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Events INSIDER: Dec 15-23, 2014
Giveaways & Features Win: The Christmas Revels Want to spend a night in the Crystal Palace, set in Victoria
December 14, 2014
McGarry Singlehandedly Brings ‘A Christmas Carol’ To Life (4.5 Stars)
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas - By Charles Dickens; Directed by Ross McDonald; Presented by The Bay Colony Shakesp
December 14, 2014
‘Christmas Revels’ Brings Victorian Dance Hall Celebration to Sanders Theater (4.5 Stars)
Christmas Revels - A Victorian Celebration of the Winter Solstice. Directed by Patrick Swanson; Musical Direction by George Emlen;
December 14, 2014
NSMT’s Christmas Carol A Heartwarming Spectacle (4.5 Stars)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Based on the novella by Charles Dickens. Written by Jon Kimbell, David James and David Zoffoli; Directed by Jo
December 9, 2014
‘Necessary Monsters’ A Thrilling Trip Into A Strange Universe (5 Stars)
'Necessary Monsters' - Written by John Kuntz; Directed by David R. Gammons; Presented by SpeakEasy Stage Company at the Calderwood
December 8, 2014
Events INSIDER: Dec 8-16, 2014
Johnnys Picks Chiming Concert Enjoy a whole week of outdoor chiming concerts to celebrate the season! Chri
December 8, 2014
‘The Musical of Musicals’ – Smart, Hilarious Fun (5 Stars)
'The Musical of Musicals, The Musical!' Music by Eric Rockwell, Lyrics by Joanne Bogart. Book by Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart.
December 5, 2014
‘Arabian Nights’ Casts an Irrestistible Spell (4 Stars)
'Arabian Nights' - Adapted by Dominic Cooke; Directed by Daniel Gidron. Presented by The Nora Theatre Company and Underground Rail
December 1, 2014
Events INSIDER: December 1-9, 2014
Giveaways & Features Win: The Sleeprunner A dynamic dreamworld awaits if you email giveaways@eventsinsi
December 1, 2014
Lyric Delivers Smart Comedy With Allergist’s Wife (4 Stars)
'The Tale of the Allergist's Wife' - Written by Charles Busch; Directed by Larry Coen; Scenic Design by Matt Whiton; Costume Desig
November 26, 2014
Emerson Arts ‘Trip to Bountiful’ An Absolute Joy (5 Stars)
Trip to Bountiful' Written by Horton Foote; Directed by Michael Wilson; Presented by ArtsEmerson: The World on Stage at the Cutler
November 25, 2014
Events INSIDER Nov 24 – Dec 2, 2014
Johnny's Picks Friday After Thanksgiving Chain Reaction I've seen this and it was surprisingly good for an
November 24, 2014
‘The Old Man and The Old Moon’ Shines Brightly (4 Stars)
'The Old Man and The Old Moon' A Play with Music, by Pigpen Theatre Co.  Directed by Stuart Carden and Pigpen Theatre Co.  Prese
November 21, 2014
With ‘Happy Days’, The Stars Are Out at Babson! (4.5 Stars)
'Happy Days' Written by Samuel Beckett; Directed by Andrei Belgrader; Produced by Commonwealth Shakespeare Company at The Carling-
November 20, 2014
Emerson Umbrella Rocks With Stellar ‘EVITA’ (4.5 Stars)
EVITA, a musical with music by Andrew Loyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. Producer/Director, Brian Boruta; Music Director, Maria R
November 20, 2014
Violet at the Spinning Tree Theatre – 4.5 stars
Violet, music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics and book by Brian Crawley, based on "The Ugliest Pilgrim" by Doris Betts, Directed and Cho
November 19, 2014
La Cage Aux Folles – 5 stars
La Cage Aux Folles, runs through November 23, 2014, Directed by Kipp Simmons, Musical Direction by Martha Risser, at the Barn Thea
November 19, 2014
Shear Madness at the New Theatre – 4.5 Stars
Artistic Directors Richard Carrothers and Dennis D. Hennessey, Producer Joe R. Fox III, present Richard Karn starring in Shear Mad
November 19, 2014
Awake And Sing! A Moving Tale of Despair, Hope (4.5 Stars)
Awake And Sing! - Written by Clifford Odets; Directed by Melia Bensussen; Scenic design by James Noone; Costume Design by Michael
November 18, 2014
Events INSIDER: Nov 17-25, 2014
Giveaways & Features Win: Jesus Christ Superstar Don't miss this chance to see Jesus Christ Superstar f
November 16, 2014
Events INSIDER: Nov 10-18
Johnny's Picks Spartan Race at Fenway Park I guess an extreme obstacle course is an inventive way to make r
November 12, 2014
Strong Performances Lift Bad Habit’s ‘The Real Thing’ (4 Stars)
'The Real Thing' - Written by Tom Stoppard; Directed by A. Nora Long; Lighting Design by Emily McCourt; Scenic Design by Shelley B
November 12, 2014
The Galileo Project by the Friends of Chamber Music Kansas City (5 stars)
More people than you would think want to know more about Galileo, to judge by the almost sold out performance on a surely risky to
November 10, 2014
The Murder Mystery Company (2.5 stars)
Before giving my thoughts on the Murder Mystery Company, I'd like to introduce myself. I'm the founder and managing editor of Even
November 10, 2014
The Dinner Detective (4 stars)
The Dinner Detective, Executive Producers Kasey Learned and Allison Learned, Associate Producer Amy Schumacher, Host Ellen Kirk is
November 10, 2014