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Wild Kratts Live! 2.0, $$
Wed, February 18, 2026  -  Sun, May 31, 2026   
Wild Kratts Live 2.0 - Activate Creature Power! is scheduled for two performances in Boston on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Boch Center Wang Theatre.
Charlotte's Web, $$
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.
What the Constitution Means to Me, $$
Fri, April 10, 2026  -  Sun, April 26, 2026   
What the Constitution Means to Me offers a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of our nation’s most debated document and how it could evolve to address modern issues.
Wheelock Family Theatre: Charlotte's Web, $$
Sat, April 11, 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.
Beauty and the Beast, $$
Tue, April 14, 2026  -  Sat, May 2, 2026   
The beloved Broadway classic Disney’s Beauty and the Beast returns to Boston for a limited three-week engagement! This award-winning worldwide phenomenon has enchanted over 35 million people across the globe.
The Belmont Dramatic Club Presents: Boeing Boeing!, $
Sat, April 18, 2026  -  Sun, April 26, 2026   
Join the Belmont Dramatic Club for our spring production of 'Boeing Boeing' on Saturday 4/18, Sunday 4/19, Saturday 4/25, and Sunday 4/26! See you there!
72-Hour Musical Vacation: Shrek The Musical KIDS!, $$$
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.
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.
Hairspray, the Broadway Musical, $$$
Fri, April 24, 2026  -  Sun, May 17, 2026   
The Umbrella Stage Company’s new production of “Hairspray, the Broadway Musical” leans into the show’s core of protest, possibility, and youth-driven change—without losing an ounce of its infectious energy.
HAIRSPRAY with KidCare at The Umbrella Arts Center, $$
Fri, April 24, 2026  -  Sun, May 17, 2026   
The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair, big laughs, and even bigger heart, this joyous, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together, anything is possible.
De and Me Variety show, $
Sat, April 25, 2026  -  Sat, April 25, 2026   
Let Us Entertain you with songs we never get to sing but Love! All Live Music featuring De Moody and Paris Kampanelas. Join The Heart of The Paris Cabaret
Spanky's Comedy Presents AJ Hapenny, $
Sat, April 25, 2026  -  Sat, April 25, 2026   
Get ready to laugh out loud with one of New England's premier comedians AJ Hapenny! Get ready to laugh out loud with one of New England's premier comedians AJ Hapenny!
The Jungle Book, $$
Sun, April 26, 2026  -  Sun, April 26, 2026   
Family-Friendly Musical by The Panto Company USA Experience The Jungle Book adventure! Join Mowgli as he journeys through the jungle, befriends Baloo and Bagheera, and outsmarts the fierce Shere Khan
Spring 24hr Musical, $$$
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!
Clue: High School Edition: Presented by RMHS Drama Club, $
Fri, May 1, 2026  -  Sun, May 3, 2026   
The RMHS Drama Club presents Clue: High School Edition, a student-led comedic mystery at the Reading Memorial High School from May 1–3. Join us for family-friendly mayhem, suspense, and award-winning creativity!
The Hay Man, $
Sat, May 2, 2026  -  Sat, May 2, 2026   
What happens when two estranged brothers battle a cursed hay monster on their family farm armed only with a childhood toy robot and some Yankee ingenuity?
Puppet Showplace Theatre Presents: “Dig Down Deep: A Cave Adventure” by CactusHead Puppets — World Premiere!, $
Sat, May 9, 2026  -  Sun, May 10, 2026   
What if your safe, cozy place suddenly changed? Meet the Story Miners, who have been busy delving underground with a pick axe and shovel to unearth stories to share with the audience!
Song Sung Neils
Sun, May 10, 2026  -  Sun, May 10, 2026   
Let Us Entertain you with the Music of Neil Diamond and Neil Sedaka as The Paris Cabaret presents the two Neils. An afternoon of pure magic just for Mother's Day!
Sonja Morgan, $$
Mon, May 11, 2026  -  Mon, May 11, 2026   
City Winery Boston presents: Sonja Morgan live on Monday, May 11th at 7:30pm. Sonja Morgan is a television personality, fashion designer, and entrepreneur best known for appearing on The Real Housewives of New York City
Westford’s Blanchard Theatre Arts presents 'Journeys: An Evening of One-Act Plays', $
Thu, May 14, 2026  -  Fri, May 15, 2026   
Westford’s Blanchard Theatre Arts presents 'Journeys: An Evening of One-Act Plays' on May 14–15, 2026, at 7 P.M. Enjoy two student-led performances at Blanchard Middle School. Tickets are available at https://tinyurl.com/BTAjourneys.
Spanky's Comedy Presents Roast Battle Series Featuring Mike Koutrobis, $
Fri, May 22, 2026  -  Fri, May 22, 2026   
Get ready for a night full of laughs with Mike Koutrobis live on stage! Get ready for a night full of laughs with Mike Koutrobis live on stage!
The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show, $$
Fri, May 29, 2026  -  Fri, May 29, 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!
Stage2: Romeo and Juliet Public Performances, $
Sat, May 30, 2026  -  Sat, May 30, 2026   
Young love blooms brightly in the gardens of Verona, but it cannot escape the changing of the seasons. Directed by CSC’s Associate Artistic Director, Bryn Boice.
Alex Edelman: What Are You Going To Do, $$
Sat, May 30, 2026  -  Sat, May 30, 2026   
Alex Edelman - Brookline native and Tony and Emmy Award-winning comedian - returns to Boston with his latest stand-up show, What Are You Going to Do on May 30.
Puppet Showplace Theatre Presents: “To The Clouds” by Happy Theater, $
Sat, May 30, 2026  -  Sun, May 31, 2026   
Embark on a whimsical journey through the mesmerizing cycle of water! This heartwarming story is centered around a single, endearing water droplet and its journey through the water cycle.
Once, $$
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!
Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: Jack and the Beanstalk by Dream Tale Puppets, $
Sat, June 6, 2026  -  Sun, June 7, 2026   
When Jack sells the family cow for some magic beans, he launches his family on a GIANT adventure. Lively narration, beautiful design, and physical comedy make this an audience favorite at Puppet Showplace every year!
C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters at Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, $
Sat, June 6, 2026  -  Sat, June 6, 2026   
Spend an evening in hell in with the witty, engaging Screwtape, a senior tempter working to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth. A faithful, funny adaption of C.S. Lewis' classic novel.
Broadway Bootcamp 2026, $$$
Mon, June 22, 2026  -  Thu, June 25, 2026   
Young Company’s Broadway Bootcamp is a high-energy, 4-day intensive program designed to give students the skills and confidence they need to shine in auditions. Participants will receive personalized audition preparation.
Summer Festival 2026 - Act 3 (Students Entering Grades 10-12 in Fall 2026 & 2026 High School Graduates), $$$$
Mon, July 6, 2026  -  Sun, August 9, 2026   
Join us as we embark on a musical adventure in just 5 weeks, learning new skills and making new friendships along the way! Students in Act 3 will be placed in one of 2 titles.
Summer Festival 2026 - Overture (Students Entering Grades 1-4 in Fall 2026), $$$
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.
Summer Festival 2026 - Acts 1 & 2 (Students Entering Grades 4-9 in Fall 2026), $$$$
Mon, July 13, 2026  -  Sun, August 16, 2026   
The Young Company Summer Festival is an 5-week long program where students rehearse and perform a fully produced musical, while growing their artistry and building life-long friendships!
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Free Shakespeare on the Common 2026: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Free
Wed, July 22, 2026  -  Sun, August 9, 2026   
One of Greater Boston's most beloved traditions, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's “Free Shakespeare On The Common” continues it's seasonal tradition for the 30th year with William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer...
Oh, Mary!
Mon, December 21, 2026  -  Sun, January 3, 2027   
Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play.
Spotlight Playhouse Presents 'Broadway on Essex', $
Wed, March 28, 2914  -  Sat, March 29, 2014   
Spotlight Playhouse presents Broadway on Essex, a cabaret dinner theater, Seating is limited, get your tickets early for this fantastic evening that will bring a little Broadway to your own backyard!
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To Kill A Mockingbird, $$$
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...
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