Events
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Euripides' Trojan Women
Presented by Whistler in the Dark at The Factory Theatre May 18-June 2, 2012 After the fall of Troy, the women of the city endure together. Stuck in camps, they await their fates. In this world between atrocities, their only interruptions arrive as news briefings from a messenger who swiftly comes and goes. As they wait, bombarded with devastation and trapped by their husbands’ war, we see what it means to survive.
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Whistler in the Dark |
05/18/12 -
06/02/12 |
The Factory Theatre, Boston |
'Salvador Dali - Make Me Hot'
Presented by WELLFLEET HARBOR ACTORS THEATER May 26-June 9, 2012 This play is written by Jose Rivera and will be produced by W.H.A.T.'s artistic director, Dan Lombardo. Rivera’s magical masterpiece finds Gabriela talking to the moon – played by a man in a Panama hat playing a violin on her refrigerator. When her husband Benito returns from war, the limits of love are tested, the desert comes alive like a surreal Dali painting, and Gabriela’s housecat dances with a wily coyote. In this comic drama, the moon hovers over all, offering...
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WELLFLEET HARBOR ACTORS THEATER |
05/26/12 -
06/09/12 |
Wellfleet Harbors Actor Theater, Wellfleet |
And a Nightingale Sang
Presented by Wellesley Summer Theatre Company at Ruth Nagel Jones Theatre May 24-June 24, 2012 A British family struggles to hold together in the midst of the chaos of World War II in this bittersweet comedy. The play is a nostalgic romp through life on the home front with a quirky cast of lovable characters. Touching and funny in equal measure, the story revels in the universal truth of the strength of family.
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Wellesley Summer Theatre Company |
05/24/12 -
06/24/12 |
Ruth Nagel Jones Theatre, Wellesley |
Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Tour?
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre June 9, 2012 Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour starring Stephanie Miller and Hal Sparks and John Fugelsang (both featured on Stephanie Miller's syndicated radio program) brings together three of today's brightest "liberal comedians" for an evening of humor from the left in one sexy package.
Not only does the show deliver great comedy, but the tour will also benefit local charities and the content will reflect local issues. In the upcoming Syracuse event, Stephanie will be...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
06/09/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Boston Pride 2012 presents Pam Ann
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre June 7, 2012 PAM ANN, a female stand up comic in the tradition of Lenny Bruce, takes you on a wildcat journey from boarding to landing. Prepare to be flown like you've never been flown before! Pam Ann guides you through the conundrums of air travel, skewers the quirks of some of the biggest international airlines and mixes in a stiff cocktail of camp, humour and mines the dark side of fabulous even Madonna is a huge fan, describing PAM as "cruelly funny".
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The Wilbur Theatre |
06/07/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
A Spring Bouquet of Show Tunes and Popular Favorites
Presented by The Paul Madore Chorale June 2, 2012 The Paul Madore Chorale will be presenting A Spring Bouquet of Show Tunes and Popular Favorites on June 2. The concert will include selections from Fiddler on the Roof, Phantom of the Opera, and Guys and Dolls, as well as other all-time favorites. Concert soloists will be drawn from the chorale membership.
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The Paul Madore Chorale |
06/02/12 |
St. Anne Church, Salem |
British Street party in the New World
Presented by The Old State House Museum June 3, 2012 The British have a grand tradition of marking national events - decorating the alleyways with flags and bunting, and bringing tables of food and drink out into the streets to celebrate with neighbors. The Bostonian Society and the British Consul invite the public to the Old State House to join The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee festivities – donuts and cake for 200 guests, traditional live music, Shakespeare performances, Red Coat reenactors, and more.
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The Old State House Museum |
06/03/12 |
The Old State House, Boston |
Avenue Q
Presented by The Lyric Stage Company of Boston at The Lyric Stage Company 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...
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The Lyric Stage Company of Boston |
05/11/12 -
06/09/12 |
The Lyric Stage Company, Boston |
The American Plan
Presented by The Happy Medium Theatre Company at The Factory Theatre June 8-June 16, 2012 HAPPY MEDIUM THEATRE MOUNTS THE AMERICAN PLAN: A PLAY DRIVEN BY DECEPTION, OPPRESSION AND APPREHENSION. ALL SERVED WITH SILVER SPOONS.
The American Plan by Richard Greenberg
“Happiness exists, but it’s for other people.”
HMT’s take on The American Plan is an exciting new look at an early, acclaimed play by the Tony Award-winning author of Take Me Out. It is the Catskill Mountains in the early 1960s, and Lili Adler and her mother...
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The Happy Medium Theatre Company |
06/08/12 -
06/16/12 |
The Factory Theatre, Boston |
Blue Man Group
Presented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre June 8-June 10, 2012 BLUE MAN GROUP will thrill Worcester with its high-octane theatrical experience. Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology. If you’ve never seen BLUE MAN GROUP , it’s a must-see. If you’re already a fan, don’t miss it.
BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. Although it is...
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The Hanover Theatre |
06/08/12 -
06/10/12 |
The Hanover Theatre, Worcester |
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The Breakup Notebook: The Lesbian Musical
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The Boston Conservatory |
06/07/12 -
06/10/12 |
The Boston Conservatory Theater, Boston |
And A Nightingale Sang
Presented by The Arts at Wellesley May 24-June 24, 2012 A British family struggles to hold together in the midst of World War II's chaos in this bittersweet comedy. It's a nostalgic romp through life on the homefront with a quirky cast of lovable characters. Touching and funny in equal measure, the story glories in the universal truth of the strength of family.
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The Arts at Wellesley |
05/24/12 -
06/24/12 |
Diane Chapman Walsh Alumnae Auditorium, Wellesley |
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick at The Center for Arts in Natick June 1-June 10, 2012 The world's greatest detective is nearly retired when a case surfaces that’s too tempting to ignore: The King of Bohemia is about to be blackmailed by a famous opera singer. In pursuing the case, Holmes and Dr. Watson march right into the lair of longtime adversary and malevolent crime genius, Professor Moriarty. Holmes is at the height of his powers, surrounded by all the elements that his fans have come to expect--danger, intrigue, wit, humor and surprise. Winner of the 2007 Edgar...
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TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick |
06/01/12 -
06/10/12 |
The Center for Arts in Natick, Natick |
I Capture the Castle
Presented by Stoneham Theatre at Stoneham Theatre May 24-June 10, 2012 I Capture The Castle
May 24-June 10, 2012
By Dodie smith
Directed by Weylin Symes
This spring fall in love with this rediscovered gem of a play. The lives of 17-year old Cassandra Mortmain and her eccentric English family are turned upside down with the arrival of a handsome new landlord. As the Mortmains struggle to accept the strangers in their midst, new possibilities and new love unexpectedly begin to bloom. Dodie smith (author of The One Hundred and One...
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Stoneham Theatre |
05/24/12 -
06/10/12 |
Stoneham Theatre, Stoneham |
Xanadu
Presented by SpeakEasy Stage Company at Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA 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...
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SpeakEasy Stage Company |
05/11/12 -
06/09/12 |
Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, Boston |
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...
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Shear Madness |
05/01/10 -
Ongoing |
The Charles Playhouse, Boston |
The Love Note
Presented by Regent Theatre, Arlington at Regent Theatre June 7-June 17, 2012 The Boston Theatre Mirror raves - “This spirited musical has the exuberance of HAIRSPRAY and the sweet innocence of BYE BYE BIRDIE.” How far would you go to make friends at a new school? Even when those friends are ruthless bullies? In a world of outrageous tweens, we watch Jessie and her trusty imaginary friend Airy try to answer that question. The Love Note is a courageous and colorful journey that evokes the humor and hardships of modern adolescence, and the timeless survival...
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Regent Theatre, Arlington |
06/07/12 -
06/17/12 |
Regent Theatre, Arlington |
The Lazy Fox by Spring Valley Puppet Theatre
Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre May 31-June 2, 2012 Can a very lazy Fox trick an Armadillo? Perhaps...but in this Spring Valley Puppet Theater production of "The Lazy Fox," the Armadillo has a few tricks up HIS sleeve! This program, based on an Argentine Folk Tale, features enchanting hand puppet animals and a large rod puppet Sun. It is combined with "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," adapted from the Aesop fable. This popular story is enlivened with a colorful Mexican setting, a humorous communication gap and a surprise...
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Puppet Showplace Theatre |
05/31/12 -
06/02/12 |
Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline |
A Woodland Cinderella by Deborah Costine, Puppeteer!
Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre June 7-June 9, 2012 In this original version of Cinderella, the King of all Woodland Fairies wants his son to marry a fairy princess, but he knows that they are very hard to find. So the King hosts a great ball and commands all the young fairy maidens to attend. He hopes that the missing fern fairy princess will come. Will he find her?
Recommended for ages 3 & up.
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Puppet Showplace Theatre |
06/07/12 -
06/09/12 |
Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline |
Bye Bye Liver: The Boston Drinking Play
Presented by Oberon May 12-December 22, 2012 Between the iconic Cheers bar and the Sam Adams brewery, it’s no secret that Bostonians like to drink. But now, drinkers don’t have to choose between a getting hammered and getting cultured. BYE BYE LIVER: The Drinking Play will be peforming every Saturday at 8:00pm at OBERON (2 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA 02138). Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at: http://www.cluboberon.com/
Originating in Chicago, BYE BYE LIVER is currently running in 8 cities across...
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Oberon |
05/12/12 -
12/22/12 |
Oberon, Boston |
13, The Musical
Presented by NextDoor Theater at NextDoor Theater June 8-June 10, 2012 The story concerns the life of 13-year-old Evan Goldman as he moves from New York City to Appleton, Indiana, and his dilemma when the move conflicts with the celebration of his Bar Mitzvah.
Come see this incredible cast of local teen talent!
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NextDoor Theater |
06/08/12 -
06/10/12 |
NextDoor Theater, Winchester |
Three Viewings Remount 2012
Presented by New Repertory Theatre at Boston University Theatre, Lane-Comley Studio 210 May 18-June 3, 2012 By Jeffrey Hatcher
Directed by Jim Petosa**
Featuring Joel Colodner*, Adrianne Krstansky*, and Christine Power*
In Three Viewings, award-winning playwright Jeffrey Hatcher explores love, money, and loss in a trio of mordantly witty narratives. An infatuated man goes to extraordinary lengths in order to win a woman’s heart; a jewelry thief with a hidden secret reclaims a family heirloom; and a widow confronts the repercussions of her late husband’s...
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New Repertory Theatre |
05/18/12 -
06/03/12 |
Boston University Theatre, Lane-Comley Studio 210, Boston |
Totally New Theatre!
Presented by Marblehead Little Theatre at Marblehead Little Theatre June 2, 2012 “TNT! 2012 - TOTALLY NEW THEATER” FESTIVAL OFFERS FREE EVENING OF EXPLOSIVE READINGS AT MARBLEHEAD LITTLE THEATRE
TNT! 2012, a play development retreat for writers produced by local playwright Shari D. Frost for Marblehead Little Theatre, is returning for its fourth annual event this June. On Saturday, June 2 at 8pm, an evening of readings free to the public will be followed by the unique opportunity to meet the local and visiting playwrights and discuss their work. Space...
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Marblehead Little Theatre |
06/02/12 |
Marblehead Little Theatre, Marblehead |
The Comedy Lab
Presented by Improv Boston at ImprovBoston Theatre February 18, 2009 - Ongoing Each month, ImprovBoston presents two original comedy shows from the New England's best sketch and improv artists. From the silliness of sorority life to ludicrousness of local politicians, the 2010-2011 season of the The Comedy Lab promises edgy original comedy at a price anyone can afford!
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Improv Boston |
02/18/09 -
Ongoing |
ImprovBoston Theatre, Cambridge |
Friday Night Face Off
Presented by Improv Boston at ImprovBoston Theatre February 20, 2009 - Ongoing It's Friday night, and two teams of improvisers will fight for comedic supremacy in a knockdown, no-holds-barred, artistic throwdown. Witness the humiliating sting of defeat and the rush of victory as they compete for your support with hilarious games, scenes, and characters. A staple of the Boston comedy scene, Friday Night Face Off has been running on the same night and time for over 10 years! Come and see what the fuss is all about!
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Improv Boston |
02/20/09 -
Ongoing |
ImprovBoston Theatre, Cambridge |
The Family Show
Presented by Improv Boston at ImprovBoston Theatre February 21, 2009 - Ongoing Start your Saturday night off with an evening full of improvised music, scenes, stories and games that is fun for the whole family! This interactive evening, performed by the ImprovBoston Family Show Cast, is sure to bring out the child in everyone!
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Improv Boston |
02/21/09 -
Ongoing |
ImprovBoston Theatre, Cambridge |
Mainstage
Presented by Improv Boston at ImprovBoston Theatre February 19, 2009 - Ongoing ImprovBoston Mainstage is the ever-evolving show that is the cornerstone of ImprovBoston. Blending skillful storytelling, memorable music, audience participation, and joyful chaos, an elite cast of Boston's best improvisers creates a show that redefines itself with every performance. No rules. No boundaries. Just spectacular comedy and incredible improvisation.
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Improv Boston |
02/19/09 -
Ongoing |
ImprovBoston Theatre, Cambridge |
NightCap
Presented by Improv Boston at ImprovBoston Theatre February 20, 2009 - Ongoing NightCap is a late-night fringe comedy show that showcases up and coming talent in Boston. Featuring everything from stand-up, improv, sketch, video, and cabaret to conceptual comedy, NightCap is a venue where comedians from Boston and beyond can come and perform experimental and established acts alike in an alternative comedy environment, offering our audiences great late night comedy for a great price.
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Improv Boston |
02/20/09 -
Ongoing |
ImprovBoston Theatre, Cambridge |
The Open Comedy Jam
Presented by Improv Boston at ImprovBoston Theatre February 22, 2009 - Ongoing The Open Jam is where audience members can get out of their seats and jump on stage to perform alongside with visiting troupes and ImprovBoston cast members. The first Sunday of every month is The Jam's College Night. Comedy troupes from across New England's colleges and universities showcase their exciting brands of improv and sketch, and put their school rivalries aside and perform together during the Open Jam. Tickets for College Night are only $5 with a valid student ID!
The Open...
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Improv Boston |
02/22/09 -
Ongoing |
ImprovBoston Theatre, Cambridge |
Improv Asylum - Afternoon Delight
Presented by Improv Asylum at Improv Asylum Theater December 18, 2011-September 28, 2012 Improv Asylum now has matinee shows at 4pm on Saturday and Sundays. Afternoon Delight is a hilarious fully-improvised, two-act show that’ll leave you wanting more.
Actors from our main stage cast join alumni and NXT company actors to create an audience-interactive experience that’s different every time.
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Improv Asylum |
12/18/11 -
09/28/12 |
Improv Asylum Theater, Boston |