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Review: RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH at Merrimack Repertory Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - December 13, 2025
What did our critic think of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH at Merrimack Repertory Theatre?
Interview: Javier Muñoz Talks WONDER of American Repertory Theater's New Musical
by R. Scott Reedy - December 12, 2025
Javier Muñoz has starred in the Broadway productions of both “In the Heights” and “Hamilton,” so it’s safe to say he knows his way around leading roles in high-profile projects.
H+H to Present Free Emancipation Proclamation Concert with Museum of African American History
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
All are welcome to join the Handel and Haydn Society (H+H) and Museum of African American History Boston I Nantucket for a free performance to celebrate freedom and honor the progress for human rights.
Academy Of Music Theatre Launches Second Annual STITCH ‘N FLIX Series
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
The Academy of Music Theatre will present its second annual Stitch ‘n Flix series, inviting audiences to bring knitting, crochet, embroidery, and other portable crafts to the cinema.
DEMOCRACY IN KIND To Headline Calling All Crows Benefit
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Chadwick Stokes will lead Democracy In Kind, an acoustic evening of protest music spanning his work with DISPATCH, State Radio, solo projects, and the rock opera 1972.
Review: Jessica Vosk Brings Music and Mirth to Berklee Performance Center With SLEIGH
by R. Scott Reedy - December 10, 2025
What did our critic think of JESSICA VOSK SLEIGH at Berklee Performance Center?
Cast and Creative Team Set for Joshua Harmon's WE HAD A WORLD at The Huntington
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
The Huntington has revealed the cast and creative team of We Had a World, a sharp, funny, and deeply personal new story by Joshua Harmon, and directed by Keria Fromm.
Music Worcester's THE COMPLETE BACH Continues With THE CHRISTMAS ORATORIO
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
THE COMPLETE BACH, Music Worcester’s 11-year project to present live performances of all known works by J. S. Bach will continue on January 24 as The Worcester Chorus and The Winchendon Players perform three cantatas from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio.
THE GIN GAME to be Presented at the Endicott College Manninen Center
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
The Pulitzer Prize winning play The Gin Game by D.L. Coburn will be performed for one weekend only at the Endicott College Manninen Center for the Arts.
Carrie Underwood to Join 2026 Tanglewood Popular Artist Series
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
Multi-platinum superstar and eight-time GRAMMY award winner Carrie Underwood will perform at Tanglewood. The concert will be Underwood’s first appearance at the famed Tanglewood Music Festival.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra To Present A MUSICAL MENAGERIE At Newton City Hall's War Memorial Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra will present a concert for the entire family titled A Musical Menagerie on Sunday, January 18 at Newton City Hall's War Memorial Auditorium.
Sweden's FRÄNDER Will Showcase Their Nordic Folk Arrangements At Club Passim
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
Swedish folk band FRÄNDER will appear at Club Passim with a program rooted in Swedish and Estonian traditions. The group blends contemporary arrangements with influences from Nordic folk and international sounds. Tickets are available at passim.org.
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At North Shore Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
A CHRISTMAS CAROL is playing at North Shore Music Theatre through December 21, 2025. Get a first look at the production featuing star David Coffee in his 31st season as Ebenezer Scrooge in new photos.
Stokely and Martin and More Set for Multicultural Arts Center Winter–Spring 2026 Programming
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
The Multicultural Arts Center revealed the next chapter of its 2025–2026 season, We Are the Story, unveiling a slate of upcoming winter–spring programs that highlight multicultural perspectives across theater, fashion, dance, and visual art.
The Huntington’s Winter New Play Intensive Returns, Empowering Bold Voices And New Stories
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
The Huntington will present its Winter New Play Intensive, offering public readings, open rehearsals, and private development sessions for playwrights and theatre artists.
Music Spanning 7 Centuries to Be Presented By Music Worcester in Upcoming Concerts
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Music Worcester's 2025- 2026 season continues, spanning seven centuries of music offering performances from 15th century early music to contemporary jazz.
SENSE & SENSIBILITY Comes to Shakespeare & Company
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Shakespeare & Company's traditional winter show will return this year with Sense & Sensibility by Kate Hamill, a fast-paced, staged reading wherein the wit and romance of Jane Austen's classic tale come to life.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre Will Present KEVIN KLING: UNRAVELED in January 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Merrimack Repertory Theatre will present Kevin Kling: Unraveled from January 21 through February 8, 2026. Created and performed by Kevin Kling, the new storytelling piece is produced in partnership with the Contemporary American Theater Festival.
Berkshire Opera Festival Reveals 2026 Summer Season Featuring New Resident Artist Program
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Berkshire Opera Festival will introduce a major expansion of programming in 2026 with the launch of its Resident Artist Program alongside three productions: Lucia di Lammermoor, Beauty and the Beast (Zémire et Azor), and Schubert’s Winterreise.
Shakespeare & Company’s Austen & Afternoon Tea to Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Literary lovers are invited to raise a teacup to Jane Austen to celebrate her 250th birthday at Shakespeare & Company. Ann Berman will be joined by Sense & Sensibility Director Ariel Bock.
COME FROM AWAY, ON YOUR FEET, and More Set For North Shore Music Theatre 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
North Shore Music Theatre has announced its upcoming season for 2026. The season will kick off with On You Feet in June. The rest of the lineup includes Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rock of Ages, Come From Away, and Phantom. 
Annual H+H 'Baroque Christmas' Concerts Set For This December
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Make the season bright with the brilliance of Baroque music performed by the Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra and Chorus in the beautiful and intimate setting of NEC’s Jordan Hall.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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