North of Boston

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) and 12 more dates | Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents “One-Act Wonders”, a program of four modern one-act plays exploring boundaries, loyalties, and the absurdities of life. The program will run for four performances only, at Gloucester Stage Theater, April 17th (7:30pm) 18th (7:30pm), and 19th (3pm + 7:30pm). Tickets are $28.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2026-03-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Through Tom’s cinematic eyes, his family’s life isn’t the dream he imagined. In a rundown St. Louis apartment the matriarch, Amanda Wingfield, is desperately clinging to a past of parties and endless callers. Her adult children, Tom and Laura, become victims of her delusions as she pushes for Tom to provide for the struggling family and Laura to find a husband. The two seek solace in ways of escaping their mother and their own misery until a visit from a gentleman caller presents the possibility of new opportunities.
Renowned playwright Tennessee Williams opens the 2025 Season with this classic drama, directed by Doug Lockwood. Running from June 5 to 28, all performances are at Gloucester Stage’s Theater 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Showtimes are Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, and matinees Saturdays & Sunday at 3:00pm.

GOING VIRAL by Katie Oberlander presented by Katie Oberlander
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Going Viral is a fast-paced, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt play set at the ultimate influencer convention, ViralCon, where creators, superfans, and branded products collide. As livestreams, fan challenges, and brand deals swirl around them, a group of teens must decide what really matters: fame, followers, or friendship. When one rising star is tempted to trade authenticity for instant popularity, the pressure to “go viral” threatens to turn the entire event upside down. Packed with humor, relatable characters, and timely commentary on internet culture, Going Viral explores the cost of chasing trends, and the courage it takes to stay true to yourself.
Join Harborlight Montessori for this fun family play Friday March 20th at 7pm and Saturday March 21st at 1pm at The Natti-Willsky Performance Center: Home of Gloucester Stage Company, 267 E Main Street, Gloucester MA. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 18 y/o. Reserved Seating.
Harborlight Experience weeks are hands-on, Montessori learning opportunities and an opportunity for students to research questions, think critically, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and master core academic content. By moving beyond the walls of the classroom to local institutions and landscapes of the North Shore students gain new, more in-depth ways to investigate, understand and learn. Gloucester Stage is a proud education partner.

Shrek the Musical KIDS presented by Beeman Memorial Elementary
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical KIDS, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek KIDS is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
With abundant opportunities for imaginative sets and costumes, and a host of over-the-top roles for an expandable cast, there’s a part for everyone in this dazzling adventure story.
Shrek KIDS plays Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27 at 7:00pm. Runtime 30 minutes, no intermission. All performances at the Natti-Willsky Performance Center: Home of Gloucester Stage Company at 267 E Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. Perfect for families with children ages 6+.
