Boston Theatre Newsroom

What did BroadwayWorld's critic think of A NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION WITH BERNADETTE PETERS AND THE BOSTON POPS at Boston Symphony Hall? Read the review here!

Berkshire Pulse, Berkshire County's dynamic dance and performing arts education center celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025 has announced the recent purchase of an historic mill building in downtown Housatonic to serve as the organization's future, permanent home. Pulse.

Get a ticket, if you still can, to her illuminating and immensely entertaining new play “Diary of a Tap Dancer” – being given its world premiere production by the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge through January 4, 2025 – and you’ll never forget it.

Actor John Fiore has joined the cast of A NightMARE with Casey Sherman, a new true crime immersive stage play written by True Crime Author Casey Sherman to debut at Boston's historic Wilbur Theatre.

With the return of Crossing the Deep, the Handel and Haydn Society is inviting audiences to explore and reflect upon the stories, themes, and musical traditions of European sacred music by George Frideric Handel. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Homebrewed Theatre Company is celebrating its fifth birthday with a new evening of comedic plays in January. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Franklin Performing Arts Company will present To Tell a Story About the Earth, a new play by Miranda Rose Hall in development by LubDub Theatre Co in January at THE BLACK BOX.

This is the last 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!

ArtsEmerson will present Life & Times of Michael K at the Emerson Paramount Center from January 31 – February 9, 2025.

Shakespeare & Company has revealed its first titles of Season 2025, including a World Premiere, two Shakespeare productions, and a new Jewish play reading series. Learn more!

Passim has awarded $40,500 to 23 artists through their Iguana Music Fund. Established in 2008 the Iguana Fund provides New England musicians funding for hundreds of career building projects. Learn more!

This is the final week 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!

Odyssey Opera, in partnership with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), will present the Boston premiere of Lysistrata at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall. Learn more here!

Trailblazing tap dancer and choreographer Ayodele Casel and longtime collaborator director Torya Beard return to A.R.T. this holiday season to share the joyful, resilient, and liberating spirit of tap. Go inside opening night in new photos.

Ring in the New Year at Samuel Slater’s Restaurant. This unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration will feature live music from the popular local band Whiskey Boulevard, creating the perfect atmosphere to welcome the new year. Learn how to attend!

Berkshire Pulse has announced the lineup for its highly anticipated 2025 Summer Youth Intensives, offering an array of programs for dancers of all ages, skill levels, and interests.

The entire team of OVO by Cirque du Soleil is currently restaging its famous performance. The renewed show will be presented in Worcester at the DCU Center in January. Learn how to purchase tickets.

American Repertory Theater has appointed Evan O’Brient as the A.R.T.’s next Producer. Evan O’Brient previously served as the Producer at New York Theatre Workshop. Learn more about O'Brient and about the role.

Comedy will return to Samuel Slater’s Restaurant in Webster, MA featuring Kelly MacFarland plus special guests mother-daughter comedy duo Kathe Farris and Jesse Farris for a night of laughs.

The public will soon get a peek into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame's star-studded inaugural induction ceremony. Learn how to watch.

Margaret Cho, the five-time Grammy and Emmy nominated comedian/actress who has been touring her hilarious stand-up comedy shows in North America for over four decades has added brand new 2025 dates to her highly successful Live and LIVID! tour. 

Trailblazing tap dancer and choreographer Ayodele Casel and longtime collaborator director Torya Beard (Chasing Magic, Funny Girl) return to A.R.T. this holiday season to share the joyful, resilient, and liberating spirit of tap. Check out photos from the show.

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts has revealed four new shows, including Kathleen Parks and many more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

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!

Lea Salonga, who makes her home in New York, was in Los Angeles recently when she took time out for a telephone call to discuss her new holiday album, her debut with the Boston Pops, and more.