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MIT Presents Miguel Zenón's GOLDEN CITY Boston Area Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - February 27, 2025


MIT presents the Boston-area premiere of Golden City, Grammy Award-winning alto saxophonist/composer and MIT faculty member Miguel Zenón's powerful suite for large ensemble.

Review: 14TH ANNUAL 10 X 10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL at Barrington Stage Company
by Marc Savitt - February 27, 2025


BSC’s 2025 10X10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL offers plenty of humor along with moments that will have audience members saying hmmh, topical relevant content, and something for just about everyone.

Boston Theater Company’s QUEER VOICES FESTIVAL Returns to Boston Center for the Arts in March
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2025


 Boston Theater Company has announced the second annual QUEER VOICES FESTIVAL, with performances taking place this March. Learn more about the festival here!

Moonbox Productions Will Perform CROWNS in April
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2025


Moonbox Productions will present the award-winning gospel musical Crowns by Regina Taylor adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. 

WAM Theatre Announces 2025 Performance Season
by A.A. Cristi - February 26, 2025


WAM Theatre has announced their 2025 Season. WAM Theatre’s 2025 Season underscores the power, impact, and urgency of women’s leadership in the arts. The performance season includes Cry It Out, Rooted, Where We Stand, Alien Girls, and the Regional Premiere of Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous. 

THE GREAT GATSBY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for 25/26 Broadway In Boston Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 26, 2025


The 2025/2026 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre has been revealed, including The Great Gatsby and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Boston Artist Mark Erelli To Play At Club Passim In March
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2025


Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Mark Erelli will perform at Club Passim on March 14. His performance comes before the release of his live album, where Erelli is backed by a string quintet as he revisits songs from across his entire catalog.

Shakespeare & Company's Northeast Regional Tour of MACBETH Launches
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 25, 2025


Shakespeare & Company's Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare has launched its run across the region, unleashing the dark and powerful tale of Shakespeare's Macbeth, directed by Kevin G. Coleman and Kirstin L. Daniel. Learn how to attend.

Pilgrim Festival Chorus Celebrates 25th with Two Concerts
by Stephi Wild - February 25, 2025


Pilgrim Festival Chorus will present its 25th anniversary spring concert, “Old and New,” this April. Learn more about the upcoming event and how to get tickets here!

Marblehead School Of Ballet Invites Dancers To Apply To Celebrated Intensives
by A.A. Cristi - February 24, 2025


Dancers can expand their skills and technique in the Marblehead School of Ballet's (MSB) celebrated 2025 Summer Dance Intensives program. Students may apply now to attend this dance and cultural gem's renowned Summer Dance Intensives program.

Loretta Laroche, Jen Kearney and More Join The Spire Center For Performing Arts Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 24, 2025


The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts has revealed four new shows. Boston R&B/Soul singer Jen Kearney will play on May 15. See additional upcoming performances and learn how to purchase tickets!

Face 2 Face - A Tribute To Elton John & Billy Joel Returns to Indian Ranch
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2025


Face 2 Face, the U.S.A's 1st and longest running tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel, will return to Indian Ranch in Webster, MA this summer. Learn more here!

Meri Stypinski, Michael Underhill and More Will Star in The Hanover Theatre's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Nicole Rosky - February 23, 2025


The Hanover Theatre Repertory's (THT Rep's) 2024-2025 season concludes with Shakespeare's famous battle of the sexes, Much Ado About Nothing, April 10-27, 2025.

ANGELS IN AMERICA, World Premiere Musical and More Announced for Provincetown Theater 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - February 21, 2025


The Provincetown Theater has announced a packed roster of five productions for its 2025 season.The season begins with Angels in America, Part I: Millennium Approaches, opening on May 8, 2025

Merrimack Repertory Theatre To Present THE COMEDY OF HAMLET! (A PREQUEL)
by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2025


Merrimack Repertory Theatre has announced the return of the Reduced Shakespeare Company to Lowell in the much-anticipated production of The Comedy of Hamlet! (a prequel), on stage from March 12 to March 30, 2025.

Photos: THE ODYSSEY Celebrates Opening Night at American Repertory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2025


Check out photos from inside the opening night of The Odyssey at American Repertory Theater. Kate Hamill turns a contemporary lens on Homer’s epic, asking how we can embrace healing and forgiveness in order to end cycles of violence and revenge.

Jeremy Denk to Join Academy of St Martin in the Fields for Music Worcester's Concert Next Month
by Stephi Wild - February 20, 2025


Music Worcester has announced that Jeremy Denk will replace pianist Bruce Liu when Academy of St Martin in the Fields performs next month at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. 

Cape Ann Symphony to Present Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, Beethoven And Cellist Owen Young
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2025


The Cape Ann Symphony's 73rd Concert Season will continue with Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, and Beethoven featuring the return of CAS audience favorite and Boston Symphony Orchestra cellist Owen Young. Learn more!

Tickets to SHUCKED at the Citizens Opera House on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2025


Shucked, a new musical comedy is making its way to Boston and will have you smiling from ear to ear! Tickets are on sale now for performances at the Citizens Opera House.

Peter Case And Sid Griffin To Co-Headline At Club Passim In March
by A.A. Cristi - February 19, 2025


Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Peter Case and ringleader of the Long Ryders Sid Griffin are set to play at Club Passim on March 12, a part of their “Sings Like Hell” tour.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Play Emerson Colonial Theatre This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - February 19, 2025


The Emerson Colonial Theatre has announced that the six-time Tony Award-winning production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD will premiere in Boston as part of its first-ever North American tour.

BEASTLY: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL FEMINIST FOLK TALE to be Presented at BCA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2025


Beastly: An Autobiographical Feminist Folk Tale will return to the BCA Plaza Theatre for three benefit performances. Learn more and see how to attend the performances.

Great Barrington Public Theater Reveals Summer 2025 Season Featuring Premieres of New Works and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2025


Following its most successful season on record, Great Barrington Public Theater is launchig into 2025 with a full lineup of new works, all written by Massachusetts playwrights. Learn more.

RENT is Coming to The Company Theatre in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2025


The Company Theatre will present Jonathan Larson's award-winning, iconic rock musical, RENT. Learn more about the production and see how to attend.

Boston Lyric Opera To Present CAROUSEL 80th Anniversary Production
by A.A. Cristi - February 18, 2025


Boston Lyric Opera will present an 80th anniversary production of “RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S ‘CAROUSEL,'” directed by BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart, conducted by BLO Music Director David Angus, and running April 4-13, 2025 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.


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