Upcoming Shows in Boston

Boston boasts an iconic inventory of historic playhouses - Citizens Bank Opera House, Wang Theatre, Shubert Theatre, Emerson Colonial Theatre, Paramount Center, and the Cutler Majestic Theatre. From touring Broadway hits hosted by Broadway in Boston and internationally acclaimed dance by Boston Ballet to productions and shows from smaller theatre companies, Boston's cultural calendar is seemingly infinite.

See the listings below for the top theatre and dance in Boston!

Click the on each listing to add a performance to your trip planner.

Dec 05

Boston Ballet - The Nutcracker

Share the enchantment and joy with your loved ones this season and see for yourself why audiences love The Nutcracker. This…

Dec 05

Noises Off

Doomed from the start, the play-within-a play Nothing On is led by an exasperated director managing a company which includes a…

Dec 05

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with…

Dec 05

Six

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical…

Dec 06

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Christmas In July Presale: Wednesday, July 10, 10am – Wednesday, July 31, 11:59pm Group Sales / Super Groups / Boch Center…

Dec 10

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL as it comes to life on stage…

Dec 12

Diary of a Tap Dancer

Trailblazing tap dancer and choreographer Ayodele Casel ( Chasing Magic , Funny Girl , Max Roach 100 ) returns to the A.R.T. in a…

Dec 14

Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker

Anthony Williams’ URBAN NUTCRACKER, the modern Boston-centric holiday classic, returns to the Shubert Theatre for the 2024 holiday…

Jan 10

Crumbs From the Table of Joy

Adrift in Brooklyn during the racially charged 1950s, two teenage sisters Ernestine and Ermina live with their devout, recently…

Jan 21

Peter Pan

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a…

Broadway in Boston

Boston's vibrant performing arts scene is home to a fantastic array of Broadway productions. From timeless musicals that have become legends to fresh, innovative performances…

Get Inspired

Grab dinner and a show with Broadway in Boston, watch the nation's top touring stand-up comedians at Laugh Boston, or listen to smooth jazz at Wally's Jazz Cafe - here's how to experience Boston's arts scene!