2026-2027 Season

Commonwealth
Lyric Theater

Presents

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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Discover Our World

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

Every seat filled, every curtain raised — made possible by our patrons. Join the circle that keeps live opera alive.

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.

Upcoming

This Summer

More Details

Two weeks of staging, singing & performance

A fully staged musical & opera experience for young artists ages 6–17. Two summer sessions in Newton — all experience levels welcome, each culminating in a fully costumed performance for family and friends.

Quick Facts
when
August 2026
where
Newton, MA
ages
6 - 17
sessions
2
Archive

Past Performances

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

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Pinocchio, in Pictures

Pinocchio: the magic key scene
Archive

Take a closer look at the stagecraft, characters and atmosphere!

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What we collect

Booking details, contact information, accessibility requirements you choose to share, and basic analytics about how the site is used. We never collect more than a performance needs.

How we use it

To seat you, to send the tickets and reminders you ask for, and to make the season better. We do not sell your information to third parties.

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We use only the cookies required to keep the site working and to remember your seating preferences. You may decline non-essential cookies at any time.

Your rights

You can ask to see, correct, or delete the information we hold, and to stop hearing from us, by writing to the box office at 14 Lyceum Walk, on the Common.