New Bedford Festival Theatre will present its annual holiday program, "My Favorite Things," on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at Steeple Playhouse. NBFT alum Alex Cruz of Moulin Rouge is featured. Additional performers include Olivia Marques, Peter Henry Dasilva, and Molly Dupre. Tickets are $25, available through the company’s website.
A Christmas Eve visit turns upside down in “Greetings!” when Andy brings his Jewish atheist fiancée home to meet his Catholic family. His younger brother Mickey rarely speaks, and the night begins with tension and awkward silence. Then Mickey shocks everyone by saying a single word: “Greetings.” The cast features Arturo Ferreiro, Bethany Lamoureux, Michele […]
The Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus will present Sing We Now of Christmas on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Taunton High School Auditorium. More than 100 singers from over 40 cities and towns will perform carols from France and Germany reimagined as contemporary works by modern choral arrangers. […]
New Bedford Festival Theatre seeks performers for its production of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. Submissions are accepted from Dec. 18 through Jan. 23. Email ebettencourt@nbfestivaltheatre.com to submit or for more details. Local callbacks are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, in New Bedford. Performers should prepare a short song in the show's style or from the score. […]
A solo performance of the holiday classic returns by popular demand on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. Neil McGarry delivers a witty and heartfelt take on Dickens’ beloved tale, using a simple stage and minimal props to bring the story to life. The production has earned Best Solo Performance honors from the Independent Reviewers […]
Dial M for Murder brings suspense and intrigue to the stage in a fresh adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher. Based on Frederick Knott’s classic mystery, the story follows a carefully planned crime as secrets surface and the plot begins to unravel. Even longtime fans will find new twists along the way. Performances run Jan. 16 to […]
Dial M for Murder brings suspense and intrigue to the stage in a fresh adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher. Based on Frederick Knott’s classic mystery, the story follows a carefully planned crime as secrets surface and the plot begins to unravel. Even longtime fans will find new twists along the way. Matinees are scheduled for Sunday […]
MOMIX brings its latest production to the Zeiterion stage on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, the show blends illusion, acrobatics, magic, and playful surprise in a style that is unmistakably MOMIX. The story follows Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and meets familiar characters, including the Caterpillar, […]
The Zeiterion presents The Commodores on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. The group brings more than five decades of music that helped define Motown and R&B. Set includes classics like Easy, Brick House, and Three Times a Lady. Smooth ballads meet irresistible funk grooves. Sound feels both familiar and fresh. Original founding leader William […]
STOMP is an explosive and playful performance that delights audiences of all ages. Known worldwide for sharp timing and infectious energy, the eight-member troupe creates thunderous rhythms using everyday objects like brooms, matchboxes, garbage cans, and hubcaps. Awards, rave reviews, and countless TV appearances have followed this inventive approach to percussion. New surprises return with […]
Your Theatre Inc presents a Director Showcase featuring two plays about the big day and the long road. "Wedding Bash," by Andrew Leeds and Lindsey Kraft, directed by Kate Vieira A newly married couple invites two friends over to relive the highlights of their wedding. Tension builds as it becomes clear not everyone loved the […]
Your Theatre Inc presents a Director Showcase featuring two plays about the big day and the long road. "Wedding Bash," by Andrew Leeds and Lindsey Kraft, directed by Kate Vieira A newly married couple invites two friends over to relive the highlights of their wedding. Tension builds as it becomes clear not everyone loved the […]
NPR noted that DakhaBrakha’s live shows rise far beyond curiosity into something unforgettable. Four musicians from Kyiv come together to create a sound that feels both ancient and brand new. Traditional Ukrainian folk music blends with global influences. Strong, soaring vocals meet deep percussion and layered rhythms. Band members call it “ethno chaos.” Rolling Stone […]
The New York Times has praised Isaac Mizrahi’s voice as part of a bold, brassy show business lineage that stretches from Ethel Merman to Harvey Fierstein, with shades of Liza Minnelli. Mizrahi has spent more than 35 years at the intersection of entertainment, media, and fashion. He now celebrates 10 years of performing at New […]
MAC Theater will turn up the pace with a quick-change comedy thriller “The 39 Steps,” running March 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22 at the Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. John Heavey directs. The show follows Richard Hannay, an ordinary man swept into a […]
MAC Theater will turn up the pace with a quick-change comedy thriller “The 39 Steps,” running March 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22 at the Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. John Heavey directs. The show follows Richard Hannay, an ordinary man swept into a […]
The Introduction to Playback Theatre covers storytelling through improvisation. Sessions cost $15 to $30 with a sliding fee. This four-week workshop introduces Playback Theatre as a way to spark creativity and build community. Participants learn how to transform personal stories into spontaneous scenes using movement, music, ritual, and spoken improvisation. The process is based on […]
WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company will introduce its leadership and programs on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at the Shepherd Center. The event offers a chance to learn about upcoming classes, workshops, and productions. Organizers will also answer questions about getting involved in theater, both on stage and behind the scenes. Topics include auditions, acting, stage […]
Your Theatre Inc. presents “The Best We Could (A Family Tragedy)” by Emily Feldman, directed by Bob Gillet. The story follows Ella and her father, Lou, on a surprise road trip to adopt a rescue dog. Along the way, they cross state lines and revisit family history. A narrator named Maps guides the journey. Conversations […]
Your Theatre Inc. presents “The Best We Could (A Family Tragedy)” by Emily Feldman, directed by Bob Gillet. The story follows Ella and her father, Lou, on a surprise road trip to adopt a rescue dog. Along the way, they cross state lines and revisit family history. A narrator named Maps guides the journey. Conversations […]
A special performance is scheduled for April 1 in the new black box theater at SoCo Movement Arts on Pope’s Island in New Bedford. Doors open at 5 p.m. The performance begins at 6 p.m. A question-and-answer session and a meet-and-greet with the dancers will follow. The space opened in February with a nearly sold-out […]
Step back in time with stories of five women connected to the American Revolution. The free program highlights both patriots and loyalists, American and foreign-born. Stories include a Massachusetts housewife who led an all-female militia to capture British spies, a German baroness who followed her Hessian general husband into British camps, and a Georgian farmer’s […]
Your Theatre Inc. presents "A Few Good Men," May 8 through 17 at Steeple Playhouse. The courtroom drama by Aaron Sorkin inspired the later film adaptation and follows two U.S. Marines accused of murder as a military lawyer uncovers questions of loyalty, honor, and duty. The production is directed by Eric R. Paradis. Organizers note […]
MAC Theater’s Playwrights Incubator presents The Attorney-in-Fact, a new play by Philip Ardell, as part of ArtWeek SouthCoast. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. The play follows Milt, 82, recovering from hip surgery […]
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