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In this town, a good myth might as well be the truth. Johnny “Honeycomb” James comes back home famous, changed, and impossible to explain. The voice is real, but the rumours are loud. In a town that remembers everything and forgives nothing, his return cracks open old stories...
Umbrella Arts presents... BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA THE STORY: Half-bat, half-boy, ripped from the tabloid headlines, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in...
This North American tour of The Sound of Music, produced by Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations, honors the 65th anniversary of the musical's original stage debut. Directed by Jack O'Brien and choreographed by Danny Mefford, the production features the beloved story...
Brian Dowd has spent the last 10 years of his life wrestling with an unrequited "something" for his best friend's sister, who happens to live next door. But each and every time he's spoken with Beth Finnegan for more than 30 seconds, he's ended up with his foot planted firmly in...
Cheyenne Jackson is a GRAMMY® and Emmy-nominated actor, singer, and songwriter celebrated for his dynamic work across Broadway, concert stages, television, and film. Known for his commanding presence and rich, expressive voice, he has built a multifaceted career that bridges...
“Come up to my lab, and see what’s on the slab!” The maniacally popular cult musical returns to TCT to shock and delight audiences. Inspired by the 1975 film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, this raunchy and uproarious rock journey is led by that “Sweet Transvestite” and a motley...
There's sex in the air, and the hunt is on, as four bouncers show the depravity of urban night life.
A Tony Award winner for originating the role of Celie in The Color Purple, LaChanze possesses one of the most commanding and deeply felt voices on the American stage. Her gift is rare: technical brilliance in complete service to the song, the truth of the music, and the...
Marshall Opera celebrates composer Adolphus Hailstork during his 85th birthday year with a program of his songs, conducted by Mark Shapiro. The program is performed by sopranos Nicoletta Berry and Maria Brea, tenor Joshua Blue, and baritone Jorell Williams. The evening includes...
The Thorn is a theatrical production celebrating its 30th anniversary that brings the passion of Jesus to life through drama, music, dance, martial arts, and aerial acrobatics. The story spans from creation to the formation of the early church, featuring St. John recalling his...
The only survivor of a fatal car crash finds herself drawn to a strangely alluring deserted carnival on the outskirts of town, which may hold the secret to her tragic past. Director Herk Harvey creates a genuine, dreamlike sense of dread using stark black-and-white...
Upon hearing the name Hedy Lamarr, whom do you see? A smoldering, bejeweled temptress, perched on velour cushions, in the 1949 Hollywood classic "Samson and Delilah?" Or, a demure and professionally clad inventor, embarking on scientific ideas that were generations ahead of her...
Billboard charting artist Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player and award-winning songwriter known for her impeccable slide guitar playing. Whether performing solo or with Red Molly, her acclaimed tales of love and loss are propelled by her unmistakable sound. Acoustic Guitar...
A residency concert featuring CMA Department Chair Eden MacAdam-Somer, guitarist and faculty member Joe Morris, and CMA students, performing songs and compositions by Gordon Beeferman, along with improvisations on solo piano and scored improvisations for trio and large ensemble...
Challenging discrimination is not easy; Lucy Stone was never one to take the easy road. The first woman from Massachusetts to earn a college degree, Lucy was an ardent supporter of human rights. Always fierce, her belief that women and men be equal was evident in both her...
A reception and engaging conversation with Revels Artistic Director Jeffrey Binder and special guests, exploring the history, cultural context, and creative inspiration behind this year's Midwinter Revels. Presented in partnership with Gore Place, the evening will also feature...
Paul D'Angelo headlines an evening of stand-up comedy with special guest Maya Manion and host Dan Miller. Paul D'Angelo is a nationally acclaimed comedian, writer, actor, and trial attorney known for his sharp wit and high-energy performances. Maya Manion is a Rhode Island-based...
The Italian premiere of composer Martin Brody's chamber operetta The Carp, with a libretto by art historian Dario Gamboni, based on a 2003 news story of a carp said to have spoken before its slaughter at a fish market. The performance returns the work to Villa I Tatti, where...
Acclaimed pianist Emanuel Ax performs with The Knights chamber orchestra in a program featuring Mozart Piano Concertos Nos. 17 and 25. This concert serves as the opening night of Music Worcester's 2026–2027 season. The performance takes place at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA.
Pianist Emanuel Ax and chamber orchestra The Knights open Music Worcester's 168th season with a concert featuring two Mozart piano concertos, No. 17 in G Major and No. 25 in C Major. They will also perform Overture to L'amant anonyme by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de...
Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience brings the music of the Beatles to The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA for one night. This nostalgia-driven performance puts audiences in the driver's seat, allowing them to help shape the setlist throughout the show. It...
Boston Chamber Symphony opens its 2026-2027 season with violinist Joshua Brown performing Brahms's Violin Concerto, his first Boston-area performance of the piece since his prizewinning appearance at the Queen Elisabeth Competition. The program, led by Music Director Avlana...
In this town, a good myth might as well be the truth. Johnny “Honeycomb” James comes back home famous, changed, and impossible to explain. The voice is real, but the rumors are loud. In a town that remembers everything and forgives nothing, his return cracks open old stories and...
Boston Chamber Symphony opens its season with Mozart's Overture to Così fan tutte, Beethoven's Symphony No. 8, and Brahms's Violin Concerto, featuring soloist Joshua Brown. This appearance marks Brown's fourth consecutive season with BCS. The Brahms holds particular significance...
Verdi's thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Presented as part of The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD series, bringing world-class opera productions direct from The Met stage in New York City to screens...
Two legendary singer-songwriters, Patty Larkin and Lucy Kaplansky, make for a potent double bill. Patty Larkin, a founding member of Four Bitchin' Babes, has captured audiences for over 30 years with technical artistry that has redefined the boundaries of the guitar-driven...
The Boy Band Project is a concert featuring Broadway performers that brings the hits, choreography, and fan-fueled excitement of late-'90s and early-2000s pop back to the stage. Presented by Berkshire Theatre Group at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA, the show captures the...
The Thorn is a theatrical production celebrating its 30th anniversary that brings the passion of Jesus to life through drama, music, dance, martial arts, and aerial acrobatics. The story spans from creation to the formation of the early church, featuring St. John recalling his...
ACRONYM presents rare performances of three Esther cantatas written during Rembrandt's time, in conjunction with the Museum's exhibition. The program includes music by Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, Leonora Duarte, Salamone Rossi, Giacomo Carissimi, Johann Heinrich Schmelzer...
Murray Hill hosts an intimate, unscripted evening of stories, songs, laughs, and behind-the-curtain moments celebrating the release of his debut memoir Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man. Emmy winner Jeff Hiller, Murray's co-star from Somebody, Somewhere, joins the...
“Quietly poignant... captures an experience that’s as universal as it is inexplicable: a friendship that shouldn’t work but does, and that should endure but doesn’t.”…
What did our critic think of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at Boch Center Wang Theatre?…
The play provides a lot of food for thought. What seems to come through most strongly in the final analysis is an inability for the two sisters to connect meaningfully and their portrayal of the tragedy of not knowing someone anymore.…
With Halloween just weeks away, Greater Boston theater companies are presenting familiar titles for audiences looking for seasonal thrills – “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” and “Little Shop of Horrors,” to name but a few.…
What did our critic think of PURPOSE at The Huntington?…
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.…
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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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The Sound of Music Boch Center Wang Theatre (11/17-11/22) |
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An evening with LaChanze Berklee Performance Center (11/01-11/01) |
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BOUNCERS by John Godber Modern Theatre At Suffolk University (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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THT Rep presents the 6th Annual Edgar Allan Poe Double Header The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts (10/28-11/01) |
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By Any Other Name SpeakEasy Stage Company (5/07-5/29) |
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9 to 5 The Musical Timberlane Performing Arts Center (11/13-11/22) |
