Auditions
by Christopher Verleger - April 13, 2026
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you say the name Eartha Kitt? Those of us who are even remotely familiar with the late singer-dancer-actress will most likely say Catwoman, the iconic feline femme fatale she portrayed in the 1967 season of the ‘Batman’ television series, or her o...
by R. Scott Reedy - April 14, 2026
Seven years ago, an already hot summer in Boston heated up even more during a pre-Broadway tryout of a truncated version of playwright Matthew Lombardo’s “Tea at Five” at the Huntington Theatre when its star, Academy Award winner Faye Dunaway, was fired after allegations that she physically an...
by R. Scott Reedy - April 11, 2026
What did our critic think of BREAKING THE CODE at Central Square Theater?...
by R. Scott Reedy - April 05, 2026
What did our critic think of ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS at The Lyric Stage Company Of Boston?...
by R. Scott Reedy - April 02, 2026
As Dionne Warwick took the stage at Groton Hill Music Center in Groton recently, before she had sung a single word, she was met by a rousing standing ovation. It was clear from the get-go that the capacity audience knew they were in the presence of a legend....
by R. Scott Reedy - March 22, 2026
What did our critic think of SUFFS at Emerson Colonial Theatre?...
by R. Scott Reedy - March 18, 2026
Playwright Jordan Harrison’s 2025 drama “The Antiquities” – being given a fine New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage Company at the Roberts Studio Theatre in the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts through March 28 – uses history to explore where things went wrong....
by R. Scott Reedy - March 13, 2026
What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Greater Boston Stage Company?...
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...
by R. Scott Reedy - March 01, 2026
What did our critic think of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Apollinaire Theatre Company?...
Past Shows
Wheelock Family Theatre presents a stage adaptation of E.B. White's beloved classic, exploring themes of friendship and loyalty on a family farm. The story follows...
Adapted from the beloved novel by E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web tells the heartwarming story of friendship, loyalty, and the cycle of life on a family farm. When Fern Arable saves the runt of the litter, a pig named Wilbur, he begins a new life in the barnyard, where he meets a host of colorful animals. Despite his friendly nature, Wilbur soon learns that his future is grim—until he befriends Charlotte, a wise and kind-hearted spider. Determined to save Wilbur from the butcher, Charlotte spins miraculous messages in her web that proclaim his greatness, capturing the attention of the humans and turning Wilbur into a local celebrity. As seasons change, the animals experience joy, fear, and loss, ultimately celebrating the enduring power of love and selflessness....
Wheelock Family Theatre celebrates its 45th anniversary with a special event titled Magic in the Wings on December 4, 2025. This milestone will gather artists,...
One dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murry, a young teen who doesn’t fit in at her...
Money is tight and times are tough in the town of Stillwater. With no houses to paint till next spring, Mr. Popper is stuck at...
Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a...
A jukebox musical featuring the songs of The Go-Go’s and based on Philip Sidney’s The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia, Head Over Heels is the story of what happens...
When an exceptional little girl is born into a family that does not value intelligence, honesty, or kindness, it will take some cleverness with a...
Based on the beloved novel and Classic Motion Picture, The Wizard of Oz follows the story of a young girl, Dorothy, as she finds the...
Wheelock Family Theatre is offering 3-week class sessions for all grade levels. Each series of classes is designed to engage students remotely while still maintaining...
Wheelock Family Theatre is excited to announce our first Masterclass in partnership with Abilities Dance Boston.This masterclass will center around how the work of Abilities...
Based on Louisa May Alcotts life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her...
Roald Dahls timeless musical story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered life. Charlie Buckets delicious adventures...
Directed by Shelley Bolman Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay Abaire. Music by Jeanine Tesori. Based on the Dreamworks film “Shrek”. Musical director: Matthew Stern....
Over thirty years in the making - Suzan Zeder’s richly lyrical Ware Trilogy captures the pulse of key moments in American History. The cherished plays,...
By Wendy Lement and Steven Bogart. Directed by Steven Bogart Based on the book “The Adventures of Pinocchio” by Carlo Colladi. What must Pinocchio endure...
Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman Based on the New Line Cinema film...
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