I always have a wonderful time visiting the American Reparatory Theater (ART). I've seen fabulous…read moreshows here - Six, Life of Pi, The Odyssey, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and most recently Wonder. Every seat I've sat in has had a great view of these high-quality productions. I appreciate that you are given a physical program, but you scan the QR code for the full program. The staff are all friendly and happy to help. They offer a nice selection of snacks and drinks to purchase that you can bring into the theater. They also validate parking at the information desk after you scan your ticket. There's plenty of great restaurants nearby to have dinner at before an evening show - I try a new one each time I visit the ART. Plus, cannolis from Mike's Pastry are nearby, so no need to travel to the North End!

May 30, 2025 - Opening Night…read more In town on G-Ma Duty and supporting my Bonus Daughter's opening performances. The A.R.T. delivered an unforgettable evening! Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is a witty, tender, and wonderfully modern musical that had the audience laughing out loud, tearing up, and giving a well-earned standing ovation. The chemistry between Dougal (Sam Tutty) and Robin (Christiani Pitts) lit up the stage. Their performances were heartfelt and magnetic, the songs both catchy and moving, and the direction made the streets of NYC feel like they were unfolding right before us. A brilliant mix of humor, soul, and genuine emotion. Huge kudos to the entire cast and crew for such a standout show. Don't miss it--performances have been extended through July 13th! The entire staff, regardless of positions and destinations were simply welcoming and engaging. Encore!

What a great theater nestled in a cute little neighborhood! My daughter gifted us tickets so off…read morethe JP we went. There is on street parking and a municipal lot behind the main street business. Enter through the side door and you're in the main waiting area with plenty of historic pictures and local art. The theater upstairs and you're transported to another time. Local theater is so important. The production was good and we loved seeing local actors. Would recommend.

What a special place this is! I did not realize that this group had been in operation for 100 years…read moreuntil I attended the performance yesterday. The building is a beautiful historic building. It is also wheelchair accessible. The performance of Miss Holmes was really good. Good acting, and the set was really clever and creative. They also had snacks during intermission. Only a dollar for a bag of chips or a soda! The ticket price was also very reasonable. I can't wait to see their next play!

How ironic that the most recent review (2011?!?) is ALSO for "Twelfth Night." Too bad this one is…read moredifferent. ASP's Twelfth Night 2019: Like a very, very good... college production. It gives me no pleasure to write this review--it's not meant for playgoers but for ASP directors. This was only the second play I've ever walked out on (the other was some horrendous staged reading of The Tempest); we left Twelfth Night not because it was *bad* (it wasn't), but because it was BORING. The last ASP we attended was The Tempest (2017?)--so boring, so static that we swore off ASP. Mind you, the lines were beautifully and energetically delivered, but A C T are the first the letters of ACTION. "They don't remember what you SAID, they remember what you DID." Too bad my teens saw Teller's A.R.T. Tempest--but it's not just Vegas glitz that beats the boring. Anyone remember ArtsEmerson's Twelfth Night (2016)? Super duper! My children STILL talk about it (and lemme tell you, teens know how to compare and complain). Stage 2's Romeo and Juliet? AMAZING action: I formed a bro-crush on Mercutio. The Underlings R&J? Electric DESPITE the "original pronunciation" (I was moved to $end a donation). The last ASP production I enjoyed was As You Like It (I still remember the bicycle in the woods scene: "...what they DID"), and that was... YEARS ago. ASP? Forgettable. I'd rather see some creative, if flawed, undergrad productions or stick with starveling players (bye bye, Underlings)--and apply my dollars, both ticket and charitable, elsewhere. So, if forgettable then... forget it. Credit where credit...: Toby Belch was entertaining, but mostly served to highlight the others' lackadaisicality. Oh, and Maria: she was good, but it felt like she was held back by direction, a standout in bondage or some such

The ASP is, without a doubt, my favorite theater company. I love Shakespeare as it is, and the ASP…read morealways manages to come up with an interesting interpretation based on realistic motivations for the characters without delving too far into the realm of "weird" theater. They have really changed the way I look at many of Shakespeare's plays. I never really liked Love's Labours Lost until I saw their production that strategically used multiple-casting to draw out the farce. Their production of Merchant of Venice had such a powerful emotional output that Shylock seemed painfully human instead of a monstrous caricature. The way they focused on the play-within-a-play aspect of Taming of the Shrew, which most neglect, added another dimension of motivation to all the characters and made a traditional problem play make perfect sense. The ASP is the only theater group I buy season tickets for, and I always look forward to their new shows.

Local indie cinema playing a pretty neat selection of films - check out their event calendar, they…read moredo a rotation of films. My friend and I went to see the matinee showing of An American Tail: Fievel Goes West on an original 35mm borrowed by RISD (which I thought was pretty cool). Forgive the blasphemy but the theater does give off high school auditorium vibes: I wish there was a bit more of an incline for the seats further back and the seats themselves are not super comfortable. There is a balcony, however, that I might check out next time. Convenient location with lots of great restaurants around for a pre-/post-show meal or drink. Parking is tricky but only if you're coming from the direction of JFK Street (avoid if possible). Use Mt Auburn Street instead - more parking options and a lot less traffic. 2-hr meter options only and the ticketing is aggressive. If you're here for a movie and a show, definitely recommend moving your car at some point to avoid a ticket.

My husband and I saw "It's A Wonderful Life" here this past weekend. It was great being able to…read morewatch a classic for the first time on the big screen. There are refreshments available for purchase at the entrance. The theater is easy to get to and we found the movie ticket prices to be very reasonable.

Yes, yes, and yes ... If you have kids and they are interested in theater, you need to bring them…read morehere. They are lovely here and I have not had a bad experience even when we had a bad situation arise with my daughter's first production. I love that they are instilling the love of theater into these kids. They also discuss the process of a production and the characterthe child is portraying even when it is a small, non-speaking roll, They utilize all of the children that try out and it works wonderfully. We have thus far only been able to do the musicals but one day the stars will align in our schedules and we will get to do a black box production. My favorite production so far has been "The Pirates of Penzance".

Got kids? This is a great program. Spectacularly-run and lots of fun for serious actors, plus they…read morerun vacation camps with arts themes for those of us who can't just stay home all day with our kids because we, you know, have jobs... Wonderful counselors. Really beautiful facilities in the New Repertory Theatre building. Even if you don't have kids, check out a show sometime and support the arts!

This is an EXCELLENT venue for a kids birthday party. The popcorn and ice cream are included. There…read moreare two nearby pizza places (we picked Olympic) that are used to delivering here. Overall it was a very fun experience. They setup tables in the front for food. We were able to comfortable fit 20 kids plus parents and everyone enjoyed the party.

I feel incredibly lucky to live in a community with so many great businesses. This is one of my…read morefavorites. Love walking here on a weekend afternoon to see a matinee (at a reasonable ticket price too!). My five year old has also been to a birthday party here where they include ice cream with so many toppings. When this 5 year old was an infant, we went to the baby matinee where they show movies to tired parents who want to feel human. I can remember walking her up and down the aisle while other parents were feeding their babies.

I came to Spingold several times throughout my freshman orientation at Brandeis for lectures on…read moreintegrity and diversity. My first legit visit would be to see the play Tommy! It was excellent! I didn't know who the Who was and had just seen the Lion King so my mind was made up that some stupid student production at Brandeis would not be topping that...I was so wrong. I was on my feet clapping at the end of the show. Not the most talented bunch but reflective of the Brandeis student body: not great looking but hard-working and charismatic. I'm looking forward to frequenting more of their productions.

Great time, great show, every year it's a bit different as they play to the strengths of the…read moreactors. And where do you get to see a burlesque show these days!

Interesting show! Even though as a foreigner I didn't understand most of the jokes in the…read morebeginning...