1. Boston Film Festival
#1 Theatre & Film Event
At recent editions of the five-day event, which includes red-carpet film premieres, the Boston Film Festival has featured stars like George Clooney and Val Kilmer. Next: September 20-24, 2012
At recent editions of the five-day event, which includes red-carpet film premieres, the Boston Film Festival has featured stars like George Clooney and Val Kilmer. Next: September 20-24, 2012
Photo: Johannah Juarez
2. Hasty Pudding Awards
#2 Theatre & Film Event
Harvard University’s two-day theatrical extravaganza, known as the Hasty Pudding Awards, feted Claire Danes and Jason Segel as Woman and Man of the Year in 2012. Next: February 2013
Harvard University’s two-day theatrical extravaganza, known as the Hasty Pudding Awards, feted Claire Danes and Jason Segel as Woman and Man of the Year in 2012. Next: February 2013
Photo: Rose Lincoln/Harvard Staff Photographer
3. Shakespeare on the Common
#3 Theatre & Film Event
Each summer, Shakespeare on the Common brings more than 100,000 theatre lovers to Boston Common for two weeks of free performances. Next: July 25-August 12, 2012
Each summer, Shakespeare on the Common brings more than 100,000 theatre lovers to Boston Common for two weeks of free performances. Next: July 25-August 12, 2012
Photo: Andrew Brilliant
4. Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Gala
#6 Theatre & Film Event
A “Cinema Italiano” theme marked the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's gala, the theatre company’s fourth annual fund-raiser, held at the Mandarin Oriental hotel this year. Next: May 201
A “Cinema Italiano” theme marked the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's gala, the theatre company’s fourth annual fund-raiser, held at the Mandarin Oriental hotel this year. Next: May 201
Photo: Lindsay Metivier
5. Ellie Fund Oscar Night in Boston
#7 Theatre & Film Event
This year's Ellie Fund Oscar Night sold out in record time, raising $200,000 for breast cancer research from 200 attendees. Next: February 24, 2013
This year's Ellie Fund Oscar Night sold out in record time, raising $200,000 for breast cancer research from 200 attendees. Next: February 24, 2013
Photo: Dina K Photography
