24 upcoming theater events
Josh Gates: Legends, Mysteries & Adventure
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Chevalier Theatre
Josh Gates brings a live blend of storytelling and stage performance to the Chevalier Theatre, sharing legends, mysteries, and tales of adventure from his explorations. A dynamic evening that mixes globe-spanning storytelling with immersive audience connection in an intimate theatre setting.
QA&P Presents: 48-Hour Play Festival
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Rockwell
QA&P Presents: 48-Hour Play Festival at The Rockwell, a live, one-night showcase where teams write, rehearse, and stage original plays in 48 hours. Expect bold, diverse theatre crafted under deadline pressure, in an intimate venue that sparks bold storytelling.
Once Upon Our Time
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 at 3:30 PM
The Roberts Studio Theatre, 527 Tremont St.
An intimate contemporary drama at The Roberts Studio Theatre in Boston. 'Once Upon Our Time' delivers character-driven storytelling in a compact setting with strong performances. The show begins at 7:30 pm on June 27, 2026, at 527 Tremont St.
Stewart Copeland - Have I Said Too Much
Thu, 9 Jul 2026 at 3:30 PM
City Winery Boston — Main Stage
City Winery Boston presents Stewart Copeland's Have I Said Too Much, a live spoken-word tour on the Main Stage. The Police drummer shares humorous, sharp stories from his career with wit and insight, blending music history with personal reflections.
The Great Gatsby (Touring)
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 at 3:00 PM
Citizens Opera House
Touring production of The Great Gatsby on stage at the Citizens Opera House in Boston. The musical adaptation brings Fitzgerald's Jazz Age to life with live songs, sweeping set pieces, and a dramatic, Broadway-style performance in an intimate venue.
Mob Wives: The Sit Down Tour
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 at 3:30 PM
City Winery Boston — Main Stage
Live on-stage conversation with Mob Wives stars Renee Graziano and Karen Gravano at City Winery Boston. The Sit Down Tour features unfiltered anecdotes from the reality series creator Jennifer Graziano, offering fans an intimate, entertaining evening of behind-the-scenes stories and discussion.
Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 at 4:00 PM
Wang Theatre
Derek Hough performs Symphony of Dance: Encore at the Wang Theatre in Boston. This production blends dynamic contemporary dance with live orchestral music in a grand theatre setting. A polished, entertainment-focused evening for lovers of dance and live performance.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Touring)
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 at 3:00 PM
Citizens Opera House
The touring production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical lights up the Citizens Opera House in Boston with dazzling song-and-dance numbers and a spectacular, Baz Luhrmann-inspired story. A high-energy, visually stunning musical experience suitable for theatre lovers and families alike.
Bellydance w/ Cheryl Kalilia
Sun, 2 Aug 2026 at 1:00 PM
Middle East - Corner/Bakery
Experience a vibrant bellydance performance with Cheryl Kalilia at the Middle East – Corner/Bakery in Boston on August 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM. A lively blend of traditional Arabic rhythms with contemporary stagecraft promises dazzling moves in an intimate venue. Tickets via Ticketweb.
Opera at Citizens Opera House
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 3:00 PM
Citizens Opera House
Experience an evening of opera at the historic Citizens Opera House in Boston. This grand production offers soaring arias, lush orchestration, and intimate storytelling in a stately venue, delivering a refined night of classical performance for opera lovers.
Wicked
Wed, 23 Sept 2026 at 3:00 PM
Citizens Opera House
Wicked, the acclaimed Broadway musical, arrives at the Citizens Opera House in Boston on Sept 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM. A high-energy, spellbinding retelling of Oz from the witches' viewpoints, with unforgettable songs, lush staging, and crowd-pleasing spectacle.
Fall Experience 2026
Wed, 9 Sept 2026
Citizens Opera House
Boston Ballet's Fall Experience 2026 at the Citizens Bank Opera House features Alexander Ekman’s Cacti and Akram Khan’s Vertical Road (Reimagined). A bold, witty program with live music that blends ambitious choreography, humor, and playful surprises on a grand stage.
Steam Powered Giraffe
Wed, 30 Sept 2026 at 3:30 PM
City Winery Boston — Main Stage
Steam Powered Giraffe brings its robot-inspired stage show to City Winery Boston, blending high-energy live music with theatrical sketches and playful banter. The quirky ensemble delivers four-part harmonies and original tunes with a sci-fi flair, celebrating 18 years on tour for a memorable night.
MrBallen: Lights out Live
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Chevalier Theatre
MrBallen: Lights Out Live brings the popular storyteller to the Chevalier Theatre in Medford for a suspenseful evening of live storytelling. Expect chilling, immersive tales told in front of a crowd, with cinematic lighting and stagecraft that make the stories feel instantly real.
Cabaret Voltaire
Mon, 21 Sept 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Wilbur Theatre
Experience Cabaret Voltaire at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston—a stylish, intimate cabaret evening blending music, performance, and avant-garde flair. The program promises punchy acts and witty, moody entertainment in a historic venue.
The Nutcracker
Thu, 26 Nov 2026
Citizens Opera House
Boston Ballet performs Mikko Nissinen's The Nutcracker at the Citizens Bank Opera House, running Nov 27–Dec 31, 2026. A beloved holiday ballet filled with lavish choreography, festive scenery, and family-friendly magic in a grand, iconic venue.
Winter Experience 2027
Wed, 17 Feb 2027
Citizens Opera House
Boston Ballet performs a contemporary program at the Citizens Bank Opera House featuring Crystal Pite’s Emergence, Jorma Elo’s Brake the Eyes, and William Forsythe’s Herman Schmerman. A dynamic trio of ballets that explore musicality and structure with precision and exhilaration.
Coppélia
Wed, 10 Mar 2027
Citizens Opera House
George Balanchine’s Coppélia, a sparkling classical ballet by Boston Ballet, returns to the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston for a run March 11–21, 2027. In this playful village tale, charm and mischief collide with precision dancing, making it a vivid, entertaining night of dance.
Death Becomes Her
Tue, 12 Jan 2027 at 2:00 PM
Citizens Opera House
Live theater production of Death Becomes Her at Citizens Opera House in Boston. A darkly comic stage adaptation that combines witty dialogue, sharp performances, and a grand venue to deliver a memorable night of theater.
Mamma Mia
Tue, 13 Apr 2027 at 3:00 PM
Citizens Opera House
Mamma Mia, the beloved ABBA musical, comes to Boston's Citizens Opera House for a high-energy, family-friendly night of glittering costumes and unforgettable hits. Expect sparkling production numbers, a live orchestra, and storytelling that captures sun-soaked romance and big Broadway-style energy.
Spring Experience 2027
Wed, 12 May 2027
Citizens Opera House
Boston Ballet presents Spring Experience 2027 at the Citizens Bank Opera House, May 13–23, featuring Balanchine masterworks Mozartiana, The Four Temperaments, and Gounod Symphony, curated by Suzanne F. This program spotlights precision, lyricism, and dramatic dancing in a historic Boston venue.
Maybe Happy Ending
Tue, 2 Feb 2027 at 2:00 PM
Citizens Opera House
Maybe Happy Ending at Citizens Opera House in Boston is a contemporary theater piece staged in an intimate opera-hall atmosphere. Expect a lush blend of drama and musical storytelling, served by live musicians and expressive performances that fuse narrative depth with operatic sensibilities. A refined, adult-oriented evening of performance.
The Book of Mormon
Tue, 22 Jun 2027 at 3:00 PM
Citizens Opera House
The Book of Mormon, the Tony-winning Broadway musical by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, brings high-energy songs and sharp satire to Boston’s Citizens Opera House. A bold, funny night of clever storytelling and lavish production numbers.
Cinderella
Wed, 28 Apr 2027
Citizens Opera House
Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella graces the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston from April 29 to May 9, 2027. A radiant ballet that blends fairy-tale storytelling with lush orchestration, it showcases luminous dancing, elegant stagecraft, and magical production values that enchant audiences of all ages.