shows to see

Hi all,

Am going to be in Boston from the 21st-25th. Wondering if there are any good shows (theater, opera, etc.) going on. Only thing I could find was Blue Man Group and I have done that. Also, does Boston have an independent weekly paper?

Thanks!

shows to see

Check out http://www.broadwayinboston.com/ for upcoming theatre and musical performances.

The independent weekly that you may be thinking of is the Boston Phoenix. They have great listings for all the local music shows.

http://www.bostonphoenix.com/

shows to see

Hi Mando,

A good place to see what%26#39;s playing, and order tickets is: http://www.artsboston.org

Another good resource is http://boston.citysearch.com

The largest independent weekly paper is the boston phoenix, as pointed out already.

Another weekly paper is the Weekly Dig

http://www.weeklydig.com

FOr comedy, I recommend ';Shear Madness'; at the Charles Playhouse. Day of the show HHklaf half priced tickets are usually available at Bostix in Copley Square or Quincy Market at 11:00 A. M.

https://www.shearmadness.com/boston.php

Live theater - Huntington Theater - several shows. www.huntingtontheater.org

Opera - if you can remain here through December 3rd, then Andrea Bocelli%26#39;s Royal Christmas - opera for the masses - 7:30 P. M. on December 3, 2005 at TD Banknorth Garden. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com

';The Nutcracker'; from Nov 25th at the Opera House - 539 Washington St

Boston, MA 02111

(617) 259-3400

Cross Street: West Street

Irving Berlin%26#39;s ';White Christmas'; at the Wang Center for the Perfoming Arts -

270 Tremont St

Boston, MA 02116

617-482-9393

Directions: Green line to Boylston T stop

For a listing of other attractions:

www.boston.com clck on A%26amp;E Section and also on Subsections of A%26amp;E: ';Theater and Arts'; and also ';Calendar';, the latter is updated on Thursdays. You can also buy the Boston GLobe newspaper on Thursdays for access to these Sections.