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Review: Apollinaire Theatre's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE


by R. Scott Reedy - March 01, 2026

What did our critic think of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Apollinaire Theatre Company?...

Review: Aimee Doherty Hits Homer with PENELOPE


by R. Scott Reedy - February 24, 2026

At this time last year, the American Repertory Theater was premiering a stirring new dramatic adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” by actor and playwright Kate Hamill, which moved back and forth between King Odysseus and Queen Penelope during a three-hour production with two intermissions....

Review: 15TH ANNUAL 10X10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL at Barrington Stage Company


by Marc Savitt - February 16, 2026

In the past, I have compared the 10x10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL to dining at a Tapas restaurant, and it is. The production offers theatre goers a variety of content in small sized servings, to explore, share, and shake off a bit of mid-winter blues in anticipation of the bountiful season ahead. You may see...

Review: LITTLE WOMEN at Actors' Shakespeare Project


by R. Scott Reedy - February 16, 2026

Louisa May Alcott’s novel “Little Women” has proven so enduringly popular since it was first published in 1868 that it has been turned into two plays, a musical, an opera, 11 different feature films and TV movies, three Japanese anime versions, and even a 12-part Korean streaming series....

Review: A Startling THE MODERATE at Central Square Theater


by R. Scott Reedy - February 13, 2026

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

Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre


by R. Scott Reedy - January 30, 2026

What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre?...

Review: A Thrilling JOB at SpeakEasy Stage Company


by R. Scott Reedy - January 23, 2026

What did our critic think of JOB at Roberts Studio Theatre?...

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC is Gorgeously Sung at the Citizens Opera House


by R. Scott Reedy - January 11, 2026

What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Citizens Opera House?...

Review: NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH SETH MACFARLANE AND THE BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall


by R. Scott Reedy - January 06, 2026

Seth MacFarlane was in great voice when he took the stage at Symphony Hall recently for his sold-out New Year’s Eve concert with the Boston Pops, even if it wasn’t his most familiar voice....

Review: A Taut IS THIS A ROOM at Apollinaire Theatre Company


by R. Scott Reedy - January 04, 2026

What did our critic think of IS THIS A ROOM at Apollinaire Theatre Company?...

Past Shows

Music Worcester Presents: Bach Christmas Oratorio
Music Worcester Presents: Bach Christmas Oratorio
Jun 1 – Jan 24, 2026

The Winchendon Players are members of the Winchendon Music Festival, a multi-genre music festival featuring artists from across the globe. The ensemble joins The Worcester...

Music Worcester Presents: American Spiritual Ensemble
Music Worcester Presents: American Spiritual Ensemble
Jan 10

Founded by Everett McCorvey, Music Worcester’s 2026 Artist-in-Residence, American Spiritual Ensemble performs across the world celebrating the roots of American music – the negro Spiritual. Negro...

Annual Family Holiday Pops!
Annual Family Holiday Pops!
Dec 20

The Worcester Youth Orchestras are delighted to announce two performances of our beloved "Annual Family Holiday Pops," back by popular demand!Immerse yourself in the festive...

Dance Prism Ballet's The Nutcracker
Dance Prism Ballet's The Nutcracker
Dec 14

Add a little magic to your 2025 holiday celebrations with Dance Prism Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker!” From snowflakes to sword fights to the growing...

Worcester Youth Orchestra Auditions: Your Chance to play in Carnegie Hall
Worcester Youth Orchestra Auditions: Your Chance to play in Carnegie Hall
Dec 9

Step into the spotlight and join the Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO), the premier and largest youth orchestra program in Central Massachusetts. Now in its 78th...

Patti LuPone Don't Monkey With Broadway
Patti LuPone "Don't Monkey With Broadway"
Sep 20

One Night Only - in Worcester, MA - Music Worcester Opening Night for 16-17 Season Patti LuPone brings her show "Don't Monkey With Broadway" for...

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