Absolutely fantastic staff and performing arts theater!! The staff, who are all extremely friendly…read moreand talented, put on a fun and entertaining show. I visited The Witch's Cottage, also known as the Gallows Hill Museum & Theatre, for a show in October and enjoyed every minute of my experience. The staff knows exactly how to run its shows, with large crowds trembling over the cobblestone steps outside this charming Salem edifice. The show was just perfect in length, especially for kids, and gave its viewers interesting facts about Salem's history, including the witch trials. The Witch's Cottage is perfect not only because it has a great staff and a fun show, but also because it is nicely and conveniently located within walking distance of a lot of attractions in Salem. Following the show, my family and I purchased t-shirts in the Museum and headed out onto the old and classic streets of Salem. It made our venture to this Museum even more worthwhile as we were able to know exactly what occurred centuries before in the streets we padded down. If you are in for a good show--put on by an outstanding cast and staff--and want to learn about an interesting, old town in New England, then you definitely have to visit The Witch's Cottage!!

The management allows drunks behind to bully, harass, and assault the other people just wanting ti…read morewatch a show. They do not care that you didn't come there for that and allow it to go on all night until you finally have to leave. When asked if they could please intervene, numerous times, so we could enjoy the show, they dismiss you a take the side of the ones who were over served by the venue!! Horrible experience.

Saw Studio Two on Friday Nov 5th. Best Beatles Tribute band ever!!! Always love the whole…read moreexperience at the Larcom! They always have the best bands! Even their bartenders are top notch!!!! Service is always fast and friendly!!! Always one of my favorite nights out!!!

Saw Alan Cummings at Cabot and it was fabulous. A great show. Why do I love the Cabot?…read more 1. Nonprofit who protects and keeps running a beautiful old theater. What is not to love. 2. The membership offered is a great way to donate and support this institution. 3. Not a bad seat in the house - EXCEPT some of the balcony seats, but only because of leg space. 4. Great artist selections. 5. Member only shows are great, make me feel special. Keep it coming Cabot! We have been members since you opened.

Saw Herb Alpert Saturday night, musician. comedian, master of ceremonies. Great seating. Helpful…read morestaff, tight spots in the aisles. Music sounded great. Downside, parking for those with disabilities, especially on a rainy night as it was. Will definitely be returning, little planning ahead does help.

Looking forward to "2026 Season", with blockbuster Productions under the Producer and Owner Bill…read moreHanney! Every year I attend without missing any of his First Class Professional Theatre Productions East of New York! I hope if you haven't experienced one of Bill Hanney's epic Broadway Productions, then 2026 is the Year to attend! This Staff is truly unique and talented in so many ways to make your experience here memorable! It's my time to give a huge " THANK YOU ". HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026 to ALL! And I'm sure your Subscribers feel the same Sentiment! SEE YOU ALL SOON!

Our first time at the North Shore Music Theatre and we saw the first night of the musical…read more"Waitress" A wonderful venue with great with a very nice outdoor pre show area with food & beverages The theatre is in the round with no bad seats at all. Now the musical Waitress was amazing. The cast did a wonderful job and the music was great. If you like musicals don't miss this show.

Picking apples without fighting hoards of people and traffic? Yes please! This is a hidden gem for…read moreanyone looking for a quiet, relaxed experience. We arrived at 10 am and there were fewer than 10 cars in the lot. This is mid October which is peak time so you can imagine how confused we were. $25 got us a small bag to fill. That was all we had to pay for the group of 5 of us! No ticket or bag per person requirements you see at other places. This is a pretty small orchard so by mid-October, I would guess only 1/3 of the trees had apples left. All of the Asian pears and other stone fruits were gone at this point so you'll want to go in September for those. We were still able to get 4-5 different varieties of apples. The only con is that you don't have all the other activities and attractions that you find at larger orchards. No apple cider donuts, farm animals, playground, food, or tractor rides. For us that was okay because my older parents and 1 year old didn't need those things and preferred the quiet experience without the lines. Maybe next year, we'll try Conner's when the little one is older and can appreciate it. If you want low key apple picking without paying a fortune, this is the place for you.

Went here today with my kids after seeing an ad in the Boston Globe last week. This place is…read moreabsolutely beautiful. They have acres of apple trees and none of the crowds you see in other places. There were only 5 other cars the entire time we were there...felt like we had the place to ourselves. No frills, no nonsense. Just tons of delicious ripe apples, a beautiful landscape (great for family photos), and super friendly staff. The only downside (not their fault) is that the farm is really close to the Topsfield Fair, so many of the adjacent roads have "closed" signs to prevent neighborhood traffic. If coming from the South, do yourself a favor and ignore the closed signs. Otherwise you might never get here.

It hasn't been open since 2021. It doesn't seem.like the owner, fiesta shows, is planning to reopen…read moreanytime soon. They haven't even updated the website in 6 years.

With all things COVID we need activities which we can socially distance from each other. It's…read moredifficult finding things to do, and fortunately there are some pastimes which had gone by the wayside, making a return because of COVID. We've been coming to the Topsfield Drive-in for the past couple of weeks now, and it's been a great option for going out. There are concession stands set up, masks are required when you are outside your vehicle. It's been nice to go out for a movie. This week was Beetlejuice. For some reason I'm watching it now, and it's a really weird plot line for a movie, but I remember not questioning it as a kid. I remember the gags and the running jokes with Delia's sculptures, Barbara having a literal zipper on her mouth. Holy crap that is young Alec Baldwin and I didn't recognize him. Beetlejuice needs to marry Lydia, an adolescent for whatever reason? It just struck me last night that this movie probably wouldn't be made in today's day and age. I still love it though, however I'm starting to notice that I question more things as I get older. So, last week was actually Jumanji: The Next Level. So it's nice because there is a nice spread of movies to watch. The concession stand is fairgrounds prices, which is okay but who can be mad over $7 deep fried oreos, they're delicious and where else you gonna get this? They do offer radios for rent at $5 a pop, or to jump your car for $5 if your car dies while listening to the radio for the movie. We've run off the battery for a movie and have been fine. I would caution not to rely on your battery unless it was replaced recently, and just buy a cheap radio to watch the film.

I grew up doing plays at this theatre - Annie, Oliver Twist, The Whiz. It's changed a lot in the…read morethe 15+ years since I was an actress here but the charm and great talent remains the same. This local theatre is a Reading institution and is such an important part of our community, helping young and old refine their theatrical talents. The beloved Hose House has been completely re-done and the new sound and digital capabilities are excellent. That being said, it still holds the old school charm that I remember and love so much! Last night I saw the performance 'Songs for a New World' and it was moving, funny, and rich with talent. A talented cast and a great show. I highly recommend stopping by and catching this show while it is in town this November!

Box office was very helpful. All the seats have excellent sight lines. The seats are comfortable…read more I have seen four productions there and they all have been entertaining and totally professional. The actors and sets have been high quality. They are equal to any play you might see in Boston or New York. The tickets are excellent value for the money. They have a small bar and concession stand at the entrance.

I have now frequented the greater Boston stage company multiple times. I have enjoyed various plays…read moreand just want to say that the performances here are fabulous. This is an awesome venue with a small crowd with top end performances. Kudos to all the actors and actresses that have participated in the 2024 season. You all did a fabulous job. I'd also like to thank The Wonderette's for including me in their performance, it will be the highlight of my Christmas season. Thank you very much.. As for the venue, they have a small gift shop with wonderful trinkets to remember your time at the theater. The box office is usually open at the beginning of any performances last minute tickets sales are usually available. There was also a wonderful snack bar with some great homemade goodies and drinks. The staff is always very polite and accommodating. I highly advise anyone that has not visited to make it a point to purchase some tickets to a show here you will be very pleased. FYI, I believe it's only on street parking. Just come a little bit early to secure a spot on the street close to the theater.

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.

The Lynn Auditorium is a Mixed Bag. 3 STARS for The Auditorium & 5 Stars for the Entertainment. So…read more4 Stars. The Auditorium is kind of unique with its multi purpose use. First, the building serves three functions: it houses the city's principal offices, including the mayor's office, as well as the chambers of the city council & it provides concerts & theater arts. The Auditorium really needs to be Fixed Up & renovated. It's dated & it really is not what people expect when seeing concerts. They need better acoustics. If they did a makeover this could be a great place. It is an Art Deco building that has some beautiful marble walls & other striking architectural elements in the building that should be kept & really showcased. The rest needs to be updated but keeping the integrity of the Art Deco Style of the structure for today's modern world. That being said the Lynn Auditorium attracts Big Name Acts & Concerts. You can usually go to a show here for considerably cheaper price than seeing a show in Boston. They have a parking lot you pay for next door & several other paid parking lots in the vicinity. I've seen several concerts here including The Grass Roots, The Box Tops & The Association. This time out it was Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys performing the groups Greatest Hits. The opening Act was the Irish Singer Andrea Magee and her band. The Belfast singer is quite adept at playing the bodhran Irish drum while singing. They performed several original songs & covered Down to the River. When Brian Wilson took the stage it has one hit after another some 27 in total. They fluctuated lead singing between Brian, Al Jardine & his son Matt. They kicked off the evening with California Girls, I Get Around, Little Deuce Coupe, Surfer Girl, Don't Worry Baby sung by Matt Jardine, son of Al. The band also performed Do It Again, Wild Honey, Sail on Sailor, I Can Hear Music, Wouldn't It Be Nice, Sloop John B with Al Jardine. The Band also sang God Only Knows, Good Vibrations, Help Me Rhonda, Barbara Ann, Surfin' USA, Fun Fin Fun & Love & Mercy. What A Fun night of Beach Boys music where the audience sang along to many of the hit tunes. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really rich to have The Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've Been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like A King On A Limited Budget!

Saw the fabulous Tower of Power who didn't disappoint! Did all of their classics and had the crowd…read morerockin'.. including the encore! Yes the venue is art deco period 1948 but sound system and acoustics (upgraded) were great, though the guy navigating the spotlight was off , the stage lighting in general was good. Sat in the balcony and the only obstruction is a rail by the first row but otherwise good views . Yes the occasional person musically inspired, does stand and yes folks on bathroom breaks and fetching drinks, but overall it felt like a nice atmosphere in a nice small town. Decent restaurants to dine before shows and decent spots to park. For the right group, we'll check out Lynn again!