‘I Wear the Needham Badge Proudly’: Comedian Jared Freid Talks Family, Netflix Special
September 14, 2026 • The Needham-raised stand-up comic released his second Netflix special, “The Family Plan,” on Sept. 1. Jared Freid knows a thing or...
‘It’s About Family’: Lauren Ambrose Talks Needham Connection, Repertoire Ahead of Local Concert
September 7, 2026 • The TV and theatre star is set to perform a collection of songs at Town Hall Saturday of next week as...
Energy, Excitement Evident at End-of-Year NHS Concert
May 22, 2026 • Student musicians wrapped the school year with a final concert performance. The concert also marked the conclusion of the band director’s...
‘Consider Yourself Part of the Family’: Seventy Years of Music, Community, Fun
March 30, 2026 • Needham Community Theatre celebrated its 70th anniversary with a gala this weekend. Past and present members discussed their love for the...
‘Shrek the Musical’ Flips Fairytales Upside Down
February 26, 2026 • Students set up swamp ahead of their opening night next week. Warning: Spoilers ahead! Audiences at Needham High School’s production of...
NCT’s ‘Annie’ Gives Audiences ‘A Reason to Smile’
November 12, 2025 • A local community theatre production features a role reprisal 37 years in the making and a friendly, tail-wagging cast member. In 1988,...