106 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116
Emerson Colonial Theatre is a theatre in Boston, MA.
This American Life host Ira Glass and renowned Israeli author Etgar Keret combine their skills for this evening of powerful and funny stories in a live performance of their podcast about Etgar’s mother, "Half-Baked Stories About My Dead Mom ." “This show really began on a bus...
Few voices in pop history are as instantly recognizable, or as deeply loved, as Karen Carpenter’s. The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration brings the icon’s extraordinary voice and the brother-sister duo’s unforgettable music back to the stage in a beautifully crafted...
Buena Vista Orchestra , featuring key players from throughout the history of The Buena Vista Social Club, continues the legacy of the legendary group with an exciting new stage production and repertoire pulled from the greatest hits and deep-dive cuts.
Join Yotam Ottolenghi for an intimate and energizing evening celebrating his new cookbook Simple Too, the long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling Ottolenghi Simple. In conversation, he’ll share how Simple Too was born from real life: recipes that work with you, not against you...
The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Noel Coward meets Noel Fielding, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the...
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is set in 1943 and tells the wildly improbable and hilarious true story of the covert Allied operation that turned the tide of WWII, blending farce, thriller, and Ian Fleming-style spy caper with an assist from Fleming himself. The show was...
Join the original 'Magenta,' Patricia Quinn, for a screening of the unedited movie in a new 4k restoration with live shadow cast, audience participation, a costume contest, and more! VIP Meet & Greet: Get exclusive tickets to the VIP Meet & Greet to meet Patricia Quinn herself...
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW ORIGINAL CAST SPOOKTACULAR TOUR Join the original 'Magenta' - Patricia Quinn - for a screening of the movie in a new 4k restoration with a live shadow cast and audience participation! The evening includes a hosted screening of the movie in a new 4k...
In this intimate, romantic and joyful concert, Michael Feinstein pays tribute to two of his personal friends, creative inspirations, and musical heroes – vocal icon Johnny Mathis and Oscar-winning composer Henry Mancini. The music celebrated is among the finest in American...
Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic...
Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic...
Dirty Dancing: The Musical will bring a fresh creative approach to the timeless love story that captured the hearts of millions around the world. Set against the backdrop of the summer of 1963, Dirty Dancing follows the journey of Frances "Baby" Houseman and dance instructor...
The Golden Girls are back in an all-new show! 2026 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from...
Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and...
Myth and spectacle combine in The Who’s exhilarating 1969 rock opera, TOMMY—including the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me,” “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.” After witnessing his father shoot his rival, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe, endlessly...
What did our critic think of A RIVETING ALL MY SONS at The Lyric Stage Company Of Boston?…
What did our critic think of COME FROM AWAY at Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre?…
What did our critic think of MOON MAN WALK at Natti-Willsky Theatre?…
Murder-for-hire seems dark, and yes, some of the language can be a bit colorful (a few F-bombs are dropped), but really, this is a delightful little production with the emphasis on comedy that one might almost label as cute, possibly endearing.…
. During a roughly 20-minute near silent stretch the cast execute a near flawless, complex, scene employing “Controlled Chaos”. Even the most `curmudgeonly of audience members find themselves rolling along with the rest of the crowd.…
What did our critic think of RHINOCEROS at American Repertory Theater?…
What did our critic think of DALLOWAY: FIRST LOVE at Gloucester Stage Company?…
What did our critic think of ROCK OF AGES at Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre?…
Shakespeare’s most searching play – a gripping story of grief, conscience, and the cost of inaction. Haunted by his father’s ghost, a young prince must navigate a world of secrets, power, and betrayal, where nothing is as it appears.…
Making his debut with the Boston Pops at Tanglewood on August 11, Hugh Jackman dazzled his sold-out audience – under the Koussevitzky Music Shed and stretching as far as the eye could see on the lawn that surrounds it – from the moment he took the stage.…
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Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Little Shop of Horrors with a screening hosted by the original Audrey, Ellen Greene ! This is a rare appearance by Ellen Greene, who originated the role in the stage musical and continued on to star in everyone's favorite film adaptation. There...
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Little Shop of Horrors with a screening hosted by the original Audrey, Ellen Greene! This is a rare appearance by Ellen Greene, who originated the role in the stage musical and continued on to star in everyone's favorite film adaptation. There...
There’s always a way to navigate complicated stuff,” Alex Edelman told Variety about his newest show, What Are You Going to Do, a venture into difficult political and personal territory. One of the most critically hailed comedians of his generation, Edelman is a Bostonian best...
The enchanting Darren Criss – star of the smash Broadway hit Maybe Happy Ending and now Tony nominee – joins us for a special one-night-only concert! Criss has earned raves for his moving performance in the show, building upon Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning work in "Glee," and...
Luka Sulic is a virtuoso cellist renowned for his dynamic blend of classical and solo performances, as well as his role in the global sensation 2CELLOS. HIs musical journey, deeply rooted in original compositions and masterful arrangements, has evolved into a unique...
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while...
THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY returns to the Emerson Colonial Theatre following a sold-out engagement last February! The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their...
Beloved author Anne Lamott has a new book, Good Writing, co-written with her husband, Neal Allen . Based on rules of writing Neal has collected over the years, it’s a sideways glimpse into how Anne and Neal collaborate on writing, editing, and living together. Whether you’re...
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STEREOPHONIC mines theagony andtheecstasy ofcreation asit zoomsin onamusicstudio in1976. Here,anup-and-comingrockband recording anewalbum finds itself suddenly onthecusp of superstardom. Theensuing pressures could spark theirbreakup — ortheir breakthrough. Writtenby DavidAdjmi...
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Bat Boy: The Musical Umbrella Arts (9/25-11/08) |
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Covenant SpeakEasy Stage Company (9/25-10/17) |
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Monty Python's SPAMALOT Boch Center Wang Theatre (10/06-10/11) |
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The Norwegians Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre (9/04-10/04) |
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An evening with LaChanze Berklee Performance Center (11/01-11/01) |
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BOUNCERS by John Godber The Modern Theatre (10/01-10/24) |
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Cheyenne Jackson Shalin Liu Performance Center (10/18-10/18) |
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Rocky Horror Show The Company Theatre (10/02-10/18) |
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This Is Your Song: The Elton John Songbook Norton Singers (10/02-10/03) |
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Oh, Mary! Emerson Colonial Theatre (12/21-1/03) |
