SPEAKEASY STAGE COMPANY
"Job"
Through February 7
A taut, contemporary drama exploring work, identity, and power in the modern economy. Set largely inside a corporate office, Job examines what happens when professional ambition collides with personal ethics. Venue: Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts; Company: SpeakEasy Stage Company; Website: speakeasystage.com
HUNTINGTON THEATRE COMPANY
"Swan Lake" — Grand Kyiv Ballet
Saturday, January 24
A one-night presentation of the classic ballet, featuring the Grand Kyiv Ballet. Tchaikovsky's timeless score and iconic choreography bring romance and tragedy to the Huntington stage. Venue: Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave.; Company: Huntington Theatre Company; Website: huntingtontheatre.org
"We Had a World"
February 12 — March 15
A new play examining memory, family, and the fragile bonds between generations. The production blends humor and heartbreak as it explores how personal histories shape who we become. Venue: Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts; Company: Huntington Theatre Company; Website: huntingtontheatre.org
"Spotlight: A Gothic Wedding"
Friday, February 13
A special one-night theatrical event combining music, performance, and immersive storytelling, presented as part of Huntington's Spotlight series. Venue: Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave.; Company: Huntington Theatre Company; Website: huntingtontheatre.org
"My First Ex-Husband"
March 27 — March 29
A sharp, comedic exploration of marriage, divorce, and reinvention, featuring a collection of interwoven monologues drawn from real-life stories. Venue: Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts; Company: Huntington Theatre Company; Website: huntingtontheatre.org
LYRIC STAGE COMPANY OF BOSTON
"Penelope"
February 6 — March 1
A witty, contemporary musical comedy that reimagines mythology through a modern lens. Penelope blends humor and heart while examining loyalty, longing, and self-discovery. Venue: Lyric Stage Boston; Company: Lyric Stage Company of Boston; Website: https://www.lyricstage.com
SPEAKEASY STAGE COMPANY
"The Antiquities"
March 6 — March 28
A speculative drama set in a museum of the future, where artifacts of the present are examined after humanity's decline. The play asks what survives—and what matters—after we're gone. Venue: Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts; Company: SpeakEasy Stage Company; Website: speakeasystage.com
CITYWIDE ARTS CALENDAR (REFERENCE)
BostonArts.org
Boston's official arts calendar, aggregating theater, music, dance, and visual arts events across neighborhoods. Website: bostonarts.org
Most South End theater productions are presented at the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts (527 Tremont Street), home to both Huntington Theatre Company and SpeakEasy Stage Company. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.