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106 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116

SIX (Boleyn Tour)
SIX (Boleyn Tour)
12/3 - 12/29/2024


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 ...

Homayoun Shajarian & Anoushiravan Rohani


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 ...

Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical


Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father ...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story


THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY returns to the Emerson Colonial Theatre following a sold-out engagement last February! The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing ...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story


THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY returns to the Emerson Colonial Theatre following a sold-out engagement last February! The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing ...

Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song


Broadway's loyal opposition, Gerard Alessandrini, returns with a new edition of his beloved satirical revue  Forbidden Broadway , which has ribbed the Great White Way ...

Gabby Bernstein


Join #1  New York Times  bestselling author Gabby Bernstein to celebrate the release of her tenth book  Self Help: This is Your Chance to Change ...

An Evening with John Cusack


Experience the ultimate  High Fidelity  evening! Join us for a special screening of the iconic film starring  John Cusack , followed by an engaging post-show ...

The Music of Hans Zimmer Performed by The Lords of the Sound Orchestra


In a groundbreaking performance, the renowned International Ukrainian symphony orchestra Lords of the Sound is bringing its iconic concert, “The Music of Hans Zimmer” to ...

Insidious: The Further You Fear


Brace yourself for the scare of a lifetime, as the world of Insidious jumps off the screen and into your theater seat with INSIDIOUS: THE ...

Parade
Parade
3/11 - 3/23/2025


Winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical,  PARADE  has been proclaimed as “a work of art! As commanding as any ...

Max Richter with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble


One of the most influential composers of his generation, Max Richter stands as a pivotal figure on the contemporary music scene. His works cross boundaries ...

Blippi: Join the Band Tour


C'mon and join Blippi to make music in your hometown in the brand new live  Blippi: Join the Band Tour !  Blippi will be joined ...

Mean Girls
Mean Girls
4/29 - 5/4/2025


Direct from Broadway,  MEAN GIRLS  is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock”), composer JEFF RICHMOND ...

Kimberly Akimbo
Kimberly Akimbo
5/6 - 5/18/2025


Kim is a bright and funny Jersey teen, who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. And yet her aging condition may be the least ...

The Wiggles: Bouncing Balls Tour


 The Wiggles will be returning for an extensive tour with their new show, based on their smash hit single Bouncing Balls!   Experience the magic ...


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Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD at BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Boston Awards


by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG to Play Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 04, 2024

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, Gerard Alessandrini’s hilarious musical spoof of Broadway’s biggest shows and brightest stars, will make a three-performance stop at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets....

Tickets to KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Boston On Sale Now


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 14, 2024

Tickets for the Tony Award-winning production of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, presented by Broadway In Boston, are now available. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets. ...

MEAN GIRLS is Coming to The Emerson Colonial Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2024

The Emerson Colonial Theatre will present the North American Tour of Mean Girls – the musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film – will be coming to Boston. Learn how to purchase tickets....

PINOCCHIO: THE MUSICAL to Have World Premiere at Emerson Colonial Theatre in November


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 25, 2024

PINOCCHIO: THE MUSICAL will have its world premiere at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre in November. The production will be directed by Alexander Prokhorov-Tolstoy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Review: SHREK: THE MUSICAL at Emerson Colonial Theatre


by R. Scott Reedy - September 14, 2024

What did our critic think of SHREK: THE MUSICAL at Emerson Colonial Theatre?...

SHREK THE MUSICAL & More Set for Emerson Colonial Theatre Fall 2024 Line-Up


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 04, 2024

The Emerson Colonial Theatre has revealed it's fall season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....

VIDEO: Final Curtain Call For Pre-Broadway QUEEN OF VERSAILLES


by Joshua Wright - August 27, 2024

Watch the final curtain call for The Queen of Versailles at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. The production concluded its run on August 2th, 2024....

QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Resumes Performances in Boston Following Cancellation Due To Battery Leak


by Joshua Wright - August 21, 2024

The Queen of Versailles will resume performances at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in time for the matinée after a performance cancellation due to a 'battery leak' on August 20th. Producer Bill Damaschke shared the news with the seated audience. ...

Past Shows

Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents The Snow Queen


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 ...

Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents The Nutcracker


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 ...

Magic of Motown


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 ...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show


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

An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi


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 ...

An Evening with Amor Towles


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 ...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live In Concert


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


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 ...

Hannah Gadsby WOOF!


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 ...

Shrek The Musical
Shrek The Musical
9/13 - 9/15/2024


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

Shrek the Musical (Non-Equity)


“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 ...

The Queen of Versailles
The Queen of Versailles
7/16 - 8/25/2024


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, ...

Zucchero
Zucchero
5/11


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 ...

The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favorites Illuminated


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: • ...

Clue
Clue
4/30 - 5/5/2024


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 ...

Dog Man: The Musical
Dog Man: The Musical
4/27 - 4/28/2024


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 ...

An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.


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. ...

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello


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, ...

Tom's Elton Tribute


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 ...

An Evening with Alan Ruck


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 ...

An Evening with Alan Ruck And Screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off


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 ...

Message In A Bottle
Message In A Bottle
3/26 - 3/30/2024


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 ...

Girl From the North Country
Girl From the North Country
3/12 - 3/24/2024


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


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 ...

Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience


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 & Angel Dare to Do It


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 & Angel: Dare to Do It


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 (Non-Equity)
Pretty Woman (Non-Equity)
2/27 - 3/3/2024


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
Pretty Woman: The Musical
2/27 - 3/3/2024


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 ...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
2/24 - 2/25/2024


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!  ...

Giselle
Giselle
2/23


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 ...

All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg


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

Hairspray
Hairspray
1/19 - 1/21/2024


"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! ...

Dinosaur World Live


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 ...

Just for Us
Just for Us
12/15 - 12/17/2023


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 ...

The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays


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 ...

A Very Darren Crissmas


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 ...

Chicago (Non-Equity)
Chicago (Non-Equity)
11/28 - 12/3/2023


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, ...

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas


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 ...

A Drag Queen Christmas


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

Sonic Symphony


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 ...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show 48th Anniversary Spectacular Tour


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

Yung Pueblo presents The Way Forward


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

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert


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 ...

St. Paul & The Broken Bones: The Angels in Science Fiction Tour


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


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: The Wonderful World Tour


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 ...

A Conversation with Ira Glass & Jad Abumrad


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


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 ...

Heather McMahan: The Comeback Tour


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 ...

Gazillion Bubble Show


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 ...

Natalie Merchant: Keep Your Courage Tour


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 ...

Champions of Magic
Champions of Magic
5/5 - 5/6/2023


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

Our Planet Live in Concert


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's Tupperware Party


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 ...

The Rocket Man Show


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 ...

Into the Woods
Into the Woods
3/21 - 4/2/2023


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: The Joy in the Morning Tour


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. - A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin


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 ...

Onstage Conversation with Fran Lebowitz


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 ...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story


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 ...

Dragons and Mythical Beasts


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 ...

A Beautiful Noise
6/21 - 7/17/2022

Plaza Suite
2/5 - 2/22/2020


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 ...

Videos


Dear Evan Hansen in Boston Dear Evan Hansen
The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts (1/10 - 1/12) Tracker
Broadway with Strings Attached in Boston Broadway with Strings Attached
52 Sumner (4/26 - 4/26)
Life & Times of Michael K in Boston Life & Times of Michael K
Robert J. Orchard Stage, Paramount Center (1/31 - 2/9)
The Light in the Piazza in Boston The Light in the Piazza
Huntington Theatre (5/8 - 6/15)
The Cher Show (Non-Equity) in Boston The Cher Show (Non-Equity)
Lowell Memorial Auditorium (2/11 - 2/11)
SIX (Boleyn Tour) in Boston SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Emerson Colonial Theatre (12/3 - 12/29)
A Christmas Carol in Boston A Christmas Carol
The Company Theatre (11/29 - 12/22)
Homayoun Shajarian & Anoushiravan Rohani in Boston Homayoun Shajarian & Anoushiravan Rohani
Emerson Colonial Theatre (1/3 - 1/3)
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