Current Shows

Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Directed by Matt August and originally conceived and directed by the 3-time Tony Award® winning Director Jack O'Brien, the whimsical world of Whoville is beautifully realized by an A-list creative team in this delightful musical production. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small", decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday loving Whos. Don't miss this record-breaking Broadway hit this holiday season.

Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Top orchestras & choirs perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive entertainment experience!

This is a concert event put on by the video game industry to help encourage and support the culture and art that video games have become. Video Games Live™ bridges a gap for entertainment by exposing new generations of music lovers and fans to the symphonic orchestral experience while also providing a completely new and unique experience for families and/or non-gamers. The show is heralded and enjoyed by the entire family. It's the power & emotion of a symphony orchestra mixed with the excitement and energy of a rock concert and the technology and interactivity of a video game all completely synchronized to amazing cutting edge video screen visuals, state-of-the-art lighting and special on-stage interactive segments with the audience.

You’ll believe a car can fly! CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is everything you could want in a musical – and more. Sensational sets, stunning special effects, an irresistible story, and an unforgettable Sherman Brothers score, including memorable classics like “Truly Scrumptious”, “Hushabye Mountain”, and, of course, the Oscar®-nominated title song, all add up to a Broadway blockbuster the whole family will love.

The work of Jiri Kylian, one of Europe's most fascinating and celebrated choreographers, returns to Boston Ballet with his Black and White program. Playing with space, shape and contrast, Kylian's work will challenge, enlighten and move you. Boston Ballet is the first company outside of Nederlands Dans Theater to perform Kylian's Black and White series.

Photo: Carlos Molina and Jared Redick by Gene Schiavone

George Balanchine's Jewels is a full lenght ballet in three parts. Presenting a miniature history of classical dance, Jewels references ballet's French origins, Russia's imperial style and Balanchine's own take on the art form. Jewels premiered at New York City Ballet in 1967.

Photo: Melanie Atkins by Eric Antoniou

Special Offer for members of The Club at Citi Performing Arts Center and Citi Performing Arts Center Groups.


The funniest show on earth is back to taunt Boston for a third time! Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python’s SPAMALOT, the musical comedy sensation lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and The Holy Grail,” now returns to spread laughter and cheer throughout the kingdom. Directed by Tony Award-winner Mike Nichols, SPAMALOT tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. But before they can find their grail, they’re taking a little side-trip to the fair city of Boston.

Special Offer for members of The Club at Citi Performing Arts Center and Citi Performing Arts Center Groups.

There's never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway's razzle-dazzle smash returns triumphantly to Boston starring Tony Award nominee Tom Wopat. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony AwardsR, two Olivier Awards, a GrammyR and thousands of standing ovations. A sensational tale of sin, corruption and all that jazz, it's no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa.

Rusalka, a water sprite, falls in love with a human prince and strikes an impossible bargain to enter his world. But this is no Disney mermaid. Dark consequences flood Dvorák’s moonlit fairy tale, along with music of acute longing, hope and disillusionment. Rusalka’s Song to the Moon just might break your heart.

Boston Lyric Opera
Esther Nelson, General & Artistic Director

The Sleeping Beauty has been enchanting audiences of all ages for over a century. More than the tale of a princess, a spell and a kiss, The Sleeping Beauty is a tour de force of classical dancing, with brilliant solo choreography and ensemble pageantry.

Photo: Lorna Feijóo and Nelson Madrigal by Angela Sterling

The infamous Don Giovanni will stop at nothing in his pursuit of the next woman to seduce, even murder, as he adds new conquests to his tally of 2,065 across Europe. Darkness and disguise help him escape from everyone except the hungry statue that represents retribution for his destructive ways. Mozart’s score hits the ground running and sweeps you along with it, right up to the fiery, supernatural end. One of his most brilliant operas .

Boston Lyric Opera
Esther Nelson, General & Artistic Director

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Ballets Russes, established in 1909 by the Russian impresario Serge Diaghilev. The Ballets Russes became one of the most influential ballet companies of the 20th century, presenting ground-breaking artistic collaborations among choreographers, composers and artists.

Photo: The Prodigal Son by Eric Antoniou