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City Winery Boston Reveals Summer 2024 Event Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024


City Winery Boston has announced over 100 shows on stage at Greater Boston’s  premier entertainment/culinary venue this summer.  From pop legends to cutting edge comedy, there’s something for everybody.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024


Merrimack Repertory Theatre has announced its slate of productions for the 2024-2025 season. The 46th season will include seven plays. Learn more about the lineup here!

Ken Block & Drew Copeland Of Sister Hazel, Asleep At The Wheel, and More Come to Spire Center For Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024


The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts has announced five new shows. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!

Hannah Gadsby Returns To Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre With Brand-New Stand-Up Show WOOF!
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2024


Hannah Gadsby brings her new stand-up show WOOF! to Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre.

Neo-Classical Piano Star Florian Christl Makes American Debut For Memorial Day Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2024


Florian Christl, renowned for his neoclassical compositions, will make his American debut with solo concerts in New York and Boston this Memorial Day weekend, performing works from his acclaimed albums.

Shereen Ahmed Joins Cast of THE EYES OF THE WORLD: FROM D-DAY TO VE DAY with Boston Pops
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024


Broadway actress Shereen Ahmed (My Fair Lady) will join the cast of John Monsky's The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day, with the Boston Pops Orchestra.

Review: 4000 MILES at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Marc Savitt - May 20, 2024


The production is well paced, charming, often funny, and yet another example of the fine, high quality theatre Berkshire audiences are fortunate to have available on a consistent basis.

Nathan Cole Named New BSO Concertmaster
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024


The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons have announced the appointment of violinist Nathan Cole as the orchestra's new concertmaster. Cole will take the Charles Munch chair at the start of the BSO's 2024 Tanglewood season in July, becoming the orchestra's 11th concertmaster since its founding in 1881.

Weekend Brunch at City Winery Boston Will Offer Music, Magic, Comedy and a Buffet
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024


 City Winery Boston has announced a series of noontime weekend shows offering music, comedy, and a great way to start your weekend.

Review: Actors' Shakespeare Projects breathes new life into ROMEO AND JULIET
by R. Scott Reedy - May 19, 2024


What did our critic think of ROMEO AND JULIET at Roberts Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion At Boston Center For The Arts?

The 4th Annual 4-STAR SOLO SHOW FESTIVAL Comes To Provincetown Theater This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024


Discover captivating solo performances at the 4th Annual 4-STAR SOLO SHOW FESTIVAL at Provincetown Theater from June 6-29.

David Henry Hwang's YELLOW FACE Announced At Lyric Stage Boston
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024


Explore the thought-provoking and humorous play YELLOW FACE at Lyric Stage Boston, delving into themes of identity and cultural perception.

DOG PEOPLE to Open Great Barrington Public Theater's Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024


Great Barrington Public Theater will kick off its summer season with DOG PEOPLE this month. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

GATSBY & More Lead Boston's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - May 17, 2024


Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2024 include a new adaptation of The Great Gatsby & more.

SpeakEasy Stage Company Reveals 34th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024


The joyous and timely Tony-nominated play JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING; a re-imagining of the acclaimed Ahrens & Flaherty musical A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE; the witty, life-affirming drama PRU PAYNE; the laugh-packed, Tony–nominated satire AIN’T NO MO’; and the  fiesta-fueled comedy LAUGHS IN SPANISH will make up SpeakEasy Stage Company’s 34th Season.

Cast and Creatives Set For HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH in Provincetown
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024


Peregrine Theatre Ensemble has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming summer production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, taking Provincetown, MA by storm beginning July 5 - August 31, every Wednesday to Saturday at 7:30 pm.  

Boston Landmarks Orchestra Reveals Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024


Boston Landmarks Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, is gearing up to offer another season of musical experiences under the stars in Boston. Learn more about the lineup here!

WAM Theatre Teen Ensemble Will Perform Original Site-Specific Show in Lenox
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024


WAM Theatre has announced the upcoming performance of WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT WE DON’T: Spilling the Tea on Life, Portals, and Possibilities.

Berkshire Theatre Group Announces The Second Annual David Grover Scholarship Concert
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2024


Join Berkshire Theatre Group for the Second Annual David Grover Scholarship Concert, celebrating the legacy of the beloved musician and supporting young artists in the community.

Jeremy O. Harris Will Be Creative Director of Williamstown Theatre Festival's Creative Collective
by Joshua Wright - May 16, 2024


It was announced today Jeremy O. Harris will be the inaugural Creative Director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival’s Creative Collective, a new artistic leadership model that will ensure boundary-breaking and diverse programming, create new opportunities for emerging artists, and foster shared ownership of the creative vision for the Festival. 

Interview: Janie E. Howland Honor Sets the Stage for ELLIOT NORTON AWARDS
by R. Scott Reedy - May 15, 2024


The 41st annual Elliot Norton Awards, presented by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) on May 20 at the Huntington Theatre, promises to be a big night for scenic designer Janie E. Howland. Read our interview.

White Snake Projects Announces Remainder Of Election Year- Themed Opera Events
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024


Celebrated for creating diverse, timely and relevant opera, activist performing arts company White Snake Projects (WSP) and its founder Cerise Lim Jacobs have announced the organization's final events of 2024.

American Repertory Theater Announces Associated Programming For GATSBY World-Premiere Musical 
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024


A.R.T. announces associated programming for GATSBY, including a film series, essential question discussions, and access performances.

Review: Boston Pops Opening Night Showcases George Gershwin, Harry Connick, Jr., and More
by R. Scott Reedy - May 15, 2024


There were three great pianists on the program when the Boston Pops recently opened its 138th season at Symphony Hall.

Club Passim Will Celebrate a Night of Pride with Queer and Trans Voices
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024


On June 22, Club Passim will host its first-ever Pride Month celebration, featuring six talented queer and trans musicians in an exciting night of in-the-round style performances.


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