Pioneer Valley Ballet Brings “Cinderella…With A Twist” to the Academy of Music Theatre

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…

Northampton Academy of Music Seeks Executive Director

Position: Executive Director With the Academy of Music entering a leadership transition following Debra J’Anthony’s nearly two decades of dedicated executive leadership, the Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the launch of a search for its next Executive Director. This moment represents an exciting opportunity to build on the…

Holiday Magic Takes Center Stage in Pioneer Valley Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” 

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…

Valley Light Opera Announces Cast for “H.M.S. Pinafore”

November 6, 7, 8, & 9at the Academy of Music, Northampton, MA Cast List Sir Joseph PorterMichael Budnick Captain CorcoranJonathan Evans (John Healy, cover) Ralph RackstrawMichael Gonzalez (Steven Williams, cover) Dick DeadeyeMatt Roehrig (Bart Bales, cover) BoatswainJohn Healy (Christopher Allison, cover) CarpenterSteven Williams (Bart Bales, cover) JosephineLeah Najimi (Nichole Kelly, cover)…

Valley Light Opera Seeks Stage Director for “H.M.S. Pinafore”

Valley Light Opera Call for Stage Director Call for director: The Valley Light Opera will be presenting H.M.S. Pinafore in November, 2025. VLO is seeking nominations and applications for artistic/stage director for our 50th annual production, Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore, to be performed November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15,…

REVIEW: “The McAdo” at Valley Light Opera

by Gail M. Burns You will not enjoy this production if you are… 1. a Gilbertian purist 2. a Scotsperson who is rabid and humorless about their ethnic heritage 3. a Gilbert & Sullivan hater Everyone else will have a wonderful time and should buy a ticket forthwith! I know…

“Winnie-the-Pooh” Comes to the Northampton Academy of Music Theatre

The perfect introduction to the joys of musical theatre for your young one! “Winnie-the-Pooh” Northampton Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main Street, Northampton MAFriday, October 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm30-minutes long Tickets are $10.00Free tickets are available to families that qualify! This musical about a silly ol’ bear and his…

Valley Light Opera Announces Auditions for “The McAdo”

Valley Light OperaAuditions for Valley Light Opera’s fall show “The McAdo” Jun 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM6/14/24 at 5:00; 6/16/24 at 2:00Wesley United Methodist Church, 98 N Maple St, Hadley, MA You LAUGH at the story, Now you’ll be SMITTEN with a new setting! Yes, The McAdo! For its 49th…