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March 11, 2026

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Big To-Do: Short Cuts, our midweek round-up of what’s going on around Boston, as selected by Boston Globe critics and writers.

Masha Keryan, "Team Work; Jayah Brown, Mark Deluca," 2026. From "Misfits" at Trustman Art Gallery, Simmons University. MASHA KERYAN

Friday

Dropkick Murphys kick off their annual St. Patrick’s Day shows on Friday at MGM Music Hall at Fenway.
The “Legends of Laughter” tour stops at the Boch Center Wang Theatre, featuring comics Sommore, Earthquake, Lavell Crawford, and Arnez J.
Comedian Nimesh Patel’s “With All Due Disrespect” tour stops at the Wilbur Friday and Saturday.
New York’s Gibney Company premieres a program featuring three Boston at the ICA Friday and Saturday.

Saturday

Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell star in the new drama series “The Madison,” premiering on Paramount+.
Cara Butler leads the StepCrew for an Irish dance performance at Norwood Theatre.
New Kids on the Block help welcome a new era for Boston sports, playing the halftime show for Legacy FC’s home opener at Gillette Stadium.

Sunday

The Oscars return Sunday night, with Brookline native Conan O’Brien back as host.

Ongoing

SpeakEasy Stage Company’s “The Antiquities” continues at Roberts Studio Theatre through March 28.
Presented by Company One Theatre, “You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!” runs through March 28.

Last chance

The production “Stereophonic” concludes its stay at Emerson Colonial Theatre on Sunday.

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Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Big To-Do: Short Cuts, our midweek round-up of what’s going on around Boston, as selected by Boston Globe critics and writers.

Masha Keryan, "Team Work; Jayah Brown, Mark Deluca," 2026. From "Misfits" at Trustman Art Gallery, Simmons University. MASHA KERYAN

Friday

Dropkick Murphys kick off their annual St. Patrick’s Day shows on Friday at MGM Music Hall at Fenway.

The “Legends of Laughter” tour stops at the Boch Center Wang Theatre, featuring comics Sommore, Earthquake, Lavell Crawford, and Arnez J.

Comedian Nimesh Patel’s “With All Due Disrespect” tour stops at the Wilbur Friday and Saturday.

New York’s Gibney Company premieres a program featuring three Boston at the ICA Friday and Saturday.

Saturday

Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell star in the new drama series “The Madison,” premiering on Paramount+.

Cara Butler leads the StepCrew for an Irish dance performance at Norwood Theatre.

New Kids on the Block help welcome a new era for Boston sports, playing the halftime show for Legacy FC’s home opener at Gillette Stadium.

Sunday

The Oscars return Sunday night, with Brookline native Conan O’Brien back as host.

Ongoing

SpeakEasy Stage Company’s “The Antiquities” continues at Roberts Studio Theatre through March 28.

Presented by Company One Theatre, “You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!” runs through March 28.

Last chance

The production “Stereophonic” concludes its stay at Emerson Colonial Theatre on Sunday.

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Thanks for reading our new Wednesday newsletter. Keep an eye out for Friday's regular Big To-Do email written by Marie Morris. Send comments to arts@globe.com.