Upcoming 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...
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....
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...
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....
by R. Scott Reedy - February 13, 2026
What did our critic think of THE MODERATE at Central Square Theater?...
by R. Scott Reedy - January 30, 2026
What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre?...
by R. Scott Reedy - January 23, 2026
What did our critic think of JOB at Roberts Studio Theatre?...
by R. Scott Reedy - January 11, 2026
What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Citizens Opera House?...
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....
by R. Scott Reedy - January 04, 2026
What did our critic think of IS THIS A ROOM at Apollinaire Theatre Company?...
by R. Scott Reedy - December 31, 2025
What did our critic think of WONDER at American Repertory Theater?...
Past Shows
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...
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...
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...
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