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Best Shows in October 2024

in Boston

November 2024

Mamma Mia! at Citizens Bank Opera House

Mamma Mia!

It's time to break out the platform shoes and feather boas - Mamma Mia is BACK! With 25 years since this sunshine-filled show first redefined the concept of the jukebox musical. Single mother Donna is struggling to cope with her young daughter's impending marriage on a picturesque Greek island. Throw into the mix three lovers from her past, and a catalogue of ABBA's greatest hits, and you've got yourself a classic!

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical at Hanover Theatre

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Following its electrifying US premiere on Broadway, Tina Turner's spectacular bio-musical is heading on tour! Garnering rave reviews from critics and the public alike, Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is an exhilarating rollercoaster ride that eclipses all other musical biopics. Yes, it's really that good, you won't want to miss it!

The Nightmare Before Christmas at Boston Symphony Hall

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The public's fascination with Tim Burton's iconic 1993 dark fantasy film The Nightmare Before Christmas hasn't faded since its release. In fact, it's become a tradition to watch Jack Skellington's deliciously dark misadventure on both Halloween and Christmas! Don't miss this film screening accompanied by a live orchestral score.

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!

Renaissance at City Winery

Renaissance

English rock band Renaissance are best known for their hit singles 'Northern Lights', 'Mother Russia' and 'Ashes are Burning'. Their unique sound has gained a huge following of fans throughout their career, fusing together folk, jazz, classical and rock - Renaissance literally has something for everyone.

Leopoldstadt at Huntington Avenue Theatre

Leopoldstadt

Playwright Tom Stoppard's most personal work to date, Leopoldstadt is a look at the titular old Jewish Quarter in 1900s Vienna, after an influx of population after the Emperor, Franz Joseph, permitted the Jews in his country full civil rights a generation before. Following one family over four generations, it is a deeply poignant and important projection of the Jewish experience in the 20th century.

The Sojourners at Huntington Avenue Theatre

The Sojourners

Nigerian-American playwright Mfoniso Udofia tells the story of a Nigerian couple grappling with the challenges of immigration and cultural identity, in her award-winning play Sojourners. Set in 1970s Houston, the play follows Abasiama and Ukpong, a married couple who arrive in America with big plans to return to Nigeria with college degrees and a world of experience to build a future there. However, when Ukpong becomes captivated by American culture, Abasiama is forced to question her place in this new world, caught between her commitment to tradition and her dreams.

Titanic at North Shore Music Theatre

Titanic

The enduring appeal of the doomed maiden voyage of the legendary ship is the focus of this Tony-winning musical from Peter Stone and Maury Yeston, coming to North Shore Theatre this year as part of their 2024/25 season. Telling the story of many of the ship's passengers and staff from the luxury of the first class cabins, to the excitement abounding the third class corridors as they head towards a new life, Titanic is a delicately wrought and emotionally engaging exploration of the Ship of Dreams that'll stick with you long after you leave the auditorium.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Cutler Majestic Theater

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Boundary-breaking dance company Complexions Contemporary Ballet evolved from the Alvin Ailey dance troupe, where principal dancers Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson realized their choreographic dreams with the birth of a new company in 1994. The world-renowned outfit heads across North America this year!

NieR at Wang Theater

NieR

ARPG fans, your time has come as the music of NeiR returns to the stage. Heading out on a US tour in early 2024, conductor Eric Roth will lead the orchestra through the most epic of compositions from the NieR game series. No stranger to Square Enix games, Roth has also worked with the company on various orchestral events for the Final Fantasy franchise. The performance will also feature J'Nique Nicole and Emi Evans, soloists from the original NieR series, and visuals provided by NeiR series director Yoko Taro. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all Nier fans, get your tickets now!

Sebastian Maniscalco at TD Garden

Sebastian Maniscalco

Comedian extraordinaire Sebastian Maniscalco hits the road again in 2024 into 2025 with 'It Ain't Right' tour! Beloved for his honest manner and saying what we're all thinking, Maniscalco has become one of North America's most popular comics. Leave the kids at home as you enjoy the outrageously funny Sebastian Maniscalco!

Billie Eilish at TD Garden

Billie Eilish

She's back! The Grammy award-winning singer Billie Eilish is hitting the road. Eilish first turned musical ears when the song she wrote with her talented brother went viral in 2015. "Ocean Eyes" was just a taste of things to come and heralded a bold, out-of-the-box pop persona that mixes avant-garde fashion and a tough-as-nails swagger, all tied up with an incredibly expressive voice.

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