EMERSON COLONIAL THEATRE

Celebrated singer Homayoun Shajarian and composer and pianist Anoushiravan Rohani are coming to Boston. Born on May 21, 1975, in Tehran, Homayoun Shajarian developed his ...

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, in SIX the wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their ...

Grand Kyiv Ballet returns with their latest holiday ballet,  The Snow Queen , adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale that inspired Disney’s  Frozen ...

Join the Grand Kyiv Ballet on an unforgettable journey into a world of dreams, magic and triumph over evil. The Grand Kyiv Ballet, including the ...

This high energy homage to the legends of Motown will transport you back in time as you visit the very best of “Hitsville, USA!” The ...

Join the original 'Columbia' — Nell Campbell — for a screening of the unedited movie with a live shadow cast, audience participation, a costume contest, ...

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 AT 12PM. Spend a delicious evening with YOTAM OTTOLENGHI as he talks about his new book, COMFORT, in this ...

Millions of Amor Towles fans are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter fiction: six stories based in New York City ...

Building on the success of the sold-out global shows of the first Oscar®-winning Spider-Man™ animated Spider-Verse film, comes the highly anticipated sequel:  SPIDER-MAN™: ACROSS THE ...

THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL is a concert-style show that chronicles George Michael's incredible career. The show captures the performance and sound of ...

annah has a lot to worry about. Then again, so do we all. In a world full of genuine worries, which anxiety gets to sit ...

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….”   And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on ...

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a ...

EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! From computer engineer to Mrs. Florida to billionairess, Jackie Siegel sees herself as the embodiment of the American Dream. Now, ...

One of the finest exponents of rock blues in Italy,  Zucchero  brings his Greatest Hits World Tour,  Overdose D’Amore  to Boston. Performing for the first ...

Experience cinema's most iconic music performed by The London Film Music Orchestra and illuminated by light. Expect to hear mesmerizing music from classic movies, including: • ...

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock ...

Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of ...

LESLIE ODOM, JR.  is a multifaceted Tony and Grammy Award-winning, three-time Emmy and two-time Academy Award-nominated vocalist, songwriter, actor, and  New York Times  bestselling author. ...

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! In Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, ...

The world's number one Elton John tribute band is coming All The Hits by Elton John! The spectacular show includes "Bennie And The Jets," "Tiny ...

Join Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominee ALAN RUCK for a screening of the classic 80s film “Ferris Bueller's Day Off,” followed by a lively ...

Alan Ruck most recently appeared as a series regular on HBO’s critically acclaimed "Succession," for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award in the ...

The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati and Tana, must embark on ...

Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY reimagines 20 legendary songs ...

The Life and Music of George Michael is a brand new concert-style show that chronicles the amazing journey George Michael had with music and his ...

The music never stops in JOHNNY CASH – The Official Concert Experience. Produced in collaboration with the Estate of Johnny Cash, this multi-media celebration is ...

Dick and Angel Strawbridge, the stars of the hit television series, "Escape To The Chateau," are heading to Boston with their hugely successful Dare to ...

Dick and Angel Strawbridge, the stars of the hit television series, "Escape To The Chateau," are heading to Boston with their hugely successful Dare to ...

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led ...

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led ...

THIRD SHOW ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY returns to the Emerson Colonial Theatre following a sold-out engagement earlier this year!  ...

Grand Kyiv Ballet "Giselle" is a timeless French masterpiece that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide for over 180 years. Recognized as one of ...

SECOND SHOW ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! In ALL THINGS EQUAL: THE LIFE & TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG, Supreme Court Justice “RBG” welcomes a ...

"If life were everything it should be, it would be more like HAIRSPRAY. It's irresistible!" - The New York Times You Can't Stop the Beat! ...

A DINO-MITE ADVENTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!   Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for ...

Expertly crafted by one of comedy’s most distinctive voices, this singular theatrical experience is an exploration of identity and our collective capacity for empathy —and ...

Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at THE ILLUSIONISTS: MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS, a mind-blowing showcase featuring jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists ...

Since bursting onto the pop-culture landscape from Fox’s hit show "Glee" over a decade ago, Emmy and Golden Globe winner DARREN CRISS has embodied the ...

After 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, ...

From the creators of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, your favorite Rock ‘n Roll legends return this Christmas for a brand-new holiday musical. Inspired by the Tony Award-nominated ...

For the 9th consecutive year, Murray & Peter present, A Drag Queen Christmas, the longest running drag tour in America. Get ready for Host Miz ...

Get ready to run down memory lane at Sonic speed! Sonic Symphony is an immersive live experience that celebrates more than three decades of music ...

Join the original 'Magenta' — PATRICIA QUINN — for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast, audience participation, a costume ...

Harvard Book Store presents #1  New York Times  bestselling poet YUNG PUEBLO for a discussion of his new collection  The Way Forward . He will ...

Saturday, October 7 at 2PM & 7PM Featuring a soundtrack that blends symphonic orchestral music with hip-hop, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Live in Concert pairs ...

ATG & The Bowery Present ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES with special guest Y LA BAMBA Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 2011, St. Paul ...

Neil Gaiman returns to the Colonial to lead us into his fantastical worlds once again. As one of the most celebrated writers of our time, ...

Blippi is coming to Boston for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi ...

It’s a public radio dream event when two of the most iconic national public radio hosts, Ira Glass (This American Life) and Jad Abumrad (Radiolab), ...

American Girl LIVE! In Concert brings your favorite characters to life in a brand-new pop concert experience! Featuring American Girl fan favorites performed by a ...

Named to Variety’s Comedy Impact Report following the unprecedented success of her debut, THE FAREWELL TOUR, Heather McMahan is back on the road bringing the ...

Become a kid again with bubbles! Take the journey of a lifetime and step into the unbelievable magical world of Fan Yang and his Gazillion ...

Over her forty-year career Natalie Merchant has attained a place among America’s most respected recording artists. She has earned a reputation for being a songwriter ...

Break away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with Champions Of Magic – an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special ...

The landmark Emmy Award®-winning Netflix series that took the world by storm is now a live concert event! OUR PLANET LIVE IN CONCERT combines breathtaking ...

Dixie Longate is the fast-talking, gum chewing, ginger-haired Alabama gal who is bringing your grandma’s Tupperware party into the 21st century. Audiences howl with laughter ...

This is Elton! Crash land into your seat with The Rocket Man Show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson – Elton John’s official 70’s body double as ...

SECOND WEEK ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND! March 21 - April 2, 2023 Here’s a reason to be happy ever after... Direct from Broadway, the critically ...

TAUREN WELLS is a celebrated recording artist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, with 10 GRAMMY® Award nominations, six number 1’s, 225+ million career video views, six GMA ...

R.E.S.P.E.C.T is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage ...

Hosted by GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one ...

TICKET ALERT: A limited number of partial view seats are available in person at the Colonial Box Office, located at 106 Boylston Street. Now seen ...

FROM THE CREATORS OF DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive ...

One of Neil Simon's most popular and celebrated plays, Tony Award winning Plaza Suite ran for over 1,000 performances and was turned into a highly ...