Boston/ Arts & Culture
Published on December 10, 2018
The three best theater events in Somerville this weekPhotos: Eventbrite

If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in Somerville this week, from a twist on Romeo and Juliet to a who-did-it mystery dinner.

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Sh*t-faced Shakespeare: "Romeo and Juliet"

First, start the week off with a version of Shakespeare you've never seen with "Sh*t-faced Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet" on Thursday at The Rockwell.

The cast performs the entire play while dealing with one of the cast members who has had way too much to drink. The promoter of the event calls it a "side-splitting, raucous and completely interactive" show. 

When: Thursday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m.
Where: The Rockwell, 255 Elm St.
Price: $15
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"Boston's Unscripted Musical Project"

Next, the "Boston's Unscripted Musical Project," playing Friday at The Rockwell, mixes improv comedy and a Broadway musical to provide sure laughs and entertainment. It all begins when the actors take a suggestion from the audience and then build an entire show off of the idea.

When: Friday, Dec. 14, 9:15 p.m.
Where: The Rockwell, 255 Elm St.
Price: $7.50
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"The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show" Boston

Lastly, enjoy a four-course dinner with a table of guests, or suspects! The Dinner Detective: An Interactive Mystery Dinner Show is playing on Saturday at The Holiday Inn Boston. Between courses, the cast attempts to solve the mystery of who committed the crime, and that person could be sitting next to you. 

When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 6:15 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Boston - Somerville, 30 Washington St.
Price: $59.75
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