After a long, cold winter, we emerge from The Dark into the light. Today, we’re proud to announce our summer 2026 program. It’s a slate of interdisciplinary contemporary performance illuminated by new work: ten world and US premieres, many of which were commissioned by PS21, developed in residency here at PS21,…
On Saturday, May 9, Pioneer Valley Ballet (PVB) brings a fresh and delightfully comic take on a beloved classic to the stage with Cinderella…With A Twist, presented for two performances at Northampton’s historic Academy of Music Theatre. Based on the timeless European folk tale that has enchanted audiences for generations, Cinderella… With…
February 18, 2026 (BECKET, Mass.)—Jacob’s Pillow announces today the full slate of dance companies performing on its three iconic stages this summer, as the nation’s largest and longest-running international dance festival returns for a 94th season. Member Pre-Sale will begin Monday, March 9, and public ticket sales will open Thursday,…
PS21 : Center for Contemporary Performance is excited to present the complete program for The Dark, a new annual festival that celebrates the depths of winter. Taking place from February 16–22, 2026, the festival will unfold at PS21 and across Columbia County—in theatres, restaurants, libraries, saunas and outdoor public spaces. Featuring more than 60…
Pioneer Valley Ballet (PVB) will bring its beloved interpretation of The Nutcracker back to the historic Academy of Music theater from December 12-14. The Nutcracker ballet has enchanted generations of Western MA audiences at the holidays. This year’s production will mark PVB’s 46th year of Nutcracker performances at the Academy of Music – one of the…
November 18, 2025 (BECKET, Mass.) — Jacob’s Pillow is pleased to announce that its beloved summer dance festival in the Berkshires, returning to a ten-week schedule next summer, will include week-long engagements in the Ted Shawn Theatre by Martha Graham Dance Company in the company’s 100th anniversary year (presented in partnership with…
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli, NY –Nut/Cracked — The Bang Group’s beloved, witty response to The Nutcracker — returns to Kaatsbaan this December 19–21, 2025. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit here. Tickets start at $30. Choreographer David Parker draws inspiration from across the dance spectrum, blending tap,…
SCHENECTADY (Nov. 12) – The Capital Region’s holiday season shines brighter than ever with two beloved traditions returning to Proctors Collaborative stages this December: the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra’s “Poinsettia Pops” at Universal Preservation Hall and Northeast Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker” at Proctors. Together, these performances capture the warmth and wonder…
