Upcoming Shows

The Best of Sinatra at Duxbury Music Festival
Jun
27

The Best of Sinatra at Duxbury Music Festival

Join SSC Artistic Director Steve Bass and acclaimed vocalist Donnie Norton for a relaxed and joyful afternoon celebrating the Great American Songbook on the Duxbury Town Green. This swingin’ outdoor concert features timeless favorites from the Rat Pack era—Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin—and welcomes special guest vocalist Sarah Bass performing beloved selections from the Ella Fitzgerald songbook. Set beneath a tent and backed by a 16-piece professional big band featuring some of Boston’s finest jazz musicians, this concert brings classic big band swing to life in a perfect summer setting.

Event & Ticket Information:

Saturday, June 27, 3 pm | Doors open at 2 pm

Duxbury Town Green, 71 Washington Street, Duxbury, MA

Tickets are $40

Tickets available at: https://give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026

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Sinatra Under the Stars: A Swingin’ Affair in Concert
Jul
25

Sinatra Under the Stars: A Swingin’ Affair in Concert

A Swingin’ Affair performs at South Shore Conservatory’s Evenings Under the Stars summer concert series!

Artistic Director Steve Bass alongside “Ol’ Blue Eyes” vocalist himself, Donnie Norton, present an unforgettable night of music from the Great American Songbook. Featuring favorite crooners from the Rat Pack era, including Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and Dean Martin, this swingin’ evening also welcomes special guest vocalist Sarah Bass, singing selections from the Ella Fitzgerald songbook. Backed by a 16-piece professional big band featuring some of Boston’s best jazz artists, this concert delivers big band swing at its finest.

Event & Ticket Information:

Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM)

Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive, Hingham

Pavilion: $50 - Seating in the pavilion is first come, first serve

Lawn: $25 - Please bring your own lawn chairs, picnic blankets, etc. The lawn area is perfect for small children who might need to get out their wiggles.

Children ages nine and under attend for free!

Tickets are available at: https://give.sscmusic.org/eus-sinatra

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A Swingin’ Affair at Project Arts’ Outdoor Summer Concert Series
Aug
12

A Swingin’ Affair at Project Arts’ Outdoor Summer Concert Series

A Swingin’ Affair brings all the excitement and music of its indoor concerts to the outdoor stage to soak in that summer sun on the Plymouth Waterfront! Join us for an evening of beloved big band favorites with the best vocalists and instrumentalists in the business. Plymouth, here we come! Project Arts of Plymouth is celebrating 30 years of music, community, and seaside vibes with their FREE Summer Concert Series!

Ticket & Event Information:

Wednesday, August 12, 6:30 pm

DCR Park, 79 Water Street, Plymouth, MA

Admission is free for all! Bring a picnic, blanket and/or folding chairs, as this is an open air park venue with no event seating. Metered parking is available streetside or in adjacent street lots, learn more at ParkPlymouth.com.

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The Best is Yet to Come: A Swingin’ Affair’s All-Star Tribute to Sinatra
Oct
25

The Best is Yet to Come: A Swingin’ Affair’s All-Star Tribute to Sinatra

In honor of Frank Sinatra's timeless music returning to Billboard 200's "Top 10" albums in 2025, A Swingin' Affair presents 25 of Sinatra's top hits, the voice of a generation, dovetailed among captivating stories of the "Rat Pack," a little ol' blue-eyes banter, and tunes served straight up with a twist from the Chairman of the Board's swoon music anthology.  "The Best is Yet to Come" features greater Boston's all-star professional performing artists, convened in captivating swing and song - a rare opportunity!  Revel in 16 inspired instrumentalists as they dive into the toe tappin’ Great American Songbook, showcasing the legendary tunes of Frank Sinatra and more.  Swoon over the huge swingin’ sound of professional frontman vocalist Donnie Norton, and special guest vocalist Sarah Bass, as Bandleader Steve Bass brings all the class, fun, and excitement of Sinatra's soundstage to you! Hit songs include “Fly Me To the Moon” and “I’ve Got The World On A String," "New York, New York," and so much more, delivered with a twist from the circa-authentic stage set. No big band concert would be complete without a little dancing in the aisles, so wear your dancing shoes, and sway the night away!

Tickets: $40 for general adult seating, $25 for students/seniors/groups, at tinyurl.com/24x2t8au, or at the door

“A Swingin’ Affair's performances treat audiences to the rare opportunity to experience some of the industry’s top jazz musicians performing together,” shares Bandleader Steve Bass.  “Hear the original Sinatra and Rat Pack arrangements as they were intended, the very best in swinging live music right on Boston’s South Shore!”

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Love Notes: A Swingin’ Affair in Concert
Feb
16

Love Notes: A Swingin’ Affair in Concert

“Love Notes: A Swingin' Affair Big Band in Concert” features the most sought-after all-star professional performing artists in greater Boston, convened in captivating swing and love songs for just one night - a rare opportunity!  Revel in 16 inspired instrumentalists as they dive into the toe tappin’ Great American Songbook, exploring the legendary tunes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, and the timeless Rat Pack.  Swoon over the huge swingin’ sound of professional frontman vocalist Donnie Norton, and special guest vocalist Sarah Bass, as bandleader Steve Bass brings all the class, fun, and excitement of Sinatra's soundstage to you! Hit songs include “Fly Me To the Moon” and “I’ve Got The World On A String”, "L-O-V-E," "Fever," "Witchcraft," and so much more.  Your favorite love songs and swing classics are blended with sentimental stories about the legendary artists, delivered with a twist from the circa-authentic stage set. No Valentine's weekend would be complete without a little dancing in the aisles, so bring your sweetheart, wear your dancing shoes, and sway the night away! Tickets are $40 standard, $35 for senior groups of 15+ tickets, available at this online link or call the box office at 781-871-2787.

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Swan Lake In Blue: A Jazz Ballet
Feb
13
to Mar 1

Swan Lake In Blue: A Jazz Ballet

World Premiere

Created and Composed by Steve Bass

Direction and Choreography by Ilyse Robbins

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Where Broadway Meets Burlesque... 

Inspired by Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, this fresh adaptation is sure to DAZZLE. Featuring an original jazz score, sixteen-piece big band and jaw-dropping troupe of tap-dancing hoofers...Swan Lake in Blue is not to be missed!

Set in 1940's New York, Swan Lake in Blue tells the story of a Broadway producer who falls madly in love with a burlesque dancer. In his pursuit to win her affection, he discovers she is owned by the mob and forced to perform nightly at The Swan Club. Will she spread her wings or stay caged forever? Join us to find out!

Performed entirely through dance and music - no song or dialogue.

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Witches Bitches and Divas
Jan
30

Witches Bitches and Divas

Pianist and Music Director - Steve Bass

Bass - Nick Francese

Drums - George Darrah

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Performer and creator Christina Pecce teams up with music director Steve Bass and his band to celebrate the two year anniversary of Witches, Bitches, and Divas! Deemed “truly spellbinding” by NiteLife Exchange, it has seen the stages of Feinstein’s/54 Below and The Green Room 42 in NYC, A.R.T.’s OBERON and Club Café in Boston, and The Den Theatre in Chicago, among others.

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A Christmas Carol
Nov
29
to Dec 22

A Christmas Carol

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Orchestrations and Music Direction by Steve Bass

The Company Theatre is proud to bring back a joyous South Shore holiday tradition, our signature production of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Three spirits visit the miserly Scrooge on Christmas Eve and whisk him away on a journey through memories of his past and glimpses of his future. In one haunted evening, Scrooge sees the error of his ways and repents just in time for a glorious Christmas morning. Charming storybook sets, ghostly special effects, and beautiful holiday music conjure up new holiday merriment for theater-goers young and young at heart.

https://www.companytheatre.com/a-christmas-carol/

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