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....
by R. Scott Reedy - June 09, 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....
by Marc Savitt - June 07, 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...
by Marc Savitt - June 09, 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...
by R. Scott Reedy - June 03, 2026
What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH DARREN CRISS at Emerson Colonial Theatre?...
by Marc Savitt - June 03, 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....
by Marc Savitt - May 31, 2026
As BTG's Artistic Director, CEO Kate Maguire stated: 'Through moments of joy, heartbreak, humor and healing, JOHN & JEN explores the enduring connections between siblings, parents and children- the people who remain part of us across a lifetime. With Andrew Lippa's moving score and a story filled ...
by R. Scott Reedy - May 20, 2026
Playwright Luis Alfaro aimed high when he decided to bring Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” from 429 BC into the 21st century with “Oedipus El Rey,” his contemporary retelling of the Greek tragedy set in a Los Angeles barrio....
by R. Scott Reedy - May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of JON BATISTE BRINGS HIS MUSICAL GENIUS TO BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall?...
by R. Scott Reedy - May 14, 2026
When it comes to playwrights and poets, William Shakespeare towers above everyone else who has ever put pen to paper. After all, he is the greatest writer ever in the English language, and his 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and three long narrative poems have been translated into virtually every living lang...
Past Shows
Shakespeare & Company presents a regional tour of Hamlet, directed by Kevin G. Coleman, from February 10 to May 1, 2026. This classic tale of...
Shakespeare & Company’s Winter Show returns this year with Sense and Sensibility: a fast-paced, staged reading wherein the wit and romance of Jane Austen’s classic tale come...
Berkshire Waldorf High School's Hamlet is set to be a part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare at Shakespeare & Company. This annual event...
Chatham High School's production of Julius Caesar is part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare, which features nearly 500 high school students from multiple...
Lee Middle & High School will present a production of Much Ado About Nothing as part of the annual Fall Festival of Shakespeare at Shakespeare...
Lenox Memorial High School's production of Romeo & Juliet is a part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare, an annual event that brings together...
Monument Mountain Regional High School presents a performance of Twelfth Night as part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare, running from November 20 to...
Mt. Everett Regional School presents Richard III as part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare at Shakespeare & Company. This event unites nearly 500...
Mt. Greylock Regional School will present Twelfth Night during the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare at Shakespeare & Company. This annual event features nearly 500...
Pittsfield High School's production of Hamlet is part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare, showcasing the talents of nearly 500 high school students from...
Springfield Central High School's production of Romeo & Juliet is part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare, an event showcasing the talents of high...
Taconic Hills Jr. & Sr. High School presents a captivating performance of Macbeth as part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare. This event, held...
Shakespeare & Company will host Celebrating Jewish Plays from October 10 to October 12, showcasing a weekend of staged readings and a special literary event....
This fall, Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass., introduces the Celebrating Jewish Plays: An Immersive Weekend of Staged Readings, October 10 – 12. Four readings will...
The Sisters Rosensweig is part of the Celebrating Jewish Plays weekend at Shakespeare & Company, occurring on October 12, 2025. This play by Wendy Wasserstein...
Here There Are Blueberries is part of Shakespeare & Company's inaugural celebration of Jewish plays, taking place on October 11, 2025. This dramatic reading, penned...
The Price is a poignant exploration of family dynamics, set against the backdrop of a estate sale that forces long-buried tensions to the surface. This...
For the kids and the kids in all of us, Shakespeare & Company and Spirit of Circus present an intersection of brilliant, professional circus acts...
August Wilson's The Piano Lesson is set in 1936 Pittsburgh during the Great Depression and is part of Wilson's acclaimed American Century Cycle. Staged at...
Step into the world of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, with its timeless themes of identity, gender roles, and the clash of wills. Meet the fiery...
Shakespeare & Company presents the Summer Shakespeare Intensive, running from May 28 to June 22, 2025. This four-week program is designed for undergraduate theater students...
Shakespeare & Company will host its second-annual Community Day on May 24, inviting families to celebrate with a variety of performances and activities from 11...
Shakespeare & Company presents a Northeast Regional Tour of Macbeth, running from February 17 to May 2. Directed by Kevin G. Coleman and Kirstin L....
Shakespeare & Company presents a World Premiere of a new play that delves into complex social themes and human experiences, featuring the talents of Annette...
Golnar, a punkish Iranian-American millennial, returns home to her mother Nasrin for the anniversary of her father’s passing, and walks into hoards of family memorabilia...
Roz & Ray tells the poignant story of the complex relationship between two siblings as they navigate the intricacies of love, care, and the challenges...
Presented in association with Great Barrington Public TheaterTwo siblings, Sheila and Thomas, were both born and raised in a small, New England fishing village where...
Anna lives an insular life on an underpopulated island in the Great Lakes. She has few friends and likes it that way. Her quiet, controlled...
The Winter’s Tale is an odyssey through a world where kingdoms collide, betrayal weaves its web, and love battles against all odds. Magic, mystery, and...
The Comedy of Errors takes over Shakespeare & Company’s outdoor mainstage this summer – The Bard’s fast-paced and farcical story of mistaken identities that begins with...
Moss and Avis, a sophisticated and successful couple, wake up one morning in an isolated summer house high above a picturesque body of water. The...
A spirited celebration of Shakespeare-inspired music, text, and storytelling for folks new to or steeped in Shakespeare, this limited run takes the stage at the...
Golda's Balcony delves into the life of Golda Meir, portrayed by Annette Miller, in a powerful one-woman show that explores her role as a leader...
Three women have three conversations that draw us into their inner lives. Listen carefully: what will they reveal to each other, and what does each...
This holiday season, Shakespeare & Company will present a costumed, staged reading of The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley, from Thursday, Dec. 16 through Sunday, Dec....
Shakespeare & Company will present the virtual performance Breaking Dawn: The American Myth, a film and accompanying audiocasts by The NET, through Saturday, Nov. 21.Directed...
An absurdist play of the first order by a master innovator of the genre. In a house on an island, a very old couple pass...
By William ShakespeareDirected by Nicole RicciardiFeaturing Christopher LloydNothing will come of nothing, speak again. King LearThe once powerful King Lear chooses to divide his kingdom...
EMMA (a virtual costumed reading)By Kate HamillBased on the novel by Jane AustenDirected by Ariel Bock Dates: December 26-27 and January 2-3Time: 7:00pm EST Emma...
On Saturday, December 5th at 7:30PM, join us online for an exciting evening full of humor and heart, rallying around what is essentialconnection, curiosity, and...
Portrayed with humor, candor and disarming pathos, this riveting work re-examines the life and legacy of Martha Mitchell. Outrageous, flamboyant, courageous and the life of...
Videos
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame Wheaton College - Watson Fine Arts (6/05-6/14) |
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Eureka Day Theatre Workshop of Nantucket (6/04-6/20) |
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Teatro La Plaza's Hamlet Huntington Theatre (3/04-3/07) |
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A Matinee with Tom Rush Payomet Performing Arts Center (9/13-9/13) |
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Spotlight: THE ELECTRIC CHAPEL Huntington Theatre, Maso Studio (6/26-6/26) |
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Chris Stapleton Fenway Park (8/15-8/15) |
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Summer, 1976 The Unicorn Theatre (10/07-10/31) |
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Coheed and Cambria Coheed and Cambria (7/13-7/13) |
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Jon Cleary and The Absolute Monster Gentlemen Payomet Performing Arts Center (8/15-8/15) |
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Robby Hoffman Provincetown Town Hall (7/25-7/25) |
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