The Rockwell

Shit-faced Shakespeare®: Macbeth
2023-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Rockwell
“Something wicked drunk this way comes…”
That’s the line right?! It is in our version of this Shakespeare classic and it’s back at The Rockwell in the spring of 2023 and you won’t want to miss this — a little crazier, a little zanier, and of course a little drunker.
Taking a break from the comedic side of things, the Boston Bastards plunge into the hearty world of tragedy with their hit show Shit-faced Shakespeare®: Macbeth. Upon hearing the weird sister’s prediction, Macbeth and his tiger wife take matters into their own hands and manage to burn down everything in their wake. Well, almost. Fair is foul and foul is fair in this tale of prophecy gone slightly off the rails
With a genuinely drunken professional actor selected at random every night, no two shows are ever the same. Shit-Faced Shakespeare seeks to introduce a new generation of theatre-goers to the works of the Bard by reviving the raucous, interactive and vibrant nature of Elizabethan theatre with a very modern twist – reminding them as we go to always enjoy Shakespeare responsibly.
Thursdays 18+ Fridays and Saturdays 21+
Running Thursday-Saturday April 27-June 24.
As of Spring 2023 masks are still required for Shit-faced Shakespeare productions.
*****
Doors at 6:15pm
Show at 7:00pm
Ticketing; General Admission | $30 | 18+ on Thursdays/21+ Friday/Saturday – PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility; The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Dustin Nickerson Live! *2nd show added!*
2023-06-25 14:00 - 15:30
Dustin Nickerson live at The Rockwell! Second show added due to popular demand!
*****
Doors at 1:30pm
Curtain at 2:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $20 | All Ages
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Trap Beat Tranny Presents: Boston Marriage
2023-06-27 20:30 - 23:00
Boston Marriage: A Performance Art and Variety Show

Join Trap Beat Tranny (Boston’s fave rapper on a Greyhound) and friends (just friends we swear!) for two separate evenings full of shows! Pooling together the freshest local queer talent for an all performance art mediums variety show, Boston Marriage aims to showcase the spice that gives Boston’s queer community life. Each night will feature an entirely different lineup of performers, opening after a pre show audience freestyle session and closing with Trap Beat Tranny rapping the house down into a dance party. Come with a look or come as you are, come for the fun and stay for the after party.

Doors at 8:00pm
Show at 8:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 advanced| 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Kenny's Bachelor Party (21+)
2023-06-30 20:00 - 23:30
When Kenny’s friends asked, “are we going to Vegas for your bachelor party?” he responded, “no, we’re doing a show.” Kenny’s Bachelor Party is Los Angeles comedian Kenny Gray’s real-life actual bachelor party. Featuring improv, sketches, and hilarity inspired by the many embarrassing things Kenny has done in his life. Featuring comedians from LA, Boston, and NYC. It is sure to be a hoot.
Note: there will be zero strippers (but far too many comedians).
*****
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | Free | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

The Moving Target Tour with Desi Alexander!
2023-07-06 19:30 - 22:00
Come check out comedian Desi and a funny cast of comics as they grace The Rockwell’s stage this summer on their Moving Target Tour – Boston!
You don’t want to miss this!
*****
Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 7:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $30 | 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Jes Tom: Less Lonely (21+)
2023-07-09 18:30 - 20:00
Jes Tom performs an hour of standup comedy on sex in the face of death, gender transition on the brink of oblivion, and the search for love at the end of the world.
Jes Tom is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer, gleefully providing the trans, queer, Asian American, millennial twink perspective that everyone never knew they wanted. They are a story editor on HBO Max’s OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH. Jes can be seen & heard in the Hulu Feature CRUSH, HBO Max’s LOVE LIFE, Adult Swim’s TUCA & BERTIE, and on their own digital series DEAR JES, for Netflix’s The Most. Their writing has been published by Reductress, Shondaland, and Condé Nast’s Them, and they wrote for the Audible/Broadway Video series HOT WHITE HEIST, produced by Alan Cumming. Jes has been featured in The New York Times, Vice, Ozy, Forbes, NowThis, Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2021, and were selected as a New Face at the 2021 Just For Laughs Festival.
*****
Doors at 6:00pm
Show at 6:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $20 advanced / $25 day of show | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Improv Boston Live at the Rockwell!
2023-07-14 21:30 - 23:00
They’re back once again!
The Most Hilarious, Fast Paced, and Truly Original show you’ll see in Boston. Join our National Touring Cast at the Rockwell Theater!
The ImprovBoston cast seamlessly and hilariously immerses you into the most interesting scenes one could ever ask for.
Our improvisers will take you on a laugh filled journey, and the best part: it’s all inspired by you, our audience.
This show has never been seen before and will never be seen again.
We’ve been called the “masters of comedy” by the Boston Globe and been voted “Best of Boston” by The Phoenix, The Improper Bostonian, and The Weekly Dig, and our performers have included film stars, Emmy Award-winning comedians, and acclaimed producers, directors, musicians, and writers. Our alumni are featured on The Daily Show, America’s Got Talent, Funniest Wins, Real Time with Bill Maher, Last Comic Standing, and John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight, to name a few.
*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $25 advanced | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Smoke & Shadows: A Monthly Variety Revue
2023-07-15 21:30 - 23:30
Smoke & Shadows returns on July 15 with special guest Miss Marina Elaine! She returns to our stage from the Sunshine State for a second time with her big blue eyes and vicious side.
Our gorgeous host Aglam B is also back after a spell! Our featured comedienne Emily Rukowski will keep you laughing through the night and the funky three-piece band Populace brings the tunes. More gorgeous burlesque to be announced this week. Stay tuned and see you all there – we don’t know what the weather will be like, but it’s always the hottest night of the month at Smoke & Shadows.
*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $28 | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Comedy x Music
2023-07-27 19:30 - 22:00
July is for summer music, memorable nights and — inappropriate laughter! We have a phenomenal headliner CINDY CRAWFORD CULT who is an “unmissable musician wielding satire and music that brings you to your feet!”
If that’s not enough, the best comics in Boston: GARY PETERSEN, BIG D, CAROLINA MONTESQUEIU, ZACH STEWART!
With a LIP SYNC by IMANI!
Finally, your host and producer who loves the game and playing games, DEBY XIADANI!
JOIN US FOR A ONCE IN A LIFE TIME SHOW…JULY 27th at 7:30PM at THE ROCKWELL!
*****
Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 7:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 Advanced / $20 Day of Show | 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

The Kerfuffle! (21+)
2023-07-29 21:30 - 23:00
Union Comedy is back with The Kerfuffle!
Come check out one of the most storied independent comedy shows at The Rockwell in Somerville (formerly The Davis Square Theatre). The Kerfuffle came from the imaginations of Jackie Arko, Hannah Foell, and Casey Malone—and it’s the blind-booked vaudeville variety show de jour. It features a mix of sketch, interactive, and completely undefinable comedy.
Hosted by Jackie Arko & Tess Varney
* * * * *
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Seating: General Admission | $20 | 21+ Proper ID Required
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Ballpit Comedy! (21+)
2023-08-05 18:00 - 20:30
FODball Productions presents…Ballpit Comedy!
After a brief hiatus, they’re back! Now with even more laughs.
Queer/POC stand-up with a side of ballpit!
*****
Doors at 5:30pm
Show at 6:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $12 advanced / $15 day of show | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

ImprovBoston Live @ the Rockwell! (21+)
2023-08-11 21:30 - 23:00

CONSPIRACY: Live! (21+)
2023-08-12 20:30 - 22:30
Local comedy legends, CONSPIRACY finally return to the stage with a brand new live show joined by the best local comedy and music talent!
After a sold-out start to 2023, local comedy supergroup CONSPIRACY is back with an even more outrageous live show! Every show features all new sketches, stand-up, and musical acts from awesome local bands!
“The show to see” – Vanyaland
Audience Testimonials:
“Loved them! These guys are never afraid to make complete idiots of themselves, and the sketches never cease to be wildly creative.”
“I love their shows. Deeply funny, unique, and quirky. I always come away from their shows with a new catch phrase that I shamelessly steal from them”
“My wife literally died during the show and I was still in a good mood from how funny the sketches were”
Not able to make any of our show dates? Check out our sister show: Improv Apocalypse
*****
Doors at 8:00pm
Show at 8:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $20 Advanced / $15 Student Special | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Smoke & Shadows: A Monthly Variety Revue (21+)
2023-08-19 21:30 - 23:30
Beyond the bright marquees and dim speakeasy, there is a timeless place where bouncy vaudeville meets soulful sounds and fresh comedy meets the glint of rhinestones.
Smoke & Shadows is the Rockwell’s monthly burlesque and variety show that defies decade and genre, each time offering a new mix of performers from near and far.
Join us next on August 19!
With burlesque by Mistress Leona Starr, Fonda Feeling, and Kinky Slippers.
Music by Pelaiah Auset.
Hosted by Sindy Katrotic.
*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $28 | **Save $5 with Early Bird Code AUGHEAT** (exp. 8/9) | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

COMEDY X MUSIC (21+)
2023-08-25 21:30 - 23:00
COMEDY X MUSIC is the perfect mix of the two best mediums – COMEDY and MUSIC! DUH!
Comedians, musicians, and comedian-musicians perform together on the same stage for a night of cathartic, feel-good, ecstasy.
AUGUST LINEUP FEATURING:
Andi Van Dyke @andivandyke
Andy! @andyheckya
Carolina Montesquieu @carolinamontesquieu
Deby Xiadani @debyxiadani
Ira Claybourne @ira.claybourne

HEADLINER!! Lizzie Sivitz @lizzie_sivitz

*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 advanced /$20 day of show | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Magic: The Gathering: The Show (21+)
2023-08-26 19:00 - 20:30
An improvised comedy with battling wizards, turning cards into an epic story. Hilarious and unique, no prior game experience required!
Magic: The Gathering: The Show is a fully improvised theatrical performance that takes the world’s most beloved collectible card game and turns it into an unforgettable comedy experience. Two mighty wizards, created from audience suggestion, do battle and turn every card into a story. In each one-of-a-kind show, the audience can see anything from the hilarious home lives of minotaurs to the discovery of ancient artifacts by prodigal sorcerers. Join some of Boston’s best improvisers and witness the greatest conflict on this or any other plane of existence!
Note: No knowledge of Magic:The Gathering needed to have a heck of a good time
P.S. Bring your magic cards — they might make their way into the show
*****
Doors at 6:30pm
Show at 7:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED

Dungeons & To Be Determined: A Fully Improvised Tabletop RPG (21+)
2023-08-26 21:30 - 23:00
Experience the hit one night only TTRPG where YOU decide the rules and choose the adventure for the players! Live improv podcast recording.

Come watch the hit one night only TTRPG where YOU decide the rules and choose the adventure for the players! The audience decides what the stats are what powers players have who the Big Bad is and even what dice to roll. Join the Boston-based improvisers of the award-nominated live play “Blittle League” as they maneuver an ever-changing landscape of rules motivations and settings to tell an unpredictable story.
Help us make something unique epic and really silly.
Dungeons & TBD is a improvised comedy podcast and live play. This is a live podcast recording.
Note: This show is designed to be enjoyed for folks who know what a TTRPG stands for and for everyone else
Note Note: TTRPG stands for Tabletop Role Playing Game — like Dungeons and Dragons
*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $10 | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Ballpit Comedy! (21+)
2023-09-02 18:00 - 20:30
Queer/POC stand-up with a side of ballpit!
Catch another great lineup of fun, local comedy this September…brought to you by your friends at FODBall productions.
*****
Doors at 5:30pm
Show at 6:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

ImprovBoston: Live! (21+)
2023-09-08 21:30 - 23:00
They’re back again!
The Most Hilarious, Fast Paced, and Truly Original show you’ll see in Boston.
The ImprovBoston cast seamlessly and hilariously immerses you into the most interesting scenes one could ever ask for.
Their improvisers will take you on a laugh filled journey, and the best part: it’s all inspired by you, the audience.
This show has never been seen before and will never be seen again.
They’ve been called the “masters of comedy” by the Boston Globe and been voted “Best of Boston” by The Phoenix, The Improper Bostonian, and The Weekly Dig. Their performers have included film stars, Emmy Award-winning comedians, and acclaimed producers, directors, musicians, and writers. Their alumni are featured on The Daily Show, America’s Got Talent, Funniest Wins, Real Time with Bill Maher, Last Comic Standing, and John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight, to name a few.
*****
Doors at 9pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $25 | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Shit-Faced Shakespeare®: Macbeth
2023-09-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-21 19:00 - 20:00
“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked [tipsy] this way comes”
Following record breaking attendance in Spring…Shit-Faced Shakespeare: Macbeth® is back at The Rockwell this Fall 2023!
Fresh from battle, the warrior Macbeth is given a supernatural prophecy that leads him on a path of murderous ambition and insanity- a path enjoined by the ruthless Lady Macbeth. They strew the Scottish countryside with bodies until their brutal, wicked end. Nothing that couldn’t be solved with a few cocktails!
With a genuinely drunken professional actor selected at random every night, no two shows are ever the same. Shit-Faced Shakespeare seeks to introduce a new generation of theatre-goers to the works of the Bard by reviving the raucous, interactive and vibrant nature of Elizabethan theatre with a very modern twist – reminding them as we go to always enjoy Shakespeare responsibly.
Running Thursday through Saturday, September 15 – November 18.

*****
Doors at 6:30pm
Show at 7:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $30 | 18+ Thursdays / 21+ Friday/Saturday – PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Smoke & Shadows: A Monthly Variety Revue
2023-09-16 21:30 - 23:30
It’s an exciting live music edition of Smoke & Shadows!
The showgirls are joined by brass band Annie and the Fur Trappers, a 1920s and 30s jazz sensation originally from St. Louis, Missouri. Join us for wailing trumpets, fiddles, washboards, banjos, and more – not to mention the bump-and-grind by some of Boston’s top burlesque personalities!
Burlesque and Drag by:

Elsa Riot
Aglam B
Sherman
Hazel Hellcat
Francine “The Lucid Dream”

More TBA!
PLUS comedy by one of our favorite returning comediennes: Tooky Kavanagh, whose wit and charm are razor-sharp and ineffable. She has performed coast to coast in NYC, San Francisco, and all over New England, speaking her mind with edge, charisma, and style.
*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $28 | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.
