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Marblehead School of Ballet Will Host Adult Dance Intensive
by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2025


Do you want to enhance your dance skills and technique this year? Attend the Marblehead School of Ballet's (MSB) Adult Dance Intensive in March. Learn more here!

ArtsEmerson Announces Winter/spring 2025 Film Programming
by A.A. Cristi - January 24, 2025


ArtsEmerson, Boston's leading presenter of contemporary world theater and film and the professional presenting and producing organization of Emerson College, recently announced its film programming slate for Winter/Spring 2025.

Review: Re-Imagined PETER PAN Takes Flight at Citizens Opera House
by R. Scott Reedy - January 24, 2025


Theater fans have a long and affectionate history with the musical “Peter Pan,” and the J.M. Barrie play, “Peter Pan; or the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up,” and subsequent novelization, “Peter and Wendy,” of the classic story of the little boy who can fly that inspired it.

The Huntington to Activate Its Gallery Spaces for Upcoming Artist Talks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 24, 2025


The Huntington will present two, free Artist Talks with complimentary drinks and conversation this month. Learn more about upcoming events and see how to atone.d

Passim Names Respected Arts Leader Michael Busack As New Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2025


Passim has selected a respected leader in the New England arts community to lead the historic music listening room into the next chapter of its history.

Phil Kline's GHOST STORY to Premiere at Gardner Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2025


The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will present the world premiere of ghost story, a song cycle it commissioned from composer/lyricist Phil Kline, inspired by the life and times of Isabella Stewart Gardner.

Passim Names Michael Busack As New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2025


Passim has selected Michael Busack, a respected leader in the New England arts community, to lead the historic music listening room into the next chapter of its history. Learn more!

OURBOROS By Nejla Yatkin to Embark On Five-City National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2025


Guggenheim Fellow and award-winning choreographer Nejla Yatkin will embark on a five-city national tour of her acclaimed solo work, Ouroboros, starting February 28, 2025. Learn more.

ART Comes to Lyric Stage Boston
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 2025


Lyric Stage will bring Boston-area favorites Remo Airaldi*, Michael Kaye*, and John Kuntz* together in Yasmina Reza's exploration of the complexities and fragility of male friendships in the critically acclaimed play ART. 

Berkshire Opera Festival Announces Tenth Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2025


BERKSHIRE OPERA FESTIVAL has announced its tenth anniversary season in Great Barrington, MA, with presentations in spring and summer 2025. The 2025 mainstage attraction is a new production of one of the most popular operas of all time: Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece La Traviata.

The Springfield Chamber Players Clarinet Quintet Opens 2025 Season At The Westfield Athenaeum
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2025


The Springfield Chamber Players will launch its 2025 Westfield Athenaeum season with a performance by the Springfield Chamber Players Clarinet Quintet in February.

The Drifters, The Platters & Cornell Gunter’s Coasters Come to the Colonial
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2025


Get ready for an unforgettable night at The Colonial in Pittsfield! For one night only, experience the magic of Rock 'n' Roll legends live on stage.

Boston Civic Symphony Continues 100th Anniversary Season at Jordan Hall
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2025


The Boston Civic Symphony will continue its 100th anniversary season as Music Director Francisco Noya leads the orchestra in a program of works by Wagner, Walker, and Sibelius.

TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION And Boston Marriott Long Wharf Unveil 'Titanic Presidential Suite Experience'
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2025


TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition and Boston Marriott Long Wharf has announced the Titanic Presidential Suite Experience which is now available to book at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf for a limited time.

TESLA And THE CONCERT: A TRIBUTE TO ABBA Added To Indian Ranch 2025 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2025


Two new shows have been added to the 2025 lineup at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA. Tesla on Sunday, June 1, 2025 and The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

HAIRSPRAY to be Presented at Sullivan Rep in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2025


Hairspray, the modern classic with Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman, and book by Mark O'Donell & Thomas Meehan will be presented by Sullivan Rep as the opening show of their second season. Learn more!

The Spire Center to Present Meaghan Farrell, Johnny A Trio & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2025


The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts will present four new shows, including Meaghan Farrell and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cape Ann Symphony Will Perform ON BROADWAY Concert
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2025


Cape Ann Symphony's Musicians Unleashed Concert Series goes ON BROADWAY for their  upcoming concert next month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Passim Reveals Brian O’Donovan Legacy Fund 2025 Recipients
by Stephi Wild - January 19, 2025


Passim has announced the inaugural recipients of the Brian O’Donovan Legacy Fund. The new artist grant fund, established by Brian O’Donovan’s family, honors the longtime host of GBH’s radio show A Celtic Sojourn.

Review: CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY Comes To Moving Life At Lyric Stage Boston
by R. Scott Reedy - January 17, 2025


What did our critic think of CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY at Lyric Stage Boston?

Juston McKinney Headlines Comedy Night at Samuel Slater's Restaurant
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2025


Comedy will return to Samuel Slater’s Restaurant in Webster, MA next month featuring Juston McKinney plus special guests Andrea Henry and Jeff Koen for a night of laughs.

COME FROM AWAY And More Announced For Hanover Theatre 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2025


The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts has announced a new slate of shows for its 2025 lineup. The lineup includes the Michael Jackson HIStory Show, Black Angels Over Tuskeegee and more.

BEAUTIFUL, EVITA, and NEWSIES Set For Reagle Music Theatre Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2025


Reagle Music Theatre  has announced its summer 2025 season, consisting of three shows. The season will kick off in June with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and continue on with Evita and Newsies.

Trinity Irish Dance Will Come to Berklee Performance Center
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2025


Fresh off of a month-long tour of Japan, the Chicago-based Trinity Irish Dance Company will come to the Berklee Performance Center in February. Learn more here!

Passim Will Host ‘We Black Folk Fest’ and ‘The Opening Doors Project’ Concert
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2025


Passim will continue its efforts to celebrate the artistry and contributions of Black voices with two special events taking place in February. Learn more about the events here!


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