The Ames Hall Gothic Series runs 32 performances at Ames Memorial Hall in Salem this October — The Woman in Black October 2–18, and The Haunted Hall candlelit piano concerts October 23 through November 1. All proceeds fund Creative Arts scholarships at the YMCA of the North Shore.

Improv comedy in Marblehead returns Aug 1 — AOP’s Keg-n-Komedy at Marblehead Little Theatre with unscripted laughs and complimentary Bent Water craft beer.

North Shore Music Theatre Brings Back Beloved “A Christmas Carol” for 36th Anniversary Season Historic Beverly theater celebrates milestone production with returning stars and 15 performances of the regional holiday tradition Three Decades of Holiday Magic Returns to North Shore Music Theatre North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Massachusetts is set to close out its 70th anniversary season with the

A Show Born from Crisis, Speaking to Crisis When North Shore Music Theatre announced RENT as part of its 70th Anniversary Season, running September 16-28, 2025, they weren’t just programming a beloved musical. They were offering Essex County a mirror, a megaphone, and perhaps most importantly, a gathering place for communities under siege. RENT, which follows seven friends navigating life

For the first time in its 70-year history, North Shore Music Theatre will present RENT, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking rock musical. This Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning production marks a milestone moment for Beverly’s beloved theatre venue. The show runs from September 16 through September 28, 2025, bringing the iconic East Village story to the North Shore community. North Shore Music Theatre

This summer, the beloved tale of Dorothy and her journey through Oz comes to life at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly. As part of their milestone 70th anniversary season, NSMT presents a fresh, imaginative production of The Wizard of Oz from July 8-20, 2025. A Timeless Tale Gets a Fresh Twist “Throughout the years, The Wizard of Oz has

Experience ‘The Shark Is Broken’ at North Shore Theatre’s Jaws 50th Anniversary Celebration North Shore Music Theatre presents the Jaws 50th anniversary play “The Shark Is Broken,” bringing behind-the-scenes movie magic to Beverly this May Jaws 50th Anniversary Play Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Drama Film buffs and theatre enthusiasts alike have a rare opportunity this spring as North Shore Music Theatre presents

Salem State Professors Transform Academic Satire into Feature Film What happens when ambitious poets gather for a remote writing residency? According to Salem State University professors Kevin Carey and Peter Sampieri, it becomes a perfect setting for murder, mystery, and academic satire. MFA murder mystery film. Their new film, “MFA: The Terminal Degree,” follows four ambitious young poets who agree

Award-winning theater adds four debut productions, including ‘Waitress,’ ‘Rent,’ and ‘The Cher Show’ to celebrate seven decades of exceptional entertainment. North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is raising the curtain on an extraordinary milestone as it announces an expanded lineup for its 70th Anniversary Season. The beloved Beverly, MA, institution has captivated audiences since 1955, and the 2025 season promises to

Introduction – A Christmas Carol at North Shore Music Theatre The holiday season is fast approaching, and cherished traditions bring families and friends together. One such tradition is the annual “A Christmas Carol” production at Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT). Celebrating its 35th anniversary, this award-winning musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic tale returns from December 5 through December 22,