Review: A Thrilling PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
What did our critic think of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Emerson Colonial Theatre?…
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Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Shakespeare & Company
TWELFTH NIGHT is a fast-paced farce that may occasionally edge a tad over the top, but it is well designed, well staged and well presented. The action often, approaching if not achieving slap stick in its nature, was well received and enjoyed by a diverse audience. And let's just say that all's we…
Review: Gloucester Stage Company's BETRAYAL is True to Pinter
What did our critic think of BETRAYAL at Gloucester Stage Company?…
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY Could be Even Better with Less Pop, More Punch
What did our critic think of THE GREAT GATSBY at Citizens Opera House?…
Review: ESTATE SALE at Barrington Stage Company
I often look or ask for the take away message in a performance. I feel this is not that kind of a play. ESTATE SALE is an unusual, interesting presentation that makes the viewer think - which (IMHO) is typically, the best kind of theatrical experience. Playwright Keelay Gipson says 'grief…
Review: THE AMERICAN FIVE at Berkshire Theatre Group
THE AMERICAN FIVE Intersects Black, Queer, and Jewish histories to showcase the collective work required to bring about societal change. It reminds of those who came before us and what they did in the name of Freedom and rights. Jakobs says that 'ultra right-wing America has tried to take over the …
Review: Laughs Abound in THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP: A PENNY DREADFUL
What did our critic think of THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP: A PENNY DREADFUL at Central Square Theater?…
Review: FIREFLIES at Shakespeare & Company
FIREFLIES is a delightful little feel-good piece that gives humorous, heartwarming, and character-driven romance. It avoids high-concept sci-fi or intense melodrama in favor of a comfortable, down-to-earth, good ole story. One that is told by some of the area’s well known, admired, extremely com…
Review: An Emotionally Affecting IN OLD AGE at Arts Emerson
Theatergoers who have come to love and respect Abasiama Bassey a central character in the emotionally resonant nine-part Ufot Family Cycle by first-generation Nigerian American playwright Mfoniso Udofia, will not want to miss the deeply moving “In Old Age,” the eighth and penultimate play in the…
Review: THE ZIONISTS: A FAMILY STORM at Barrington Stage Company
THE ZIONISTS; A Family Storm represents a tremendous new piece of theater. One that, like a gemstone, sparkles on many facets. You don’t have to possess any particular element, characteristic, or trait, this play will make you think. It continues at Barrington Stage Company’s Boyd-Quinson The…
Past Shows
An Evening with Megan Hilty
The Umbrella Arts Center is proud to continue its Concert Series with our next Broadway star, Megan Hilty!Most recognizable for her portrayal of seasoned triple-threat...
Hairspray
The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair, big laughs, and even bigger heart, this joyous, high-energy...
FeaturedTick, Tick... BOOM!
The Umbrella Stage Company is proud to announce the presentation of TICK, TICK… BOOM!, the autobiographical rock musical by Jonathan Larson, directed by Ilyse Robbins**....
FeaturedThe Counter
The Umbrella Arts Center proudly presents the Boston-area premiere of The Counter, a riveting new play by acclaimed playwright Meghan Kennedy, directed by Alex Lonati....
FeaturedThe Spitfire Grill
Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival, The Umbrella Stage Company’s The Spitfire Grill follows the journey of...
FeaturedWhere We Belong
The Umbrella Stage Company presents the New England premiere of Mohegan theatre-maker Madeline Sayet’s ground-breaking one-woman show, Where We Belong.
FeaturedNow. Here. This.
A musical jaunt full of humor, heart, and self-discovery that reminds us of the importance of life's simple moments and the power of human connection
FeaturedNetwork
Potent, provocative and immersive new multimedia stage adaptation of Paddy Chayefsky’s chillingly prescient cinematic masterpiece
FeaturedThe Full Monty
Heartwarming hit musical based on the beloved film that will have you rooting for these down-on-their-luck pals from Buffalo!
The Minutes
An evening in Big Cherry – a small town in anywhere USA – and the city council meeting unravels in real time, unmasking undercurrents that...
Jeremy Jordan in Concert
Jeremy Jordan, award-winning actor and musician, joins The Umbrella Arts Center for our annual Broadway Concert!With his effortless and soaring voice, Jordan takes audiences on...
Holiday Pops Concert
The Umbrella Stage Company in partnership with Firebird Pops Orchestra is thrilled to announce the return of our holiday pops concert!Together with the Firebird Vox...
FeaturedLizzie: The Musical
The subject of centuries-old, sing-song villainy, Lizzie Borden turns searing rock anthem anti-hero and has audiences raging in their seats at The Umbrella Arts Center
FeaturedThe Color Purple
The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg.The...
Middleton Heights
MARCH 31 - APRIL 23Middleton Heights is a dark comedy that follows Meena and her Filipino family as they assimilate to life in a fictional...
FeaturedAn Evening with Laura Benanti
The Umbrella Arts Center is thrilled to present Tony® Award-winner and five-time Tony® Award nominee Laura Benanti in an intimate concert performance -- two nights...
FeaturedRENT
The Umbrella Stage Company will rock Metrowest with an electric new production of Jonathan Larson's iconic musical, RENT, running Nov. 11-Dec. 4, 2022.Directed by Julia Deter (Hedwig and...
FeaturedDracula (A feminist revenge fantasy, really)
“One of this Fall’s 10 Shows to See” – Don Aucoin, The Boston Globe"Abundantly clever...a rip-roaring production" -- Michael Dale, Broadway WorldOne hundred and twenty five years after its...
The Boy Who Grew Flowers
Treehouse Shakers The Boy Who Grew FlowersBased on the Barefoot Books Picture Book By Jen WojtowiczPlay Adaption by Mara McEwinThe Boy Who Grew Flowers is...
FeaturedThe Colored Museum
The Colored Museum has electrified, discomforted, and delighted audiences of all colors, redefining our ideas of what it means to be Black in contemporary America....
FeaturedHead Over Heels
April 15 - May 8, 2022 (no performance 4/17) Shows on Fridays & Saturdays 8PM; Sundays 3PM Adapted by James Magruder Concept and Original Book...
Holidays Under The Umbrella
The Umbrella Arts Centers beloved holiday concert returns the mainstage after last seasons virtual presentation. Familiar faces and Umbrella Stage Company favorites will return to...
The Old Man and The Old Moon
The Umbrella invites adventure lovers of all ages to set sail with us on a high-energy, family-friendly epic that combines live, narrative folk music, puppetry,...
FeaturedThe Last Wide Open
Fate plays its hand in this fresh, intimate staging of Audrey Cefaly's romantic comedy, featuring original songs by Matthew M. Nielson and directed for The...
Voice of Reason
Written by Kevin CironeDirected by Michelle AguillonJake hosts a successful online podcast that combines gaming and sharing viewpoints on everything from pop culture to politics....
Here Comes The Sun: A Virtual Concert
A Virtual Concert by The Umbrella Stage CompanyFeaturing:Jess AndraVanessa CalantropoDwayne P. MitchellKara Chu NelsonAnthony Pires, Jr.With original poetry by SarahMae and Xinef AfriamMusic Directed by...
Scentsation: Part of BTMXXIII
In the short play, "Scentsation" by Hortense Gerardo, and directed by Nancy Curran Willis, medical doctor Lily (Michelle Aguillon) learns her recent ex-partner (Dustin Teuber)...
@ Home Coffee House Cabaret (Apr. 22)
Join us as we welcome back some of The Umbrella Stage Company's favorite alumni for a virtual mini-concert. Performing from their own homes, these familiar...
Incantation
Written by Hortense Gerardo Directed by Michelle Aguillon Starring Naomi Ibasitas, Ankur Singh, and Shani Farrell In this streamed production, Angela invites Blaine and Chet...
@ Home Coffee House Cabaret: Women's History Month
March 18, 8PM@Home Coffee HouseA Virtual CabaretJoin The Umbrella Stage Company for a special Women's History Month edition of our @Home Coffee House virtual cabaret...
@ Home Coffee House Cabaret: Black History Month
A Special Black History Month Edition in collaboration with The Robbins House Thursday February 25th at 8 pm Directed by Barbara Pierre Accompanied by David...
Holidays Under The Umbrella
Join The Umbrella Stage Company for Holidays Under The Umbrella, a festive virtual music event in which some of our favorite performers from past seasons...
The Umbrella @ Home Coffee House Cabaret (Nov. 21)
Join us as we welcome back some of The Umbrella's favorite alumni for a virtual mini-concert. Performing from their own homes, these familiar faces will...
Asian/American in Harvard Square and Torched
November 12, 8PMRestricted Capacity: RSVP REQUIREDAsian/American in Harvard SquareWritten by Rosanna Yamagiwa AlfaroDirected by Michelle AguillonAsian/American in Harvard Square is a series of vignettes focusing...
The Umbrella @ Home Coffee House Cabaret
NEW VIRTUAL CABARET SERIES! Join us as we welcome back some of The Umbrella Stage Company's favorite alumni for a virtual mini-concert. Talented performers including...
Unboxed
NEW PLAY PREMIERE!In this engaging new family drama written for virtual performance, Jason aspires to make a presence online with his unboxing videos. He is...
The Umbrella @ Home Coffee House Cabaret
NEW VIRTUAL CABARET SERIES! Join us as we welcome back some of The Umbrella Stage Company's favorite alumni for a virtual mini-concert. The talented Jess...
Dr. Smarty in the New Normal
In the midst of COVID-19, 82-year-old Henry is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Referred by his doctor for nutrition education, Henry reluctantly starts weekly meetings...
FeaturedTuck Everlasting
Based on the book by Natalie Babbitt, which also inspired a 2002 Disney movie, this magical, musical adventure is fun for the whole family and...
August Wilson's Fences
Winner of both the Pulitzer and the Tony Award, August Wilson's FENCES is a true American masterpiece. Deeply affecting and a profound theatrical experience, FENCES...
Featured42nd Street
The grand opening production in The Umbrella Stage Company's newly constructed mainstage theater in Concord Center is a moment to celebrate ... and 42nd STREET...
AVENUE Q
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Marx and Robert LopezBook by Jeff WhittyDirected by Brian BorutaMusic Directed by James MurphyChoreographed by Lara Finn Winner of the...
THE JOY LUCK CLUB
By Susan KimAdapted from the Novel by Amy TanProduced by Brian BorutaDirected by Michelle AguillonTHE JOY LUCK CLUB tells the story of four older Chinese-American...
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Oy, What They Said About Love Falmouth Jewish Congregation (8/02-8/02) |
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Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird Huntington Theatre (10/08-11/08) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Emerson Colonial Theatre (11/28-11/28) |
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Girl from the North Country Cape Rep Theatre (8/05-8/30) |
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Danish String Quartet: Listen Up! Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (7/31-7/31) |
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Hull FireFly The Company Theatre (7/28-7/28) |
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Hamlet Tina Packer Playhouse (8/13-8/30) |
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Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: The Tiny Bird Show by Carole D'Agostino Puppet Showplace Theater (8/09-8/09) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Academy of Music Theatre (11/18-11/18) |
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Unorthodox Huntington Theatre (4/29-5/30) |