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Best Shows This Month

in Boston

October 2024

Mamma Mia! at Citizens Bank Opera House

Mamma Mia!

Based around the hit songs of Abba, Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good jukebox musical! Set on a Greek island, this sunny show centers on single mother Donna, whose daughter Sophie is about to get married. Little does Donna know that Sophie has invited three of her mother's former lovers to the wedding, in a quest to find out which one could be her father! Plenty of romantic shenanigans (and sparkly jumpsuits) ensue.

Blue Man Group at Charles Playhouse

Blue Man Group

Since landing on Broadway in the early 90s, the Blue Man group have conquered the world with their inventive mixture of performance art, vaudeville and cutting edge technology. They've been a permanent fixture of the Charles Playhouse for over two decades now, and we can promise you that you've still never seen a show like theirs!

Hans Zimmer at TD Garden

Hans Zimmer

You might not know the name, or what he looks like, but trust us, you'll know his work. Second only to John Williams, Hans Zimmer is responsible for some of the most iconic themes from the silver screen, lending his legendary composing talent to movies such as Inception, Gladiator, Pirates of The Carribean, The Dark Knight Trilogy, The Lion King, Interstellar and many, many more. The German maestro is back on tour!

Romeo and Juliet at American Repertory Theater

Romeo and Juliet

The American Repertory Theater presents a fabulous production of Shakespeare's tragic love story with Tony-winning director Diana Paulus on directorial duties! Featuring movement by Olivier award-winning choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, escape back to Renaissance Verona, and into the story of two warring families who both pay the ultimate price for their violent feud. A must-see!

Million Dollar Quartet at North Shore Music Theatre

Million Dollar Quartet

Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony-winning smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins as a rock group for one night only in December 1956. Expect hits such as Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, That's All Right, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of Fire, Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On, and of course, Hound Dog!

Hannah Gadsby at Emerson Colonial Theater

Hannah Gadsby

Emmy-Award winner Hannah Gadsby is a name you should probably know, or if you don't you will soon enough! Hannah Gadsby took the comedy world by storm with her Award-winning show entitled Nanette. A sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run and multiple Netflix specials later, Hannah Gadsby returns to the road for a North American tour following her fourth special with Netflix from 2024, the Gender Agenda, which united gender queer comedians from around the world.

Lewis Black at Wilbur Theater

Lewis Black

The twice Grammy-winning Lewis Black is heading on his final stand-up comedy show, 'Goodbye Yeller Brick Road: The Final Tour.' Black is the perfect demonstration of that rare comic who can make you laugh while making compelling points about the absurdity of the world around you. Famed for his angry persona on both stage and cable, don't miss your chance to see the comedic legend live for his final tour!

Wanda Sykes at Wilbur Theater

Wanda Sykes

The Monster-In-law actress and comedian is acknowledged as one of the funniest stand-up comics by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. Known for her lively, machine-gun fire wit that has seen her play the straight-talking sidekick in various film and tv projects, Sykes' repertoire focuses on wide-ranging subjects including gay marriage, racism and even federal government overspending. You name it, she'll most likely have an opinion - and a cuss - for it.

Charlie Berens at Wilbur Theater

Charlie Berens

Manitowoc Minute creator Charlie Berens is back on the road with his new tour, Good Old Fashioned - with brand new material from start to finish! Pivoting between journalism and comedy, observationalist Charlie is an Emmy winning entertainer and has featured on FOX, CBS, Funny Or Die, MTV and many more.

Charlie Berens at The Music Hall

Charlie Berens

Manitowoc Minute creator Charlie Berens is back on the road with his new tour, Good Old Fashioned - with brand new material from start to finish! Pivoting between journalism and comedy, observationalist Charlie is an Emmy winning entertainer and has featured on FOX, CBS, Funny Or Die, MTV and many more.

Charli XCX and Troye Sivan at TD Garden

Charli XCX and Troye Sivan

Having collaborated on both 1999' and 2099', pop superstars Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are hitting North America on their Charli XCX & Troye Sivan Present: Sweat Tour'. Starting in Detroit this september, the duo will travel across America bringing their bubblegum pop and dance hits to their adoring fans, before ending in Seattle this November.

Meghan Trainor at Xfinity Center

Meghan Trainor

Whether you saw 'All About That Bass' as an uplifting body-positive anthem, calling girls (and boys) everywhere to love their curves, or just fell for the infectious bubblegum hit, there is no denying that Meghan Trainor soared to fame with that summer hit. Now, with even more hits under her belt (Made You Look, Mother) this tour is certain to satisfy her fans!

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