The Strand Theatre

REVOLUTIONS: FIVE YEARS OF COLLABORATION to Mark Revolve Dance Project's Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026

Revolve Dance Project will present REVOLUTIONS: FIVE YEARS OF COLLABORATION at The Strand in Providence, featuring guest artists from Oregon Ballet Theater and Dance Theater of Harlem alongside returning company members.

THE CAROL KAYE PROJECT To Be Presented By Boston Dance Theater at the Strand Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026

Boston Dance Theater will present THE CAROL KAYE PROJECT at the Strand Theatre in Rockland, Maine, featuring works by leading American women choreographers celebrating the legacy of pioneering bassist Carol Kaye.

BORED TEACHERS 'IS IT FRIDAY YET?!' Comedy Tour is Coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

The Bored Teachers 'Is It Friday Yet?!' Comedy Tour will present a show at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, NY, as part of a 90-city run across the U.S. and Canada.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Stage2 Will Stage ROMEO AND JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's Stage2 Series will present Shakespeare's great romantic drama ROMEO AND JULIET on Saturday, May 30, at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at The Strand Theatre.

Nicholas Carroll and Elizabeth D'Aiuto to Lead THE MUSIC MAN 2026 Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN will hit the road on a National Tour in 2026, helmed by director Matt Lenz. The tour will star Nicholas Carroll and Elizabeth D'Aiuto.

Gary Owen to Embark on 'No Hard Feelings' Tour in 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025

Following a wave of sold-out performances at comedy clubs across the country, comedian and actor Gary Owen has announced his first major North American theater tour, No Hard Feelings.

BOSTON BHANGRA Announces Teams For 2025 Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025

The 2025 Boston Bhangra Competition will bring together 11 elite bhangra teams from across North America on November 15 at the Strand Theatre. Presented by Boston Bhangra, the annual event celebrates Punjabi dance and culture with performances from top U.S. and Canadian teams.

Boston Bhangra Will Host Headline Performance By Renowned Singer Bhinda Jatt
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Bhangra legend Bhinda Jatt is heading to Boston for a special live performance during the global dance competition Boston Bhangra. The celebration of northern Indian dance and culture will take place next month.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL and More Set for Commonwealth Shakespeare Company 30th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2025

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC), under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler, has announced its 30th Anniversary Season, a milestone celebrating three decades of free Shakespeare on Boston Common, innovative education programming, and accessible theatrical experiences.

Global Dance Competition BOSTON BHANGRA Returns for 22nd Year at Strand Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025

Boston Bhangra, North America’s largest independent Indian dance competition, will return for its 22nd year with its biggest celebration yet. The event will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester, and for the first time will feature live bands performing alongside the competing dance teams.

Strand Theatre Welcomes Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara for Centennnial Concert
by Team BWW - Sep 5, 2025

The Appell Center for the Performing Arts will soon present the Strand Theatre’s Centennial Celebration: An Evening with Sutton Foster & Kelli O’Hara with the York Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Lawrence Golan. This one-night-only celebration concert will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM in downtown York’s historic Strand Theatre.

Pittsburgh CLO Sets Cast For Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

Marking the 50th anniversary of the musical’s Broadway debut and the release of the classic film, this fully staged, immersive production invites audiences to unleash their inner creatures of the night in a run of sci-fi, seduction, and rebellion.

TICK, TICK... BOOM! to be Presented at Fort Salem Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025

Fort Salem Theater will present “Tick, Tick... Boom!,” the explosive, autobiographical rock musical by “Rent” creator Jonathan Larson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Jarius Miquel Cliett of THE BOOK OF MORMON at The Fox Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Jun 21, 2025

The record-setting, multi-Tony Award winning musical THE BOOK OF MORMON will make its return to Atlanta from June 24 - 29 as the final production in the 2024 - 2025 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season at The Fox Theatre. Among the cast is Jarius Miquel Cliett, who plays Mafala Hatimbi and who has deep roots in Atlanta. I had the chance to catch up with Jarius to discuss his journey in the theatre, his experiences with the show, and his excitement about performing for a hometown crowd.

Tony-Winning Producer Mara Isaacs Launches Documentary Anthology I FEEL MYSELF TO BE PART OF SOMETHING
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs (Hadestown, Gypsy) has announced the launch of I Feel Myself to Be Part of Something, a bold new documentary anthology exploring how the arts shape, uplift, and define communities across the United States.

HADESTOWN, KINKY BOOTS And More Set for Appell Center for the Performing Arts 2026-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for the Appell Center for the Performing Arts’ 2025–26 Centennial Season, a year of live performance, Broadway blockbusters, and special celebrations.

White Snake Projects Premieres Its First Community Opera In Boston This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025

White Snake Projects will return to The Strand Theatre, June 28, 2025, for the world premiere of To The People Like Us, in a season dedicated to addressing the climate crisis through art. 

White Snake Project to Premiere First Community Opera TO THE PEOPLE LIKE US
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

White Snake Projects will return to The Strand Theatre for the world premiere of To The People Like Us, in a season dedicated to addressing the climate crisis through art. Learn more!

Cast And Creative Team Set For GREASE at The Strand Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

GREASE is the word at The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre this summer! The beloved rock 'n' roll musical will take the Strand stage beginning in May. Learn more!

Interview: SISTER ACT: BEHIND THE HABIT with Nia Savoy-Dock
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 14, 2025

Today we begin a week long series of interviews with some of the artists that are bringing Ford’s Theatre’s production of Sister Act to life. Through five interviews, you will be introduced to three performers, the Musical Director, and the Production Stage Manager. I hope these artists give you a sense of what it is like being a part of a production both on and off stage. Please enjoy Sister Act: Behind The Habit.