How American Repertory Theater carpenters brings stories to life
Inside a warehouse in Cambridge, a group of talented carpenters are building incredible theater sets from scratch. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
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Inside a warehouse in Cambridge, a group of talented carpenters are building incredible theater sets from scratch. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
A Tony-nominated play that tackles the idea of "solving" racism with comedy is now playing in Boston's South End.
Writer, dancer, choreographer and actor Ayodele Casel is telling her own story in a world premiere piece at American Repertory Theater in Cambridge.
Choreographer Ayodele Casel explains why she loves performing at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge.
An instantly recognizable character in the Boston Ballet's holiday classic The Nutcracker only appears for a few minutes in the first act, but the bear is a real crowd pleaser.
For more than four decades, "Noises Off" has made audiences all around the world laugh. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
A series of nine plays follows three generations of the same family over the decades.
A Boston comedy club is reopening in a familiar setting but with new laughs.
Boston Ballet principal dancer Lia Cirio is celebrating her 20th year with the company, with a new skill set.
The Greater Boston Stage Company, right in the heart of downtown Stoneham, is celebrating a big birthday with a major renovation project.
A new production of Romeo and Juliet at American Repertory Theater in Cambridge is leaning into the love.
King Richard's Faire in Carver is open on weekends starting Labor Day weekend through October 20.
Dance lovers are in for a treat with Reagle Music Theatre's new production of "An American in Paris."
Students of the Young Company at the Greater Boston Stage in Stoneham are ready to perform their four self-produced musicals.
Young dancers from across the country are spending the summer in Boston, learning from some of the best in ballet.
"The Queen of Versailles," starring Kristin Chenoweth, opens in Boston at the Emerson Colonial Theater.
This year, Tony-award-winning performer Alan Cumming will kick off the Cape Cod Jazz and Arts Festival which is celebrating its 20th year.
Provincetown is becoming a summer home for some of the biggest names on Broadway.
"Next to Normal" highlights one woman's struggle with manic depression and the toll it takes on her family. The new production at Central Square Theater is the first in New England to feature a Black family at the center of this story.
This is a musical comedy loosely based on the Wizard of Oz. It's the story of the MBTA keeping three people in Boston from getting to their destinations.
The Heart Sellers takes place in 1973 where two Asian American immigrants, Luna and Jane, bond their new-found friendship over Thanksgiving.
Boston audiences are in for a transformative experience, as "The Band's Visit" takes the stage at the Huntington Theatre in Boston.
More than three decades after the play "Real Women Have Curves" first hit the stage, a musical version is making its world premiere at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge.
The Hall is spread throughout the theater, and the Springsteen exhibit will run through April 7.
In a single night, the actors in the cast wear nearly 300 different costumes and you can double that number for the understudies and swings.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continued with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
The 2026 Men's World Cup draw is being revealed in Washington, D.C.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continued with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
What started as a bored teenager's online experiment during the pandemic has turned into a real-life change on MBTA bus routes.
WBZ Change Maker Adrian Oomer was honored by the Philanthropy Partners of the Cape and Islands.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
Sixteen high school football teams in Massachusetts are looking to become a state champion at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.