Top Ten Events
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Avenue Q
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston
May 11-June 9, 2012
Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Part flesh (humans), part felt (puppets), and packed with heart (universal), Avenue Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets the girl next door, a Republican, an internet sexpert, and Gary Coleman (need we say more?), along with other colorful types who help Princeton finally discover his purpose in life. Warning: contains adult language and puppet nudity. Not for the kiddies, but your teenagers will think you’re cool if you take them!
Winner of the Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book.
“a savvy, sassy, and eminently likable, breakthrough musical.”
(New York Times)
33rd Annual Cambridge River Festival
Cambridge Arts Council
June 2, 2012
Join us for this one-day celebration of the arts, attracting 200,000 annually. This FREE event along the banks of the Charles River features jazz, folk, roots and world music performances, dance, art demonstrations, family art-making activities and over 100 specialty food purveyors and craftspeople!
Preview Screening! Wes Anderson's MOONRISE KINGDOM
The Brattle Theatre
May 31, 2012
(2012) dir Wes Anderson w/Kara Hayward, Jared Gilman, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Harvey Keitel, Frances McDormand, Jason Schwartzman [94 min] ••• The Brattle is thrilled to be presenting this special preview screening of the newest film by Wes Anderson, MOONRISE KINGDOM. Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, the film tells the story of two 12-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore – and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in every which way.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Broadway In Boston
May 29-June 3, 2012
Live On Stage!
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Boston! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eyepopping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Boston Opera House!
www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com
JAM'N 94.5 presents Summer Jam 2012
Live Nation
June 2, 2012
JAM'N 94.5 presents Summer Jam 2012 * Jam'n 94.5's Summer Jam * Rick Ross * Big Sean * Diggy Simmons * Wale * B.O.B. * Kid Ink This list is subject to change. Also, this list does not necessarily reflect performance order at the event.
CUPCAKE
Club Cafe
May 10-June 24, 2012
CUPCAKE is a flirty love-letter to Summertown, a free-spirited seaside resort where every mouth waters for Tom (Grant MacDermott) and his irresistible cupcakes. But rookie Officer Stone (Mark Linehan), looking hot in his spotless uniform, is on the prowl: the law clearly states that street sales of food are taboo. The locals, especially the hunky Lifeguard (Max Sangerman) and the sexy-nerdy Librarian (Hallie Brevetti), relish Tom’s contraband cupcakes and help their adored baker boy avoid arrest. Meanwhile the ruthless Real Estate Agent (Karen MacDonald) intends to seal her own sweet deal. If anyone is going to get their hunger satisfied, they’d better hurry: this is Summertown, and the short, short season is almost at an end.
A World Premiere new musical with script by Bradley Seeman, music by Michael Wartofsky (Car Talk: The Musical!!), lyrics by David Reiffel (www.davidreiffel.com), and directed and produced by Guy Ben-Aharon (GBA Productions, Israeli Stage).
Ticket are $25 -$35. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm and Sunday brunch/matinee shows (June 10, 17, and 24 at 2pm).
Boston Pops: Film Night
Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO)
June 1-June 2, 2012
Join Boston Pops Laureate Conductor John Williams as he celebrates decades of unforgettable music-making. His contributions to orchestral cinematic music are unsurpassed, and these concerts will showcase many of his favorite blockbuster film scores over the years including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, and many more.
Xanadu
SpeakEasy Stage Company
May 11-June 9, 2012
"Nimble, suitably over-the-top, and very funny" - The Boston Globe
“So much fun…SpeakEasy is on a roll” -Metro Boston
"Sheer Joy! – I haven’t enjoyed myself this much at the theater in months.” – Talkin’ Broadway
Based on the cult film of the same name which starred Olivia Newton-John, this riotous new musical follows the efforts of a magical Greek muse named Kira who descends to Earth to help a struggling artist achieve his dream. Featuring an ingenious book by Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed) and a score full of chart-topping tunes (“Magic”, “Suddenly”, “Evil Woman”), Xanadu is hilarity on wheels.
Featuring Cheo Bourne, Patrick Connolly, Shana Dirik, McCaela Donovan, Ryan Overberg, Robert Saoud, Kami Rushell Smith, Kathy St. George, and Val Sullivan
Directed by Paul Daigneault
Music Direction by Nicholas James Connell
Choreography by David Connolly
Run Time: 100 Minutes without an intermission
Suitable for ages 10 and up.
Boston Pops: Visions of America
Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO)
May 22-June 16, 2012
Many of the Boston Pops concerts this spring feature the "Visions of America Photo-Symphony," a stirring, multimedia work showcasing award-winning photo-historian Joseph Sohm's images with music by the very talented Roger Kellaway and lyrics by the legendary team of Alan and Marilyn Bergman. Sohm's book "Visions of America," asks "How do you photograph democracy?" and offers a sweeping portrait of American life. The Photo-Symphony combines these diverse images with a compelling musical score in a multi-media presentation featuring the voice of Clint Eastwood to create an unforgettable experience that we are proud to introduce to our audience.
*Acclaimed vocalist Patti Austin joins "America's Orchestra" for performances on June 14, 15, and 16.
Love Person
Company One
May 25-June 23, 2012
Love Person won playwright Aditi Brennan Kapil the 2009 Barrie & Bernice Stavis Award for Playwriting.
Two couples are rocked to their cores when love unexpectedly transcends everything they think they know. This net of a love story is woven across Sanskrit, American Sign Language, English and email, with translation for the audience. Two couples, three cultures, and four relationships— Love Person is truly a modern romance.
“Heart-pounding attraction, intense all-night conversations — Love Person captures the giddiness of new love affairs!”
- American Theatre Magazine
“Startling and evocative!”
- Twin Cities Daily Planet
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