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Current Shows

America’s Best Dance Crew
Wang Theatre
One Night Only - ONE PERFORMANCE - 7:30 PM

Hot on the heels of the smash hit MTV show, Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew LIVE is hitting the streets for its first ever 20-city national tour this fall, sponsored by Glacéau vitaminenergy™ and promoted by AEG Live.  The tour will feature five of the hottest dance crews from the show’s first two seasons as they battle it out, live on stage each night. The electrifying tour will feature the return of America’s Best Dance Crew Season 1 winners, the incredible masked men of JabbaWockeeZ.  They’ll be joined by the amazing b-boys on wheels, BrakeSk8, an equally exciting crew full of surprises.  With three open spots remaining, competition will go into overdrive as crews previously featured on the show battle it out to earn a coveted spot on the tour. In addition, America’s Best Dance Crew and MTV are challenging crews in each tour city to bring their best game to a local competition   they’ll be hosting in each tour city.

September 25, 2008

Ticket Prices:
$42.50 - $57.50
Members Only
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Tyler Perry’s The Marriage Counselor
Wang Theatre
A marriage is one of the greatest institutions in the world. It transcends happiness, laughter and the gift of love. Our culture today is designed to create futile circumstances that are sometimes hard to overcome in marriage. The #1 urban playwright in the country presents his current stage production, Tyler Perry’s "The Marriage Counselor" to profile relationships that put the quest to the test and tells the story of how in the end “love conquers all” (or makes you smarter.) The 10th production by Tyler Perry is truly a must see event with extraordinary singing talent that is amazing. Don’t miss the 10th stage production! Perry, a writer, music composer, producer, director, actor, filmmaker extraordinaire has had 9 successful stage productions and 2 collaborations since 1997! AND…4 hit movies; and one hit TV sitcom, House of Payne.

September 26 - 28, 2008

Ticket Prices:
$44.50 - $54.50
Members Only
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Boston Ballet - Night of Stars: A Boston Ballet Gala Benefit Performance
Wang Theatre
Tickets available August 27, 2008 - 10am

Boston Ballet inaugurates its fall season on Friday, October 10 with its third annual Night of Stars: A Boston Ballet Gala Benefit Performance. Like last year's performance, staged by Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen, this one-night-only event will feature the entire company and showcase all Boston Ballet principal dancers in a special program.

Photo by Gene Schiavone.

October 10, 2008

Ticket Prices:
$30.00 - $125.00
 

Boston Ballet - Cinderella
Wang Theatre
Tickets available August 27, 2008 - 10am

Cinderella is the magical tale of a plucky housemaid's undying belief in happiness byeond her drudgery, and the transforming power of love. Premiering in Boston in 2005 to rave reviews this timeless story, is told in a fresh new way by acclaimed choreographer James Kudelka

Photo: Lorna Feijóo by Angela Sterling

October 16 - 26, 2008

Ticket Prices:
$25.00 - $115.00
 

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Wang Theatre
Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Conceived 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.

November 26 - December 28, 2008

Ticket Prices:
$28.00 - $150.00
Members Only
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Boston Ballet - Black & White
Wang Theatre
Tickets available August 27, 2008 - 10am

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

February 12 - 15, 2009

Ticket Prices:
$25.00 - $115.00
 

Boston Ballet - Jewels
Wang Theatre
Tickets available August 27, 2008 - 10am

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

February 26 - March 8, 2009

Ticket Prices:
$25.00 - $115.00
 

Boston Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty
Wang Theatre
Tickets available August 27, 2008 - 10am

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

April 23 - May 3, 2009

Ticket Prices:
$25.00 - $115.00
 

Boston Ballet - Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
Wang Theatre
Tickets available August 27, 2008 - 10am

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

May 14 - 17, 2009

Ticket Prices:
$25.00 - $115.00
 

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