Special Events

Through the Wardrobe: A Winter Wonderland Panto!
Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesFauns and turkish delight and pies-in-the-face return to the Firehouse Center for the Arts! Why? Because it’s panto time silly!

Winter Comedy Night
Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesJoin us for a night of laughs as Comedy Night returns to the Firehouse, featuring a wealth of comedic talent! Hosted by Mike Smith with headliner Brad Mastrangelo along with Matt Barry and Dave Decker.

Not Just Golden Age Cabaret
MASpend a magical evening going on a journey through the years with some of the biggest hits from the Golden Age of Broadway and more all while enjoying some delectable food from Sea Level Oyster Bar.

SHIVA – 21st Annual New Works Festival
MAThe Firehouse is committed to the development of new work. Over the past 20 years, more than 250 have been performed on our stage first-through our annual Firehouse New Works Festival.

An Evening of Shorts – 21st Annual New Works Festival
MAThe Firehouse is committed to the development of new work. Over the past 20 years, more than 250 have been performed on our stage first-through our annual Firehouse New Works Festival.

One Acts – 21st Annual New Works Festival
MAThe Firehouse is committed to the development of new work. Over the past 20 years, more than 250 have been performed on our stage first-through our annual Firehouse New Works Festival.

An Evening of Shorts – 21st Annual New Works Festival
MAThe Firehouse is committed to the development of new work. Over the past 20 years, more than 250 have been performed on our stage first-through our annual Firehouse New Works Festival.

Once Upon A Midnight NEARY – Second Act Readers Theater
Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesThe Firehouse’s arts education program, Second Act Readers’ Theater, is show biz without the stress! Individuals perform while comfortably seated and there is no memorization required. We welcome individuals 55 and older, regardless of experience, to participate in the magic of theater. Second Act Readers' Theater is generously funded in part by The Friendship Foundation.
JACK NEARY 's plays have been produced all over the United States, in Canada, in Paris and, most recently, Saudi Arabia. He is cofounder of New Century Theatre at Smith College, and the Greater Lowell (MA) Music Theatre.

Oscars Night 2023
Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesJoin us for a glamorous evening and the opportunity to watch the Academy Awards in style.