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06/05/2026

Happy Pride Weekend, Boston! At SpeakEasy, we believe everyone deserves to love openly, live authentically, and feel celebrated all year long.
Pride reminds us of the power of gathering: of choosing to come together in shared spaces to celebrate who we are, imagine who we may become, and find one another through joy and discovery. As q***r rights continue to face challenges, celebrating LGBTQIA+ joy, strength, and love is more important than ever. We are honored to stand with our LGBTQIA+ friends, family, and community

06/04/2026

When you support SpeakEasy, you’re not just bringing bold productions to life, you’re ensuring that adventurous storytelling, artistic risk, and meaningful community connection stays alive in Boston.

As we look ahead to our next season, we’re expanding how audiences engage with SpeakEasy through new community programming, deeper artistic engagement opportunities, and renewed investment in new work development.

Your gift helps create a path toward sustaining contemporary theater and with your help, we hope to raise $100,000 by June 30 to close out this season in a position of strength and fully launch our exciting new work ahead.

Thank you for believing in SpeakEasy, and for helping us build what comes next.

🔗: https://speakeasystage.com/donate/

06/03/2026

Next up in our season art reveal…🌌

Little Bear Ridge Road by Samuel D. Hunter
Directed by Bryn Boice

On the outskirts of a small Idaho town, an estranged aunt and nephew find themselves sharing a house after a sudden loss. She’s blunt, guarded, and set in her routines. He’s grieving, adrift, and not sure why he came back.
As they sort through a lifetime of things left behind, conversation comes slowly. Then all at once. What emerges isn’t resolution but it’s real and it’s what they need.

This 2026 Tony Nominee for Best Play is a spare, quietly funny play about grief, distance, and the uneasy work of letting another person in.

🎟️ Subscribe now to lock in your seats and enjoy more opportunities than ever to engage directly with artists, pull back the curtain on the creative process, and experience exclusive behind-the-scenes events.

🔗 : https://speakeasystage.com/shows/2027/01/little-bear-ridge-road/

🎨: Jules Talbot

06/02/2026

Last night we had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Elliot Norton Awards with the greater Boston theater community and receive two outstanding honors for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding!

This year also brought a meaningful recognition for SpeakEasy’s own Jim Torres, Director of Press Relations, who received an Elliot Norton Awards Special Citation for his decades of service to Boston theatre.

These awards recognize more than exceptional artistry. They celebrate collaboration, trust, and the collective effort that turns theatre into living, breathing experiences. We are deeply proud of everyone who help bring our productions to life and to the communities that keep it alive.

06/01/2026

🚨First Season 36 Show Art!🚨

Introducing Covenant by York Walker 🎵

In a town that remembers everything and forgives nothing, Johnny “Honeycomb” James’ sudden return cracks open old stories and new accusations.

Directed by SpeakEasy Artistic Director, Dawn M. Simmons, this Southern Gothic thriller interrogates myth-making, moral panic, and the stories people choose when the truth is too inconvenient.

Don’t miss this gripping Season Opener: https://speakeasystage.com/shows/2026/09/covenant/

Subscribe now to lock in your seats! With seated subscriptions, Flex Pass options, and SuperSize Subscriptions you can experience theatre your way: when you want it, how you want it with even more ways this year to engage beyond the stage.

🎨: Jules Talbot

05/29/2026

How can the arts continue to provoke, reflect, and sustain cultural dialogue through this period of disruption and transition? Join SpeakEasy Artistic Director Dawn Simmons on June 1 at the Boston Lyric Opera to hear her speak on the Short Fuse Podcast along with other panelists about what it means to consume and experience the arts today.

Reserve your seats at this free event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/can-the-arts-provoke-and-sustain-dialogue-in-a-period-of-disruption-tickets-1988583332278?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/28/2026

With our 35th season officially in the books, we want to take a moment to look back on its incredible stories and their bold explorations of identity, resilience, and the choices that shape us.

Season 35 earned both audience and critical acclaim, garnering three Critics Picks, six Elliot Norton nominations, and brought together audiences from not only across Boston, but New England and beyond. We’re so proud of the dedication and passion from our artists, staff, and audiences who made this season so memorable.

But the stories don’t end here. Season 36 subscriptions are on sale now, with even more exciting ways to engage beyond the stage.

Click to learn more! 🔗: speakeasystage.com/season-36

05/26/2026

Happy Closing to the cast, crew, and creative team of Swept Away, the final show of our 35th season! We’re so grateful to everyone who brought this riveting sea adventure to life and for all of the critical and audience support. This folk-rock musical brought in audiences from all over New England and we’re so thankful for the enthusiasm, passion, and excitement for this daring new musical.

Thank you for a wonderful way to end our season!

🔗: speakeasystage.com/shows/2026/04/swept-away/

05/22/2026

As we dive into our final weekend of Swept Away performances, we want to take a moment to applaud our incredible band and sound team that bring the Avett Brothers’ musical score to life and help make our sailors sound their best on each and every voyage! Don’t miss your final chances to hear the hauntingly beautiful music for yourself. Swept Away closes tomorrow!

🔗: speakeasystage.com/shows/2026/04/swept-away/

05/21/2026

Audiences have called Swept Away "five star fantastic" "remarkable" and "one of the best productions ever at SpeakEasy!" Take a look inside performances for this thrilling new musical and hear what else is being said about the fan favorite folk-rock adventure that is capturing buzz across Boston and New York audiences. Don’t wait! There are only a few performances left before Swept Away sets sail for good!
🎥: Ball Square Films

🔗: speakeasystage.com/shows/2026/04/swept-away/

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