Boston’s theater companies have some great productions this winter
Boston’s local theater companies returned to the stage with some amazing live performances. While this is not an exhaustive list, it does share in-person shows from some of my favorite local theater companies.
Boston’s “B Together” policy is in effect and will require you show proof of vaccination to allow you to enter. For more information visit B Together.
Lyric Stage: Mr. Parent
Synopsis: This one-man performance based on actor Maurice Emmanuel parent’s real-life adventures of teaching in an urban public school system.
January 13th – February 6th. Tickets start at $25. Get your tickets here.
The Huntington: The Bluest Eye
Synopsis: Based on the first novel by Toni Morrison, it tells the story of Pecola, a young Black girl who believes everything in her world would be made wonderful if only she had blue eyes. .
January 28th – March 13th. Tickets start at $25. Get your tickets here.
Central Square Theater: Young Nerds of Color
Synopsis: Assembled from over 60 interviews with scientists – established and emerging, rock stars and renegades – playwright Melinda Lopez weaves together their challenges, successes, and wildest dreams. Told from the perspective of those most underrepresented in science, their stories are amplified with rich harmonies to bring us together and break down the boundaries of science.
February 3rd – March 6th. Tickets start at $25. Get your tickets here.
SpeakEasy Stage: People Places & Things
Synopsis: Emma is a 30-something actress who thinks she is having the time of her life, until she finds herself in rehab. Her first step is to admit that she has a problem – but therein lies the problem. Will she ever sober up?
February 11th – March 5th. Tickets start at $25. Get your tickets here.
American Repertory Theater: Ocean Filibuster
Synopsis: Inside the Senate chamber of a global governing body, Mr. Majority introduces an “End of Ocean Bill” designed to shrink Earth’s oceans into a more manageable (and marketable) collection of inland seas. When the floor is opened for debate, the Ocean arrives to speak in its own defense…and so begins an epic Human-Ocean showdown.
February 18th – March 13th. Tickets start at $25. Get your tickets here.
Support local theater! Make plans to see one or more of these shows. They make for an excellent date night or evening out with friends.
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