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Photo: Get a First Look at the Cast of WONDER at A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
A.R.T. is presenting Wonder, a new musical about change, identity, and what it means to belong, featuring a driving, pop-inspired score by the GRAMMY Award–winning duo A Great Big World. Get a first look here!
Spire Center For Performing Arts to Present Shows With Jon Butcher Axis and More
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
The Spire Center for Performing Arts has revealed three new shows. New England Music Hall of Famer and Grammy-nominated artist Jon Butcher will perform with his band at the Spire Center, plus more.
Indian Ranch to Present Shows With Little Feat And Yachtley Crew For 2026 Summer Series
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
Two new shows have been added to the 2026 White Claw Summer Concert Series at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA. Rock legends Little Feat bring “The Last Farewell Tour” to the lakeside venue.
THE CONCERT: A TRIBUTE TO ABBA and More Set for SERVPRO After Hours Concerts
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
SERVPRO After Hours Concerts has revealed the first shows for the 2026 Tribute Nights series at The Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen, Virginia. The lineup includes Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show and more.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Video: Clips From A SHERLOCK CAROL at Lyric Stage Boston
by Joshua Wright - December 15, 2025
Watch all-new clips from A Sherlock Carol at Lyric Stage Boston. Moriarity is as dead as a doornail. Sherlock Holmes is depressed. Without his number one adversary, what’s the point of it all?
Learn How To Release An Album As An Independent Artist at Passim School of Music
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
Passim School of Music's DIY Album Release with Naomi Westwater, will take participants through creating an album release timeline, drafting a budget, and much more.
THE CELTIC HARP: ECHOES ACROSS TIME is Coming to Performing Arts Center, Brewster
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
Arts Speak Performance Lecture will take place at Performing Arts Center, Brewster, featuring Celtic harpist Áine Minogue. Celtic harpist Áine Minogue invites audiences on a luminous journey where the harp becomes both instrument and storyteller.
Interview: Javier Muñoz talks WONDER of American Repertory Theater's New Musical
by R. Scott Reedy - December 15, 2025
Javier Muñoz has starred in the Broadway productions of both “In the Heights” and “Hamilton,” so it’s safe to say he knows his way around leading roles in high-profile projects.
Review: RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH at Merrimack Repertory Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - December 13, 2025
What did our critic think of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH at Merrimack Repertory Theatre?
Interview: Javier Muñoz Talks WONDER of American Repertory Theater's New Musical
by R. Scott Reedy - December 12, 2025
Javier Muñoz has starred in the Broadway productions of both “In the Heights” and “Hamilton,” so it’s safe to say he knows his way around leading roles in high-profile projects.
H+H to Present Free Emancipation Proclamation Concert with Museum of African American History
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
All are welcome to join the Handel and Haydn Society (H+H) and Museum of African American History Boston I Nantucket for a free performance to celebrate freedom and honor the progress for human rights.
Academy Of Music Theatre Launches Second Annual STITCH ‘N FLIX Series
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
The Academy of Music Theatre will present its second annual Stitch ‘n Flix series, inviting audiences to bring knitting, crochet, embroidery, and other portable crafts to the cinema.
DEMOCRACY IN KIND To Headline Calling All Crows Benefit
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Chadwick Stokes will lead Democracy In Kind, an acoustic evening of protest music spanning his work with DISPATCH, State Radio, solo projects, and the rock opera 1972.
Review: Jessica Vosk Brings Music and Mirth to Berklee Performance Center With SLEIGH
by R. Scott Reedy - December 10, 2025
What did our critic think of JESSICA VOSK SLEIGH at Berklee Performance Center?
Cast and Creative Team Set for Joshua Harmon's WE HAD A WORLD at The Huntington
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
The Huntington has revealed the cast and creative team of We Had a World, a sharp, funny, and deeply personal new story by Joshua Harmon, and directed by Keria Fromm.
Music Worcester's THE COMPLETE BACH Continues With THE CHRISTMAS ORATORIO
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
THE COMPLETE BACH, Music Worcester’s 11-year project to present live performances of all known works by J. S. Bach will continue on January 24 as The Worcester Chorus and The Winchendon Players perform three cantatas from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio.
THE GIN GAME to be Presented at the Endicott College Manninen Center
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
The Pulitzer Prize winning play The Gin Game by D.L. Coburn will be performed for one weekend only at the Endicott College Manninen Center for the Arts.
Carrie Underwood to Join 2026 Tanglewood Popular Artist Series
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
Multi-platinum superstar and eight-time GRAMMY award winner Carrie Underwood will perform at Tanglewood. The concert will be Underwood’s first appearance at the famed Tanglewood Music Festival.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra To Present A MUSICAL MENAGERIE At Newton City Hall's War Memorial Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra will present a concert for the entire family titled A Musical Menagerie on Sunday, January 18 at Newton City Hall's War Memorial Auditorium.
Sweden's FRÄNDER Will Showcase Their Nordic Folk Arrangements At Club Passim
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
Swedish folk band FRÄNDER will appear at Club Passim with a program rooted in Swedish and Estonian traditions. The group blends contemporary arrangements with influences from Nordic folk and international sounds. Tickets are available at passim.org.
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At North Shore Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
A CHRISTMAS CAROL is playing at North Shore Music Theatre through December 21, 2025. Get a first look at the production featuing star David Coffee in his 31st season as Ebenezer Scrooge in new photos.
Stokely and Martin and More Set for Multicultural Arts Center Winter–Spring 2026 Programming
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
The Multicultural Arts Center revealed the next chapter of its 2025–2026 season, We Are the Story, unveiling a slate of upcoming winter–spring programs that highlight multicultural perspectives across theater, fashion, dance, and visual art.
The Huntington’s Winter New Play Intensive Returns, Empowering Bold Voices And New Stories
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
The Huntington will present its Winter New Play Intensive, offering public readings, open rehearsals, and private development sessions for playwrights and theatre artists.

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