Don't Miss Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Next Week! | In the turbulent year of 1968, then Celebrity Series Executive Director Walter Pierce took a chance with a single night engagement of a dynamic, emerging, African-American dance company at Boston’s John Hancock Hall. The success of the Boston debut of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has led to a 50-year relationship between this iconic dance company and the city of Boston. We’re honored to have brought generations of Ailey performers and Boston audiences together, and we hope you’ll join us to continue the tradition. The company returns March 22-25 for five performances at the Boch Center Wang Theatre, featuring two Boston premieres, re-staged classics, and three works by Artistic Director Robert Battle — as well as Alvin Ailey’s signature work, Revelations, set to close each program.
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Stave Sessions Returns March 20-24! | |
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Be In Service of the Art, Have Fun, and Try the Clam Chowder: Tenor Lawrence Brownlee makes his Celebrity Series Debut | Tenor Lawrence Brownlee is a globe-trotting opera singer and avid recitalist who has sung with the likes of Placido Domingo, Anna Netrebko, and Cecilia Bartoli, while at the same time carving out a sterling reputation with critics and audiences for his vocal flexibility, range, and artistic curiosity. Brownlee joins long-time friend and recital companion, bass-baritone Eric Owens, for a performance of opera arias, American popular songs, and spirituals on April 7 at NEC's Jordan Hall with pianist Myra Huang.
We spoke with Brownlee ahead of his Celebrity Series debut. Read more in our latest blog post!
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Call for Musicians: Accepting "Jazz Along the Charles" Applications through April 16! | Mark your calendars now! We are pleased to announce Jazz Along the Charles: A Walkable Concert, coming to the Charles River Esplanade on Sunday, September 23, 2018.
On a single fall afternoon, 25 jazz ensembles will gather at a series of connected, walkable locations along the Charles River Esplanade, interpreting a curated list of Boston-related tunes in one collective concert that celebrates the great jazz community in Boston today.
Want to perform? We're accepting applications through April 16! Learn more and apply today.
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Free Neighborhood Arts Concert with Voci Angelica Trio, March 17 | Voci Angelica Trio takes audiences on a musical journey around the diverse cultures, languages, and music of six continents to showcase the similarities and differences of our shared humanity. Listeners describe the music as "a haute folk sound that mesmerizes and enthralls," where each note "sears itself into a goosebump on your arm."
Join us in their musical journey at a free Neighborhood Arts concert this Saturday, March 17, at 3pm, at the South End's Villa Victoria Center for the Arts.
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Free Neighborhood Arts Event:
Teatro Sea's Los Colores de Frida | In a Neighborhood Arts special co-Presentation with Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción, Teatro Sea shares Los Colores de Frida, a play that tells the stories behind Frida Kahlo’s most famous paintings through bilingual storytelling, music, visual arts, puppets, and audience participation. This play takes audiences through this world renowned artist and cultural icon’s trials, tribulations and successes, which propelled her to be considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century.
Join us for this free performance, Saturday, April 7, at the South End's Villa Victoria Center for the Arts. Performances take place at both 1pm and 4pm.
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Thanks for Learning Revelations with Us! | To continue celebrating the 50-year relationship between Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the city of Boston, Celebrity Series of Boston hosted the Ailey Revelations Celebration Dance Workshops on Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25, at the Salvation Army Kroc Center Gym and Reggie Lewis Athletic Center Gym, respectively. Thank you to the 800 Bostonians who took part!
Explore our video and photos from the weekend!
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LIVE PERFORMANCE! Arts for All
The Campaign for the Celebrity Series of Boston | In the spring on 2018, Celebrity Series will embark on an exciting campaign to strengthen the organization, catalyze artistic innovation, and deepen community engagement. This campaign will help build audiences to sustain the organization over the long term. The LIVE PERFORMANCE! Arts for All campaign aims to raise $23 million in three funds including the Endowment, Innovation, and Annual funds, making an enduring and positive impact on the arts in Boston. The impact will be on the stage, behind the stage, in the audience, and in the community.
With your support, we can do great things.
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A Walk Down Memory Lane: One Dancer's First Alvin Ailey Experience! | Belén Pereyra-Alem's story with the Alvin Ailey company started when she began receiving tickets to attend Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances through Celebrity Series' Take Your Seat program, which provides thousands of free and discounted performance tickets via partnerships with Boston-based community organizations. Watch Belén talk about that impact. Join us today and help make live performances resonate!
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Bid for Celebrity Series! | Did you know that ticket sales cover 55% of the cost of Celebrity Series performances and programs? Support our mission and get fantastic bargains by participating in our online auction, which is now live and runs through April 15. The auction features sports tickets, entertainment packages, gourmet meals, luxury hotel stays, unique experiences and much more! New exciting items will be added throughout the month. Spread the word, and make your bid to support the Celebrity Series!
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Save The Date:
Our 2018-19 Season Announcement | From long-awaited debuts to returning favorites, we're putting the final touches on the 2018-19 Season. Keep an eye on your inboxes this April 11 when we make the announcement!
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