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.