Boston Theatre
Updated June 30, 2009
Now Playing
Coming Soon.
Upcoming:
Jersey Boys at Shubert Theatre - July 23- Aug 30
The 2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of
Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and
Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one
of the greatest successes in pop music history.
The Comedy Of Errors, Commonwealth Shakespeare
Co.
July 31- Aug 16
The company’s 14th annual free Shakespeare on the Common will be
performed outdoors at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common, in
partnership with the City of Boston and Mayor Menino
Long-Running Hits
"Shear Madness"
Boston's
and the country's longest-running non-musical has been playing to full
houses ever since it opened in 1980. A murder mystery set in a unisex
hair salon, it is a unique theatrical experience. It started in Boston
and has played all over the world, including Budapest, Rome, and Mexico
City. The audience gets involved in this interactive whodunit. The
actors keep it fresh and topical and in the cozy atmosphere of the
Charles Playhouse, it makes for a fun, lighthearted evening's entertainment.
Through the years, it has developed a cult-like following, and many
have seen it numerous times. The ending changes depending on the audience.
In honor of its 20th anniversary here in Boston, there will be special
fundraising activities to benefit Rosie's Place in its efforts to create
a Wellness Center at its South End facility.
Tuesday - Friday 8 p.m.
Saturday 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 3 and 7 p.m.
Tickets: (617) 426-5225
Charles Playhouse, Warrenton Street, Boston
"Blue Man Group"
Upstairs at the Charles, this is another long-run hit that takes theatre
to another level. It's a happening . . . ninety minutes of non-verbal
mayhem. Actors painted blue from head to toe play drums, mime and most
of all amuse. Their look at life is totally off the wall. The ultimate "theatre
of the absurd." A must-see-to-believe event.
Tues.-Thurs. 8 p.m.
Fri-Sat 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Sun at 4 p.m.
Tickets: $35 and $45. (617) 426-6912
Upstairs at the Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton
St., Boston
Tips for the Bargain Bunch!
You may be able to catch theatre in Boston
for half price. Here are places where you can get discounted tickets:
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BosTix sells tickets to a good variety of shows at their locations in Copley Square and Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, and the Holyoke Center in Harvard Square, Cambridge. BosTix is also a Ticketmaster outlet. Hours are 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Not all shows offer tickets through BosTix.
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The Huntington Repertory Theatre sells half-price tickets within two hours of showtime for Tuesday through Thursday performances.
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The American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge offers discounts to students for unsold tickets 30 minutes before showtime, and at 11 a.m. Monday, and "pay what you can" tickets are sold for available Saturday matinees.
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The Charles Playhouse on Warrenton Street in Boston is offering free admission for volunteer ushers needed for its current long-run production of "Blue Man Group." Arrive one hour before showtime, and stay 15 minutes after to help clean up. You need to wear all black. If you're interested, call (617) 426-6912 for more information.
