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?...
Review: American Repertory Theater's World Premiere is a Musical WONDER
by R. Scott Reedy - December 31, 2025
What did our critic think of WONDER at American Repertory Theater?...
Review: Gold Dust Orphans Sprinkle Holiday Fun with SWEENEY CLAUS: THE DEMON FATHER OF SLEET STREET
by R. Scott Reedy - December 16, 2025
What did our critic think of SWEENEY CLAUS: THE DEMON FATHER OF FLEET STREET at Iron Wolf Theatre, South Boston Lithuanian Citizens Association?...
Past Shows
The Last Wide Open
Sep 24 – Oct 10, 2021
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
May 27
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
May 14
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
Apr 24
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)
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
Mar 25
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
Mar 18
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
Feb 25
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
Dec 17
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)
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
Nov 12
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
Oct 29
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
Oct 17
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
Sep 24
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
Sep 10
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...
Tuck Everlasting
Dec 6 – Dec 22, 2019
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
Nov 1 – Nov 23, 2019
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...
42nd Street
Sep 27 – Oct 20, 2019
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
Apr 26 – May 19, 2019
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
Mar 15 – Mar 31, 2019
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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