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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A beloved comedy institution in Cambridge for over 40 years is closing its doors for good.

ImprovBoston announced Monday night it can no longer fiscally and operationally sustain going forward and all regular operations will cease come years end. The theater in Central Square, which saw thousands of improvisational comedy shows and stars, will be closed on December 31, according to the organization’s website.

“This is incredibly difficult,” Managing Director Matt Laidlaw said. “Everyone at ImprovBoston worked extremely hard over these last three years to keep our doors open –  from Leadership to our Touring Company, Instructors, Techs, Staff, Ensemble Members, volunteers, and students. 

Improv Boston was founded in the early 1980′s in Inman Square performing in small bars and restaurants across Boston and Somerville. As the organization grew in size, it moved to a larger 140-seat theater in Central Square, at one point holding over 30 weekly live shows.

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However, the COVID-19 pandemic caused financial burdens that were too much for the comedy institution to bear.

“I’m incredibly proud we were able to keep performing post-pandemic and offer shows and classes to our beloved fans,” Laidlaw said. “However, without a theater to call ‘our own’ our chances for surviving long-term are very low. The best decision for the business is to wind down, and wrap up operations.”

Along with touring shows, the theater also offered corporate training, an award-winning Comedy School with classes in Improv, Stand Up, and Sketch Comedy, and boasts a laundry list of famous alumni.

“We were able to survive three amazing years, post-pandemic,” says Laidlaw, “not many venues or theater companies have this privilege.”

During the coming months, the Comedy School will complete the last session of classes, and the theater will honor all remaining contracts with current clients.

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Boston Herald boys hockey All-Scholastics and league All-Stars

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BOYS HOCKEY

DREAM TEAM
Aiden Emerick (Winchester)

Jake Jarrell (Pope Francis)

Cam McGettrick (Marshfield)
Ben Paterson (Franklin)

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Brady Plaza (St. John’s Prep)

Jake Vana (St. John’s Prep)

ALL-SCHOLASTICS
Logan Brennan (Hingham)
Christopher Cardillo (Sandwich)
Matt Carrara (Boston Latin)

Tommy Carroll (Marshfield)
Jay Carter (Concord-Carlisle)
Patrick Clair (Arlington Catholic)
Danny Collins (Winchester)
Matthew Cooke (Tewksbury)
Michael Corbett (Catholic Memorial)
Chase Darcey (Shawsheen)
Paul Dzavik (Hingham)
Cam Fahey (Reading)
Jack Fitzpatrick (Xaverian)
Luke Gerardi (St. John’s Shrewsbury)
Andrew Goldstein (Dover-Sherborn/Weston)
Chris Hanifan (Reading)
Michael Hussey (Duxbury)
Jeremy Insogna (Tewksbury)
Evan Jones (Arlington)
Finn Kelly (Archbishop Williams)
Anthony Lampasona (Franklin)
JP Messuri (Arlington)
Logan Poulin (Nauset)
Cole Pouliot-Porter (Xaverian)
Kyle Ready (Pembroke)
Christian Rosa (St. John’s Prep)
Hogan Sedky (Marblehead)
Brody Sharpe (Wellesley)
Petey Silverman (Winthrop)
James Sullivan (Scituate)
Brendan Tourgee (Canton)
HONORABLE MENTION
Bobby Banks (Boston Latin)
Leo Burdge (Marblehead)
Jack Connolly (Sandwich)

Evan Cormier (Waltham)
Ryan Davis (Nantucket)
Jack Doherty (St. John’s Prep)
Nick D’Olympio (Catholic Memorial)
Tyler Frazee (Westford Academy)
Andrew Gillis (Norwood)
Colby Jewell (Gloucester)
Damien Lamb (Newburyport)
Will Manchuso (Concord-Carlisle)
Jack McEleney (Woburn)
Ben Merrill (Masconomet)
Jacob Minsk (Stoneham)
Anthony Nuzzolilo (Shrewsbury)
Thomas Perkins (Hanover)
Nolan Petrucelli (Norwell)
Luke Tropeano (Whitman-Hanson)
Brady Walsh (Duxbury)
Danny Viscione (Billerica)

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ALL-SCHOLASTICS

DREAM TEAM

AIDEN EMERICK

WINCHESTER

The junior led Winchester on a Cinderella Run to the Div. 1 final. The goaltender finished 14-6-1, with a goals against average of 2.00 and a save percentage of 0.930. He racked up 177 saves during an astounding five-game playoff run.

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JAKE JARRELL

POPE FRANCIS

The winner of the Amo Bessone Award, which goes to the top hockey player in Western Massachusetts, Jarrell was also his team’s Most Valuable Player. He netted 15 goals to go along with 19 assists, leading the Cardinals to the Div. 1 Sweet 16. The defenseman and former Eddie Shore Award winner is planning on attending Salisbury School for a postgrad year, before hopefully playing at the Div. 1 collegiate level.

CAM MCGETTRICK

MARSHFIELD

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The senior finished with 34 points in 22 games, helping lead Marshfield to the Div. 1 Elite 8. The right winger ended his career with 101 points, A lacrosse star will continue his career in the sport at Mass. Maritime Academy.

BEN PATERSON

FRANKLIN

The Hockomock League’s Most Valuable Player finished with 56 points his senior year, leading the Panthers to the Div. 1 Elite 8. He scored twice in the MSHCA All-Star Game for the South All-Stars. Paterson will next play at Deerfield Academy.

BRADY PLAZA

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ST. JOHN’S PREP

The top-scoring defenseman in Div. 1 carried St. John’s Prep to its latest state championship, registering an assist on the game-winning goal. The senior boasts a 4.09 GPA and is a member of two AP classes. Plaza is undecided on his next move, but hopes to either do a postgrad year at a Prep School, or enter the Junior Hockey ranks.

JAKE VANA

ST. JOHN’S PREP

Vana finished as St. John’s Prep leading point-getter this winter, netting 18 goals and 18 assists to finish with 36 overall. He finished with 96 points in a decorated career and is a two-time Div. 1 state champion. He is a member of both the National Honor Society and the German National Honor Society. The three-sport star will attend Princeton University to play lacrosse.

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ALL-SCHOLASTICS

LOGAN BRENNAN

HINGHAM

After finishing with 19 points in 23 games (four goals, 19 assists), Brennan was selected to play in the season-ending Sophomore/Junior All-Star Game. He was also chosen to be a team captain for the 2024-25 season. Brennan is an honor roll student.

CHRISTOPHER CARDILLO

SANDWICH

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Cardillo erupted for a 64-point season (37 goals, 27 assists), leading Sandwich to the Div. 4 Elite 8. He was selected as the South Shore League’s MVP, and named the Most Valuable Player at both the Canal and Jim Gormley Cups. A member of multiple club hockey programs, Cardillo is aiming at majoring in business in college.

MATT CARRARA

BOSTON LATIN

Carrara was instrumental in Boston Latin capturing its first Div. 2 state crown since 2005. The MSHCA All-Star had 37 points (21 goals, 16 assists). He is undecided on his college plans, but plans to major in engineering.

TOMMY CARROLL

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MARSHFIELD

Carroll had 26 points (10 goals, 16 assists) on a run to the Div. 1 Elite 8. He was Patriot League Most Valuable Player and named to the MSHCA All-Star Game. The senior is a member of Marshfield’s lacrosse team, and has played for the Boston Junior Terriers, the Cape Cod Whalers and the South Shore Kings. Carroll has a 3.7 GPA.

JAY CARTER

CONCORD-CARLISLE

Carter was MVP of the MVC/DCL (Div. 2). He recorded the second-highest number of points scored in a season at Concord-Carlisle, sniping 27 goals to go with 39 assists. The senior participates with the Assabet Valley Patriots Elite hockey club, and enjoys golfing. He is set to head to Elon University next.

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PATRICK CLAIR

ARLINGTON CATHOLIC

The junior goalie registered a save percentage of 93% and was named the Catholic Central League’s Most Valuable Player and a league All-Star for a second time after making the Div. 1 Final Four. Clair also plays baseball and golf at the school.

PATRICK COLLINS

WINCHESTER

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The senior center had 17 goals and 20 assists. Collins works with the Winchester Boat Club, where he teaches young hobbyists how to skate at Jaqui Power and Edge. He also helped promote his school’s apparel on its social media accounts. The senior is to continue his hockey career at Phillips Andover.

MATTHEW COOKE

TEWKSBURY

The senior had 26 goals and 35 assists, earning First Team All-Conference honors en route to a MVC/DCL (Div. 2) title. The National Honor Society member is on the Presidents List. Cooke has been a two-time All-Star in golf and baseball.

MICHAEL CORBETT

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CATHOLIC MEMORIAL

A Catholic Conference All-Star defenseman and team captain closed his campaign with 10 goals and 17 assists, guiding the Knights back to the Elite 8. Off the ice, the senior works with the school’s Peer Ministry, and enjoys hanging with friends. He will be attending Wentworth.

CHASE DARCEY

SHAWSHEEN

Darcey had 31 goals and 22 assists on his way to being the MVP of the Commonwealth Athletic Conference for a second time. He was also selected to play in the MSHCA’s All-Star Game, as well as the annual ‘Border Battle’ between Connecticut and Massachusetts. The golf and lacrosse star is undecided on his future plans.

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PAUL DVAZIK

HINGHAM

The senior right wing scored 18 goals and added 10 assists for 28 points in 25 games. A veteran of 74 varsity games, Dzavik ended his career with 21 goals and 19 assists for 40 points. In the offseason, Dzavik is a trainer at Boxygen Fitness and loves working out.

CAM FAHEY

READING

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Fahey netted 22 goals and 23 assists and was a Middlesex League All-Star for the second time. The senior is a member of his school’s golf and soccer teams, and enjoys fishing, golfing and working out. Fahey is a member of the student counsel at Reading and is on the Honor Roll.

JACK FITZPATRICK

XAVERIAN

The sophomore led the Hawks in points, and was named a Catholic Conference All-Star. The rising star is also a member of the school’s lacrosse team and has an impressive 3.76 GPA.

LUKE GERARDI

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ST. JOHN’S (SHREWSBURY)

Gerardi had 20 goals and 20 assists and is a two-time Catholic Conference All-Star. Chosen for the MSHCA’s All-Star Game, he scored a pair of goalst. Gerardi will do a post-graduate year at New Hampton.

ANDREW GOLDSTEIN

DOVER-SHERBORN/WESTON

The senior led a run to the Div. 4 state title. The MVP of the Tri-Valley League (Small Division) finished with a GAA of 1.48, and a save percentage of .944. The National Honor Society member will attend the University of Georgia and study Business while playing hockey for the UGA Ice Dawgs Hockey Club.

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CHRIS HANIFAN

READING

Hanifan played a key role in Reading advancing to the Sweet 16 in Div. 1. He finished with 17 wins and a goals against average of 1.28 to go along with seven shutouts. The Boston Bruins MIAA Sportsmanship Award winner for the Middlesex League, Hanifan carries a 3.20 GPA.

MICHAEL HUSSEY

DUXBURY

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Patriot League All-Star Hussey was one of the top defenseman in the loop, recording four goals and 20 assists as team MVP. He closed out his high school career with 66 points. Hussey is a winner of the US Summa History Award and will attend UMass.

JEREMY INSOGNA

TEWKSBURY

Thanks to a 64-point campaign (37 goals, 27 assists), Tewksbury advanced to the Div. 2 state championship game. He was named an MVC/DCL (Div. 2) First Team Conference All-Star and ended his career with 116 points. A recipient of the John and Abigail Adams scholarship, the senior also is a golf star, finishing as a Second Team All-Star in that sport.

EVAN JONES

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ARLINGTON

The sophomore had 18 goals and 24 assists, giving him career totals of 23-39-62. Off the ice, Jones enjoys participating in pickleball, and is an Honor Roll student. He also skates with the Boston Junior Eagles club team in the offseason.

FINN KELLY

ARCHBISHOP WILLIAMS

Archbishop Williams made a run to the Final Four in Div. 1 behind Kelly’s 44 total points (27 goals, 17 assists), and keyed a tournament victory in the Buddy Ferreira Classic. Kelly participates with the Boston Junior Terriers whenever he has the opportunity.

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ANTHONY LAMPASONA

FRANKLIN

A two-time all-Hockomock League performer, the senior left winger scored 16 goals to go with 18 assists. Lampasona is in 11 honors classes and is a three-time Honor Roll student. Lampasona will keep his hockey career going. He is bound for Tilton for a postgrad year.

JP MESSURI

ARLINGTON

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Messuri burst onto the scene in his freshman season with Arlington, becoming the first freshman to lead the program in scoring. The center closed the year with 43 points (15 goals, 28 assists). Messuri is a member of the Cape Cod Whalers club hockey team, and plays street hockey with the KUA/PONDERS.

LOGAN POULIN

NAUSET

The MVP of the Cape and Islands League, the senior center shouldered Nauset during a run to the Div. 3 boys hockey final. He registered 25 goals and 20 assists, finishing with 98 career points. He is headed to the University of Vermont, where he will play lacrosse.

COLE POULIOT-PORTER

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XAVERIAN

One of the top goaltenders in the Commonwealth finished with a save percentage of 92.9%, and a goals against average of 1.95. Pouliot-Porter plays for the Buffalo Regals U18AAA team in the offseason, and is looking at doing a postgrad year, followed by a Junior Hockey stint.

KYLE READY

PEMBROKE

The junior goaltender finished 13-6-1 with seven shutouts and was the Patriot League’s (Fisher Division) Most Valuable Player. A member of the National Honor Society with a 3.8 GPA, Ready competes with the Bay State Breakers and Mass Crease Goalie Training.

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CHRISTIAN ROSA

ST. JOHN’S PREP

The Catholic Conference’s Most Valuable Player racked up 16 goals and 18 assists his senior season in helping the Eagles win the Div. 1 state title. A two-time CC All-Star, Rosa was selected to play in the MSHCA All-Star Game. He is a member of both the Spanish and National Honor Society.

HOGAN SEDKY

MARBLEHEAD

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Sedky was the leading defensive scorer in the Northeastern Conference, finishing with 10 goals and 25 assists. He was named to the All-Conference team, as the Magicians went on to capture the Div. 3 boys hockey title with a 1-0 win over Nauset. The senior has a 4.503 GPA, and is on the High Honor Roll. A three-time recipient of the Le Grand Concours Certificate of Honor and a Bowdoin College Book Award winner, Sedky is bound for Boston College, where he will study at the Carroll School of Management.

BRODY SHARPE

WELLESLEY

Sharpe was the Bay State Carey MVP after scoring 17 goals and 24 assists for 41 points. The junior was the recipient of the World History School Schoolwide Award and carried a 4.46 GPA. Sharpe plays lacrosse and also competes with the South Shore Kings U18 club team.

PETER SILVERMAN

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WINTHROP

The Northeastern Conference’s Most Valuable Player racked up 34 goals and 35 assists in leading the Vikings to the Div. 4 Final Four. The senior is a four-time Honor Roll student, and plays for the Vikings’ baseball and golf teams. He is headed for the Tilton School next fall.

JAMES SULLIVAN

SCITUATE

The senior right winger had 22 goals and 28 assists for 50 points, surpassing the 150-point mark for his career. A member of the lacrosse team, Sullivan will attend Mass. Maritime in the fall.

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BRENDAN TOURGEE

CANTON

The senior forward tallied 16 goals and added 17 assists for 33 points, leading the team in goals and points. A Hockomock League All-Star for the third time, Tourgee potted the game-winning goal in double overtime against Hingham in the Ed Burns Tournament. A member of the 2023 Div. 2 state championship squad, Tourgee ended his career with 40 goals and 53 assists. A member of the National Honor Society, Tourgee carries a 4.2 GPA.

 

LEAGUE ALL-STARS

BAY STATE CONFERENCE

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Jake Joyce, Matt Harvey, Andrew Gaffney (Braintree); Grady Ames (Brookline); Noah Albright (Framingham); Sam Hubbard (Natick); Jimmy Kenney, Sean Reilly (Needham); Gavin Doucette (Newton North); Ryan Walsh (Walpole); Patrick Maxwell, Nils Tellander, Brody Sharpe (Wellesley); Jack Brady, Johnny Bell, Grady Salfity (Weymouth)

MVP: Jimmy Kenney, Brody Sharpe

BOSTON CITY LEAGUE

Coleman Donovan, Evan Chan, Barra Ryan (Latin Academy); Ryan Thomas, Chase Whiteknact (East Boston)

CAPE AND ISLANDS

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ATLANTIC: Chase Field, Chase Semprini (Barnstable); Chris Shanahan, Eddie Leary, Chase Briggs, Gavin Powderly (Falmouth); Liam Conley, Nate Averill, Hunter Johnson (Martha’s Vineyard); Logan Poulin, Colin Ward, Jake Eldridge, Zach Coehlo, Joe McManus, Cam Connery (Nauset)

MVP: Logan Poulin

LIGHTHOUSE: Andrew Popovich (Dennis-Yarmouth); Max Cronen, Casey Huse, Gavin O’Leary, Luke Raftery, Dom Silvester (Monomoy); Michael Culkins, Braden Knapp, Ryan Davis, Colby O’Keefe, Griffin Starr, Hunter Strojny (Nantucket); Bobby Lawson, Kelin MacAlesse, Brady Meyer, Liam Monaghan (St. John Paul)

MVP: Ryan Davis

CAPE ANN LEAGUE

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BAKER: Bodie Marcotte, Matt Venturi, Joey Duggan, Lincoln Kime (Amesbury); Charlie Cooper, Christian Lava, Max Forristall (North Reading); Nick Nocella, Evan Haughey (Rockport); Nick Kutcher, Chase Pelletier (Georgetown)

MVP: Bodie Marcotte
KINNEY: Damien Lamb, Jackson DeVivo, Tristan Joyce, Kane Brennan, Jack Sullivan (Newburyport); Armani Booth, Garrett White, Brady Leonard (Essex Tech); Jarett Scoppetuollo, Owen Considine, Will Norton (Lynnfield); Jack Lindholm, Josh Hersey, Gavin Marengi (Triton)

MVP: Damien Lamb

CATHOLIC CENTRAL LEAGUE

Matt DeMinico, Casey Kelley, Ben Sylvester, Justin Watson, Finn Kelly (Archbishop Williams); Patrick Clair, Nico Tashjian, Stephen Constantine (Arlington Catholic); Marc Hilton, Cam McGonagle, Matthew Smith (St. Mary’s); Ayden Casassa, Easton Theberge (Bishop Feehan); Parker Pierre, Anthony Sasso (Bishop Fenwick); Kyle Cousineau (Bishop Stang)
MVP: Finn Kelly

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CATHOLIC CONFERENCE

Tommy Halloran, Drew Karlovits, Liam Kinneen, Brendan McCarthy (BC High); Michael Corbett, Nick D’Olympio, Connor Fryberger, Adam Parker (Catholic Memorial); Michael McLaughlin (Malden Catholic); Jack Doherty, Brady Plaza, Christian Rosa, Johnny Tighe, Jake Vana (St. John’s Prep); Luke Gerardi, Daniel Menyalkin (St. John’s Shrewsbury); Jack Fitzpatrick, Devin Gosciak, Jack O’Neil, Nate Patch, Cole Pouliot-Porter (Xaverian)

MVP: Christian Rosa

COMMONWEALTH ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

Chase Darcey, Kyle Gray, Liam Milne, Mike Cedrone, Larry Cullity, Justin Thibert, Jake Banda (Shawsheen); Danny Parent, James Kierce, Brendan Giblin, Jake Cabral, Gage Richard, Matt Cabral (Lowell Catholic); AJ Theriault, Kyle Bouvier (Greater Lowell); Jayden Auger, Jack Donovan, Declan Farrell (Nashoba Tech); Cam Correia, Joe Hurley, Mario Armata, Jaiden Silva (Northeast); Shane Carta, Branden Carta, Tamoghna Kommaraju (Minuteman)
MVP: Chase Darcey

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GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE
Chris Cassesso, Robert Larkin, Matthew DeAngelis (Somerville); Vincent Castro, Tyler Taddia, DJ McDonough, Anthony Madarese Jr. (Medford); Jacky Summers, Jake Simpson (Everett/Malden/Revere/Mystic Valley); Jayden Leblanc (Lynn)
MVP: Vincent Castro

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE

Ben Paterson, Logan Marchand, Anthony Lampasona, Dylan McEvoy (Franklin); Kyle Gruber, Kaden Burns (North Attleboro); Thomas Gormley, BrendanVokey (Mansfield); Trever Marder (Foxboro); Conner Goranson (Taunton); Dane Holske (Attleboro); Matthew Lawson, Andrew Livingstone, Shaun Teehan (Oliver Ames); Rowan Boulger, Grady Bianculli, Nate Garstka (King Philip); Brendan Tourgee, Brian Middleton, Matthew Anderson, Colin Blake (Canton)

MVP: Ben Paterson

MAYFLOWER ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
Jacob Almeida, Bryce Medeiros, Jared Martins (Diman); Kacey Brown, Nicolas Sturdevant, Cam Wilbur (Southeastern/Bristol-Plymouth); Lukas Sobszak, Colby Scarsciotti (Tri-County); Michael Repucci (Blue Hills); Brenden McCombe (South Shore); Charlie Caroll (Upper Cape)
MVP: Jacob Almeida

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MERRIMACK VALLEY CONFERENCE/DUAL COUNTY LEAGUE

DIV. 1 ALL-CONFERENCE: Tyler Frazee, Nick Burns (Westford); Vinnie D’Urso (Andover); Danny Viscione, Nolan Dawson (Billerica); Matt Mahoney (Lincoln-Sudbury); Adam Godfrey (Central Catholic); Anthony Nuzzolilo (Shrewsbury)
DIV. 1 ALL-STARS: Marcel Joe, Anthony Deluca (Andover); Timmy Murphy, James Columbus, Ryan Johnson (Billerica); Brady Rickenbach, Keegan Hunt, Jake McLean (Central Catholic); Mark Bierwirth (Chelmsford); Johnny Aliferis (Lincoln-Sudbury); Christian Thoren, Drew Peris (Shrewsbury); J.J. Funaro, Ryan Nelken, Tom Rose (Westford Academy)

MVP: Anthony Nuzzolilo
DIV. 2 ALL-CONFERENCE: Jeremy Insogna, Matt Cooke (Tewksbury); Will Manchuso, Jay Carter (Concord-Carlisle); Matt Carrara (Boston Latin); Evan Cormier (Waltham); Troy Takesian (North Andover)

DIV. 2 ALL-STARS: Jack Roche, Billy Dapkas (Acton-Boxboro); Aidan Fitzpatrick, Adam Whitney (Boston Latin); Ben Ohanian, Joe Grasso (Concord-Carlisle); Sam Rudenko, Tim Kasyanov (Newton South); Brady Tremblay, Dylan Fitzpatrick (North Andover); Cooper Robillard, Tyler Barnes, Anthony DiFranco (Tewksbury); Conor Chiasson (Waltham)

MVP: Jay Carter

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DIV. 3 ALL-CONFERENCE: Jake Costa (Haverhill); Owen O’Brien, Quinn Ronan (Methuen); Mike Desmarais, Drew Duross (Dracut); Ned Akashian (Lowell), Charlie Demeo (Bedford)
DIV. 3 ALL-STARS: Noah Kneeland, Dominic Romano, Patrick Morris (Methuen); Ryan McGrath, James Naylor, Alex Frost (Bedford); Colin Underwood, Matt Lesniak (Dracut); Jack Baker, Nick Terilli (Haverhill); Shane Peters (Lowell); Wylie Welch (Cambridge)
MVP: Charlie Demeo

MIDDLESEX LEAGUE

LIBERTY: Ryan Martin, Evan Jones, JP Messuri, Nolan Russell (Arlington); Chris Hanifan, Cam Fahey, TJ Michel (Reading); Danny Collins, David Strong (Winchester); Jack McEleny, Jack Lee (Woburn); Adam Bauer (Belmont)

MVP: Ryan Martin, Chris Hanifan

FREEDOM: Seumas McMakin Camden Shanahan, Charlie Andriolo, James Gordon (Burlington); James Erickson, Alec Banosian, Shane Desmond (Watertown); Joe Covelluzzi, Frank Leone (Wakefield); Jacob Minsk, Jack Sullivan (Stoneham); Bobby Cyr (Wilmington)

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MVP: Seamus McMakin

NORTHEASTERN CONFERENCE

ALL-CONFERENCE: Colby Jewell, Brett Cunningham (Gloucester); Ben Merrill (Masconomet); Billy Hayes, Petey Silverman, Mike Donahue (Winthrop); Ty Langlais (Danvers); Hogan Sedky (Marblehead)

ALL STARS: Phil Boncore, Mike Holgersen, Colin O’Leary (Winthrop); Quinn Hitchcock, Will Roddy, Dom Pappalardo (Swampscott); Mike Delisio, Josh Henry (Danvers); Kyle Hart, Leo Burdge (Marblehead); Joseph Orlando, Nick Tarantino (Gloucester); Brandon Berone, Dominic Chianca (Peabody); Anthony Cerbone (Masconomet); Ethan Haight (Beverly)

MVP: Petey Silverman

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PATRIOT LEAGUE

FISHER: Tom Perkins, Cam Melone (Hanover); Michael Silverman, Brian Buckley, Cam Leiman (North Quincy); Kyle Ready, Brandon Perry, Colin Blake (Pembroke); Logan Souza, Sean McNamara (Plymouth South); Nate Hall (Quincy); James Sullivan, Dylan Richman, Johnny Donahue, Luke Ryan, Nate Sannella (Scituate)

MVP: Kyle Ready

KEENAN: Michael Hussey, Will Atallah, David Pittenger, Brady Walsh (Duxbury); Cam McGettrick, Teddy Devoe, Jack Doherty, Michael Bekerian, Kevin Murphy (Marshfield); Caden Bono, Sean Hallissey (Plymouth North); Patrick Murphy (Silver Lake); Zach Boss, Luke Tropeano (Whitman-Hanson)

MVP: Tommy Carroll

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SOUTH SHORE LEAGUE

Dylan McCabe, Jack Connolly, Shane Corcoran, Avery Richardson, Harrison Delman, Chris Cardillo (Sandwich); Aedan Coyle, Quinn Simmons, Nolan Petrucelli, Matt Ceruti, Joe Perniola (Norwell); Sam Steinman, Wyatt Goyette, James Joyce, Greg Mason (Middleboro); Hunter Grafton, Evan St Martin, Nicholas Harris (Abington); Robbie Casagrande, Luke Dunham, Shane Mulcahy, Finn Carragher (Cohasset-Hull); Patrick McGuirk, Cooper Larouco (Rockland); Christian Bates (East Bridgewater/West Bridgewater)

MVP: Chris Cardillo

TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE

Brayden McKenna, Sam Hinckley, Andrew Goldstein (Dover-Sherborn/Weston); George Gabriel (Holliston); James Hayward, Connor Merkle, Steven Jackson (Hopkinton); Ben Lusby (Medfield); Henry Eaton (Medway); Josh Cohen, Connor Heagny (Norton); Andrew Gillis, Samuel Lally, Ed Carroll (Norwood); Jake Quinn, Brady Dumais, Jack Holland (Westwood)

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MVP: Andrew Goldstein, Andrew Gillis



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Last weekend, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman recorded an episode of The Reason Roundtable in front of a live audience at Reason Weekend in Boston, Massachusetts, with topics centered on both past and future U.S. vice presidents.

1:23—President Joe Biden proposes new tariffs on China

11:42—Potential Donald Trump V.P. picks

27:06—Kamala Harris

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35:35—Favorite vice presidents of American history

42:49—This week’s cultural recommendations

54:06—Audience Q&A

Upcoming Reason Events:

The Reason Roundtable LIVE!, June 6 in Washington, D.C.

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Reason Speakeasy: Corey DeAngelis, June 11 in New York City

Send your questions to roundtable@reason.com. Be sure to include your social media handle and the correct pronunciation of your name.

Audio production by Ian Keyser; assistant production by Hunt Beaty.

Music: “Angeline,” by The Brothers Steve




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Your guide to Boston Calling 2024, including a full schedule, must-see artists, set times, and helpful tips to get the most out of the annual music festival.

Boston Calling 2024 returns to the Harvard Athletic Complex May 24-26, 2024. Erin Clark/Globe Staff

Believe it or not, Memorial Day weekend is already upon us, which means the 2024 Boston Calling Music Festival will soon bring more than 50 artists to the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston this Friday through Sunday.

A fixture in the Boston cultural scene since its debut in 2013, Boston Calling has consistently attracted top-level talent to its festival. The 2024 Boston Calling lineup is no different, with English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, folk-country artist Tyler Childers, and arena rock stars The Killers headlining Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, respectively.

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To help you get the most out of your Boston Calling 2024 experience, we’ve put together a guide to what you should know before attending the festival this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Below, you’ll find more info on some of the best artists to see, the best food at Boston Calling, rules on what not to bring to the festival, transportation logistics, and more.


Friday at Boston Calling 2024

The festival grounds open to audiences at 1 p.m. on Friday, with Divine Sweater kicking off the music at 1:45 on the Red Stage.

Before Ed Sheeran closes the night out from the Green Stage at 8:40 p.m., other top artists in Friday’s lineup include Young the Giant (7:40 p.m., Blue Stage), Leon Bridges (7:05 p.m. Red Stage), and “I Hate Boston” singer Reneé Rapp (5:55 p.m., Green Stage).

Boston Calling 2024 schedule and set times for Friday, May 24.
Boston Calling 2024 schedule and set times for Friday, May 24. – Boston Calling

Saturday at Boston Calling 2024

The festival grounds once again open at 1 p.m., 45 minutes before Senseless Optimism gets the music started on the Red Stage.

Tyler Childers closes out the day from the Green Stage at 9 p.m., with other notable performances including Jessie Murph (7:35 p.m., Blue Stage), Trey Anastasio & Classic Tab (7:15 p.m., Red Stage), and Khruangbin (6:05 p.m., Green Stage).

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Boston Calling 2024 schedule and set times for Saturday, May 25.
Boston Calling 2024 schedule and set times for Saturday, May 25. – Boston Calling

Sunday at Boston Calling 2024

The festival grounds open for a final time at 1 p.m. on Sunday, with Stefan Thev first on the bill at 1:40 p.m. on the Red Stage.

The Killers will close out the festival from the Green Stage at 9:10 p.m., with festival grounds closing at 11 p.m.

Sunday is the only day that has sold out of both GA and Platinum tickets, an indicator of the strong lineup on hand for the final day. Top artists performing on Sunday include Hozier (7:35 p.m., Red Stage), Megan Thee Stallion (6:25 p.m., Green Stage), Chappell Roan (4:05 p.m., Green Stage) and Alvvays (7:50 p.m., Blue Stage).

Boston Calling 2024 schedule and set times for Sunday, May 26.
Boston Calling 2024 schedule and set times for Sunday, May 26. – Boston Calling

What local bands and artists should I see at Boston Calling 2024?

Bad Rabbits frontman Fredua Boakye.
Bad Rabbits frontman Fredua Boakye. – Alex Pearlman/Boston.com Staff

Boston Calling has always featured local artists as part of its festival lineup. In fact, R&B/soul group Bad Rabbits were the very first act to take the stage at the first Boston Calling back in 2013.

But in recent years, the festival has pushed to make local artists a larger part of the lineup, with 21 of the 51 acts in this year’s lineup boasting local ties.

Boston Calling co-founder Brian Appel noted the shift during the announcement of the 2022 festival lineup, saying that after everything “Boston musicians endured during the pandemic,” the festival would “shine a spotlight on local and regional artists more than ever before.”

On Friday, swing by the Blue Stage at 2:15 to catch Berklee College of Music student Kieran Rhodes. Rhodes appeared on the seventeenth season of America’s Got Talent in 2022, and was one of the artists at Connecticut’s Sound on Sound Music Festival alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers and John Mayer.

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On Saturday, Bad Rabbits will be on the Red Stage at 3 p.m. Founded in Boston in 2007, the group performs an eclectic blend of neo-soul, funk rock, post-hardcore, and about 15 other genres, none of which can fully encapsulate the band’s sound.

As for Sunday, try to show up early for The Thing, who will bring an old-school rock sensibility to the Blue Stage at 2:10 p.m.

To see a full list of hometown performers, check out our Boston Calling 2024 local music guide, which features info on all 21 local artists playing this weekend.


What should I eat and drink at Boston Calling 2024?

Boston Calling is making sure that concertgoers will be well-fed for the performances.

For veterans of the festival, many of the restaurants will be familiar. The Smoke Shop BBQ, which has experimented with its portable, festival-friendly take on barbecue since 2017, is bringing back its Ultimate BBQ Cone, stuffed with burnt ends, pimento mac ‘n cheese, pit beans, coleslaw, and pickled jalapeños. You won’t find the BBQ cone on the regular menu at any of Andy Husbands’ restaurants, so if you’re a fan of novelty, this is one to try.

For those seeking something new, Boston Calling first-timers include The MacBar (offering mac ‘n cheese), Ricen (thai food), and the popular local seafood chain Shaking Crab.

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You’ll find something for pretty much any taste, whether it’s gyros from Greco, grilled cheese from Roxy’s, or wood-fired Neapolitan pies from PieSons Pizza.

The beer will come courtesy Miller, Heineken, and Sam Adams, while Truly, White Claw, and Twisted Tea will handle the canned cocktails. Josh Cellars will be uncorking the wine, and there will also be drink choices from Jack Daniel’s.

To see a full list of participating vendors and some of the options available to VIP and Platinum ticket-holders, check out our full Boston Calling 2024 food and drink guide.


How do I get to and from Boston Calling 2024?

The long and short of how you should travel to and from Boston Calling can be summed up in two words: public transportation.

The easiest way to get to the festival is to take the MBTA Red Line to Harvard Station. From there, it’s a straight shot to the festival: Take John F. Kennedy Street, cross the Anderson Memorial Bridge, and you’ll see the festival entrance on the right side of the street. In total, the walk takes ten minutes.

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If you’re not near the Red Line, you can also take the Commuter Rail to the Boston Landing station, which is 1.1 miles from the festival. The 66 and 86 bus routes also stop at Harvard Stadium. For transportation directions from your specific location, use the MBTA Trip Planner.

There is no parking at the festival, and no street parking in nearby neighborhoods. Boston police will be ticketing and towing any vehicles illegally parked near the festival.

If you want to use a ride-share service like Uber or Lyft, organizers recommend setting the destination as Harvard Stadium. At the end of the night, there will be signage directing concertgoers to dedicated rideshare spots.

You should note that Boston and Cambridge PD will close JFK and North Harvard St. to traffic from 9 p.m. to midnight each night to ensure pedestrian safety, so public transportation really is the best option.


How can I avoid long lines at Boston Calling?

Boston Calling is a large music festival, so you’re inevitably going to run into crowds at some point during the day. But as someone who has attended every single edition, I’ve learned a few helpful tips along the way.

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1. Pre-register your wristband

In an effort to speed up lines for concessions and merch, Boston Calling 2024 is an entirely cashless festival.

Festivalgoers can register their wristband either before or during the festival to connect it to a credit or debit card through the Boston Calling website. Vendors will also accept credit cards.

2. Buy artist merch early

The biggest lines at previous editions of Boston Calling have been for the official artist and festival merchandise, which can be purchased just inside the entrance.

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Boston Calling 2024 has added a second merch kiosk to help minimize the issue, but if you’re set on getting a Reneé Rapp tank or a Killers tee, you might want to consider setting aside the first 30 minutes of your time at the festival to make your purchase.

3. Learn the festival map, and take the road less traveled

Another way to avoid any bottlenecks is to familiarize yourself with the festival map (see below) before heading to Allston on Friday.

The layout remains basically the same from previous festivals, with a few small tweaks. You enter from the corner of Soldiers Field Rd. and N. Harvard St., then proceed to the entrance.

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If you’re headed to the Red or Green stages, proceed straight, where you will pass a number of food options and brand activations. If you want the Blue or Orange stages, make a left toward the merch stations.

There is always less traffic on the path from the Blue Stage to the Red Stage (located on the far left of the map below). It’s not only a more direct path, you’ll also pass local artists on the Orange Stage you may not have known about.

A map of the festival grounds at Boston Calling 2024.
A map of the festival grounds at Boston Calling 2024. – Boston Calling

What items are banned at Boston Calling 2024?

Before getting into the banned items, here are a few things you can bring to the Boston Calling 2024:

— Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6″ x 9″ or smaller with no more than one pocket

— Hydration packs and reusable water bottles that are empty

— Cameras without detachable lenses or other accessories like tripods

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— Sunscreen in non-aerosol cans, provided they are 3.4 ounces or less

Now for the list of stuff you can’t bring:

— Aerosol containers, glass containers, coolers, hammocks, chairs, blankets, towels, inflatables, umbrellas, strollers, carts, frisbees, binoculars, professional recording equipment, drones, selfie sticks, fireworks, illegal substances, and weapons.

Additionally, Boston Calling remains a smoke-free festival. The festival’s rules no longer explicitly ban items like cigarettes or vapes by name, but its guidelines say that “medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked” can only be done via “a prescribed inhaler,” which effectively means the same thing.


Can I still buy tickets to Boston Calling 2024?

You can still purchase tickets of almost every type on the Boston Calling website. The only day with limited availability is Sunday, which has sold out of GA and Platinum tickets.

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Single-day tickets cost $196 for GA, $320 for GA+, $499 for VIP, and $1399 for Platinum. All of the listed prices already include fees, so you won’t have the usual unpleasant surprise of prices jumping when you get ready to pay.

Three-day tickets, meanwhile, cost $392 for GA, $639 for GA+, $1199 for VIP, and $2899 for Platinum.

There are also a number of tickets available below those price points on secondary ticket resale websites like StubHub. Though StubHub offers a money-back guarantee for fraudulent tickets, Boston Calling says that it cannot guarantee the authenticity of any tickets not purchased directly through its website.





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