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Kevin Hart Adds Additional Show at the Boch Center Wang Theatre
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024


Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian and Mark Twain award recipient KEVIN HART announced another show at the Boch Center Wang Theatre. The new show will be Sunday, November 10, 2024, after the Friday night show at the Wang sold out.

BSO Will Honor James Taylor with 2024 Tanglewood Medal on his 50th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024


The Boston Symphony Orchestra will award James Taylor the 2024 Tanglewood Medal in recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments as a singer-songwriter and performer as well as his many significant contributions to the BSO and Berkshires communities.

Boston Ballet Will Perform George Balanchine's APOLLO Alongside the Boston Symphony Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024


Boston Ballet will perform George Balanchine’s Apollo alongside the Boston Symphony Orchestra in an exciting guest engagement at Tanglewood.

North Shore Music Theatre to Present Disney's FROZEN in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 11, 2024


North Shore Music Theatre will present Disney's FROZEN in July. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for 50th Anniversary Production of ROCKY HORROR in Provincetown
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024


 Beginning July 15, 2024, the Provincetown Theater at 238 Bradford Street in Provincetown, MA will rock and roll into an 8-week-long summer run with its 50 (ish) anniversary mounting of Richard O’Brien’s cult classic musical, The Rocky Horror Show. 

CANTRIP Comes to the Backroom at The Burren in July
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024


Presenting world class traditional and contemporary music from around the Celtic world is the mission of the Brian O’Donovan Legacy Series, which features the music of Scottish power quartet Cantrip on Wednesday, July 3 in the Backroom at The Burren.

Review: Central Square Theater and Front Porch Arts Collective's NEXT TO NORMAL is Heart-Rending and Hopeful
by R. Scott Reedy - June 10, 2024


What did our critic think of NEXT TO NORMAL at Central Square Theater?

Summer Boston Celtic Music Festival Set To Take Place In July At Club Passim
by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2024


Experience the Summer Boston Celtic Music Festival at Club Passim this July 4th weekend, featuring a lineup of talented Celtic musicians and vibrant performances.

Arlekin Players Theatre THE DYBBUK Now Extended Through June 30
by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2024


Arlekin Players Theatre has extended the run of THE DYBBUK through June 30.

Shakespeare & Company to Open 47th Season with A BODY OF WATER by Lee Blessing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 10, 2024


Shakespeare & Company will open its 47th season with A BODY OF WATER by Lee Blessing, a comedic thriller directed by James Warwick. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Spire Center For Performing Arts to Present Quinn Sullivan, Van Morrison Tribute & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 10, 2024


Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA has revealed upcoming shows featuring Quinn Sullivan, a Van Morrison tribute band and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch a Trailer for TONI STONE at Huntington Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - June 08, 2024


Watch a trailer for Toni Stone at The Huntington Theatre, currently running through June 16, 2024, in the video here!

Video: In Rehearsals with LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage Company
by Blair Ingenthron - June 08, 2024


Go inside rehearsal for La Cage Aux Folles at Barrington Stage Company in the video here!

Video: Get A First Look at Lyric Stage Boston's YELLOW FACE
by Joshua Wright - June 07, 2024


Get a first look at Yellow Face at Lyric Stage Boston, now through June 23rd, 2024!

Photos: First Look At Andy Mientus, Larry Owens & Krystina Alabado in TICK, TICK…BOOM! at Cape Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - June 07, 2024


Get a first look at The Cape Playhouse's first production of the summer -  tick, tick…Boom! written by Rent’s Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson.

Interview: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a Tradition for Kathy St. George
by R. Scott Reedy - June 07, 2024


Actor, singer, and Stoneham native Kathy St. George is coming full circle with her current role as Yente the matchmaker in the classic musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” running through June 16 at Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly.

SpeakEasy Stage Company Founder & Artistic Director Paul Daigneault to Step Down in June 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 06, 2024


After founding and then serving for more than three decades as its Artistic Director, Paul Daigneault will step down from his leadership role at SpeakEasy Stage Company on June 30, 2025.

Diane Paulus and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui Helmed ROMEO AND JULIET & More Set for A.R.T. 24/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - June 06, 2024


The American Repertory Theater announced its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring a diverse array of productions including world premieres, classic revivals, and innovative new works.

Video: Get A First Look At FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at North Shore Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - June 06, 2024


Get a first look at Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) 60th Anniversary Production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. The classic Tony and Oscar -winning musical plays thru Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Steven Mackey Co-Curates Tanglewood's Festival of Contemporary Music
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2024


Steven Mackey and Tania León have been named the Merwin Geffen, M.D. and Norman Solomon, M.D. Festival of Contemporary Music Directors for its 60th anniversary season, held this year from July 25-29.

46 PLAYS FOR AMERICA'S FIRST LADIES Comes to Hub Theatre Company of Boston
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2024


Hub Theatre Company of Boston will be making “herstory” this summer with the Boston premier of 46 Plays for America’s First Ladies, directed by award-winning local favorite Ilyse Robbins. 

Jacob's Pillow Reveals Week 1 Programming of 2024 Summer Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2024


This summer’s Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival will open with a ballet company that sends up the conventions of romantic and classical ballet. Learn more about the full lineup here!

2024 Lowell Folk Festival Announces Additional Performances
by A.A. Cristi - June 05, 2024


Festival organizers has announced nine additional traditional musical acts from around the world and around the corner, who will perform on stages throughout downtown Lowell, MA  July 26-28 during the 37th Annual Lowell Folk Festival.

Lineup Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival's WTF IS NEXT Featuring Adam Kantor, Britton & The Sting and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 05, 2024


The lineup has been revealed for Williamstown Theatre Festival's “WTF IS NEXT,” Lear more about programming and see how to purchase tickets.

THE MUSEUM OF BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS Comes to SpeakEasy Stage This Month
by Stephi Wild - June 05, 2024


SpeakEasy Stage Company, in partnership with Somerled Arts, will produce a developmental workshop of the new musical THE MUSEUM OF BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS by David H. Bell (book & lyrics) and Daniel Green (music & lyrics).


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