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Boston Ballet presents 'Coppélia'

Sunday, May 19 1:00p

Boston Opera House, Boston

The light-hearted comedy of George Balanchine’s classic Coppélia returns by popular demand...

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Sunday, May 19 3:00p

Wang Theatre, Boston

May 16-19 They are among the greatest dancers in world. The Ailey company’s Spring visits to Boston are must-see events...

Bye Bye Liver: The Boston Drinking Play

Friday, Jun 7 8:00p

Hennessy's, Boston

Between the iconic Cheers bar and the Sam Adams brewery, it’s no secret that Bostonians like to drink. But now, drinkers don’t have to choose between a getting hammered and getting cultured...

Blue Man Group

Sunday, May 19 2:00p

Charles Playhouse, Boston

There are lots of traditions to celebrate this time of year including the long-running Blue Man Group. Old and new routines include Paint Drumming, Gum Balls/Marshmallows (our favorite), and GiPads...

Tappin' Thru Life: An Evening with Maurice Hines

Sunday, May 19 2:00p

Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston

ArtsEmerson The World on Stage presents Tappin' Thru Life: Life-long performer and Tony nominee Maurice Hines taps us through his 40 years in show business in this celebratory revue...

Beantown Comedy Vault Frank Santorelli's Hawaiian Comedy Luau

Monday, May 20 8:30p

Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault, Boston

Nationally known in more countries than Slovakia, he has been a headliner at some of the world's most famous comedy clubs, with venues such as Catch a Rising Star, The Improv, and Caroline's on Bro...

I Love Lucy

Tuesday, Dec 3 7:30p

Citi Colonial Theatre, Boston

I Love Lucy® live on stage is the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history! It’s 1952 and the sidesplitting antics of America’s favorite foursome – Lucy,...

Sleeping Weazel presents "Real Realism"

Thursday, May 30 7:30p

The Factory Theatre at the Piano Factory, Boston

"Real Realism" an epic tragi-comedy written by Charlotte Meehan, directed by Vanessa Gilbert. Performed by James Barton, Alex Dhima, Andrew Tung, Jennifer Welsh, and Veronica Wiseman...

Improv Asylum Presents: The Sunday Night Show

Sunday, May 19 8:00p

Improv Asylum, Boston

Come finish up your weekend with us. The Sunday Night Show features a blend of improv and new sketches each week. No rules and definitely never the same show twice...

"Pornocchio"

Sunday, May 19 5:00p

Machine Nightclub, Boston

Ryan Landry and The Gold Dust Orphans present "Pornocchio." A little wooden boy awakened by a fairy. A talking cricket with a conservative agenda...

In the Heights

Sunday, May 19 3:00p

Stanford Calderwood Pavilion, Boston

The title of this Tony Award-winning musical refers to an exhilarated state of mind as well as a vibrant New York City neighborhood...

Improv Asylum' Main Stage Cast Presents: The Last Twinkie

Thursday, May 23 8:00p

Improv Asylum, Boston

Improv Asylum's new mainstage show, The Last Twinkie combines Improv Asylum's signature audience-inspired improvisation with written sketches to deliver a night of laughs...

Mobfellas at the Mystery Cafe

Friday, Jun 14 7:00p

Ricardo's Ristorante, Boston

First there was The Mobfather... now comes MobFellas! Let Mystery Café usher you into the secret world of the mafia elite...

Improv Asylum Presents: All the Single Ladies

Saturday, May 25 7:30p

Parris Room @ NEd Devine's Faneuil Hall, Boston

All the Single Ladies, the latest production from Boston's award-winning Improv Asylum, is perfect for groups of ladies looking for a wild night of comedy, dancing and a whole lot of excitement! Du...