Music Musically, Boston is among the most sophisticated cities in the country. Any night of the week you can hear top performers in rock, jazz, classical, and country.
Many events are free.
A Boston tradition for more than 100 years, during its October through April season the Boston Symphony Orchestra performs in historic and elegant Symphony Hall. From early May until early July, members of the Orchestra become the famous Boston Pops, playing light classical and popular music and show tunes. Theatre You can catch pre-Broadway tryouts as well as popular musicals touring their way across the country in the Theatre District. The Boston Ballet also performs there at the Wang Center for the Performing Arts. The Huntington Theatre Company has been the professional theatre company in residence at Boston University since 1982.