Experience the raw power and emotional intensity of System of a Down like never before in this extraordinary Candlelight concert. The Listeso String Quartet transforms the Armenian-American metal legends' most iconic tracks into stunning classical arrangements, performing under the enchanting glow of hundreds of candles. This 60-minute journey features beloved anthems including "Chop Suey!", "Toxicity", "B.Y.O.B.", "Aerials", and "Lonely Day", along with deeper cuts like "ATWA", "Holy Mountains", and "Lost In Hollywood". The innovative Candlelight series reimagines contemporary music through classical instrumentation, creating an intimate atmosphere where the aggressive energy of System of a Down's politically charged lyrics and complex rhythms are revealed in a completely new light, showcasing the remarkable musicianship and melodic sophistication beneath their signature sound.
Shows In Boston Coming Soon
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Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings is a romantic, Regency-tinged concert experience that invites you to step into the world of Netflix's hit series as a live string ensemble reimagines the show's most beloved melodies in glowing, candlelit atmosphere. With sweeping, elegant arrangements that capture Bridgerton's drama, wit, and heart, the performance blends the sophistication of classical music with the thrill of hearing familiar themes and pop favorites from the series transformed into something intimate and cinematic-an enchanting night that feels like an invitation to the event of the season.
Something Rotten!
May 1 - Jun 7, 2026Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and then there's Nick and Nigel Bottom. Two brothers stuck in the shadow of a certain Renaissance rock star (Shakespeare), set forth to knock him off his perch by writing the world's very first musical. A misinformed soothsayer plants the seeds for this brilliant idea as the task of how to upstage a literary genius without really trying hilariously unfolds. This history-twisting mash-up of sixteenth-century Shakespeare and twenty-first-century Broadway is a love letter to musical theater complete with outrageous characters, dazzling showstoppers, and all the winks and flourishes that make us feel that "with a musical we might have half a chance."
Oedipus El Rey
May 7 - Jun 7, 2026Luis Alfaro reimagines Sophocles' classic in his acclaimed and electrifying Oedipus El Rey, set in the heart of Los Angeles. Oedipus dreams of rewriting his own story - but liberation comes at a price: can he truly escape the destiny laid out before him? What's fate, and what's just the system? A searing tale of love, family, and prophecy, Oedipus El Rey blends ancient myth with modern urgency and Chicano swagger with swaths of sly humor. Artistic Director Loretta Greco, who led the acclaimed premiere of Oedipus El Rey at The Magic Theatre, creates a production especially for Boston.
The Mystery of Irma Vep
May 28 - Jun 1, 2026An English estate is haunted by its former mistress who has recently passed? or, has she? Two actors wear a caboodle of wigs, perform umpteen lightning-speed costume changes, and create a fantastical cast of characters including a sympathetic werewolf, a vampire, and a mummy. Elliot Norton winning director David R. Gammons (Vanity Fair, Frankenstein) reunites with fellow award-winner Paul Melendy (Vanity Fair) in this camp spoof of Gothic melodramas. Written by Charles Ludlam, the creator of New York?s subversive and iconoclastic Ridiculous Theatrical Company, The New York Times praised The Mystery of Irma Vep as ?Far and away the funniest two hours on a New York stage!?
Eureka Day
May 29 - Jun 28, 2026Hot from celebrated productions on Broadway and in London, Eureka Day is a new, wildly funny, on-the-pulse satire which asks if parents at a progressive, welcoming private school can uphold their harmonious shared values when Eureka Day faces an outbreak of the mumps. Jonathan Spector's sharp comedy explores in surprising turns what happens when facts become subjective, when inclusivity turns performative, and a "community activated conversation" turns into an all-out brawl - with uproarious, fresh, thought-provoking results. Margot Bordelon returns to direct following her hit production of John Proctor is the Villain.
Les Miserables
Jun 9 - Jun 28, 2026STILL THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL. Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Miserables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as "Les Mis for the 21st Century" (Huffington Post), "a reborn dream of a production" (Daily Telegraph) and "one of the greatest musicals ever created" (Chicago Tribune). Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Miserables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption-a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. The magnificent score of Les Miserables includes the songs "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," "Bring Him Home," "One Day More," "Master of the House" and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, Les Miserables is undisputedly one of the world's most popular musicals.
Candlelight: Tribute to TOOL
Jun 21Candlelight: Tribute to TOOL brings the band?s dark, hypnotic catalog into an intimate, candlelit setting, where the music is reimagined in rich, cinematic arrangements for strings for a powerful, multi-sensory concert experience. Performed by the Metropolis String Quartet, the program highlights fan-favorite tracks like ?Vicarious,? ?Stinkfist,? ?Forty Six & 2,? ?Schism,? ?Sober,? ?Disposition,? ?The Pot,? and ?Pneuma,? letting TOOL?s shifting rhythms, tension-and-release builds, and haunting melodies unfold with fresh nuance?at once atmospheric, intense, and unexpectedly elegant.
The Great Gatsby
Jul 7 - Jul 19, 2026The Great Gatsby is a "Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy" (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage. Directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), this story of extravagance and longing features choreography by Dominique Kelley (So You Think You Can Dance), a book by Kait Kerrigan (The Mad Ones) and a jazz- and pop-influenced original score by Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Paradise Square).
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Jul 29 - Aug 9, 2026Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards - including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and - above all - Love. With a book by Tony Award winner John Logan; music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award winner Justin Levine; and choreography by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge! The Musical! is more than a musical - it is a state of mind.
Wicked
Sep 23 - Nov 15, 2026So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz... but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin-smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships...until the world decides to call one "good," and the other one "wicked." From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED-the untold true story of the Witches of Oz-transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. "If every musical had the brains, heart and courage of WICKED, Broadway really would be a magical place" (Time Magazine).
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Oct 13 - Oct 25, 2026How did a dead body, a fake love letter, and - of all people - Ian Fleming turn the tide of WWII? Olivier Award winner for Best New Musical and a 2025 Tony Award winner, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is the best-reviewed show in West End history with 88 five-star reviews and the #1 Broadway Show of 2025 (Entertainment Weekly). It's 1943 and the Allies are on the ropes. Luckily, they're about to gamble our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin' in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, it's the fast-paced, hilarious true story of the secret mission that won WWII.
The Notebook
Dec 8 - Dec 20, 2026Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. "Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs" (Entertainment Weekly), The Notebook is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love. Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says The Notebook is "absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed," and The New York Daily News calls it "a love story for the ages." The Notebook is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida), and features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC's "This Is Us"), and choreography by Katie Spelman.
Death Becomes Her
Jan 12 - Jan 24, 2027Some people will do anything to look eternally fabulous. But famous actress Madeline Ashton and her best frenemy Helen Sharp are about to go too far... thanks to a mysterious woman named Viola Van Horn and a secret potion that's to die for. Death Becomes Her is the Tony Award-winning drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film with direction and choreography by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli. Death Becomes Her is "a laugh-filled, tuneful musical to die for" (Variety) and "a cheek-aching laughter roller coaster - the most fun night out!" (The Daily Beast). Experience the "savagely funny" (Time Out) pop-culture phenomenon that's been certified "hilarious" by The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Goldie Hawn, Beyonce (!!) and countless fans on Instagram, TikTok, and beyond. See it now and laugh for eternity.
Maybe Happy Ending
Feb 2 - Feb 14, 2027Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure, and maybe even love. Helmed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden (Parade), Maybe Happy Ending has been called "one of the best musicals in years" (USA Today) and even "The best musical in eons!" (Observer). Don't miss the totally original new musical adventure that explores what it means to be human. Even if they're not.
A Beautiful Noise
Mar 23 - Apr 4, 2027The untold true story of a Brooklyn kid who became a chart-busting, show-stopping, award-winning American icon. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Sweet Caroline," an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway - and head out on the road across America. Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A Beautiful Noise is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
Mamma Mia!
Apr 13 - Apr 25, 2027A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the father she's never known brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited decades ago. For over 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.
The Who's Tommy
May 4 - May 16, 2027In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. And now, it's back in a dazzling all-new production that feels more relevant than ever. Myth and spectacle combine in this fresh reinvention that includes the unforgettable anthems "I'm Free," "See Me, Feel Me," "Sensation" and "Pinball Wizard." After witnessing his father shoot his rival, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior. Tony Award-winning composer Pete Townshend and Tony Award-winning original director Des McAnuff find powerful resonance reexamining this classic story for today.
Hell's Kitchen
Jun 1 - Jun 13, 2027Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire - searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world. How she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you've never felt before - Hell's Kitchen, a new musical from 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, whose new songs and greatest hits about growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway. Rebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s, Hell's Kitchen is a love story between a mother and daughter. It's about finding yourself, your purpose, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams begin. Hailed as a New York Times Critic's Pick that is, "thrilling from beginning to end - a rare must-see!" Hell's Kitchen is directed by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, with choreography by four-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, and the music of Alicia Keys.
The Book of Mormon
Jun 22 - Jun 27, 2027THE BOOK OF MORMON is the Winner of 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical! From Trey Parker and Matt Stone, four-time Emmy Award-winning creators of "South Park," and Tony Award-winner Robert Lopez, co-creator of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Avenue Q, comes THE BOOK OF MORMON, a new Broadway musical that Jon Stewart of The Daily Show describes as, "a crowning achievement, so good it makes me angry" and by Entertainment Weekly as "the funniest musical of all time." Don't miss your chance to see what Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls "the best musical of this century."
The Phantom of the Opera
Jul 21 - Aug 8, 2027Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera comes to a city near you as part of a brand new North American Tour. This production, which retains the beloved story and thrilling score, boasts exciting new special effects, scenic and lighting designs, staging and choreography and has been hailed by critics as "bigger and better than ever before."