A wonderful tribute to the late Sam McClain at the Regent Theatre

Nov 28, 2015

By Amy Nachbar. A tribute concert at the Regent Theatre, celebrated the life and music of the Mighty Sam McCain. It brought musicians from different cities and countries together for a man who was a special friend to many and a special musical artist.

A Mighty Love: A Tribute to Mighty Sam McClain—Sat 11/28, 7pm

Nov 26, 2015

WITH ALL-STAR LINE UP, AN EVENING OF MUSIC TO REMEMBER MIGHTY SAM MCCLAIN AT REGENT THEATRE, ARLINGTON, MA PERFORMERS LISTED BELOW; A FUNDRAISER TO HOUSE HOMELESS VETERANS

Arlington’s Regent Theatre To Present Hendrix & Rory Gallagher Concert Film Premieres

Sep 16, 2015

Featuring Historic 1970 Festival Performances From Electric Guitar Icons Jimi Hendrix & Rory Gallagher Fri & Sat September 18th & 19th “JIMI HENDRIX: ELECTRIC CHURCH” –LIVE AT THE 1970 ATLANTA POP FESTIVAL TASTE (FEATURING RORY GALLAGHER) “WHAT’S GOING ON – LIVE AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT 1970” ~On the Regent BIG SCREEN in Concert Sound~ ~Double Feature or Single Admission Tickets Available Now~

The Acro-cats leap into a town near you, including Philly, Brooklyn and Boston

Jul 23, 2015

You can see a feline circus performing amazing tricks on-stage right meow in Philadelphia, New York and Boston, and their chief human says they'll be purring all the way.

Arlington Public News (APN) Feature Story on The Regent Theatre

Jul 09, 2015

When it comes to finding a performing arts center with good shows at an affordable price outside of Boston, your quest might turn into an obstacle course. It doesn't have to be this way... if you know where to look. Over the years, the Regent Theater, an historic entertainment venue located in Arlington Center, has become a favorite rendezvous for both local and international artists, and their audiences.

Concert raises $1,550 for people displaced by Arlington fire

Jun 16, 2015

The latest of local efforts to help those impacted by a devastating East Arlington fire, a benefit concert at the Regent Theatre on Wednesday, June 10, raised $1,550 for displaced families. Tickets and merchandise sales at the June 10 event, which featured several musicians and performers from Arlington and was billed as “Side By Side for Brookside,” supported a fund to help residents find and pay for new homes. Regent co-owner Leland Stein said the theater hosted the event at no charge, a sound engineer worked pro bono and performers donated all proceeds from sales of CDs and other goods.

Ba-da-bing! Bisantz directs ‘Old Jews Telling Jokes’

Apr 12, 2015

So you think you've heard every Jewish joke out there, right? Not necessarily, a fact you'll discover with Old Jews Telling Jokes, Peter Gethers and Daniel Okrent's off-Broadway hit playing Arlington's Regent Theatre April 15-May 17.

Boston’s ULTRASONIC ROCK ORCHESTRA To Perform WHO’s 1973 Masterpiece “QUADROPHENIA” In Its Entirety

Jan 27, 2015

For Two Nights Only--Saturday & Sunday, February 6th & 7th At Arlington’s Historic Regent Theatre Huge Rock Band Tackles Rock Opera Pete Townshend called “The Who’s Last Great Album”

Award-Winning Tribute Artist DOUG CHURCH-The True Voice of Elvis-Returns to Historic Regent Theatre

Jan 08, 2015

To Perform “ELVIS BEYOND ‘77” Backed by Boston’s Houston Bernard Band Saturday & Sunday, January 24th & 25th. Exclusive Concerts Will Celebrate Elvis Presley’s 80th Birthday with Elvis Stage Classics PLUS a Special Set of Songs the Rock ‘n’ Roll Icon May Have Performed Had He Lived Beyond 1977.

Hirsh Gardner goes back to the beginnng with upcoming New England reunion concert

Aug 09, 2014

Drummer-producer Hirsh Gardner has been a very busy man these days. Aside from his Cambridge studio chores, he‘s been organizing a reunion concert for his once nationally famous band New England. “Don’t Ever Want To Lose Ya” and many other New England originals will come alive. Gardner and his original three band mates will perform a full concert at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts on Friday, August 15, at 8:00 p.m. New England is one of those bands that have been kept alive on the internet and in the memories of fans.

Tom Rush, On Stage and Screen, Wows at Boston Documentary Premiere

Jul 31, 2014

There was an extra surprise at the Boston-area premiere of the award-winning documentary, “Tom Rush: No Regrets,” at Arlington’s classic Regent Theatre late last month. While a Q&A session was expected at the end of the screening, Rush also treated fans to a three song, 15 minute set (“I don’t do two song sets,” he joked from the stage). Rush then entertained questions from the audience, along with filmmakers Todd Kwait and Rob Stegman, for another 20 minutes.

‘My Son the Waiter… a Jewish (Mother’s) Tragedy’ (5 Stars) by India Pearl

May 02, 2014

If you have ever thought to yourself, "A one-person show? Isn't that avante garde? Won't that be too artsy for me?" I'm here to tell you that you're wrong, and you should go see this show.

PREMIERE BENEFIT SCREEING WHEN THINGS GO WRONG: ROBIN LANE’S STORY—NEW FILM DIRECTED BY TIM JACKSON

Apr 03, 2014

INCLUDING A POST-SCREENING Q&A AND SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY ROBIN LANE & THE CHARTBUSTERS Friday, April 4 2014 | The Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA

Last Dance Productions presents the Last Waltz LIVE, re-creation of the Band’s classic concert film

Apr 03, 2014

Last Dance Productions is pleased to present the Last Waltz LIVE, a re-creation of the Band’s classic concert film, featuring the Rev Tor Band and friends, at Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA on Saturday, April 5, 2014, as a benefit for Music in Common.

Can You See the Real Me? URO Kicks up The Who’s “Quadrophenia” March 29

Mar 23, 2014

Boston’s Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra – responsible for keeping the songs of Queen, Bowie, Zeppelin and others alive and fresh – are now tackling this most complicated of projects Saturday March 29 at 8 at the Regent Theatre in Arlington. We had an e-chat with URO’s main man Sal Clemente on what this meant and why he and company are staging in.

FUSE Film Feature: Local Rocker Robin Lane and Coming Back Strong “When Things Go Wrong”

Mar 23, 2014

Robin Lane’s story goes back to her ‘60s days as a child of Hollywood glamor, her long tenure as a Boston rock survivor, and her recent renaissance as a musical counsellor for abused women.

Fuse Concert Review (By Brett Milano): “Mission of Burma” — Boston’s Fab Four?

Feb 11, 2014

The celebrated post-punk band Mission of Burma played a benefit show for Somerville Local First at the Regent Theatre. Their instrumental interplay is more intuitive than ever.

Mission of Burma plays benefit show for Somerville Local First at Regent Theatre February 9th, 2014

Jan 15, 2014

Internationally Acclaimed Post-Punk Band's first Boston show in over a year and the only area scheduled performance in 2014

Regent One of Boston’s Top 5 Accessible Live Performance Venues for Families with Special Needs

Jan 15, 2014

Mommy Poppins Boston recently featured the Regent Theatre in an article about live music venues in Boston for kids with special needs in this guest post from Amber Bobnar of WonderBaby.org, a support and information site for parents of children who are visually impaired

Spajazzy, Panettone and Italy Music Camp: OPEN HOUSE at Regent Underground Theater, Arlington

Dec 27, 2013

Our first theme will be Panettone (the typical Italian Cake served around the holidays) which sets the pace for the Music of Spajazzy, a group founded ,with Spaghetti and Jazz in Mind, by Sergio Bellotti and Tino D' Agostino in 1998.

PHOTOS: The Rock and Soul Holiday Show 2013

Dec 18, 2013

On Sunday, December 15, 2013, the fifth annual Rock and Soul Holiday Show took place at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts. Examiner went backstage to share some of the evenings photos with you.

ARLINGTON’S REGENT THEATRE TO HOST “AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH ART GARFUNKEL” SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH

Nov 22, 2013

An acoustic performance with songs, anecdotes, prose and a unique audience Q&A session. Blessed with what the New York Times described as a “beautiful countertenor,” singer ART GARFUNKEL has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. He has also enjoyed a successful film career, published a book of poetry and released 12 solo albums, the most recent being SOME ENCHANTED EVENING in 2007.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF HALLOWEEN Infamous Radio Broadcast Recreated on October 31 at Regent Theatre

Oct 25, 2013

On October 30, 1938, The Orson Welles Mercury Theatre broadcast H.G. Wells’ classic tale of interplanetary battle with War of the Worlds and stunned the nation as many who heard it were convinced that a real invasion was taking place. It was one of the first times that the power of radio was on full display, and it resulted in new regulations about what and how news could be presented on the public airwaves. On October 31, 2013, the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA, will commemorate the 75th anniversary with a live theatre event recreating one of the most famous radio plays ever produced.

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND! CLASSIC SILENT HORROR FILMS WITH LIVE MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT

Oct 25, 2013

Arlington’s Regent Theatre presents two nights of silent films performed with live modern scores. The 1932 expressionist film Vampyr will be performed as a double feature with the 1925 silent classic The Phantom of the Opera on Saturday, November 2nd at 7:30pm. A second screening of Vampyr will be presented as a double feature with the famous 1922 vampire film Nosferatu on Sunday November 3rd at 2:00pm. The Andrew Alden Ensemble is a contemporary chamber music group that rejuvenates silent film with unique live scores.

Regent to Host Boston Premiere of “Beer Hunter: The Movie” Thursday, November 7

Oct 08, 2013

Story of How Michael Jackson, aka “The Beer Hunter,” Influenced the World of Craft Beer Event to Feature Guest Speaker, Tom Acitelli, noted author of The Audacity of Hops… Plus Local Craft Beers

John Wetton tours US with District 97 featuring music of King Crimson—Fri Oct 11 at Regent

Sep 27, 2013

John Wetton (Asia, UK, King Crimson) records and performs with rising talents District 97 featuring popular American Idol female finalist Leslie Hunt. Following a successful European tour in May, iconic vocalist John Wetton rejoins the rising prog rock talents in October for a USA tour.This is a special treat for fans of both new music and those of John Wetton. Selections from District 97 will be played along with songs from King Crimson -- many not performed live since the 70s.

DREAM THEATER: LIVE AT LUNA PARK PREMIERES IN THEATRES WORLDWIDE THU 9/19

Sep 10, 2013

SPECTICAST TO DISTRIBUTE "DREAM THEATER: LIVE AT LUNA PARK" TO THEATRES WORLDWIDE INCLUDING THE REGENT THEATRE ON THURSDAY, 9/19 AT 7:30PM. THE LONG-AWAITED CONCERT FILM FROM TOP NAME IN PROGRESSIVE METAL CAPTURED OVER TWO NIGHTS FROM BUENOS AIRES

PERRY HENZELL’S CULT CLASSIC “THE HARDER THEY COME” STARRING JIMMY CLIFF MARKS 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Sep 01, 2013

NEWLY RESTORED GROUNDBREAKING FILM SET TO PREMIERE IN CINEMAS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND THE UK—INCLUDING ARLINGTON’S REGENT THEATRE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 (ALSO FEATURING LIVE REGGAE MUSIC)

Zombies Perform To Sold-out Crowd at “Wonderfully Renovated” Regent Theatre

Aug 09, 2013

One of the original British Invasion bands (and one of the best), The Zombies performed (and sold-out) at the wonderfully renovated Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA on July 7, 2013. Lead singer Colin Blunstone revealed the age of the band on stage and it was amazing as The Zombies are in as great form now as they were during their early hit making days... it was great to see then in a venue more fitting for one of the coolest quintets of all time.

PEER REVIEW: THE ZOMBIES @ REGENT THEATRE July 7, 2013

Aug 09, 2013

Thankfully, it turned out that the current incarnation of this initially short-lived British Invasion band was undead in the sense of being very much alive... the 90-minute set peaked with five choice cuts from 1968’s Odessey and Oracle, one of those albums that nobody bought when it was released but that nowadays better be in every record collection along with Something Else by The Kinks, Love’s Forever Changes, and Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake by The Small Faces.

Arlington will come alive with FREE Summer Arts Block Party Saturday July 13 in Arlington Center

Jul 02, 2013

Live Music, Artist Booths, Family Arts Area, Food and more--All for Free along Broadway Plaza in the Afternoon, and at Regent Theatre in the Evening

THE GOOD SON: The Life of Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini—Sneak Preview with Mancini Q&A Mon 6/17

Jun 15, 2013

“The Good Son” Sneak Preview with Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini Q&A at Arlington's Regent Theatre This Monday, June 17 at 7:30pm THE GOOD SON—THE HAUNTED LIFE OF RAY “BOOM BOOM” MANCINI MANCINI WILL PARTICIPATE IN POST-SCREENING AUDIENCE Q&A!

Mass. native turned New Yorker returns to his roots with “Transitions”: An Evening of Tap Dance

Jun 13, 2013

Former Massachusetts resident Ryan P. Casey will return to his roots on Friday, June 14th as director and choreographer of an evening of tap dance, “Transitions,” presented at The Regent Theatre in Arlington at 8:00 p.m. The show, Casey’s first full-length endeavor, will feature original tap choreography – solo, duet, trio and ensemble work – set to a variety of music, from Dinah Washington and Tower of Power to Harry Connick, Jr. and Shel Silverstein. Poetry, humor, hip hop and other elements are also included in the program.

Regent Theatre to Present an Evening of Comedy, Magic & Music for Krystle M. Campbell Memorial Fund

May 04, 2013

On Monday, May 13 at 7pm, the Regent Theatre in Arlington Massachusetts will present a special evening of performances to benefit the Krystle M. Campbell Memorial Fund. The variety show—“Laughs, Licks & Awesome Tricks”—will feature musicians Vance Gilbert, Jesse Dee, Erin Harpe & Richard Rosenblatt, Franc Graham, and Serge Clivio, along with comedian Mike Prior and Jenny the Juggler. The evening’s emcee will be magician Matt Roberts.

Jimmy Tingle event to rally behind an expanded Bottle Bill at the Regent: Sat 4/6, 7pm

Apr 01, 2013

Jimmy Tingle, along with the Massachusetts Sierra Club, MASSPIRG, Mass Climate Action Network, and Environmental League of Massachusetts present: THE BATTLE FOR THE BOTTLE BILL -- a one-time special event at The Regent Theatre in Arlington, featuring comedy, music, conversation, and calls to action for passage of an expanded Bottle Bill

Regent to screen GREAT EXPECTATIONS from London’s West End on March 21 & 28 at 7:30pm

Mar 20, 2013

Arlington, Massachusetts – The Regent Theatre is pleased to announce that on Thursday, March 21 and Thursday, March 28 at 7:30pm, it will screen a stunning new production of Charles Dickens’ GREAT EXPECTATIONS for local audiences. Dickens’ classic tale has widely been believed to be too difficult to translate to stage. However, this production has been universally acclaimed as a triumph on its sellout tour of the UK head of its West End debut. Having had great success of the stage, the production was captured live on February 7, 2013 from the Vaudeville Theatre in London and produced to be shown on the big screen.

BOSTON GLOBE: Music for kids (and parents too) at Regent Theatre

Feb 16, 2013

By Nancy Shohet West Globe Correspondent / February 13, 2013 As both a parent and a music teacher, Josh Shriber was well aware of the problem with much of the music to which kids listen. If it’s billed as children’s music, he says, adults often find it irritating. And if it’s mainstream music that kids choose to listen to themselves, it’s often thematically or lyrically inappropriate. So the mission of Shriber’s band, Josh and the Jamtones, is fairly straightforward. “We try to create a sound where Mom and Dad don’t want to throw the CD out the window after the first listen,” the Newton resident said.

2011 GRAMMY Nominated Vocalist JUDY PANCOAST in CLOSER TO YOU: A Live Carpenters Tribute Sat 2/16/13

Feb 15, 2013

On Saturday, February 16 at 8pm, 2011 GRAMMY Nominated Vocalist JUDY PANCOAST and Musical Director, Michael Pierce present CLOSER TO YOU: A Live Tribute to The Carpenters. The Historic Regent Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts will provide the perfect setting for a Valentine’s Saturday night full-band concert celebrating the timeless love songs of The Carpenters—the bestselling pop act of the 1970s—including such classics as "We've Only Just Begun," "Rainy Days and Mondays," "I Won't Last a Day Without You" and, of course, "Close to You." (This Monday, February 4th marks the 30th anniversary of beloved vocalist, Karen Carpenter’s death.)

Regent Theatre hosts Sing-a-long Grease Mon-Fri, Feb 18-22 marking Grease’s 35th birthday in 1978

Feb 12, 2013

You’d better shape up to sing along to the great movie musical, complete with on-screen lyrics and the chance to become a T-Bird or Pink Lady for the night and join the costume parade onto the stage before the screening.

Boston’s First Lady of Jazz Rebecca Parris at The Regent Sat Feb 23—Rescheduled from Feb 9

Jan 28, 2013

“In Love with Parris,” a 28-year tradition (the 4th at “Arlington’s Show Place of Entertainment”) that brings couples from all over New England to celebrate the most romantic time of the year. The evening will feature classic love songs from the Great American Songbook and beyond, performed with her long-time trio of Brad Hatfield on piano, Peter Kontrimas on bass, and Jim Lattini on drums.

This Is Tango Now presents: IDENTIDAD Thursday, January 24 at 7:30pm

Jan 15, 2013

Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo reinvent Tango on stage A tale in dance celebrating identity, freedom and passion.

URO Blows the Roof Off the Regent (Five Stars) “Event Insider” Review by Mike Hoban

Dec 27, 2012

This show is a rock n' roll lover's wet dream, and if you never got to see any of the original bands at the height of their powers, this is a great substitute.

Q&A with Legendary Electric-Rock Harpist: Deborah Henson-Conant

Dec 17, 2012

If shining angelic beings or Victorian elegance are the first images that come to mind when you think of a harp, prepare your mind for expansion! Deborah Henson-Conant, the world’s premiere contemporary electric harpist, is redefining the antiquated perception of the historic instrument. (Interview in BerkleeGroove.com--"The Student Voice of Berklee College of Music")

Jimmy Tingle to raise money for American Red Cross disaster relief

Dec 06, 2012

He’s critically acclaimed and a staple of the Boston comedy scene, and Dec. 14, he’ll be raising money for the American Red Cross disaster relief fund with a one-night show.

Hendrix celebrated at Arlington’s Regent

Nov 15, 2012

Arlington — IF YOU GO WHAT Jimi Hendix 70th birthday celebration WHERE Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington EVENTS Events scheduled are as follows: - Documentary films, “Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Child” & “Jimi Plays Berkeley,” Thursday, Nov. 15, 7:15 p.m. Tickets $8 advance, $10 day of show - Thaddeus Hogarth Power Trio’s "All-Star Jam Celebrating the Music of Jimi Hendrix" featuring Tomo Fujita, Julien Kasper, Marty Walsh, Neil Itzler, Friday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m. Tickets $25, reserved seating - URO Performs Hendrix Selections with Thaddeus Hogarth as special guest, Saturday, Nov. 17, 8 p.m. Tickets $25 reserved seating MORE INFORMATION 781-646-4849; http://www.regenttheatre.com Read more: Hendrix celebrated at Arlington's Regent - - The Arlington Advocate http://www.wickedlocal.com/arlington/news/x1233648418/Hendrix-celebrated-at-Arlingtons-Regent#ixzz2CImKK56Q

EXCLUSIVE RETURN ENGAGEMENT OF “SING-A-LONG MARY POPPINS” COMING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

Nov 14, 2012

Encore Event Nov 23-25 To Feature Restored Disney Classic with Audience Participation/Interaction Hosted by Mary Poppins Impersonator Linda Peck

Arlington Community Education and the Regent Theatre to host “Hendrix at 70”

Nov 08, 2012

A panel discussion with Steve Morse, Joel J. Brattin, and Carter Alan moderated by the Regent Theatre's Leland Stein

REGENT TO HOST JIMI HENDRIX 70th BIRTHDAY CONCERT & FILM CELEBRATION THU-SAT, NOVEMBER 15-17, 2012

Nov 04, 2012

Thursday, 11/15--Documentary Films: “Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Child” & “Jimi Plays Berkeley” Friday, 11/16—Thaddeus Hogarth Trio’s "All-Star Jam Celebrating the Music of Jimi Hendrix" Saturday, 11/17--Concert: URO Performs Hendrix Selections with Hogarth as Special Guest

‘Rez’ leads pack at Arlington Film Fest

Oct 21, 2012

By James Verniere | Friday, October 19, 2012 | http://www.bostonherald.com | Movie Reviews “Racing the Rez” Not rated. At the Regent Theatre, Arlington: A-

Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra Returns to Regent Theatre Saturdays and New Year’s Eve Starting October 27

Oct 19, 2012

Second Annual “Regent Rock Xtravaganza” to Feature Eight Unique URO Concerts Plus Rarely Screened Rock Films including Boston Premieres

Schedule/Program: Arlington International Film Festival 2012

Oct 14, 2012

AIFF Announces its Line-up of Films & Performances

Oct 07, 2012

The Arlington International Film Festival, scheduled for October 17 – 21 at the Regent Theatre, will screen films from Argentina, Armenia, Canada, Cuba, Egypt, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Palestine, Poland, UK, and USA.