My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

BOCH CENTER

270 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116



Review: August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN at Actors' Shakespeare Project Has Glint of Greatness


by R. Scott Reedy - May 04, 2026

What did our critic think of GEM OF THE OCEAN at Actors' Shakespeare Project?...

Review: Dramatic Musical SWEPT AWAY Stays Afloat with Score by The Avett Brothers


by R. Scott Reedy - May 01, 2026

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...

Review: WHO IS EARTHA MAE? at The Brickbox Theater


by Christopher Verleger - April 13, 2026

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you say the name Eartha Kitt? Those of us who are even remotely familiar with the late singer-dancer-actress will most likely say Catwoman, the iconic feline femme fatale she portrayed in the 1967 season of the ‘Batman’ television series, or her o...

Review: Matthew Lombardo's WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL Slays with Laughter


by R. Scott Reedy - April 14, 2026

Seven years ago, an already hot summer in Boston heated up even more during a pre-Broadway tryout of a truncated version of playwright Matthew Lombardo’s “Tea at Five” at the Huntington Theatre when its star, Academy Award winner Faye Dunaway, was fired after allegations that she physically an...

Review: Eddie Shields Excels in BREAKING THE CODE


by R. Scott Reedy - April 11, 2026

What did our critic think of BREAKING THE CODE at Central Square Theater?...

Review: Lyric Stage Boston's Latest Is ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS


by R. Scott Reedy - April 05, 2026

What did our critic think of ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS at The Lyric Stage Company Of Boston?...

Review: Full House Enjoys AN EVENING WITH DIONNE WARWICK at Groton Hill Music Center


by R. Scott Reedy - April 02, 2026

As Dionne Warwick took the stage at Groton Hill Music Center in Groton recently, before she had sung a single word, she was met by a rousing standing ovation. It was clear from the get-go that the capacity audience knew they were in the presence of a legend....

Review: Nothing to Protest in SUFFS


by R. Scott Reedy - March 22, 2026

What did our critic think of SUFFS at Emerson Colonial Theatre?...

Review: THE ANTIQUITIES Looks Back from the Future at SpeakEasy Stage


by R. Scott Reedy - March 18, 2026

Playwright Jordan Harrison’s 2025 drama “The Antiquities” – being given a fine New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage Company at the Roberts Studio Theatre in the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts through March 28 – uses history to explore where things went wrong....

Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK Brings Spine-Tingling Thrills to Stoneham


by R. Scott Reedy - March 13, 2026

What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Greater Boston Stage Company?...

Past Shows

Music America
Jan 1 – Jan 31, 2026

Music America is a collaborative exhibit presented by the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame and the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music....

Béla Fleck & The Flecktones Celebrate the Holidays With Jingle All The Way
Dec 6

Béla Fleck & The Flecktones reunite for a special performance at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre, showcasing their innovative blend of jazz-infused holiday classics from...

Wasn’t That a Time: The Boston Folk Revival 1958 - 1965
Sep 27

Wasn’t That a Time: The Boston Folk Revival 1958 - 1965 is a one-day symposium presented by the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame and...

Nikki Glaser: Alive and Unwell Tour
Feb 21 – Jun 30, 2025

Nikki Glaser will perform at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston on February 21, 2025, as part of her extended Alive and Unwell Tour....

Alton Brown Live: Last Bite
Mar 14 – May 11, 2025

Alton Brown will perform at Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston on March 14, 2025, as part of his final national tour, “Alton Brown Live:...

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
May 10

Grammy winners Gillian Welch and David Rawlings will perform their latest album, Woodland, at the Boch Center Wang Theatre on May 10, 2025. This marks...

Riverdance 30th Anniversary Tour
Apr 8 – Apr 13, 2025

Riverdance celebrates its 30th Anniversary with a special tour featuring performances at the Boch Center Wang Theatre from April 8 to 13, 2025. This production...

Going Places
Feb 5

Peter H. Reynolds and Paul Reynolds will celebrate World Read Aloud Day at the Boch Center by engaging with an audience of Boston-area students through...

Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Dec 21

The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame's inaugural induction ceremony will feature performances and stories from legendary folk musicians such as Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris,...

Dan and Phil - Terrible Influence
Dan and Phil - Terrible Influence
Nov 24

DAN AND PHIL are back to heal your inner child and take back what the internet took from them.In their new screamingly hilarious live stage show...

Rex Orange County “Finally” Tour
Oct 18 – Oct 19, 2024

Rex Orange County is set to perform two shows at the Boch Center Wang Theatre on October 18 and 19, 2024, as part of his...

Festival of Laughs: Boston
Oct 11

The Festival of Laughs hits Boston on October 11, 2024, featuring an impressive lineup of comedians including Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Tony Roberts, and Tony Rock....

Nurse John: The Short-Staffed Tour
Sep 28

Nurse John, the social media sensation known for his comedic takes on the healthcare industry, is bringing his first live tour, The Short-Staffed Tour, to...

Hillary Rodham Clinton Tour
Sep 27

Hillary Rodham Clinton's live tour makes a stop in Boston on September 27, 2024, moderated by best-selling author Jeff Kinney. This event celebrates Clinton's new...

City Spotlights Leadership Program Final Showcase
Aug 14

The Boch Center hosts the City Spotlights Leadership Program Final Showcase on August 14, 2024, featuring a talented group of Boston teenagers. Titled "My Right...

City Spotlights Teen Leadership Program
Jul 24 – Aug 6, 2024

The City Spotlights Teen Leadership Program at the Boch Center empowers Boston-area youth to become leaders through the performing arts. This six-week program allows teens...

THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Mar 21 – Mar 24, 2024

The Addams Family brings its unique blend of dark humor and heart to Boston's Boch Center Wang Theatre from March 21 to 24, 2024. In...

Ghost Light Series featuring Lori McKenna
Ghost Light Series featuring Lori McKenna
Oct 23

The third episode of the Boch Center's Ghost Light Series airs Friday, October 23rd, and will feature a performance by Lori McKenna. The episode will...

Videos