An Evening with Shakespeare
2026-04-25 19:30 (America/New_York) | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Mendelssohn (McPhee arr.) | A Midsummer Night’s Dream —with Lexington Children’s Chorus

Our season finale features the Lexington Children’s Chorus performing in Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This composition is adapted and arranged by Maestro McPhee and expands Mendelssohn’s incidental music into a full evening that explores Shakespeare’s comedic wit and warmly human story where the real and fairy worlds collide.

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Illusionist Rick Thomas
2026-04-26 15:00
RICK THOMAS stands as one of the most prolific magical entertainers of our time. He performs the most intriguing, innovative, and mind-blowing grand illusions in the world with a style and presence unlike any other magical entertainer. He weaves stunning magic, hysterical comedy, exquisite dancers, and an inspiring story into a seamless spectacle.

He has completed five world tours spanning over 50 countries with more than 20,000 shows that have captivated the hearts and imagination of millions. From commanding performances at Caesars Colosseum, headlining the iconic Sydney Opera House, starring in Las Vegas for 15 straight years and astonishing audiences on Broadway, Rick Thomas has left an indelible mark on the world stage.

Honors include the highest international title of “Illusionist of the World” by the World Magic Awards. He has also received the coveted “Key to the City of Las Vegas” and titled the most successful show for families in the city’s history.

Rick Thomas has appeared on countless national television specials, including his own primetime special on ABC, NBC’s The World’s Greatest Magic, Masters of Illusion on the CW, MTV, FOX, TLC, Animal Planet, and the History Channel. Rick Thomas has solidified his place as a magical force… however he is not merely a magician – his show is a world-class powerhouse of entertainment.

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Madeleine Peyroux
2026-05-01 19:30
Support Act: The Carlile Family Band

For over three decades, jazz virtuoso Peyroux has travelled the world and graced the grandest concert halls to do just that – “share the magic of music with audiences, connect with people and uplift their spirits.” From entertaining passersby as a busker on the streets of Paris, to captivating thousands on sold out world tours – singular Peyroux has channeled the power of music to bring people together, dialogue with audiences and build a community.

Peyroux was spotted by Atlantic’s A&R man Yves Beauvais, and in 1996 her debut album Dreamland was born. The striking vocalist gained instant recognition as a classic talent with an unmistakable staying power, and her smokey-crooning voice was likened to Billie Holliday and Ella Fitzgerald.Dreamland delivered sweeping renditions of Fats Waller’s I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter, Bessie Smith’s Lovesick Blues, Billie Holiday’s Gettin’ Some Fun Out of Life, Patsy Cline’s Walking After Midnight, and Piaf’s romantic La Vie En Rose, all delivered by some of the finest musicians around including Cyrus Chestnut, Greg Cohen, Vernon Reid, James Carter and Leon Parker to name but a few.

But it was Careless Love (Rounder), released eight years later that propelled her to jazz superstardom. Produced by multiple Grammy winner Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, Melody Gardot) it signaled the start of a long-lasting Klein-Peyroux collaboration that would craft several classic, universally acclaimed albums.

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