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The Bald Soprano & The Lesson

The Bald Soprano & The Lesson

Hub Theatre of Boston at Boston Center for the Arts

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

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

Simons Theatre

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: Tribute to ABBA

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA

Greater Boston Stage Company

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

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

Old South Church

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.

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

Simons Theatre

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles is a beautifully atmospheric concert that reimagines the Fab Four's most beloved songs through elegant live string arrangements, all performed amid the warm glow of candlelight for an intimate, immersive listening experience. Expect instantly recognizable melodies and sing-along moments-like "I Want To Hold Your Hand," "Penny Lane," "Come Together," "Here Comes the Sun," "Eleanor Rigby," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Yesterday," and "Let It Be"-delivered with fresh emotion and cinematic sweep by the Listeso String Quartet, turning timeless pop into something transporting and unexpectedly moving.

Darcy & Jer: Average At Best Tour

Darcy & Jer: Average At Best Tour

Boch Center Shubert Theatre

Fresh off their highly successful No Refunds World Tour, comedic married duo DARCY & JER are back with "Average at Best"-a brand-new show packed with the same old disappointments. Join them as they riff on their neurodiverse relationship, tackle parenting, and explore their life as an average middle-aged couple. This relatable and often raunchy duo will leave you wanting more...

Little Women

Little Women

Actors' Shakespeare Project at Mosesian Center for the Arts

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.

The Moderate

The Moderate

Central Square Theater

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.

The Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show

The Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show

Exchange Street Bistro

Prepare to unravel the secrets of a thrilling murder mystery, where every twist and turn leads you closer to uncovering the truth. Put your sleuthing skills to the test as you examine clues and mingle with suspects, all while enjoying a delectable three-course meal. But beware - you might find yourself a suspect in this gripping tale. Secure your tickets now for an evening you won't soon forget!

Penelope

Penelope

Lyric Stage Boston

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.

The Roommate

The Roommate

Trinity Repertory Company

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.

Salooney Tunes

Salooney Tunes

Farkas Hall

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.

A View from the Bridge

A View from the Bridge

Apollinaire Theatre Company at Chelsea Theatre Works

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.

We Had a World

We Had a World

Huntington Theatre

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.

The Winter's Tale

The Winter's Tale

Trinity Repertory Company

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."