Theater & Shows
Playtime Theatre Shows by Concord Youth Theatre: Winter/Spring 2025-2026, , $
Sat, January 10, 2026 - Sat, April 18, 2026
Come enjoy an interactive one of a kind theatre experience at Concord Youth Theatre! Everyone has the chance to watch their favorite stories come to life, and even participate with a sing-a-long or special talent!
Sat, January 10, 2026 - Sat, April 18, 2026
Come enjoy an interactive one of a kind theatre experience at Concord Youth Theatre! Everyone has the chance to watch their favorite stories come to life, and even participate with a sing-a-long or special talent!
'We Had a World' at Calderwood Pavilion, , $$
Thu, February 12, 2026 - Sun, March 15, 2026
A dying woman calls her grandson and asks him to write a play about their family. “But I want you to promise me something,” she says. “Make it as bitter and vitriolic as possible.”
Thu, February 12, 2026 - Sun, March 15, 2026
A dying woman calls her grandson and asks him to write a play about their family. “But I want you to promise me something,” she says. “Make it as bitter and vitriolic as possible.”
Wild Kratts Live! 2.0, , $$
Wed, February 18, 2026 - Sun, May 31, 2026
Wild Kratts Live 2.0 - Activate Creature Power! is scheduled for two performances in Boston on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Boch Center Wang Theatre.
Wed, February 18, 2026 - Sun, May 31, 2026
Wild Kratts Live 2.0 - Activate Creature Power! is scheduled for two performances in Boston on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Boch Center Wang Theatre.
LATE: A New Musical, , $$
Fri, March 6, 2026 - Sat, March 14, 2026
LATE is a powerful, character-driven new musical that follows a group of high school friends coming of age in the shadow of school shootings as they fight to make their voices heard.
Fri, March 6, 2026 - Sat, March 14, 2026
LATE is a powerful, character-driven new musical that follows a group of high school friends coming of age in the shadow of school shootings as they fight to make their voices heard.
New England Public Theatre Presents: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, , $$
Fri, March 6, 2026 - Sun, March 15, 2026
All aboard for mystery, intrigue, and classic theatrical suspense! New England Public Theatre brings Agatha Christie’s beloved whodunit Murder on the Orient Express to the stage in this clever and stylish adaptation.
Fri, March 6, 2026 - Sun, March 15, 2026
All aboard for mystery, intrigue, and classic theatrical suspense! New England Public Theatre brings Agatha Christie’s beloved whodunit Murder on the Orient Express to the stage in this clever and stylish adaptation.
The Wizard of Oz - March 08, 2026, , $$
Sat, March 7, 2026 - Sat, April 4, 2026
Presenting the all time Classic musical The Wizard of Oz and who doesn't love Oz? We all know the story so it will be wicked beyond words!
Sat, March 7, 2026 - Sat, April 4, 2026
Presenting the all time Classic musical The Wizard of Oz and who doesn't love Oz? We all know the story so it will be wicked beyond words!
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show, , $$
Sat, March 7, 2026 - Sat, March 21, 2026
North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue.
Sat, March 7, 2026 - Sat, March 21, 2026
North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue.
Stereophonic, , $$
Tue, March 10, 2026 - Sun, March 15, 2026
The most Tony Award-nominated play of all time comes to Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre for one week only from March 10-15, 2026. Get your tickets now!
Tue, March 10, 2026 - Sun, March 15, 2026
The most Tony Award-nominated play of all time comes to Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre for one week only from March 10-15, 2026. Get your tickets now!
Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: 'WHAT THE DUCK?!?' by Susan Linn, , $$
Wed, March 11, 2026 - Thu, March 12, 2026
Join Susan and her trusty avian sidekick in pondering the important questions of life, death, art, and the universe. Recommended for adults 18+ Ventriloquism and hand puppetry
Wed, March 11, 2026 - Thu, March 12, 2026
Join Susan and her trusty avian sidekick in pondering the important questions of life, death, art, and the universe. Recommended for adults 18+ Ventriloquism and hand puppetry
Into the Woods, , $
Fri, March 13, 2026 - Sun, March 22, 2026
FPAC presents James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s timeless Into the Woods March 13-22 at THE BLACK BOX! The story follows the wishes of a baker and his wife, Cinderella, and a boy named Jack.
Fri, March 13, 2026 - Sun, March 22, 2026
FPAC presents James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s timeless Into the Woods March 13-22 at THE BLACK BOX! The story follows the wishes of a baker and his wife, Cinderella, and a boy named Jack.
Cardboard Explosion! by Paper Heart Puppets, , $
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sun, March 15, 2026
Save the cardboard city from a giant baby! Help a cardboard hero confront a dragon! Choose your own adventure with your fellow audience members! You will definitely stretch your imagination!
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sun, March 15, 2026
Save the cardboard city from a giant baby! Help a cardboard hero confront a dragon! Choose your own adventure with your fellow audience members! You will definitely stretch your imagination!
Suffs, , $$
Tue, March 17, 2026 - Sun, March 29, 2026
Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote.
Tue, March 17, 2026 - Sun, March 29, 2026
Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote.
Open Door Theater Presents HONK! March 20-29, , $
Fri, March 20, 2026 - Sun, March 29, 2026
Open Door Theater Takes Flight with HONK! a Musical telling of the Ugly Duckling at The Dragonfly Theater, R.J. Grey Jr. HS in Acton, March 20-29, 2026.
Fri, March 20, 2026 - Sun, March 29, 2026
Open Door Theater Takes Flight with HONK! a Musical telling of the Ugly Duckling at The Dragonfly Theater, R.J. Grey Jr. HS in Acton, March 20-29, 2026.
In Old Age, , $
Sat, March 21, 2026 - Sat, April 4, 2026
The penultimate piece of Mfoniso Udofia’s nine-part play Ufot Family Cycle, In Old Age comes to ArtsEmerson in partnership with Front Porch Arts Collective as part of a citywide production of Udofia’s epic in Boston.
Sat, March 21, 2026 - Sat, April 4, 2026
The penultimate piece of Mfoniso Udofia’s nine-part play Ufot Family Cycle, In Old Age comes to ArtsEmerson in partnership with Front Porch Arts Collective as part of a citywide production of Udofia’s epic in Boston.
The Dragon's Laugh + Other Tales by Midnight Radio Show, , $
Sat, March 21, 2026 - Sun, March 22, 2026
Join 'bona fide fairy princess' Charlotte Lily Gaspard for enchanting original fairytales and songs by Midnight Radio Show! Shadow puppetry breathes life into these delightful short stories of adventure and friendship.
Sat, March 21, 2026 - Sun, March 22, 2026
Join 'bona fide fairy princess' Charlotte Lily Gaspard for enchanting original fairytales and songs by Midnight Radio Show! Shadow puppetry breathes life into these delightful short stories of adventure and friendship.
Sara Juli's Midseason Mood & Gay Aesthetic: Based on a True Story, , $$
Sat, March 21, 2026 - Sun, March 22, 2026
Dance-theater comedic artists Sara Juli & Alexander Davis perform their solos Midseason Mood & Gay Aesthetic: Based on a True Story on a shared bill (in the conservatory with the candlestick).
Sat, March 21, 2026 - Sun, March 22, 2026
Dance-theater comedic artists Sara Juli & Alexander Davis perform their solos Midseason Mood & Gay Aesthetic: Based on a True Story on a shared bill (in the conservatory with the candlestick).
Garden of Eden : Spring Burlesque Revue, , $$
Sun, March 22, 2026 - Sun, March 22, 2026
Step into paradise for an evening of temptation! Spring brings a fresh new burlesque experience. This lush garden blossoms with an abundance of forbidden desires, and radiant burlesque performances to rejuvenate you!
Sun, March 22, 2026 - Sun, March 22, 2026
Step into paradise for an evening of temptation! Spring brings a fresh new burlesque experience. This lush garden blossoms with an abundance of forbidden desires, and radiant burlesque performances to rejuvenate you!
Puppet Showplace Theatre Presents: 'The Other Side of Hollywood: A Modern Turkish Shadow Play' by US Karagoz Theatre Company, , $$
Fri, March 27, 2026 - Fri, March 27, 2026
Humor, tradition, and the fantastical intertwine across cultures in this modern twist on one of the oldest Turkish literary works. Recommended for adults and teens ages 13+ Shadow puppetry
Fri, March 27, 2026 - Fri, March 27, 2026
Humor, tradition, and the fantastical intertwine across cultures in this modern twist on one of the oldest Turkish literary works. Recommended for adults and teens ages 13+ Shadow puppetry
Murder Mystery Co. Dinner Theater Show at Exchange Street Bistro, , $$
Fri, March 27, 2026 - Fri, March 27, 2026
This month, The Murder Mystery Co. welcomes you to “Death of a Gangster,” a mafia wedding set in the 1920s. During this swanky event, YOU become a part of the story!
Fri, March 27, 2026 - Fri, March 27, 2026
This month, The Murder Mystery Co. welcomes you to “Death of a Gangster,” a mafia wedding set in the 1920s. During this swanky event, YOU become a part of the story!
The Forest of the Witch: Traditional Turkish Shadow Puppetry by US Karagoz Theatre Company, , $
Sat, March 28, 2026 - Sat, March 28, 2026
In this modern twist on a classic tale from Turkish shadow theater, humorous hijinks ensue as the characters learn the importance of preserving nature and respecting differences.
Sat, March 28, 2026 - Sat, March 28, 2026
In this modern twist on a classic tale from Turkish shadow theater, humorous hijinks ensue as the characters learn the importance of preserving nature and respecting differences.
Charlotte's Web, , $$
Wed, April 1, 2026 - Sun, April 26, 2026
Adapted from the beloved novel by E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web tells the heartwarming story of friendship, loyalty, and the cycle of life on a family farm.
Wed, April 1, 2026 - Sun, April 26, 2026
Adapted from the beloved novel by E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web tells the heartwarming story of friendship, loyalty, and the cycle of life on a family farm.
The Wizard of Oz, , $$
Sat, April 4, 2026 - Sat, April 4, 2026
Presenting the all time Classic musical The Wizard of Oz and who doesn't love Oz? We all know the story so it will be wicked beyond words!
Sat, April 4, 2026 - Sat, April 4, 2026
Presenting the all time Classic musical The Wizard of Oz and who doesn't love Oz? We all know the story so it will be wicked beyond words!
What the Constitution Means to Me, , $$
Fri, April 10, 2026 - Sun, April 26, 2026
What the Constitution Means to Me offers a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of our nation’s most debated document and how it could evolve to address modern issues.
Fri, April 10, 2026 - Sun, April 26, 2026
What the Constitution Means to Me offers a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of our nation’s most debated document and how it could evolve to address modern issues.
Dog Man: The Musical, , $$
Sat, April 11, 2026 - Sun, April 12, 2026
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man!
Sat, April 11, 2026 - Sun, April 12, 2026
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man!
Beauty and the Beast, , $$
Tue, April 14, 2026 - Sat, May 2, 2026
The beloved Broadway classic Disney’s Beauty and the Beast returns to Boston for a limited three-week engagement! This award-winning worldwide phenomenon has enchanted over 35 million people across the globe.
Tue, April 14, 2026 - Sat, May 2, 2026
The beloved Broadway classic Disney’s Beauty and the Beast returns to Boston for a limited three-week engagement! This award-winning worldwide phenomenon has enchanted over 35 million people across the globe.
Click, Clack, Moo, , $$
Thu, April 16, 2026 - Fri, April 17, 2026
Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals’ demands? Will Jenny get her computer back? Find out in a hilariously moving musical about negotiation and compromise.
Thu, April 16, 2026 - Fri, April 17, 2026
Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals’ demands? Will Jenny get her computer back? Find out in a hilariously moving musical about negotiation and compromise.
The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show, , $$
Fri, April 17, 2026 - Fri, April 17, 2026
Join the murder mystery experience that puts YOU in the spotlight. This comedic dinner theater show is the killer game everyone’s dying to play. Don’t let this unforgettable event pass you by!
Fri, April 17, 2026 - Fri, April 17, 2026
Join the murder mystery experience that puts YOU in the spotlight. This comedic dinner theater show is the killer game everyone’s dying to play. Don’t let this unforgettable event pass you by!
72-Hour Musical Vacation: Shrek The Musical KIDS!, , $$$
Tue, April 21, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Join us for four days of creativity, teamwork, and laughter as students dive into every aspect of the show—learning songs, choreography, and character while working together as an ensemble.
Tue, April 21, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Join us for four days of creativity, teamwork, and laughter as students dive into every aspect of the show—learning songs, choreography, and character while working together as an ensemble.
The Secret Sharer, , $
Fri, April 24, 2026 - Sun, May 3, 2026
In this world premiere performance, Joseph Conrad’s acclaimed novella is adapted to tell a powerful tale of two men, outsiders in their societies, who forge a shared, intimate, and healing connection against all odds.
Fri, April 24, 2026 - Sun, May 3, 2026
In this world premiere performance, Joseph Conrad’s acclaimed novella is adapted to tell a powerful tale of two men, outsiders in their societies, who forge a shared, intimate, and healing connection against all odds.
The Jungle Book, , $$
Sun, April 26, 2026 - Sun, April 26, 2026
Family-Friendly Musical by The Panto Company USA Experience The Jungle Book adventure! Join Mowgli as he journeys through the jungle, befriends Baloo and Bagheera, and outsmarts the fierce Shere Khan
Sun, April 26, 2026 - Sun, April 26, 2026
Family-Friendly Musical by The Panto Company USA Experience The Jungle Book adventure! Join Mowgli as he journeys through the jungle, befriends Baloo and Bagheera, and outsmarts the fierce Shere Khan
Spring 24hr Musical, , $$$
Fri, May 1, 2026 - Sat, May 2, 2026
Calling all students in grades 7–12. We’re doing it again! Join our ranks as the Young Company embarks on another epic (and speedy) journey to stage a musical in just 24 hours!
Fri, May 1, 2026 - Sat, May 2, 2026
Calling all students in grades 7–12. We’re doing it again! Join our ranks as the Young Company embarks on another epic (and speedy) journey to stage a musical in just 24 hours!
Alex Edelman: What Are You Going To Do, , $$
Sat, May 30, 2026 - Sat, May 30, 2026
Alex Edelman - Brookline native and Tony and Emmy Award-winning comedian - returns to Boston with his latest stand-up show, What Are You Going to Do on May 30.
Sat, May 30, 2026 - Sat, May 30, 2026
Alex Edelman - Brookline native and Tony and Emmy Award-winning comedian - returns to Boston with his latest stand-up show, What Are You Going to Do on May 30.
Once, , $$
Fri, June 5, 2026 - Sun, June 7, 2026
FPAC presents the Broadway musical Once June 5-7 at THE BLACK BOX! This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won an Academy Award, Grammy Award, Olivier Award, and Tony Award!
Fri, June 5, 2026 - Sun, June 7, 2026
FPAC presents the Broadway musical Once June 5-7 at THE BLACK BOX! This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won an Academy Award, Grammy Award, Olivier Award, and Tony Award!
Broadway Bootcamp 2026, , $$$
Mon, June 22, 2026 - Thu, June 25, 2026
Young Company’s Broadway Bootcamp is a high-energy, 4-day intensive program designed to give students the skills and confidence they need to shine in auditions. Participants will receive personalized audition preparation.
Mon, June 22, 2026 - Thu, June 25, 2026
Young Company’s Broadway Bootcamp is a high-energy, 4-day intensive program designed to give students the skills and confidence they need to shine in auditions. Participants will receive personalized audition preparation.
Summer Festival 2026 - Act 3 (Students Entering Grades 10-12 in Fall 2026 & 2026 High School Graduates), , $$$$
Mon, July 6, 2026 - Sun, August 9, 2026
Join us as we embark on a musical adventure in just 5 weeks, learning new skills and making new friendships along the way! Students in Act 3 will be placed in one of 2 titles.
Mon, July 6, 2026 - Sun, August 9, 2026
Join us as we embark on a musical adventure in just 5 weeks, learning new skills and making new friendships along the way! Students in Act 3 will be placed in one of 2 titles.
Summer Festival 2026 - Overture (Students Entering Grades 1-4 in Fall 2026), , $$$
Mon, July 6, 2026 - Fri, July 31, 2026
Actors spend 2 weeks working on an original short musical filled with acting, singing and dancing, culminating in an informal sharing-style performance on the final Friday afternoon.
Mon, July 6, 2026 - Fri, July 31, 2026
Actors spend 2 weeks working on an original short musical filled with acting, singing and dancing, culminating in an informal sharing-style performance on the final Friday afternoon.
Summer Festival 2026 - Acts 1 & 2 (Students Entering Grades 4-9 in Fall 2026), , $$$$
Mon, July 13, 2026 - Sun, August 16, 2026
The Young Company Summer Festival is an 5-week long program where students rehearse and perform a fully produced musical, while growing their artistry and building life-long friendships!
Mon, July 13, 2026 - Sun, August 16, 2026
The Young Company Summer Festival is an 5-week long program where students rehearse and perform a fully produced musical, while growing their artistry and building life-long friendships!
Free Shakespeare on the Common 2026: A Midsummer Night's Dream, , Free
Wed, July 22, 2026 - Sun, August 9, 2026
One of Greater Boston's most beloved traditions, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's “Free Shakespeare On The Common” continues it's seasonal tradition for the 30th year with William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer...
Wed, July 22, 2026 - Sun, August 9, 2026
One of Greater Boston's most beloved traditions, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's “Free Shakespeare On The Common” continues it's seasonal tradition for the 30th year with William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer...
Spotlight Playhouse Presents 'Broadway on Essex', , $
Wed, March 28, 2914 - Sat, March 29, 2014
Spotlight Playhouse presents Broadway on Essex, a cabaret dinner theater, Seating is limited, get your tickets early for this fantastic evening that will bring a little Broadway to your own backyard!
Wed, March 28, 2914 - Sat, March 29, 2014
Spotlight Playhouse presents Broadway on Essex, a cabaret dinner theater, Seating is limited, get your tickets early for this fantastic evening that will bring a little Broadway to your own backyard!
To Kill A Mockingbird, , $$$
Tue, April 5, 4022 - Sun, April 17, 2022
All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning masterwork. The New York Times Critic’s Pick TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is “the most successful American play in...
Tue, April 5, 4022 - Sun, April 17, 2022
All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning masterwork. The New York Times Critic’s Pick TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is “the most successful American play in...
