Boston's Best 2015 Spring Theater Productions
Spring is in the air again and that means Boston theaters are getting ready for another round of spring entertainment. From the comedic to the classic, everything is on offer. Among the best shows of the season are those that are appropriate for adults or families, so everyone gets a chance to see something spectacular.
Citi Emerson Colonial Theatre
106 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 482-9393
www.citicenter.org
Date: April 28 to May 10, 2015
"Dirty Dancing" is one of the films that helped define the 1980s when dancing was the cure for everything, including social class rifts. It comes to the Boston stage this season with all of the music that helped make it so popular. The cast will perform with songs like "Hungry Eyes" and "Do You Love Me?" while Frances and Johnny fall in love through dance. Get ready for two and a half hours of sultry dancing, young romance and one angry dad.
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Shubert Theatre
265 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 482-9393
www.citicenter.org
Date: March 27, 2015
"Dishing With Divas" is all about the last broadcast of the popular radio show "Girl Talk." Centered on three characters, the show's hosts and their guest sex therapist, "Dishing With Divas" relies on their interactions with each other. They openly and humorously discuss sex, relationships and life in general while playing tunes from famous female musicians like Aretha Franklin and Jennifer Lopez. Anyone who loves strong women who love to gossip will enjoy this show.
The Wilbur Theatre
246 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 248-9700
www.thewilbur.com
Date: May 9-17, 2015
Boston's own Bill Burr is hitting the Wilbur Theatre this spring for a full week of comedy shows. Tickets are going fast, so interested comedy fans will have to act soon. He's giving a whopping 14 shows in a single week, so selling out is saying something about this comedian's chops. Known for his awesomely rude comedy and roles on shows like "Breaking Bad," Burr is at the height of his popularity. Expect offensive jokes and a packed house for every one of these shows.
Boston Opera House
539 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 259-3400
www.bostonballet.org
Date: May 14-24, 2015
"Thrill of Contact" is the third of a spring trilogy from Boston Ballet. The show itself features three pieces with music from Schubert, Tchaikovsky and Chopin. The ballet calls it "A striking program of precision and impressive athleticism . . ." A fourth piece included in "Thrill of Contact" is the world premiere of principal dancer Jeffrey Cirio, who will be dancing to both classic and modern compositions that should bring a new level of energy to the show and leave the audience refreshed.
The Wilbur Theatre
246 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 248-9700
www.thewilbur.com
Date: April 3, 2015
The cast of TruTv's "Impractical Jokers" is coming to The Wilbur with The Tenderloins for a live comedy show. Those who are wondering how the cast of the popular television show will keep up their brand of comedy for a live show need not worry. They are accompanied by hilarious videos that will give audiences a taste of the style the group is known for. Chances are they will be totally embarrassing each other for laughs, which is fine with fans.
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