In 2014, commemorating the 20th anniversary of their album Awake and fully incorporating drummer Mike Mangini post Mike Portnoy's departure, New York prog-metal ensemble Dream Theater captured their performance at the historic Boston Opera House, later issued as the live album and video Breaking the Fourth Wall featuring collaborations with the Berklee College of Music orchestra and choir. The two-act set on March 25, spanning over two hours, commenced with contemporary cuts like "The Enemy Inside" and "Along for the Ride," showcasing intricate riffs and progressive builds, transitioning into a full Scenes from a Memory suite rendition, including the orchestral "The Spirit Carries On," and culminating in the epic "Illumination Theory" with symphonic flourishes. Reviewers from Prog Magazine and AllMusic acclaimed the show for its "virtuosity and emotional depth," highlighting the collaboration's expansion of sound, though some enthusiasts missed early staples; it emerged as a prog-rock benchmark, affirming the band's mastery of elaborate live arrangements.