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As teenagers, BeBe & CeCe Winans faced the ultimate in culture shock when they were invited to join Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker's Praise the Lord network television show. "Born for This: The Musical", c... [more+]

As teenagers, BeBe & CeCe Winans faced the ultimate in culture shock when they were invited to join Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker's Praise the Lord network television show. "Born for This: The Musical", created by BeBe and Broadway director Charles Randolph-Wright ("Motown: The Musical"), brings the Grammy-winning duo's story to the stage, packed with their most loved hits as well as stellar new songs. Before they became household names with songs like "I.O.U. Me," "Heaven," "Addictive Love" and "I'll Take You There," the Winans found themselves suddenly thrust into the small screen spotlight while also having to lead the charge in integrating TV evangelism. Experience "Born for This" at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre in Boston. [less-]

From the producer of "The Lion King" comes the timeless story of "Aladdin", a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle at the beautiful Bosto... [more+]

From the producer of "The Lion King" comes the timeless story of "Aladdin", a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle at the beautiful Boston Opera House. It's an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Hailed by "USA Today" as "Pure Genie-Us," "Aladdin" features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony and Academy Award winner Alan Menken ("Newsies") with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman ("Beauty and the Beast"), Tony Award winner Tim Rice ("The Lion King", "Aida"), and book writer Chad Beguelin ("The Wedding Singer"). Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw ("The Book of Mormon", "Something Rotten!"), this "Fabulous" and "Extravagant" ("The New York Times") new musical boasts an incomparable design team, with sets, costumes and lighting from Tony Award winners Bob Crowley ("Mary Poppins"), Gregg Barnes ("Kinky Boots"), and Natasha Katz ("An American in Paris"). See why audiences and critics agree, "Aladdin" is "Exactly What You Wish For!" (NBC-TV). [less-]

The winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the Broadway sensation "The Wiz" has inspired numerous revivals and a beloved movie starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. Now the magic cont... [more+]

The winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the Broadway sensation "The Wiz" has inspired numerous revivals and a beloved movie starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. Now the magic continues with this dazzling production at the Lyric Stage Company of Boston. A retelling of L. Frank Baum's classic tale, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", this adaptation of "The Wiz" is a magical musical mixture of rock, gospel and soul in a fantastical urban setting. Featuring incredible songs like "Ease on Down the Road," "Home," "Be a Lion," and "Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News," "The Wiz" is sure to enchant audiences of all ages. [less-]

Get your Independence Week celebration started off with a bang on an "Illuminate the Harbor" cruise aboard one of Massachusetts Bay Lines' party yachts. This three-hour sail is for adults only, and in... [more+]

Get your Independence Week celebration started off with a bang on an "Illuminate the Harbor" cruise aboard one of Massachusetts Bay Lines' party yachts. This three-hour sail is for adults only, and includes dancing to hits spun by a live onboard DJ. There's nothing like catching one of the country's best pyrotechnics displays from a boat on Boston Harbor. And of course, there's a cash bar on board, so you can enjoy your amazing view of the fireworks show with a drink in hand. [less-]

Take in the twinkling lights of beautiful Boston aboard the classic 80-foot pilot schooner Adirondack III on this 90-minute nighttime cruise of its famous harbor. Whether you're looking for romance, a... [more+]

Take in the twinkling lights of beautiful Boston aboard the classic 80-foot pilot schooner Adirondack III on this 90-minute nighttime cruise of its famous harbor. Whether you're looking for romance, a great tour or just a relaxing outing, this smooth-running and speedy sailing vessel provides a great evening on the water, with sights to see, historical background from the friendly captain and crew, and even an onboard bar. Soda and water are included in the ticket price, with wine and beer available for purchase. Harbor highlights include the Boston Fish Pier, Castle Island and the Donald McKay monument, the Inner Harbor Islands, Charleston Navy Yard, Waterfront Park and the New England Aquarium. [less-]

Do you have pride for your city? As one of the best cities to work and play in, Boston plays host to dozens of restaurants, venues, bars, and rich historical landmarks, making it one of the most desir... [more+]

Do you have pride for your city? As one of the best cities to work and play in, Boston plays host to dozens of restaurants, venues, bars, and rich historical landmarks, making it one of the most desirable spots in the nation. Come celebrate all that is thriving in Beantown with this city-centric festival of local music, food and thriving companies that love Boston as much as you do. A perfect summer soiree, The Lawn on D will be vibing with food trucks, live music, lawn games and cool cocktails. As home to plenty of startups and innovators, BostonFest will also honor The Coolest Companies Competition. You don't want to miss out on this hub of 2,000 young professionals who have made this city their own. [less-]

Fans of "Drunk History" and all its slurred education will fall over laughing at "Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare", which combines an entirely serious Shakespeare play with one completely inebriated cast membe... [more+]

Fans of "Drunk History" and all its slurred education will fall over laughing at "Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare", which combines an entirely serious Shakespeare play with one completely inebriated cast member. For the last six years, "Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare" has been performed in the darkest corners and diviest bars in the U.K., and the cast is bringing the good time to Austin. Side-splitting, raucous and completely interactive, the show is fresh off sell-out runs at the Edinburgh and Brighton Fringe festivals, where a cast member drinks beer, wine and whiskey on stage, drunkenly sings the "Dawson's Creek" theme song and occasionally (accidentally, of course) bares a nipple or two. Brush up on your Bard knowledge, and head down to The Rockwell near Boston for "The Taming of the Shrew", because this is Shakespeare as you never knew you wanted to see him before. [less-]

Get ready for hot beats and cool views on this three-hour pre-July 4th cruise of Boston Harbor. Along with gorgeous views of the sparkling city skyline, you can explore all three decks of the luxury v... [more+]

Get ready for hot beats and cool views on this three-hour pre-July 4th cruise of Boston Harbor. Along with gorgeous views of the sparkling city skyline, you can explore all three decks of the luxury vessel known as the "Spirit of Boston", which boasts two separate dance floors featuring world-class house and hip-hop music, a cash bar and and the hottest crowd ready to party. Bring your significant other, your crew or yourself to enjoy this "Pier Pressure" party. [less-]

Enjoy a warm summer evening sipping on craft beers and ciders, listening to live music and dining from your favorite food trucks at the annual WGBH Craft Beer Fest. And it gets better: Your ticket pur... [more+]

Enjoy a warm summer evening sipping on craft beers and ciders, listening to live music and dining from your favorite food trucks at the annual WGBH Craft Beer Fest. And it gets better: Your ticket purchase supports a good cause -- keeping public media alive and well. There will be brewers and cider makers offering dozens of craft beers, ciders and even a hard seltzer to taste. And if you work up an appetite tasting all that beer, you can buy a bite to eat at one of the local food trucks on hand. You can also play lawn games and groove to live music by The New Rockwells followed by the cover band Semi Good Lookin'. [less-]

Fans of "Drunk History" and all its slurred education will fall over laughing at Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare, where an entirely serious Shakespeare play is performed with one entirely inebriated cast membe... [more+]

Fans of "Drunk History" and all its slurred education will fall over laughing at Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare, where an entirely serious Shakespeare play is performed with one entirely inebriated cast member. For the last six years, Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare has been performed in the darkest corners and diviest bars in the UK, and the cast is now bringing the good time to Boston. Side-splitting, raucous and completely interactive, the show is fresh off sell-out runs at the Edinburgh and Brighton Fringe festivals, where a cast member drinks beer, wine and whiskey on stage, drunkenly sings the "Dawson's Creek" theme song and occasionally (accidentally, of course) bares a nipple or two. Brush up on your Bard knowledge, and head over to The Rockwell for a drunken twist on "Romeo and Juliet", because this is Shakespeare as you never knew you wanted to see him before. [less-]

Lisa Rafferty's new documentary play about extraordinary First Lady Betty Ford, whose courage and candor changed the lives of thousands of women, comes to Boston Playwrights' Theatre starring Paula Pl... [more+]

Lisa Rafferty's new documentary play about extraordinary First Lady Betty Ford, whose courage and candor changed the lives of thousands of women, comes to Boston Playwrights' Theatre starring Paula Plum. [less-]

Celebrate the unofficial start of the weekend by dancing your Thursday night away with your friends -- and make plenty of new ones -- at this floating celebration on the Provincetown II. The ship boas... [more+]

Celebrate the unofficial start of the weekend by dancing your Thursday night away with your friends -- and make plenty of new ones -- at this floating celebration on the Provincetown II. The ship boasts three full levels of entertainment featuring live bands and DJs, with a large, open-air deck up top for seeing the stars as you dance and several cash bars so you can grab a beer or cocktail. Drink in hand, you can also take in breath-taking views of the Harbor and city in the background. [less-]

Celebrate summer Boston style by participating in two of Beantown's biggest summer rituals: boating and barbecuing! On this two-hour Summer Barbecue and Beers Cruise through Boston Harbor, you and you... [more+]

Celebrate summer Boston style by participating in two of Beantown's biggest summer rituals: boating and barbecuing! On this two-hour Summer Barbecue and Beers Cruise through Boston Harbor, you and your friends can see landmarks like Fort Independence, the colorful foliage of Thompson's Island and America's oldest light house -- all while playing a few rounds of corn hole and refreshing yourself with some seasonal beers from the bar. And don't forget the barbecue, which includes smoked chicken breast, honey-glazed spare ribs, coleslaw, biscuits and roasted potatoes. This afternoon adventure aboard the Northern Lights Yacht is the perfect celebration of summer. [less-]

Take in the beautiful sights of Boston from the serene waters of the Charles River and learn a bit of Boston history as you watch the lights of Cambridge at night. With a panoramic-windowed boat offer... [more+]

Take in the beautiful sights of Boston from the serene waters of the Charles River and learn a bit of Boston history as you watch the lights of Cambridge at night. With a panoramic-windowed boat offering great views as you cruise, the narrated Charles River journey will sail past Beacon Hill, the beautiful mansions of Back Bay, Harvard, M.I.T., Boston University and the Esplanade. You'll also get to pass under the Longfellow Bridge, listen to jazzy cocktail music and enjoy a drink from the full-service bar during this 70-minute Charles Riverboat Company cruise. [less-]

Heart & Dagger Productions is back with "Wicked Mean Gurlz", featuring some of Boston's boldest singers in drag! This parody features songs from the cultural phenomenon "Wicked". But here's the thing.... [more+]

Heart & Dagger Productions is back with "Wicked Mean Gurlz", featuring some of Boston's boldest singers in drag! This parody features songs from the cultural phenomenon "Wicked". But here's the thing...the "fetch" narrator doesn't actually know the premise of "Wicked" and starts to piece it together by using the plot of the tween comedy "Mean Girls". Move over Elphaba, there's a new witch in town and her name is Lindsay Lohan! Can Lindsay cast a spell over the Mean Witches of Oz and win over Fiyero? Will Glinda put her in the Burn Book? Can Nessa's arm stumps tell if it's going to rain? Cast includes Michael Amaral, Melissa Barker, Elizabeth Battey, Mike Budwey, Aaron Drill, Lindsay Eagle, Bailey Libby, Ly Meloccaro, John O'Neil, and James Sims. Staged in Club Cafe's Moonshine Room with Cabaret-style table seating, you can enjoy dinner and drinks while enjoying this 90-minute sing-a-long, parody! [less-]

Why should you attend the Sangria Deck Party? Because there's nothing better than relaxing after work with a drink in hand atop Boston's largest open air boat deck. Wind down after a long day with an ... [more+]

Why should you attend the Sangria Deck Party? Because there's nothing better than relaxing after work with a drink in hand atop Boston's largest open air boat deck. Wind down after a long day with an hourlong boat cruise around Boston Harbor. Join Boston Event Guide aboard the MV Provincetown II -- Boston's largest ship -- for an after work cruise around the harbor featuring three levels of entertainment including a DJ, dance floor and and bars. Dance and mingle with amazing cocktails in hand while enjoying breathtaking views of the city. Why wait around until Friday to start your weekend? Join the Sangria Deck Party and have a night to remember! [less-]

Not only does this early evening cruise let you see some of Boston's most famous sights bathed in a beautiful glow, but it also provides prime views of the U.S.S. Constitution, which fires off its can... [more+]

Not only does this early evening cruise let you see some of Boston's most famous sights bathed in a beautiful glow, but it also provides prime views of the U.S.S. Constitution, which fires off its cannon every day to announce the setting of the sun. Relax aboard the classically styled motor yacht Northern Lights on the open-air top deck or the climate-controlled cabin below, enjoying a captain's commentary and light music, as well as a bar with adult beverages, soda, water and snacks available for purchase. This 90-minute sail floats by Fort Independence, passes under the iconic Tobin Bridge and gives you a glimpse of the Old North Church, where Paul Revere took his famous ride. [less-]

Celebrate America's birth while enjoying a cruise with a terrific view of Weymouth's fireworks show. Massachusetts Bay Lines' July 3rd Star Spangled Dance and Fireworks Cruise departs as the sun sets ... [more+]

Celebrate America's birth while enjoying a cruise with a terrific view of Weymouth's fireworks show. Massachusetts Bay Lines' July 3rd Star Spangled Dance and Fireworks Cruise departs as the sun sets over the beautiful Boston skyline. The three-hour cruise will be filled with dancing as a DJ spins favorite tunes old and new. Then, grab a drink from the cash bar and take in some of the South Shore's best fireworks. After docking back at Rowes Wharf, you can keep the party going by checking out the nightlife in the nearby neighborhoods of the Seaport or Faneuil Hall. [less-]

This eagerly anticipated production of Brian Friel's masterpiece brings together award-winning director Benny Sato Ambush and Academy Award-nominee Lindsay Crouse ("Places in the Heart, Law & Order: S... [more+]

This eagerly anticipated production of Brian Friel's masterpiece brings together award-winning director Benny Sato Ambush and Academy Award-nominee Lindsay Crouse ("Places in the Heart, Law & Order: SVU"). Set in County Donegal in 1936 during the Celtic harvest festival, this powerful, intimate portrait of a country and a family at a crossroads is the tale of the proud Mundy sisters, who stave off the hardships of daily life through talk, laughter and dance. But after they welcome their frail missionary brother home from Uganda, several intersecting events threaten to burst their fragile bubble of happiness. Experience the Tony-winning "Dancing at Lughnasa" at the Gloucester Stage. [less-]

Remember those variety shows from the '70s and '80s? Their wacky props, vibrant costumes, unforgettable guest appearances and wall-to-wall laughs and music always kept audiences tuning in for more. No... [more+]

Remember those variety shows from the '70s and '80s? Their wacky props, vibrant costumes, unforgettable guest appearances and wall-to-wall laughs and music always kept audiences tuning in for more. Now's your chance to relive those small-screen gems in a live show created by top-tier Las Vegas impersonators The Edwards Twins. "An Evening With the Stars" will fill the stage at Cape Cod's DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel with all your favorite superstars from decades past -- from Andrea Bocelli to Sonny & Cher, from Billy Joel to Barbra Streisand and beyond. They'll deliver all-live vocals as they pay tribute to a hit parade of all your favorite songs. [less-]