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‘Midsummer – A Play With Songs’ by the Apollinaire Theatre Company
'Midsummer - A Play With Songs' -
Written by David Grieg; Songs by Gordon McIntyre; Directed by Danielle Fauteux Jacques; Set
Interview with Bill Bellamy
Bill Bellamy is one of America's best known standup comics. After bursting
onto the national scene on Showtime at the Apollo,
Events INSIDER: Dec 29, 2014 – Jan 6, 2015
Johnnys Picks
Hummus 101: Make your own hummus!
An MIT Alum shares the secrets needed for the best homemade
Events INSIDER: Dec 22-31, 2014
Johnnys Picks
Exploring Jewish Boston by Foot
This is a cultural heritage walking tour that explores the ne
Events INSIDER: Dec 15-23, 2014
Giveaways & Features
Win: The Christmas Revels
Want to spend a night in the Crystal Palace, set in Victoria
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
‘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;
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
‘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
Events INSIDER: Dec 8-16, 2014
Johnnys Picks
Chiming Concert
Enjoy a whole week of outdoor chiming concerts to celebrate the season! Chri
‘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.
‘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
Events INSIDER: December 1-9, 2014
Giveaways & Features
Win: The Sleeprunner
A dynamic dreamworld awaits if you email giveaways@eventsinsi
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
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
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
‘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
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-
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
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
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
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
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
Events INSIDER: Nov 17-25, 2014
Giveaways & Features
Win: Jesus Christ Superstar
Don't miss this chance to see Jesus Christ Superstar f
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