I went to the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.)'s Loeb Drama Center for a performance of…read moreRhinoceros two weeks ago with my husband and a couple of friends. A.R.T. was founded in 1980, and it's been an important professional, not-for-profit theater since its founding. It's gone lots of Tony awards and other theater accolades to show for it. Our experience was great. The play was outstanding. It was a treat to see that cast in such a unique, timely play. The theater was intimate, and there's not a bad seat in the house. The line for the bar and bathrooms wasn't bad. And it just felt like a special theater experience. A.R.T. is moving soon - to a new theater: the David E. and Stacey L. Goel Center for Creativity & Performance in Allston. While I think it's too bad that the theater's new location won't be as accessible by public transportation (it's now just a short walk from Harvard station), but I'm sure it will be beautiful facility. I'm glad I got to see this incredible production in Loeb Drama Center before they move in 2027! A special and unique place for theater if you're lucky enough to find yourself in Boston. If you can go see Rhinoceros before it closes, you should!

I always have a wonderful time visiting the American Reparatory Theater (ART). I've seen fabulous…read moreshows here - Six, Life of Pi, The Odyssey, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and most recently Wonder. Every seat I've sat in has had a great view of these high-quality productions. I appreciate that you are given a physical program, but you scan the QR code for the full program. The staff are all friendly and happy to help. They offer a nice selection of snacks and drinks to purchase that you can bring into the theater. They also validate parking at the information desk after you scan your ticket. There's plenty of great restaurants nearby to have dinner at before an evening show - I try a new one each time I visit the ART. Plus, cannolis from Mike's Pastry are nearby, so no need to travel to the North End!

This is a beautiful, intimate, classic old theater! Surrounded by lots of easy parking options and…read moresome terrific restaurants and bars, this is a fun destination in Boston! Well worth the drive, and the tickets were reasonably priced! We saw a fabulous performance by the Mark Morris dance group. It was our first time visiting this Theater and we will definitely be back!

Second time, first being 6 years ago, I sit up in the balcony and feel horrible. I swear I will not…read moreset foot there again. It is EXTREMELY steep, don't even know how it is legal. Vertigo ensues almost immediately. The seats are also ridiculously uncomfortable: absolutely no leg room, worse than the worst airplane seat. No clear evacuation procedures, God forbid something happens, you can't even get out of the seat in a timely manner. But steepness and vertigo are literally making me sick. It is a hazard for health! Not to mention that bathrooms are "inclusive " right now, with multiple stalls. So men and women mingle and wait in same lines for same toilet stalls. Speak about made feel uncomfortable. I guess the comfort of majority is unimportant now.

Art deco details everywhere, lavish designs across the two level atrium and into the theater where…read morethey have shows. I think this would be a lovely architecture tour if we didn't have the event lights and noise of a DJ at the site. We visited an event here (not the theater part) where they had a Music America exhibit downstairs, and servers and music up in the main lobby. Very loud space and could use some more seating for the event, but was a fun gathering for ISDA hosted by LSEG. Cool venue, contains both the Wang and Shubert Theatres. An extraordinary gift in 1983 from Dr. An Wang, founder of Wang Laboratories, ushered in the era of The Wang Center for the Performing Arts and lead to a total of around $10mm in donations to help restore the theater in the 1980s.

I love an outing to the Boch Center - Wang Theatre. I've come here a ton of times for different…read morereasons. Most recently was to see Jason Mraz and my experience was similar to ones in the past. Efficient bathroom system, short concession lines, quick service to our seats, and a stunning theater to sit back and relax. I highly recommend seeing just about any show you can here. So amazing.

Nice little community theatre, still putting out quality entertainment. No frills but tickets…read moreare affordable to anyone! We saw Neil Simon's Plaza Suite tonight with some enthusiastic actors. We enjoyed our time & would Def come back again.

one of the best shows Ive seen at NSMT. Great singing and dancing and throw in its hilariousread more

" COME FROM AWAY " The anticipation of this Broadway Musical…read moreProduction, is an unbelievable true story! On Stage at North Shore Music Theater in Beverly from September 16, thru September 27, 2026! COME FROM AWAY, story starts on the SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, 25 years ago that stunned the world which stopped normal life for the whole World! This uplifting musical will bring to the stage a shining light in the mist of this global tragedy! About a small town Gander, Newfoundland when 38 planes were instructed to divert with about 7,000 confused passengers to descend and land here! It stranded its passengers, it began a powerful story of humanity! You will be riveted to your seats and witness up close the cultural differences, and how life changed in those days! It is also a Tony Award Winner Musical that Bill Hanney brought to NSMT FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT PLEASURE! He has never disappointed the audiences in his choices of Shows here! Opening Night did not disappoint the enthusiasm of its viewers with No Intermission performances! Owner/ Producer BILL HANNEY & Director KEVIN HILL, kept this production with a SEE/SAW Balance of Humor, Hope and Obvious Sadness. These 12 Cast Members which played multiple characters could not have made it anymore brilliant! Such as Claude/Played by David BENOIT - Welcome to the Rock! Who I watched him years ago at the Park Plaza in Boston in Forbidden Broadway, Forever Plain! Truly talented in my eyes! Oz & Others/ Played by Kyle Nicholas ANDERSON kept my attention through out the show with his accents and characters! Beulah & Others/ Played by Mary CALLANAN my eyes were riveted and focused on the accents and characters she played, it gave my the biggest smile and happiness to see her give another First Class performance from the many, many Broadway performances I have seen that she has been in! Your Forever Fan! Love you! To all the amazing performers that kept us all learning and understanding this true account of " COME FROM AWAY ", I give you highest mark for a performance done the Best! Such as Brandon Alvion, Danny Burgos, Matthew Bryan Feld, Laurel Harris, Victoria Huston-Elem, Nick Lehan, Alaina Mills, Susan Oliveras, Carla Woods, Marie Eife, Andrew Harvey, Xavier May, Robyn Riddick, Robert Saoud, Nicole Weitzman! Kudos to All that made Opening Night Special! I enjoyed each and everyone one and I Cried, I Laughed, I Learned, I was Educated with a new prospective on the worst day United States sustained and I THANK YOU ALL! BILL Hanney gave us "COME FROM AWAY", Which is a Tribute to Human Kindness!

I was able to see Shear Madness with Yelp and wow what a treat!…read more The show is a murder mystery, and just absolutely phenomenal. The second half involves audience participation, but it's not mandatory if you're more on the shy side. The actors were incredible and very funny. They brought some modern twists and definitely some Boston jokes which I enjoyed. You will laugh a lot and have a great time trying to figure everything out. Overall, I think this would be a great show to see for locals and tourists alike. Perfect for a rainy day as well if you're in the area!

Shear Madness was frankly one of the shows that really surprised me in terms of quality and fun…read morethat the crew was able to bring out from their audiences. With around 80-100 seats, the show was pretty intimate and fun. I love how their performers were able to adjust to and roll with each audience's feedback...and many times, returned with even funnier responses. It does take a talented crew to be able to work together and do a bit of improv to keep the audiences highly engaged and I definitely thought the team of performers I saw did such a fantastic job that night. I honestly went in without much expectations but definitely came out really happy that I got to see thus show. Many audiences felt the same as well. P.S. restrooms are underground and behind the stage...so you may not be able to get in there until they start letting the audiences in. Also, they have a bar downstairs so you can enjoy your show with your fav drinks, too.

Speak Easy is Boston theater at its finest - great shows, decent prices, wine and chocolate sold in…read morethe lobby, no bad seats in the house. I just saw my third Speak Easy show of the season, and each production has been better than the last. "In the Next Room (or "the Vibrator Play") was... enlightening to say the least, "Nine" was musical genius, and "The Drowsy Chaperone" made me laugh so much, my sides still hurt. Look out for special events too - last night, Meredith Goldstein (who writes the Love Letters column for the Globe) was there dishing out free relationship advice after the show!

I saw a Speak Easy production of The Great American Trailer Park Musical which was absolutely…read morehysterical. It was in a black box theatre, and though my seats were in the very last row, I was still able to see the actors' expressions. Also, fantastic set for a tiny, tiny stage. I really enjoyed the production and can't wait to go to more!

North Shore's Best Art Program. Artists are lovely to chat with. Programs are varied. Lots of…read moreopportunity for the Budding Artist. Love the Gallery & Store. I am so inspired!

Great local venue for getting your art on! It's accessible, which makes it automatically awesome in…read moremy book, with a ramp at the back. Right across from central square station, so you don't have an excuse not to check it out;) It's hip and happening, people.