in downtown Lowell, MA.

Which Side?: A Protest Music Teach-Out will return to Somerville with a new installment featuring live music and conversation.

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced casting for JOHN & JEN, the musical by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald.

The Huntington will present Oedipus el Rey by Luis Alfaro in Boston, directed by Artistic Director Loretta Greco.