Diwali at the MFA celebrates an ancient Festival of Lights observed around the world by many cultures and religions. On Diwali, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains—some of the world’s oldest religions—light a diya (oil lamp) with family and friends, celebrating the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Enjoy music … Continued
Join us for a brown bag lunch discussion in partnership with the Harvard Law School Project on Disability and Theater, Dance & Media. We’ll be joined by visiting artists Heidi Latsky and Tiffany Geigel; Professor Michael Stein, Executive Director of the Harvard Law School Project on Disability; Dr. Debra Levine, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Lecturer on Theater, Dance & Media; and Dr. Andrew … Continued
On his wedding day, the young Scotsman James is awakened with a kiss from an ethereal winged creature, a Sylph. Entranced by her beauty, James risks everything to pursue an unattainable love. La Sylphide is one of the world’s oldest surviving ballets, and a treasure in Danish ballet master August Bournonville’s style. Staged for the Bolshoi by … Continued
Sarab-Mirage Dance Company Presents “Dreaming of Arabia” A dance performance featuring images and tales from Arabian lands, new and old. Directed and Produced by Seyyide Sultan Sarab-Mirage Dance Company: Middle Eastern Dance Featuring Dancers: Carolina Hernández Fernanda Dilshad Giselle Alfaro Navaara Seyyide Sultan Choreography and direction: Seyyide Sultan With the participation of guest artists The … Continued
The multicultural Benkadi Drum and Dance group returns to perform new dances showcasing traditional West African rhythms and movements. With vivid costumes, interpretive dance, and audience participation, folktales come to life before your eyes! The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up, highlights America’s rich cultural diversity through the arts. … Continued
Experience the excitement of Bollywood and celebrate Diwali — the Indian Festival of Lights — with a stunning performance combining South Asian classical, folk, and modern styles. The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up, highlights America’s rich cultural diversity through the arts. This program is tied directly to President … Continued
Join the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers as they share stories of both their history and modern culture in a performance that culminates with a full audience powwow in honor of Native American Heritage Month. The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up, highlights America’s rich cultural diversity through the … Continued
Featuring Misty Copeland! All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer’s (Morgan Freeman) annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key—which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. It’s … Continued
Experience in Motion is both music concert and dance concert. Featuring original music by local folk/Americana band Town Meeting, and original choreography by Tony Guglietti, formerly of Sean Curran Company, this evening will pair live music and dance for a seamless blending of movement and sound. Town Meeting prides themselves on being a band that is better … Continued
Batsheva Dance Company has been critically acclaimed and popularly embraced as one of the foremost contemporary dance companies in the world. Based in Tel Aviv and led by renowned choreographer Ohad Naharin for the past 27 years, Batsheva is known worldwide for its innovative and distinctive style. Naharin is widely considered to be one of … Continued