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The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra Presents Classic Rock Epics in A Night at the Rock Opera

Regent Theatre (Arlington, MA)
Title: A Night at the Rock Opera (website)
Venue: Regent Theatre (Arlington, MA)
Full Price: $25.00   Our Price: $13.75
Rating: 3.6 stars

Rated 3.6 by 7 members who went.

Here's your chance to see the often-heard but rarely performed crown jewels of classic rock — "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Somebody to Love," "Won't Get Fooled Again," "Ziggy Stardust," "Abbey Road" — live at the Regent Theatre! The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra, composed of twenty-three incredible musicians and singers, brings these epic masterpieces of rock to life.

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4 Star Rating
Written on
Jun 02 2008

Janet McElligott

Janet McElligott

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Second time I've seen them play, it's a great take!

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4 Star Rating
Written on
Jun 02 2008

Anonymous Member

Excellent show; very enjoyable.

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4 Star Rating
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Jun 02 2008

Dan Gaulin

Dan Gaulin

Excellent musicianship and just the right amount of theatrics to faithfully capture the spirit of these great songs by The Who, Beatles, Bowie and Queen.

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Event Highlights

  • 'The spectacle is more party than an opera -- one big party courtesy of an insanely versatile band. The URO brings off even the most intricate of rock pieces with effortless ease, lighthearted humor, and an audacious display of vocal prowess." --The Boston Globe
  • "A Night at the Rock Opera is looking like a local institution in the making...a grandiose fist-in-the-air salute to all things rock." --Boston Herald
  • "Glam-bam-thank-you-ma'am rocktastic thunder." --The Boston Metro
  • "Bombastic? You bet. Rock Opera is one genre where that's a compliment." --The Boston Phoenix

More Details About This Event:

Twenty-five incredible musicians and singers present an evening of songs from the most decadent and glitter-crazed era of rock 'n' roll. The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra brings the often-heard but rarely performed crown jewels of classic rock to vivid life: Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Somebody To Love," The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again," David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust," The Beatles' "Abbey Road" and many more.

About Regent Theatre:

The Regent Theatre opened its doors in 1916 as one of Greater Boston's premier vaudeville houses. The venue has undergone many permutations since then and has served the community for 90 years as of October, 2006. In recent years, the Regent Theatre family has been proud to bring back live performances to this historical space and is again becoming a hot spot for theatre and concert goers in the Greater Boston community. Our seating is spacious and comfortable with more- than- ample leg room and the sightlines are great from every seat in the house. Easily accessible by public transportation, we are located in the heart of Arlington Center where there is plenty of free parking after 6pm directly across the street in the municipal lot.

About Regent Theatre:

The historic Regent Theatre is an intimate 500-seat performing arts center with superior acoustics and comfortable seating featuring live music concerts, theatre, family shows, film specials, and more!