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Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead
2025-11-07 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Presented by Cherry Orchard Festival

Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead

Based on the novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Olga Tokarczuk

Directed by Boris Pavlovich

Starring Lia Akhedzhakova, Alexander Feklistov

Also starring: Musya Totibadze, Maria Krol, Gleb Romashevsky

A gripping, poetic, and wildly original theatrical experience.

Based on the novel by Nobel Prize Laureate Olga Tokarczuk, this powerful production takes you deep into a snowy, secluded village in Poland, where mysterious deaths begin to unsettle the quiet forest community. What unfolds is far more than a murder mystery—it’s a haunting, satirical, and deeply moving story about truth, justice, and the fragile bond between humans and nature.

At the heart of the play is Janina Duszejko—an eccentric retired teacher, stargazer, and animal lover—portrayed with brilliance and fierce honesty by the legendary Lia Akhedzhakova. When no one else will act, she steps up to uncover a dark secret hidden in the woods.

Joining her on stage are Aleksandr Feklistov as the warm and loyal Good News, and singer-actress Musya Totibadze, who gives voice to Janina’s inner world through stunning live performances of songs inspired by the mystical poetry of William Blake.

With striking visuals, live music, and unforgettable characters, Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead is a bold and poetic production—equal parts noir thriller, philosophical fable, and emotional odyssey.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to an unfortunate delay related to hurricane activity and inclement weather in the Atlantic Ocean, the theatrical set for our production has not arrived in time.

As a result, the November 6th performance of “Drive Your Plow over the Bones of the Dead” is postponed to the NEXT DAY, Friday, November 7th, at 8 pm. All purchased tickets are valid for the new date.

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1 hours 45 mins, no intermission

Performed in Russian with no English translation

From $76.45

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Celebrity Series of Boston presents Camille A. Brown & Dancers
2025-11-14 00:00 - 2025-11-15 23:59
Celebrity Series of Boston presents

Camille A. Brown & Dancers

“I AM”

Imagine a world where anything is possible: for individuals, for communities. A world of self-actualization, of Black Joy, of cultural liberation. A universe of new ways of being.

Camille A. Brown created “I AM” with inspiration from an unlikely source: an episode of HBO’s acclaimed sci-fi/horror series Lovecraft Country. Mirroring aspects of a character’s multidimensional journey of self-discovery and the power that comes with asserting who you are, Brown weaves a world of African diasporic dance styles into an energetic, spontaneous, immersive, and powerful work that the Berkshire Edge called “universal to human experience….it is good for the soul.”

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$20 Student Tickets are available online in advance and at the door! See you there!

Student Tickets: www.celebrityseries.org/studenttickets

Performance Page: https://www.celebrityseries.org/productions/camille-a-brown-and-dancers-2025/

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Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol"
2025-12-06 00:00 - 2025-12-22 23:59
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company presents

Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol”

Boston’s New Holiday Tradition

Step into the magic of Victorian England and rediscover the heart and soul of the holiday season! Commonwealth Shakespeare Company returns for another magical season at Boston’s historic Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre with its stunning production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”—a timeless story of redemption, generosity, and the power of human kindness. Beloved Boston actor Will Lyman (CSC’s King Lear) stars as Ebenezer Scrooge, the curmudgeonly miser whose cold heart is thawed by a trio of mysterious spirits on one fateful Christmas Eve.

This enchanting adaptation by award-winning writer/director Steve Wargo brings Dickens’ classic to vivid life. Described as “a musical feast” (The Boston Globe), it is brimming with traditional 19th-century carols arranged by Dianne Adams McDowell (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, Starmites). With direction by CSC Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler and musical direction by Dan Rodriguez, this “heart-filled new tradition” (WGBH) is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Make Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” part of your holiday tradition—and experience the story that continues to warm hearts, year after year.

Foundational support for Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is generously provided by Christy and Jay Cashman and the Poduska Family Foundation.

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2 hours and 15 minute intermission

Ages 8+

Performed in English with Open Captioning

American Sign Language Performances:

December 20, 2025 @ 7:30pm

December 21, 2025 @ 1:30pm

Audio Described Performances:

December 20, 2025 @ 1:30pm

December 21, 2025 @ 1:30pm

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Heart of a Dog
2026-03-14 00:00 - 23:59
HEART OF A DOG

Based on the satirical novel by Mikhail BulgakovDirected by Konstantin KamenskyStarring: Alexandr Feklistov, Artur Smolyaninov, Semyon Shteinberg, Grigory Sluzhitel, Sasha Aleksis and Irina Soboleva

Step into the surreal and satirical world of Mikhail Bulgakov’s Heart of a Dog, where a stray dog’s astonishing transformation into a man reveals the absurdities, contradictions, and fragile hopes of a society in flux. Sharp humor meets profound social commentary in this gripping tale, making Bulgakov’s classic as electrifying and relevant today as it was in 1920s Moscow.

Under the visionary direction of Konstantin Kamensky, the production comes alive with immersive multimedia, striking visuals, and bold performances.

More than a play, Heart of a Dog is an unforgettable theatrical journey that entertains, challenges, and lingers long after the curtain falls—holding a mirror up to our world with Bulgakov’s timeless wit and piercing insight.

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1 Hour 45 minutes with no intermission

This play is performed in Russian without Subtitles

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SWEET CHARITY
2026-04-16 00:00 - 2026-04-18 23:59
SWEET CHARITY

Book by Neil SimonMusic by Cy ColemanLyrics by Dorothy FieldsDirected & Choreographed by Larry SousaMusic Direction by Jonathan Goldberg

The story of Charity Hope Valentine, a dance hall hostess in NYC, who is optimistic and always searching for love despite a string of bad relationships. The musical follws her misadventures as she encounters various men, including a famous move star and a shy accountant, ultimately grappling with her hopes and disappointments in love.

SWEET CHARITY is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams Witmark, LLC.

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2 hours 30 mins

including a 15 min intermission

Ages 14+

Content Warning:

Mature themes such as alcohol use, smoking, sexual references & themes including sex work and sexually suggestive humor.

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THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS
2026-06-06 16:00 - 17:30
Presented by Fellowship for Performing Arts

C.S.Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters

A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell! Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece.

This international hit offers a faithful stage adaptation of Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, following Screwtape, a senior tempter in Hell, as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth and reveals spiritual warfare in vivid, humorous and powerful ways.

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90 mins with no intermission

Ages 13+, Children under 4 are not admitted

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