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SUMMARY:Special Performance at the new Black Box Theater
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe space opened in February with a nearly sold-out performance. Organizers plan additional dance programs and educational events. The venue may be the city’s first black box theater\, pending confirmation with historians. \nThe founder and director grew up in Mattapoisett and built a dance career in New York City before returning to the South Coast. The studio opened in 2020 and later rebranded as SoCo Movement Arts\, expanding its programs and adding the theater. \nA panel discussion on April 21 will feature Ballet RI Artistic Director Kathleen Breen Combs and moderator Shura Baryshnikov. Organizers say the goal is to expand arts programming on Pope’s Island.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/special-performance-at-the-new-black-box-theater/
LOCATION:SoCo Movement Arts\, 201 Popes Island\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Dance,Theater
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SUMMARY:The Best We Could (A Family Tragedy)
DESCRIPTION:Your Theatre Inc. presents “The Best We Could (A Family Tragedy)” by Emily Feldman\, directed by Bob Gillet. \nThe 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 with Ella’s mother and a series of unusual encounters shape a story that is funny\, thoughtful\, and deeply personal. \nPerformances run from March 20 to March 29. \nShowtimes:\nMarch 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m.\nMarch 22 at 2 p.m.\nMarch 27 at 7:30 p.m.\nMarch 28 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.\nMarch 29 at 2 p.m. \nTickets are $27 for adults and $22 for seniors\, military\, and students. Card to Culture tickets are $5. Tickets may also be purchased at the door beginning 30 minutes before showtime. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. \nMore information and tickets at yourtheatre.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-best-we-could-a-family-tragedy-2/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater
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SUMMARY:The Best We Could (A Family Tragedy)
DESCRIPTION:Your Theatre Inc. presents “The Best We Could (A Family Tragedy)” by Emily Feldman\, directed by Bob Gillet. \nThe 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 with Ella’s mother and a series of unusual encounters shape a story that is funny\, thoughtful\, and deeply personal. \nPerformances run from March 20 to March 29. \nShowtimes:\nMarch 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m.\nMarch 22 at 2 p.m.\nMarch 27 at 7:30 p.m.\nMarch 28 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.\nMarch 29 at 2 p.m. \nTickets are $27 for adults and $22 for seniors\, military\, and students. Card to Culture tickets are $5. Tickets may also be purchased at the door beginning 30 minutes before showtime. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. \nMore information and tickets at yourtheatre.org. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-best-we-could-a-family-tragedy/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
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SUMMARY:WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company at The Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company will introduce its leadership and programs on Friday\, March 27\, at 7 p.m. at the Shepherd Center.\n\nThe 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.\n\nTopics include auditions\, acting\, stage combat\, improv\, and intimacy direction\, along with design\, directing\, stage management and technical work.\n\nFounded in 2009\, WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company is a group of theater professionals and dedicated amateurs focused on producing local theater. Performances take place in a range of settings\, from outdoor spaces and black-box theaters to schools\, warehouses\, and town halls.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/watermelonalligator-theatre-company-at-the-shepherd-center/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Playback Theatre: A form of storytelling and Improv
DESCRIPTION:The Introduction to Playback Theatre covers storytelling through improvisation. Sessions cost $15 to $30 with a sliding fee. \nThis 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 listening\, sharing\, and bringing lived experiences to life. \nStories shape how people understand the world and one another. Recent years have challenged many communities. This workshop provides a place to play\, connect\, and reflect through shared storytelling. \nPlayback Theatre helps develop empathy\, intuition\, creativity\, and communication skills. It is used in a wide range of settings. The workshop is open to ages 16 and older. No theatre experience is required. Participants should wear loose clothing. \nThe group meets on Wednesdays in March on March 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 in the Douglas Room at Gallery X.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/introduction-to-playback-theatre-a-form-of-storytelling-and-improv/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Storytelling,Theater,Workshop
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SUMMARY:MAC Theater Presents "The 39 Steps"
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe show follows Richard Hannay\, an ordinary man swept into a spy plot and framed for murder. A small cast will play more than 150 characters\, often switching roles in seconds. The result is a playful take on Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller.\n\nCast includes Samantha Asker\, Marisa Biever\, Cynthia Johnson\, Jacob Matthew\, Rick Sherburne\, Donn Tyler\, Maura Barry Van Voris\, Jennie Williamson\, and Kerri Zhou. Marisa Biever serves as stage manager. Steve McManus is the technical director.\n\nTickets are $23 for members and $28 for nonmembers. Sales are nonrefundable. Date changes may be available with at least 48 hours’ notice\, based on availability.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mac-theater-presents-the-39-steps-2/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater
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SUMMARY:MAC Theater Presents "The 39 Steps"
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe show follows Richard Hannay\, an ordinary man swept into a spy plot and framed for murder. A small cast will play more than 150 characters\, often switching roles in seconds. The result is a playful take on Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller.\n\nCast includes Samantha Asker\, Marisa Biever\, Cynthia Johnson\, Jacob Matthew\, Rick Sherburne\, Donn Tyler\, Maura Barry Van Voris\, Jennie Williamson\, and Kerri Zhou. Marisa Biever serves as stage manager. Steve McManus is the technical director.\n\nTickets are $23 for members and $28 for nonmembers. Sales are nonrefundable. Date changes may be available with at least 48 hours’ notice\, based on availability.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mac-theater-presents-the-39-steps/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Culture Calendar,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
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SUMMARY:Zeiterion Presents Isaac Mizrahi
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nMizrahi has spent more than 35 years at the intersection of entertainment\, media\, and fashion. He now celebrates 10 years of performing at New York’s Café Carlyle with a stop at The Z’s Stage Door. Backed by his jazz band\, he delivers an evening that blends music\, sharp storytelling\, and stand-up comedy into a distinctly theatrical experience.\n\nPerformance contains adult content. Tickets are $55 to $65 plus fees. Showtimes are Thursday\, March 5\, at 7 and 9 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/zeiterion-presents-isaac-mizrahi/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Theater,Zeiterion
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SUMMARY:Zeiterion Presents DakhaBrakha
DESCRIPTION:NPR noted that DakhaBrakha’s live shows rise far beyond curiosity into something unforgettable. \nFour 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 once described it as “folkdrone Björkpunk.” \nHeavy bass lines and distorted guitars build into hypnotic harmonies. Tall black headpieces and striking stage presence make each performance as visually powerful as it is musical. \nTouring worldwide\, the group shares more than songs. Performances carry a sense of identity\, resilience\, and connection to home. \nDakhaBrakha will be in New Bedford for one night on Saturday\, Feb. 28\, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32 to $59 plus fees.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/zeiterion-presents-dakhabrakha/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Theater,Zeiterion
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SUMMARY:Director Showcase: Happily Ever After
DESCRIPTION:Your Theatre Inc presents a Director Showcase featuring two plays about the big day and the long road. \n“Wedding Bash\,” by Andrew Leeds and Lindsey Kraft\, directed by Kate Vieira \nA newly married couple invites two friends over to relive the highlights of their wedding. Tension builds as it becomes clear not everyone loved the big day as much as they claimed. \n“The Happy Journey to Camden and Trenton\,” by Thornton Wilder\, directed by Shelbi Chandler \nThe second play follows a family traveling from Newark to Camden\, NJ\, to visit their married daughter after the loss of her baby. Their journey is punctuated by talk\, laughter\, memories (some mundane\, some happy\, some painful)\, and appreciation of the present moment. \nPerformances run Feb. 20-22\, 2026. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday\, Feb. 20; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday\, Feb. 21; and 2 p.m. Sunday\, Feb. 22. \nThis event is free\, thanks to the generosity of community supporters.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/director-showcase-happily-ever-after-2/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater
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SUMMARY:Director Showcase: Happily Ever After
DESCRIPTION:Your Theatre Inc presents a Director Showcase featuring two plays about the big day and the long road. \n“Wedding Bash\,” by Andrew Leeds and Lindsey Kraft\, directed by Kate Vieira \nA newly married couple invites two friends over to relive the highlights of their wedding. Tension builds as it becomes clear not everyone loved the big day as much as they claimed. \n“The Happy Journey to Camden and Trenton\,” by Thornton Wilder\, directed by Shelbi Chandler \nThe second play follows a family traveling from Newark to Camden\, NJ\, to visit their married daughter after the loss of her baby. Their journey is punctuated by talk\, laughter\, memories (some mundane\, some happy\, some painful)\, and appreciation of the present moment. \nPerformances run Feb. 20-22\, 2026. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday\, Feb. 20; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday\, Feb. 21; and 2 p.m. Sunday\, Feb. 22. \nThis event is free\, thanks to the generosity of community supporters.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/director-showcase-happily-ever-after/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Steeple Playhouse,Theater
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SUMMARY:STOMP at the Zeiterion
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAwards\, rave reviews\, and countless TV appearances have followed this inventive approach to percussion. New surprises return with the show\, including refreshed sections and two full-scale routines featuring tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. \nTickets: $39\, $49\, $59\, $69 or $79\, plus fees.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/stomp-at-the-zeiterion/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater,Zeiterion
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