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What makes life worth living? ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ is making a list.

The play stars only one performer, but audience members can expect to get involved.

What to see on Broadway if you’re heading to New York
From robots seeking love to a musical adaptation of "Death Becomes Her."

Ayodele Casel’s ‘Diary of a Tap Dancer’ at the ART writes forgotten women into the art form’s story
Dance performance blends with personal and historical narrative in an ambitious show from the trailblazing tapper and choreographer.

‘Selkie Girl’ may have a slim plot, but the show’s music makes up for it

"The Midwinter Revels" returns with a show intertwining Irish and Cabo Verdean elements.

STAGE REVIEW
A new ‘Christmas Carol’ masters the music, but is leaner on the emotional power
The production comes courtesy of the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company.

THE YEAR IN ARTS
Boston dance stages filled this year with everything from creative updates to troubling works, to the exhilaratingly new
Renewal and modernization were major themes on Boston dance stages in 2024.

THE YEAR IN ARTS
Ensembles took the lead this year in Boston theater
Ensemble-driven shows thrived at theaters across the city.

STAGES
This year’s ‘Midwinter Revels’ blends two Mass. immigrant heritages
The show uses music from Irish and Cabo Verdean traditions.

More TheaterDance Headlines

Urkel at Christmas? Front Porch Arts returns with more classic Black sitcom readings.

"Family Matters," "The Jeffersons," and more get staged readings.

STAGE REVIEW

Gold Dust Orphans apply their trademark touch to a horror classic

The group is back with a new holiday show.

WORKING ARTIST

Alex Oliva spins a story in ‘NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet’

The Jamaica Plain-based aerialist follows the jobs as a touring circus artist.

Dance and narrative combine in ‘Diary of a Tap Dancer’

Ayodele Casel wants to honor the history of women of color in tap.

Jinkx and DeLa want their show to be a home for the holidays

The two drag stars are traveling with their holiday show for the sixth year.

stages

Expect 250 costume changes to tell the story of ‘Rosemary’s Baby Jesus’

The Gold Dust Orphans are putting their stamp on a spoof of the classic Mia Farrow film.

Louis C.K. to perform surprise show in Lynn

The show sold out in a couple of hours solely through word of mouth.

STAGE REVIEW

A searing ‘Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?)’ at CHUANG Stage

Written and performed by Zoë Kim, the show digs into her childhood in South Korea and the US.