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Shear Madness

Shear Madness

Presented by Shear Madness at The Charles Playhouse

Ongoing

Avg. Event Rating (4.9 Stars): 5 out of 5 stars rating
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Discover for yourself why over 8 million people around the world have seen Shear Madness, the uproarious whodunit where the audience gets to solve the crime. A mixture of improvisation and up-to-the-minute spontaneous humor. The play is delightfully different every time you see it.



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    • Venue Info

      The Charles Playhouse

      74 Warrenton Street Boston, MA 02116

      Full map and directions

    • Admission Info

      Tickets:

      $42

      Info Phone: 617-426-5225

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      Ongoing

      Times:

      Tues. - Friday 8:00 pm Saturday 6:00 & 9:00 pm Sunday 3:00 & 7:00 pm

    • Accessibility Info

        Currently no accessibility information is available for this event.

    • Member Reviews
      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Great Show!"
        Review posted by: EdS from Flanders, NJ, Sep 28, 2009

        I wasn't sure what to expect, but from the very beginning, I was completely engaged and laughing continuously. What a great evening! I would definitely see this again and would recommend the show... Expand

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      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "6th time seeing this show"
        Review posted by: BarbaraT from Braintree MA, Sep 28, 2009

        Saw the original cast.Saw the DC production. EVERY show a hoot. The outing last Saturday in Boston was intergenerational, and we all had a great time.

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      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Great Show! Lots of Laughs"
        Review posted by: JPryor from Falls Church, VA, Aug 20, 2009

        The show was fantastic. This was our first visit to Boston and to see Shear Madness. The cast was very engaging and audience friendly, a must see.

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      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Great place to take out of towners"
        Review posted by: MIT Michelle from Cambridge, MA, Jun 30, 2009

        My husband and I took his parents to see a 6:00 show on 6/27. They're big theater buffs and we all had a great time. It was great entertainment and offered a bunch of laughs. I wouldn't want to take... Expand

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      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "June 19, 2009 Performance"
        Review posted by: Linda from Poughkeepsie New Yokr, Jun 22, 2009

        Absolutely fantastic performance by all again!! This was my husband and mine second time and we brought another couple - their first time -- they too loved it and we recommended to others staying at... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "the best ever"
        Review posted by: nat's mom from needham, ma usa, Jun 01, 2009

        My daughter and her friends from drama class went to see shear madness. They absolutely loved it. They thought it was funny, witty, clever, and entertaining!! And no matter how many times I have... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Got even better!"
        Review posted by: SHL from Boston, Ma, May 13, 2009

        I saw Shear madness 25 years ago and decided to take my mother and daughter for mother's day and we all loved it! It was even better than 25 years ago. My husband and father felt the same!

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      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Evoles with time over 26 years"
        Review posted by: Glenn Gutierrez from Winchester, MA, May 03, 2009

        Wonderful show with solid acting and great comedic timing.

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Fantastic! Hilarious!"
        Review posted by: Steve S from Boston, MA, Apr 24, 2009

        This show was so great! We truly enjoyed the showed and laughed a lot! The actors were all FANTASTIC!

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Hilarious and Very Boston-y!"
        Review posted by: camk from Boston, Apr 23, 2009

        I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was HYSTERICAL! My friends and I had a great time. Can't wait to go again to see a different ending -- they say it's different every night!

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

  • Member
    Reviews

    • All Member Reviews
      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Great Show!"
        Review posted by: EdS from Flanders, NJ, Sep 28, 2009

        I wasn't sure what to expect, but from the very beginning, I was completely engaged and laughing continuously. What a great evening! I would definitely see this again and would recommend the show... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "6th time seeing this show"
        Review posted by: BarbaraT from Braintree MA, Sep 28, 2009

        Saw the original cast.Saw the DC production. EVERY show a hoot. The outing last Saturday in Boston was intergenerational, and we all had a great time.

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Great Show! Lots of Laughs"
        Review posted by: JPryor from Falls Church, VA, Aug 20, 2009

        The show was fantastic. This was our first visit to Boston and to see Shear Madness. The cast was very engaging and audience friendly, a must see.

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Great place to take out of towners"
        Review posted by: MIT Michelle from Cambridge, MA, Jun 30, 2009

        My husband and I took his parents to see a 6:00 show on 6/27. They're big theater buffs and we all had a great time. It was great entertainment and offered a bunch of laughs. I wouldn't want to take... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "June 19, 2009 Performance"
        Review posted by: Linda from Poughkeepsie New Yokr, Jun 22, 2009

        Absolutely fantastic performance by all again!! This was my husband and mine second time and we brought another couple - their first time -- they too loved it and we recommended to others staying at... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "the best ever"
        Review posted by: nat's mom from needham, ma usa, Jun 01, 2009

        My daughter and her friends from drama class went to see shear madness. They absolutely loved it. They thought it was funny, witty, clever, and entertaining!! And no matter how many times I have... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Got even better!"
        Review posted by: SHL from Boston, Ma, May 13, 2009

        I saw Shear madness 25 years ago and decided to take my mother and daughter for mother's day and we all loved it! It was even better than 25 years ago. My husband and father felt the same!

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Evoles with time over 26 years"
        Review posted by: Glenn Gutierrez from Winchester, MA, May 03, 2009

        Wonderful show with solid acting and great comedic timing.

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Fantastic! Hilarious!"
        Review posted by: Steve S from Boston, MA, Apr 24, 2009

        This show was so great! We truly enjoyed the showed and laughed a lot! The actors were all FANTASTIC!

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: Shear Madness
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Hilarious and Very Boston-y!"
        Review posted by: camk from Boston, Apr 23, 2009

        I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was HYSTERICAL! My friends and I had a great time. Can't wait to go again to see a different ending -- they say it's different every night!

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

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