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Everything is as it should be-or is it? Ridiculous on the surface but razor-sharp underneath, The Bald Soprano & The Lesson is a fast, funny, absurdist double feature. As the laughs pile up in The Bald Soprano, polite dinner party chatter unravels, propriety goes off the rails, and ultimately, conformity spirals into chaos. In The Lesson a hysterical tutoring session explodes into a nonsensical power struggle fueled by misplaced authority. The result is a frenetic theatrical tour-de-force that is simultaneously comedic and profound which asks audiences to laugh loudly but think deeply.

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings is a high-energy, candlelit concert that flips golden-era hip-hop into lush, cinematic arrangements performed live by a string quartet, letting iconic hooks and beats hit with fresh drama and surprising emotion. Over about an hour, you'll hear crowd-pleasing medleys celebrating legends like Fugees and Lauryn Hill, Jay-Z, Nas, Outkast, Missy Elliott, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan, 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., and Dr. Dre-plus a full-string take on Snoop Dogg's "Gin and Juice"-creating an immersive night that feels equal parts nostalgic, elegant, and electrifying under the warm glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons is a high-energy, candlelit concert that transforms two arena-sized catalogs into lush, cinematic string arrangements, performed live by the Metropolis String Quartet for an immersive hour of soaring melodies and big emotional payoffs. The program moves through fan favorites like Coldplay's "Clocks," "Adventure of a Lifetime," "Fix You," "The Scientist," "Viva la Vida," and "A Sky Full of Stars," alongside Imagine Dragons hits including "Radioactive," "Eyes Closed," "Nice to Meet You," "Follow You," "Bad Liar," and "Believer," creating a "best of both worlds" evening where familiar choruses feel intimate, dramatic, and completely reimagined under the glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer is an immersive, candlelit concert that transforms some of modern cinema's most unforgettable scores into lush, emotionally charged string arrangements, bringing blockbuster themes into a setting that feels both epic and intimate. Performed live by a string quartet, the program sweeps through Zimmer favorites like "Time" from Inception, "This Land" from The Lion King, "A Dark Knight" from The Dark Knight, highlights from Gladiator, Interstellar ("Cornfield Chase"), Dune, Dunkirk ("Supermarine"), Sherlock Holmes ("Discombobulate"), and a Pirates of the Caribbean suite, creating an atmosphere-rich night where every crescendo hits like a movie moment-only closer, warmer, and lit by the soft glow of hundreds of candles.

Step into the magical world of ABBA as the Candlelight concert series reimagines the Swedish supergroup's timeless pop anthems in an intimate setting illuminated by the soft glow of hundreds of candles. This unique 60-minute musical experience brings together the beloved hits of one of pop music's most successful bands with the innovative Candlelight format that has captivated audiences worldwide, creating a multi-sensory atmosphere where sight and sound combine in perfect harmony. The talented Rasa String Quartet brings their classical expertise to ABBA's iconic catalog, performing beloved songs including "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," "The Winner Takes It All," "Waterloo," "Super Trouper," and "Fernando," among others, transforming these disco-era classics into elegant string arrangements that reveal new dimensions in these familiar melodies.

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles reimagines two legendary catalogs through the lush sound of a live string quartet, wrapped in the warm glow of hundreds of candles. Over the course of the evening, beloved Beatles melodies and Queen anthems are transformed into soaring, cinematic arrangements-moving effortlessly from tender ballads to stadium-sized hooks-so you can hear familiar songs in a fresh, intimate way. Expect a thoughtfully curated set that includes favorites like "Here Comes the Sun," "Yesterday," and "All You Need Is Love," alongside Queen classics such as "We Will Rock You," "We Are the Champions," and "Bohemian Rhapsody," all delivered with Candlelight's signature atmosphere.

Set in Lowell, this joyful journey follows Soma, a queer Cambodian American teenager, finding her voice and stepping into her legacy. When Soma posts a video performing her poetry about the struggles she's facing, it quickly goes viral. With Lowell High School's spoken word contest approaching Soma must decide if she's brave enough to step into the spotlight. Told with humor, heart-forward characters, and culminating in a Khmer wedding ceremony, Kween explores all the ways we author our path home.

In the Victorian-era idylls of Concord, Jo March is anything but your classic Victorian heroine. Ambitious and headstrong, her dreams of being a novelist press against the starchy boundaries of societal expectations. But while her country comes of age as the Civil War rages, Jo and her sisters must also come of age - negotiating gender roles, politics, and romance as they define womanhood on their own terms. Filled with laughter, love, heaps of New England charm, and sharp social commentary, Hamill's adaptation celebrates the novel's spirit while boldly reclaiming it for today's world. This clever and empowering production of Little Women is perfect for all ages.

Estranged from his wife and son during the pandemic lockdown, Frank accepts a job as a content moderator for the world's largest social media company. As he evaluates a never-ending stream of questionable content, the work takes an emotional and psychological toll. However, everything changes when Frank sees an opportunity to help a stranger and save himself in the process. Drama Desk Award-winning playwright Ken Urban (A Guide for the Homesick), and two-time Obie Award Winner director Jared Mezzocchi create a haunting, enveloping technological mindscape that explores the essence of human connection.

A generous glass of bourbon, a five-piece band, and ninety minutes is all Penelope needs to tell her side of the story as she embraces her heartache, loneliness, and resolve during the wait for her husband Odysseus to return from a seemingly endless war. Her son has disappeared. Relentless suitors prance before her. Days drone on as she is left to wonder who she is if she is alone. From jazz to folk to indie rock, Penelope dishes the dirt in a captivating cacophony of emotions that redefines what we might know of her through a modern lens.

Sharon is recently divorced and needs a roommate to share her home. Robyn needs a place to hide and a chance to start over. As Sharon begins to uncover Robyn's secrets, her own deep-seated desires to transform her life begin to emerge. Uproariously funny and unexpectedly poignant, The Roommate is a story about a life-changing friendship between two very different women as they navigate the complexities of identity, morality, and second acts.

Notorious outlaw ROBIN YABLIND has just burst into the Goldendamaire Hills saloon! And he's joined by his lesser-known sidekick...uh...what was his name again? WYATT AINTME? In any case, hapless WYATT needs a clean robbery if he ever wants to see his name in the papers-under 'TERRORIST WATCH' - but their gold heist doesn't necessarily pan out. News of the whole affair alarms unscrupulous mayor GERRI MANDARIN, who is also after the town's cash, so she enlists pregnant sheriff CARRIE N TWINS to put the bandits behind bars. Unfortunately for the outlaws, CARRIE's resolve is unbreakable, unlike her water. With the robbers on the run, GERRI devises a con so outlandish that only idiots would fall for it. Good thing these hills are chock-full.

Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge explores the complex reality of the immigrant experience and the pursuit of the American Dream. In an Italian enclave where loyalty is everything, forbidden desire wracks a family and their tight-knit community.

A dying woman calls her grandson and asks him to write a play about their family. "But I want you to promise me something," she says. "Make it as bitter and vitriolic as possible." In this searing, funny, and deeply personal play, the author of Prayer for the French Republic recreates thirty years of family fights, monstrous behavior, enduring love, and unexpected dishes of home-cooked spaetzle.

A freewheeling blend of comedy and tragedy, Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale is a journey through jealousy, redemption, and second chances. In a fit of unfounded jealousy, King Leontes accuses his wife, Hermione, of infidelity, leading to heart-wrenching consequences. Sixteen years later, a kismet romance blossoms, sparking reconciliation in the most magical of circumstances. The Bard's dynamic play is directed by the co-artistic director of Fiasco Theater. The New York Times dubbed this acclaimed Off-Broadway company, created by Brown/Trinity Rep alumni, as "a force to reckon with in the American Theater."

Yerevan, 1937. Armenian writer and activist Zabel Yessayan sits in a Soviet prison cell, awaiting execution. But what exactly is her crime? Writing novels? Knowing how to speak French? Being a woman? As Zabel confronts her captors, past and present blur, and she reckons with the injustices she has witnessed and confronted?from schoolyard bullying to the horrors of genocide. Zabel in Exile is a searing memory play that honors the strength of a woman unafraid to stand up to tyranny and wrestles with whether it is possible to continue to believe in light during times of endless darkness.