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Review: THE ZIONISTS: A FAMILY STORM at Barrington Stage Company

Review: THE ZIONISTS: A FAMILY STORM at Barrington Stage Company

by Marc Savitt · June 23, 2026

THE ZIONISTS; A Family Storm represents a tremendous new piece of theater. One that, like a gemstone, sparkles on many facets. You don’t have to possess any particular element, characteristic, or trait, this play will make you think. It continues at Barrington Stage Company’s Boyd-Quinson The…

Review: Emilio and Gloria Estefan Musical Will Have You ON YOUR FEET! in Beverly

Review: Emilio and Gloria Estefan Musical Will Have You ON YOUR FEET! in Beverly

by R. Scott Reedy · June 10, 2026

Whether autobiographical like “Jersey Boys,” “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” and “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,” or fictionalized like “Mamma Mia!,” jukebox musicals often rely on the drama of  their source material as much as their familiar scores for success.…

Review: EUREKA DAY is a Tempest in a Vaccination Teapot

Review: EUREKA DAY is a Tempest in a Vaccination Teapot

by R. Scott Reedy · June 9, 2026

But in playwright Jonathan Spector’s “Eureka Day” – now being given a cleverly funny production by The Huntington at the Huntington Avenue Theatre through June 28 – they are also comic fodder for a trenchant story about a tempest over vaccination in a hyper-woke teacup.…

Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Barrington Stage Company

Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Barrington Stage Company

by Marc Savitt · June 7, 2026

Cast and Crew deliver a high-quality production that is both simple and sublime; historically accurate, topically relevant; and well worth seeing. BSC Artistic Director, Alan Paul said: 'It's fair to say that Daisy has become an American classic, and when you watch the show, you will see how contemp…

Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Barrington Stage Company

Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Barrington Stage Company

by Marc Savitt · June 9, 2026

Cast and Crew deliver a high-quality production that is both simple and sublime; historically accurate, topically relevant; and well worth seeing. 'It's fair to say that Daisy has become an American classic, and when you watch the show, you will see how contemporary and relevant its themes still are…

Review: SELECTED SHORTS at The Adams Theater

Review: SELECTED SHORTS at The Adams Theater

by Marc Savitt · June 3, 2026

Listening to SELECTED STORIES is a delight. The actors bring energy, nuance, intonation, inflection, and character to every aspect of the story they are telling. Having them do so live, in-person to a room full of enthusiastic audience member reactions made it even more so.…

Past Shows

Much Ado About Nothing

FeaturedMuch Ado About Nothing

Jul 20 – Aug 7, 2022

"Much Ado About Nothing" is Shakespeares hilarious tale of wits and wills, where love and justice nevertheless manage to prevail with vigorous joy! Directed by...

The Tempest

The Tempest

Jul 21 – Aug 8, 2021

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company invites you to The Tempest, a night of free Shakespeare on the Boston Common! Join us under the stars July 21- August...

Cymbeline

Cymbeline

Jul 17 – Aug 4, 2019

Free Shakespeare on the Common takes up residence once again with Shakespeares lovely mystical dramedy Cymbeline. The play chronicles the fates of King Cymbeline and...

BIrdy

BIrdy

Feb 27 – Mar 17, 2019

Adapted by Naomi Wallace from the novel by William WhartonDirected by Steven MalerFeaturing Steven Barkhimer*, Maxim Chumov, Spencer Hamp*, James Ricardo Milord*, Will Taylor*, and...

Richard III

Richard III

Jul 18 – Aug 5, 2018

Shakespeare’s searing drama chronicles the ruthless ascension of a king and the devastation he leaves in his wake as he gains power over the realm....

Death and the Maiden

Death and the Maiden

Jan 30 – Feb 11, 2018

January 30-February 11 Sorenson Black Box Theater, Babson College, Wellesley By Ariel Dorfman Directed by Steven Maler Featuring Flora Diaz, Mickey Solis, and Mark Torres...

Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

Jul 23 – Aug 10, 2014

One of Greater Boston's most beloved summer traditions, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s (CSC) “Free Shakespeare On The Common,” presents the Bard’s classic comedy of love in...

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