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MIDSUMMER DREAMER'S Begins At Cape Rep Theatre In June
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Cape Rep Theatre will continue its 2025 season with a moving one-man show Midsummer Dreamers based on A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, adapted by and starring Kirsten Peacock and Nick Nudler and directed by Maura Hanlon.
Video: Christiani Pitts Sings 'What'll It Be' From TWO STRANGERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2025
A.R.T.’s production of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is now in performance at the Loeb Drama Center in Harvard Square. You can now watch Christiani Pitts sing “What’ll It Be” from the show here!
ArtsEmerson Reveals 2025/26 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
ArtsEmerson has announced its 2025/26 Season, featuring nine live stage events in its 15th anniversary year. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!
Interview: George Takei Takes a Star Trek Into MUSIC OF THE COSMOS With Boston Pops
by R. Scott Reedy - May 22, 2025
When it comes to “Star Trek,” George Takei has been there from the beginning, when the now iconic “Theme from Star Trek,” by composer Alexander Courage, first invited television viewers to go “where no man has gone before.”
New England Public Theatre Aims to Convert Mall Storefront into a Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
New England Public Theatre is aiming to convert a third-level storefront to a small theater in the Emerald Square Mall. Learn more about the theatre's upcoming plans!
Cape Cod Theatre Project Unveils 2025 Season Featuring New Play Development Presentations
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
The Cape Cod Theatre Project has revealed its 31st Season of New Plays, running weekend nights in July from July 3 through July 26 at Falmouth Academy's Simon Center for the Arts. See the lineup and learn more!
Review: The Huntington's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA is Sweepingly Cinematic
by R. Scott Reedy - May 21, 2025
The 1962 feature film “Light in the Piazza” was shot on location at the Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, and the Via Veneto and Roma Ostiense railway station in Rome, making its technicolor splendor a hard act to follow when the story, based on a 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer, was developed for the stage in 2003.
Tanglewood Reveals Titles for 2025 Season Including THE GOONIES In Concert and More
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has announced new programming for its 2025 season, including a live performance of The Goonies in Concert by the Boston Pops, a new wine and food festival, and a range of community-focused events.
RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR: THE MUSIC OF SERGEI V. RACHMANINOFF Begins At The Colonial In June
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Berkshire Theatre Group and Kate Maguire will present Rachmaninoff and the Tsar, the newest international hit by Hershey Felder, the creative force behind the acclaimed productions George Gershwin Alone and Beethoven—both previous hits at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. In this captivating new theatrical work,
Club Passim To Host CLUB 47 REVIVAL Show In June
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Bluegrass band Level Best and Boston native, folk musician, and friend of the venue Mitch Greenhill will take the Passim stage for a special “Club 47 Revival” concert on June 5th. Mitch and James Field, lead and senior member of Level Best, met on their very first day of college—just on the other side of Harvard Square.
Paula Plum Directs Theresa Rebeck's THE UNDERSTUDY With Hub Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Hub Theatre Company of Boston will kick off its 12th season with Theresa Rebeck's celebrated comedy The Understudy, directed by five time Elliot Norton Award winner Paula Plum.
Shakespeare & Company to Present New Devising Shakespeare Workshop
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
Shakespeare & Company is inviting actors, directors, physical theater artists, and Shakespeare lovers to take part in Devising Shakespeare: Creating New Work From Old Wit. Learn how to join.
LeAnn Rimes to Headline the 2025 Boston Pops July 4 Fireworks Spectacular
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will return to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade for its 51st year, featuring LeAnn Rimes and more. Learn how to attend!
Timothy McDevitt and Carlyn Connolly Lead DEAR EDWARD at The Martha's Vineyard Playhouse This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
The Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, MJ Bruder Munafo, Artistic & Executive Director, will present the production premiere of 'Dear Edvard' with music by Steven Schoenberg and lyrics by Richard Michelson.
North Shore Civic Ballet Opens Spring Auction in June
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
The North Shore Civic Ballet will open its 2025 online auction website page for bids on Friday, June 6 at 6:00 p.m. EST, and continues through Friday, June 27, closing at 6:00 p.m. EST. 
512: THE SELENA EXPERIENCE Comes to Hanover Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts will welcome 512: The Selena Experience, on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Ticket presales begin May 21. Public on-sale begins, Friday, May 23 at 10 AM. 
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Returns to The Hanover Theatre in June
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Shadowcasting by Teseracte Players returns with anticipation to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts Friday, June 13, 2025.
The Hanover Theatre To Host Free Events at Francis R. Carroll Plaza This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts will be the home of fun in the sun this summer hosting a plethora of free weekly events, from lunchtime concerts on the Bank of America Stage at the Francis R. Carroll Plaza every Thursday with music starting at noon on July 17, to evening Salsa Lessons on the Plaza with Ray Gonzalez and Rebeccah Sonn beginning August 8. RSVP today! 
NEEDTOBREATHE Comes to Hanover Theatre In November
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
GRAMMY- nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE is set to bring an unforgettable, intimate experience to The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts as part of the Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM! 
Mike Koutrobis, Eric Johnanson and More to Perform at The Spire Center
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
The Spire Center for Performing Arts has revealed four new shows, including comedian Mike Koutrobis and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
North Shore Pride Partners With Thorgy Thor and Cape Ann Symphony to Kick Off Pride Month
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
North Shore Pride will partner for this event with the Cape Ann Symphony and American drag artist and classical musician Thorgy Thor to kick off Pride month with Pride Through Music: A Night of North Shore Pride.
Review: FOUNDING F%!#ERS: THE STORY OF ETHAN ALLEN AND BENEDICT ARNOLD at Greater Boston Stage Company
by R. Scott Reedy - May 16, 2025
And if you’re too busy to take your pencils back to school, and maybe not the biggest stickler for accuracy, then you may want to head to Stoneham for “Founding F%!#ers: The Story of Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold,” a play by Conor Casey being given its world premiere at Greater Boston Stage Company through May 18.
CHUANG Stage & Company One Theatre Celebrate World Premiere Of Learning HOW TO READ BY MOONLIGHT
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Boston Center for the Arts has announced the co-produced world premiere of Learning How to Read by Moonlight by BCA Launchpad Resident CHUANG Stage and Company One Theatre.
SWEPT AWAY, PRIMARY TRUST, and More Set For SpeakEasy Stage Company's 25/26 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Dawn M. Simmons’ first season as SpeakEasy’s new Artistic Director will include the touching Pulitzer Prize-winning play PRIMARY TRUST; the big-hearted adventure of identity and courage LIZARD BOY: A NEW MUSICAL; and more.
Cast Set For 4-Star Solo Show Festival in Provincetown
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
As part of the 62nd season, the Provincetown Theater will produce the 5th annual 4-Star Solo Show Festival throughout the month of June at their playhouse at 238 Bradford Street in Provincetown, MA.

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