2026–2027 Season

Commonwealth Lyric Theater

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Acclaim

“A vital force in Boston’s cultural landscape.”The Boston Globe“Quietly cinematic and visually spectacular.”The New York Times“Confidently restrained yet overflowing with emotion.”NPR“The velvet curtain lifts on a new era.”Opera News

“A vital force in Boston’s cultural landscape.”The Boston Globe“Quietly cinematic and visually spectacular.”The New York Times“Confidently restrained yet overflowing with emotion.”NPR“The velvet curtain lifts on a new era.”Opera News

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01 / Video Archive

Past Productions

Relive the productions that shaped our identity — from Aleko to Pinocchio

Sep 2026 – Jun 2027

02 / About Us

Our Story

Learn about how we got started

Est. Boston, MA

03 / Schools

Pinocchio: The Musical

A touring production adapted for young audiences across Massachusetts

Est. Boston, MA

04 / Education

Young Artist Program

Mentorship, master classes, and mainstage debuts for emerging performers.

05 / Support

Patronage

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06 / Venue

The Theater

A 420-seat jewel box in Boston's cultural corridor. Intimate sightlines, world-class acoustics, and an atmosphere unlike any other.

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Next on Stage

Pinocchio: The Musical

ComposerAlexander Prokhorov-Tolstoy

Venue175 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453

Duration1 hr 40 min · One Intermission

Performance Schedule

Jun7Fri

Pinocchio: The Musical

TICKETS1:30 PM·Lumen Academy

Jun7Fri

Pinocchio: The Musical

TICKETS5:30 PM·Lumen Academy

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Past Performances

A decade of stories told through music, light, and voice.