Best bunker for the end of the world vibe. The comedy is raw and opportunities for new and…read moreupcoming comics is palpable. A great venue for entertaining and hilarious even on a Tuesday night. Would definitely recommend.

Went to see Emily Catalano. Had a genuinely bizarre experience. The terrible comic before her…read moreheckled me about my beer. We had a back and forth banter (totally initiated by him) after which the "manager" threatened to kick me out. I was totally stunned. When I went to tell a staff member what happened, she put her hands on me and told me to calm down. So messed up. Meanwhile, Emily clearly had seen what had happened and actively ignored our group. I have no problem admitting when I am wrong, but I did nothing to deserve this treatment. I had been looking forward to this show for months and it was ruined. I will never go back and I will tell anyone and everyone what a horrible place this is.

We scheduled a private class with two members of the Rogue Burlesque troupe (Brandywine and Lily…read moreBordeaux) for a friend's bachelorette party. It was absolutely awesome! They were such great instructors and the class was really well structured - they covered everything from basic moves to walks, personas and twirling tassels. They kicked it off with a routine (which blew our minds and also gave a good introduction to those who hadn't seen burlesque before) and talked about burlesque as a celebration of sexuality, art, performance, etc. They coached us through practicing all the moves. It was very comfortable, not embarrassing at all. And so much fun, especially if you have a couple drinks before. The instructors rented a dance studio at the Armory in Somerville, which was a great space. I would highly recommend ensuring that the studio you rent has a mirror. I can't imagine doing the class otherwise, it really helps to see what you're doing! If you go to the Armory, check out Highland Kitchen for drinks before - it's just a couple blocks away and has an awesome cocktail menu. We only had two thoughts that they could do to improve the class - one would be to write out a list of tips for us to leave with, so we don't forget (they had so many great pointers it was hard to remember them all). And the other was maybe to teach us a routine. The end of the class was just freestyle (which was totally fun), but we agreed that it would have been fun to learn a short routine.

Ms. Sassy and Ms. Kitty came to my hotel where I was throwing a Bachelorette. On time, friendly,…read morecomfortable...they were both super nice and led a brilliant class. The group learned how to walk, shimmy, trace, and bump according to our newly acquired personas and ended up in tassel-filled dance party. Reasonable private lesson rate and very professional. If you are having a party and want to do something different, hire Rogue Burlesque...they were amazing!

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!

I love this theatre. I've only seen a couple shows here but each one has been unique and dynamic…read more Most recently, I saw Eleanor which was based on Eleanor Roosevelt's life. One woman - Eleanor's ghost - delivered the entire monologue. It was spectacular.

The Central Square Theater is one of those neat black box theaters, where the seating and stage…read morearrangement changes based on the needs of the play that will be performed. The seating however is always raised, and the theater cozy, so seats with a bad view are highly unlikely. One thing that I think was new this season is that they've taken to decorating the waiting area for each performance, which I find to be great fun. Refreshments purchased at the concessions stand are allowed into the theater. One thing I notice that they make sure to tell the audience before every show - they love their subscribers. Blocks of seats are saved for their subscribers, and I think that they also get free parking. This theater is an easy walk from the Central Square T, and is located on the same block as Mary Chung's. *** 8/2011 *** With the new season they've changed from open seating to assigned seating. So buy your tickets early for a better selection of seats. The theater gets chilly sometimes, so consider bringing a sweater. *** 10/2012 *** Validation tickets for the University Park @ MIT Garage - 55 Franklin Street are available to all CST patrons at the Will Call Counter for parking after 5pm on weekdays and all day on weekends for a max of 5 hours. Parking for $5? Nice! PS - they sell a soda pop sweetened with cane sugar here - I recommend the cherry. *** 11/2013 *** 2013-2014 is the 3rd season that the Central Square Theater is playing "Arabian Nights" based on "One Thousand and One Nights." I highly recommend going to see it - it is terrific and I've seen it both seasons prior and am scheduled to watch it this December also. For Black Friday through Cyber Monday, the tickets are $35 (vs up to $61), or 4-Play Subscriptions (peak) are $100 (vs $163 regular price). *** 8/2014 *** For those with little ones, Central Square Theater has begun offering a Date Night with optional childcare ($20 for the first child aged 6 and up, $5 for any additional children) for specific nights. The kids get to watch a movie, while the parents enjoy the show. Something else new was a pre-show MicroTheater performance of "Othella" which began in the stairwell and headed into the lobby. Theater, right in your face. It was cool. It was scheduled to accompany the performance of "Her Aching Heart" as part of their Central Conversations series of discussions and special events. *** 12/2015 *** The fifth and final run of the holiday special "Arabian Nights." See it while you can! This season CST no longer decorated the lobby area specific to each show, but you can still enjoy whiling away the time till the theater doors open, relaxing at one of a number of small tables or checking out the framed photos of past shows hanging on the wall. They sell snacks and drinks that can be taken with you into the theater - I highly recommend the oatmeal cookies. But my beloved cherry soda is no longer available here, as they've changed brands. I loved how they wove together the tales of the Little Match Girl and the Happy Prince in "Matchless & The Happy Prince." I admit it - I got a bit teary eyed at one point. *** 12/2016 *** CST has changed their restrooms to be All Gender shared restrooms as they believe that everyone should have a safe place to use the bathroom. What does that mean? It means anyone can choose to visit either of their previously labeled Men's and Ladies' restrooms. It also means that if will make you feel safe, you may ask a staff member to accompany you to the restroom. What I didn't like was how you could peek in (and out) of the stalls through the gaps around the door - well, no more! They've installed privacy covers which makes your going private from accidental eyes.

Four-Handed Illusions was everything advertised! It was a wonderful evening of illusions and…read morecomedy. Joel and Steve are terrific together, and their interaction with the audience is spot-on. The Hampshire House library is beautiful, and we all enjoyed dressing up for the occasion. Highly recommended!

It was an unbelievable show! Still trying to figure it all out. Very entertaining evening.read more

A MUST SEE!! I walked in a little skeptical, but within minutes, I was laughing so hard I kept…read moremissing jokes because I was still stuck on the last one. Go see it, its for everyone, bring your whole family!!

This year's 'The Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Man and Woman of the Year Awards went to Bob Odenkirk…read moreand Jennifer Coolidge. This was truly her year as she had also won a Golden Globe for her work in The White Lotus. This year's show - Cosmic Relief! - runs 2/5/2023 - 3/5/2023 locally at Farkas Hall before heading on the road for a two night run in NYC, followed by 3 nights in Bermuda. But you probably aren't about to book a flight just to see the show. Tickets are $35 ($37 online) weeknights and $45 ($47 online) on weekends (Friday - Sunday). Several Thursdays are already sold out. Discounted parking coupons are available at https://www.harvardsquareparking.com/coupons for parking at the Charles Square Garage. Harvard Square otherwise is generally metered parking, enforced till 8pm (except Sundays, when meters are free). It is always a good time for a laugh and a lift to the spirits. Especially when negative news abounds in the world, in your life, the lives of friends and loved ones. Take a breather - it'll be there waiting for you, but taking a moment to recoup will hopefully build up your strength to be there 100% again. *** HPT 174: Cosmic Relief! Sunday, February 5, 2023 - Sunday, March 5, 2023 Farkas Hall 12 Holyoke , Cambridge , MA 02138 Hasty Pudding Theatricals - HPT 174: Cosmic Relief! Houston, we have a problem: FBI agent LAUREN ORDER has tanked the Apollo Mission again! Since Lauren turned her communist mother in to the FBI as a child, the Bureau has been her home -- but after losing all of her animal test-astronauts to the cosmos and sending America's space race chances hurtling, she's been demoted to the place of a government agent's nightmares: Hollywood. On her way to bust failed director WORSE N. WELLES's production of a sci-fi movie with communist undertones, Lauren has a realization: if she can't make a real moon landing happen, why not fake one instead? With the help of resident diva SHIRLEY UVERDOVME, lovable but dim leading man THEODORE MEE, spacey hippie AUNTY ESTABLISHMENT, method actress ESTHER TERRESTRIAL, and professional extra JUSTIN D'BACKCROWNED, will this production studio successfully feign one giant leap for mankind? Will tap-dancing child actor MANNIE! VENTUALLYWILLFALL finally find someone to adopt him? Will Lauren's lost canine astronaut LUNA ROVER find her way back home? And, for Neptune's sake, will ousted NASA scientist NOAH CREDITED, Ph.D. finally find a use for his squeak ray? Take one small step into Farkas Hall this spring to find out as HPT proudly presents its 174th production: COSMIC RELIEF!

My dad took me and my sister here just after Christmas and we didn't know what to expect. The show…read morewas a great combination of magic and comedy and the performers were very entertaining. The place is located above a Chinese restaurant but we didn't get food there. I'd highly recommend this place to bring a small group of friends and/or family for a fun night out!

I love regional theater and New Rep is one of the best. I have been to a few of New Rep's…read moreproductions (most recently "1776") and have always enjoyed them. There is really not a bad seat in the house and I have sat everywhere here (my kid does community theater and uses this space as well). The seats are comfy too. It is a small theater but seats about 300+ but have also seen a show in the tiny black block downstairs (another space I love and very intimate). The location cannot be beat with tons of parking and a few dining options in various price ranges for pre- or post-dining and/or drinking. The Mosesian space is lovely and the New Rep is a wonderful theater experience without having to trek into the city.

I have only been to 1 show here, but will definitely go back. Driving from the Worcester area, I…read moredidn't know what to expect at the theater. The Mosesian theater seems very small & intimate, but holds nearly 350 people. The theater was very clean & modern, like a modern movie theater, with a low stage. Everything still seemes new. The seats were roomy & comfortable, with ample leg room. The seats are stadium style, and at a pretty good incline, so no tall people can block your view. Plus you are looking down at the stage. The first row of seats is close to eye level with the performers, as the stage is about 12-18 inches off the ground. Great pics of the inside seating of the theater can be found here: http://www.actorsequity.org/newsmedia/news2006/Mar1.NewRepTheatre.asp There is plenty of free parking in a covered garage adjacent to the building. I have not been to the Black Box theater underneath the Mosesian (holding about 90 people), but am anxious to try it. I saw Amadeus in April 2013 & it was fantastic. Can't wait for their upcoming schedule.

i saw griffin mcelroy here and had a wonderful time. the staff were super nice, offered accessible…read moreseating, and i had a great view. the stage is raised so every seat has a clear view. a bit difficult to get to without a car, but that's no fault of the establishment, just something to think about when attending events!!

I was blown away at the fact that one of my favorite artists were coming to perform at the Armory…read more The problem was THE PEOPLE AT the venue! Gentrification really blows. Somerville used to be filled with the most down to Earth ppl you could find. Ppl that cared about the family across the street. Ppl that knew your name. Ppl that Would give you a hand with a couch goin' up a flight of stairs. Now it's full of new ppl who hate the natives because they think their parents money gives them the right to. Oh was it ever on display at even the rock show I attended. I can't even IMAGINE what it must be like at any other event there. It's too bad because the Armory is a GREAT place to see a show or to have any sort of event at. They've done a fabulous job with the place! It's a shame the ppl who live in the area have to be the way they are.

Great time, great show, every year it's a bit different as they play to the strengths of the…read moreactors. And where do you get to see a burlesque show these days!

Interesting show! Even though as a foreigner I didn't understand most of the jokes in the…read morebeginning...