
| Shear Madness |
Presented by Shear Madness at The Charles Playhouse
May 1, 2010 - Ongoing
Set in a local hair salon and with lines as up-to-date as the morning's news, Shear Madness is theatre with the audience as a central character. In this Boston institution, ongoing at the Charles Playhouse since 1980, the audience gets to help solve a murder mystery in a laugh-a-minute blend of whodunit and improvisational theater. The clues change every night and the laughs come fast and funny. This worldwide phenomenon is filled with up to the minute spontaneous humor and quicksilver improvisation. The audience becomes part of the action and gets to solve the crime.
Voted "Best Comedy of the Year" seven times by the Boston Globe and recipient of the title "Best Play of the Year" by both the Chicago Sun-Times and the Philadelphia Enquirer, "Shear Madness" has also received the Raven Award from the Mystery Writers of America and has been inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame, the first play ever to receive that accolade. "Shear Madness" is listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of the USA.
Admission Info
Tickets:
$50
Phone: 617-426-5225
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Dates & Times
Dates: May 1, 2010 - Ongoing
Times:
Tues. - Friday 8:00 pm Saturday 6:00 & 9:00 pm Sunday 3:00 & 7:00 pm
Venue Info
74 Warrenton Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reviews
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Event Name: Shear Madness
"Shear Madness is a Treasure!"
Review posted by: Toni Macione from Salem, MA, Jul 19, 2011
Two Sunday matinees ago I took a young teenage friend of mine to see this play...she hadn't experienced theater like this...she just loved it! Seated so close to the stage we felt like were apart of... Expand
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Event Name: Shear Madness
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
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Event Name: Shear Madness
"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
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Event Name: Shear Madness
"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
"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.
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Event Name: Shear Madness
"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!
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