American Repertory Theater

The American Repertory Theater, known as the A.R.T., is a professional theater at Harvard University that has worked to expand the boundaries of theater since its founding in 1980. Performing at the Loeb Drama Center in Harvard Square, it produces groundbreaking work in Cambridge and beyond while exploring the best texts from across cultures and ages. Its upcoming season centers on stories of resilience and human connection in turbulent times, including a story about the Janes, an underground network that helped women obtain abortions, and the Underground Railroad that ran south into Mexico.

As a resident company of artists, teachers, technicians and administrators, the A.R.T. is a home for outstanding directors, a training ground for young artists and a cultural resource for the community. The theater reports winning four Tony Awards. It centers anti-racism as a core value and aims for a welcoming, accessible space for people of every identity, background and ability, and it keeps an archive of videos, photographs and articles from its productions.

What to Know

• Ticket discounts are available for seniors, students, groups of 10 or more, EBT cardholders and audience members under 25.
• Accessible performances are offered, and a content key suggests the youngest appropriate age for each show.
• Gifts provide more than half of the theater’s annual support and fully fund its education and community programs.
• Masks are optional but encouraged.
• The gift shop sells apparel, souvenirs and gift certificates.