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Review: Umbrella Stage Company's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Keeps Harper Lee Classic Vividly Alive


by R. Scott Reedy - March 10, 2026

Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1960 novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” about the fictional small town of Maycomb, Alabama, in the Depression-era South grappling with violence and racial inequality, along with issues of class, courage, and compassion, is a classic of modern American literature...

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....

Past Shows

The Worcester Chorus
May 18

The Worcester Chorus will present a concert featuring secular cantatas BWV 213 and 214 at Mechanics Hall on May 18, 2025. This performance is part...

Moveable Feast: Bach Organ Recital
Apr 27

The Moveable Feast: Bach Organ Recital marks the conclusion of the inaugural season of the Complete Bach, an 11-year endeavor by Music Worcester to present...

Moveable Feast: Bach Organist Recital
Apr 27

Moveable Feast: Bach Organist Recital features a celebration of Bach's organ works in a unique dual setting. Scheduled for April 27, 2025, this performance will...

Sphinx Virtuosi American Forms
Mar 30

Sphinx Virtuosi American Forms will showcase an exceptional ensemble of musicians dedicated to celebrating diversity and excellence in classical music. The performance promises a rich...

Worcester Bach Collective Cantatas BWV 28, 36, 40, 64, 133
Mar 23

The Worcester Bach Collective will perform a selection of cantatas, including BWV 28, 36, 40, 64, and 133, highlighting the intricate compositions of Johann Sebastian...

Handel and Haydn Society Concerti for Two Harpsichords
Mar 22

The Handel and Haydn Society presents an evening of Concerti for Two Harpsichords, showcasing the intricate interplay of baroque compositions. This event, featuring renowned musicians,...

The Worcester Chorus Secular Cantatas BWV 213 & 214
Mar 22

The Worcester Chorus will perform the Secular Cantatas BWV 213 and 214 on March 22, 2025, at Music Worcester. This concert highlights some of Bach's...

Bach’s Birthday Bash 2025 Mechanics Hall: The Complete Keyboard Partitas Jeremy Denk
Mar 21

Bach’s Birthday Bash 2025 will feature Jeremy Denk performing The Complete Keyboard Partitas at Mechanics Hall. This celebration of Bach's music offers audiences a chance...

Academy of Saint Martin in the Fields & Bruce Liu
Mar 9

The Academy of Saint Martin in the Fields, known for its distinguished performances, will join forces with acclaimed pianist Bruce Liu for a special concert....

Ian Bostridge lieder recital
Mar 2

Ian Bostridge will present a lieder recital, showcasing his acclaimed vocal talents in a repertoire rich in emotional depth and classical tradition. Known for his...

Imani Winds and Boston Brass
Feb 14

Imani Winds and Boston Brass will perform at Tuckerman Hall on February 14, 2025. This unique concert features a combination of wind and brass ensembles,...

Imani Winds and Boston Brass in Concert
Feb 14

Imani Winds and Boston Brass come together for a special concert at Tuckerman Hall on February 14, 2025. This event features the Grammy-winning Imani Winds,...

Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass
Jan 24

Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass presents an energetic concert featuring a unique blend of classical brass music and contemporary influences. Known for their dynamic performances,...

Holiday Concert -The Worcester Chorus Women’s Ensemble
Dec 22

The Worcester Chorus Women's Ensemble presents a special holiday concert celebrating the season with a selection of choral works performed by talented female vocalists. The...

The Worcester Chorus Handel Messiah
Dec 7

The Worcester Chorus presents Handel's Messiah, a cherished holiday tradition on December 7, 2024, at Mechanics Hall. This production showcases the powerful vocal talents of...

Worcester Chamber Music Society Bach Christmas Cantatas BWV 32, 132, 151
Dec 6

The Worcester Chamber Music Society presents a performance of Bach's Christmas Cantatas BWV 32, 132, and 151 on December 6, 2024. This event is part...

Maxim Vengerov (violin) and Polina Osetinskaya (piano)
Nov 17

Maxim Vengerov and Polina Osetinskaya bring their exceptional talent to Mechanics Hall for a compelling concert featuring renowned classical pieces. Vengerov, an acclaimed violinist, will...

BACHtoberfest Choir, Bach Cantatas BWV 50, 62, 122
Oct 27

The BACHtoberfest Choir will present a concert featuring Bach Cantatas BWV 50, 62, and 122 on October 27, 2024. This performance is part of the...

First Unitarian Church Choir, Cantata BWV 61
Oct 27

The First Unitarian Church Choir will perform Cantata BWV 61 on October 27, 2024. This event is part of a series celebrating the works of...

Bach Organ Multimedia Concert - Peter Edwin Krasinski
Oct 26

Peter Edwin Krasinski presents a Bach Organ Multimedia Concert on October 26, 2024, at Music Worcester. This unique performance will explore the rich tapestry of...

Zlatomir Fung, Bach Complete Cello Suites
Oct 26

Zlatomir Fung will perform Bach's Complete Cello Suites, showcasing the rich, expressive works of the Baroque composer. Known for his artistry and technical precision, Fung...

The Philip Glass Ensemble
Oct 18

The Philip Glass Ensemble will make its debut at Music Worcester on October 18th at Mechanics Hall. The ensemble, comprising principal performers of Glass's work,...

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