An Interview with Amy Lam, 2018-19 Subscriptions on sale, and more!                                 
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Tracing Our Artistic Legacy from 1938 to Today: An Interview with Celebrity Series Artistic Programmer Amy Lam

We know how hard it can be to narrow all the options down and create that perfect subscription. But what’s it like to have to choose almost 50 artists per year? We talked to Amy Lam, the Series’ longtime Artistic Programmer, about what it’s like to put the season together. Learn how she does it!


Sound? Check! Meet Steve Colby

Meet the man who can turn a dining hall into a listening room praised by artists and audiences alike, Sound Engineer Steve Colby. He hopes you never notice his work, but we can’t resist shining the spotlight on him!


Celebrity Series of Boston to Receive $15,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

Celebrity Series is proud to announce $15,000 in National Endowment for the Arts support for our Neighborhood Arts program. The grant will fund performances, artist residencies, and masterclasses, among other opportunities. Learn more!

 


Celebrity Series of Boston Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Thanks to our financial health and commitment to openness and accountability, Celebrity Series is once again a Four-Star Charity, according to Charity Navigator. Only a quarter of charities receive the highest rating, and we’re thrilled to be among them!


Thank you for Take Your Seat!

Take Your Seat – the program that offers free or deeply discounted performance tickets to young people, their educators, and their families – celebrates another amazing year. More than three thousand students experienced 62 performances, thanks in part to the support of First Republic Bank. Look back at 2017-18 with us!


Sound Sculpture with the Mattapan Teen Center

Young people from Mattapan Teen Center collaborated with local artists Ryan Edwards and Devin Ferreira to create “Sound Sculpture.” The video and accompanying performance brought the house down at our gala and we think it’s a powerful testament to the power of Neighborhood Arts programs. Check out “Sound Sculpture” and learn how you can help.


Batsheva Dance Company Makes Its Long-Awaited Boston Debut with “Venezuela”

Ohad Naharin is one of the most fascinating dancemakers on the planet and the creator of Minus 16, the Ailey company’s crowd-pleasing showstopper last seen here a few seasons ago. His ensemble, Batsheva Dance Company, makes a long-awaited Boston debut (sure to be a highlight of the season!) with the evening-length two-part work Venezuela. Get ready to experience one of the world’s most acclaimed dance companies!


2018-19 Subscriptions on Sale!

It is not too late to subscribe! Check out our line-up of exciting performances coming in the 2018-19 season. Get access to seats before the general public as well as convenient benefits that make subscribing the best of all worlds!