Emerson Theatres

THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS
2026-06-06 16:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
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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The Maids
2026-10-07 20:00
Presented by ArtBuzz Productions & Sheep. Co Entertainment

The Maids

by Roman Viktyuk

based on the play by J. Genet

Roman Viktyuk’s legendary play “The Maids” has been on stage for over 35 years — and it still astonishes audiences! The production is based on the play by French playwright Jean Genet.

It tells the story of two maids, Solange and Claire, who worship their Mistress while at the same time being consumed by envy. In her absence, they try on her clothes, imitate her behavior, and act out elaborate imaginary scenes. One day, carried away by their game, they anonymously report Madame’s lover to the police – and decide to kill her.

The actors bring this psychological drama to life through choreography, movement, and vocal expression.The intricate makeup evokes Japanese Kabuki theatre – a synthesis of music, dance, and drama, where makeup carries deep symbolic meaning.

The entire performance unfolds as a hypnotic show set to Dalida’s greatest hits, where the audience finds itself sympathizing with these failed criminals and applauding them in fascination. “I believe that ‘The Maids’ should be performed by men. Only men,” said the legendary director Roman Viktyuk. And after seeing the show, it’s hard to disagree.

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2 Hours 30 mins, no intermission

Age 16+

Performed in Russian

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A Streetcar Named Desire
2026-11-05 19:30 - 2026-11-08 15:00
A Streetcar Named Desire

Presented by Boston Lyric Opera

“Real? Who wants real?… I want magic!”

The sweltering heat of a New Orleans summer sets the tone for the simmering tensions that crackle and spark between the unforgettable characters of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, set to André Previn’s luminous score. Magnetic but self-deluded Blanche DuBois leaves her Mississippi hometown and seeks shelter with her sister Stella and her husband Stanley. Clinging to a romanticized image of the past, she quickly finds herself at odds with the domineering Stanley, whose brutal realism clashes ruthlessly with her worldview. Cruelty, desire, illusion, and fear of change are on raw display as the resulting events send everyone involved careening toward destruction.

Daniela Candillari returns to BLO for the first time since conducting 2022’s award-winning cinematic opera Svadba. She joins forces with internationally famous singer, stage director, and arts leader Patricia Racette (BLO’s The Tales of Hoffmann, 1992) to helm this compelling production. Brittany Renee, Angela Yam, Thomas Glass, and Brenton Ryan head the cast of a lyrical, emotionally exposed work that demands honesty and vulnerability from its performers and audiences alike.

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3 Hours with a 20 minute intermission

Sung in English with English surtitles

Content Warning: Please note this production contains onstage depictions of sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as xenophobic language, references to alcoholism, and mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and suicide.

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Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol"
2026-12-11 19:00 - 2026-12-20 14:00
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

All Ages

Performed in English

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Saturday, December 19 at 2pm –

This performance will be Audio Described with a Tactile Tour.

Saturday, December 19 at 7pm –

American Sign Language interpretation will be provided at this performance.

Sunday, December 20 at 2pm –

American Sign Language interpretation will be provided at this performance. This performance will be Audio Described with a Tactile Tour.

Open captioning services will be provided at all performances.

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Wake
2027-02-11 00:00 - 2027-02-14 23:59
Glitter, beats, and banging tunes: this Irish wake is the ultimate celebration of life.

The Marriage of Figaro
2027-03-12 19:30 - 2027-03-21 15:00
The Marriage of Figaro

(Le nozze di Figaro)

Presented by Boston Lyric Opera

One wedding. One day. Total chaos.Wit, mayhem, and hilarity abound in Mozart’s fan-favorite comedy that packs a lot of action into a single day!

Short version (no, really): Figaro and his fiancée Susanna work for the philandering Count, who is determined to seduce Susanna before the wedding. An infuriated Figaro swears he will outsmart the Count; meanwhile, Susanna teams up with the neglected Countess and the lovable Cherubino to accomplish the same goal on her own terms. Beneath the story’s light-hearted surface is a skillful and nuanced criticism of aristocratic privilege. Gorgeous music accompanies all your favorite opera tropes – mistaken identities, disguises, elaborate plots backfiring – culminating in a celebration of love and forgiveness.

A highlight of the 50th Anniversary Season, The Marriage of Figaro returns to BLO for the first time since 2017, in a new production conducted by David Angus and directed by Anne Bogart. Expect spirited performances from Michael Sumuel (Figaro), Madison Leonard (Susanna), Dean Murphy (Count), Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha (Countess), Sun-Ly Pierce (Cherubino), and more in this enduring classic that delivers silliness and sincerity in equal measure.

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3 Hours with a 20 minute intermission

All Ages

Sung in Italian with English surtitles

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Kunene and the King
2027-04-01 00:00 - 2027-04-11 23:59
In post-apartheid South Africa two men must confront themselves, the past, and their beliefs.
