Heritage Lecture Series: Jonathan D. Schmitz
As part of the Oliver Archives Center's Heritage Lecture Series, Chautauqua Institution Archives and Historian, Jonathan D. Schmitz will present "Three Noteworthy Chautauquans".
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Play CHQ: Crafting by the Water
Miller Park Miller ParkPlay CHQ invites families to discover, create, and play together all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities including games, crafts, STEM experiments, and more at pop-up locations throughout the Chautauqua grounds. In case of inclement weather, all Play CHQ events will be relocated to Sheldon Hall of Education, Room 202.
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School of Music Faculty Spotlight Series: Hornapalooza!
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallClosing out our series, we proudly present the venerable Horn Section of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra (Roger Kaza, Bill Bernatis, Donna Dolson, Daniel Kerdelwicz and Mark Robbins)! Prepare to be captivated by a stirring program featuring the timeless works of Hindemith, Faure, and Shaw. Each piece promises to showcase the majestic sound and artistry of...
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THE LAST RANGER
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaMeet the Filmmaker Special Event! Free Admission! 2025 Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Film. When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret. Actor/Writer and Executive Producer, David S....
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Old First Night
Amphitheater AmphitheaterOld First Night is Chautauqua’s birthday party, and all are invited! In the early years of Chautauqua, the season's first night was not in late June but early August. Therefore, Old First Night (OFN) is a celebration of the original first night of the season at Chautauqua. This event begins with music from Thursday Morning...
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Labyrinth History and Meditation
Turner (Outside of Building)Bring gate pass. Adjacent to Turner Community Center
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The Acrobats of Cirque-Tacular
Amphitheater AmphitheaterGet ready for a circus like no other! With breathtaking acrobatics, world-class talent, and heart-stopping feats, our award-winning production has dazzled audiences in over 70 countries. Honored with the New...
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LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis star-studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland, as she confronts personal and professional...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Kainat Felicia Norton and Muinuddin Charles Smith
Presbyterian Chapel: Kainat Felicia Norton and Muinuddin Charles Smith are senior Sufi teachers, retreat guides, and interfaith ministers within the Inayati Sufi Order. Together they founded and facilitate the Light of...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Hall of Philosophy GroveMonte Thompson was a professional dancer, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired, he is interested in continuing to be able...
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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy GroveFree -
CLSC Recognition Day
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Sister Teresa Maya
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSister Teresa Maya is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio. She has served as teacher, history professor, administrator, leader, facilitator...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Carla Hall & Kwame Alexander
Amphitheater AmphitheaterIn the midst of a week dedicated to finding one’s passions, seizing opportunities and changing the world, chef and author Carla Hall joins Kwame Alexander in conversation to discuss her...
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Organ Recitals
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFree -
Climate Science and Disaster Preparedness in a Post-DOGE world
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallTom Di Libert is a former Public Affairs Specialist and Climate Scientist at NOAA and currently directs communications for the nonprofit Climate Central. Tom was forced out of NOAA during...
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree -
Women in Ministry
Hall of Missions Hall of Missionsfree -
Homeboys group talk
Randell Chapel, UCC Headquartersfree -
CHQ Dialogues
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseFree -
CHQ Dialogue
Catholic House Catholic Housefree -
Lisa Fishbayn Joffe
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyDr. Lisa Fishbayn Joffe is the Shulamit Reinharz Director of the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute at Brandeis University, where she teaches in the department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies. She is...
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WYNTON MARSALIS’ ALL RISE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaSpecial Program Event! Free Admission with Gate Pass! Recorded live at the Chautauqua Amphitheater in 2024 this is Wynton Marsalis’s massive jazz symphony All Rise performed in it's entirety featuring...
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African American Heritage House Lecture: The Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyThe Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley is the president and chief executive officer for National Council of Negro Women and brings 21 years of experience in healthcare; diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI);...
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CHQ Dialogues
Catholic House Catholic Housefree -
Play CHQ: STEM by the Water
Miller Park Miller ParkPlay CHQ invites families to discover, create, and play together all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities including games, crafts, STEM experiments, and more at pop-up locations throughout...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Therapeutic Gong Meditation with Kim Hehr
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryKim Hehr is a lifelong Chautauquan and a certified level 2 teacher of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. She has been a yoga and meditation practitioner for 30 years and has...
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Operalogue: Puccini’s La bohème
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallJoin us for an operalogue to learn more about the music, with performances by young artists.
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Men’s Softball League
Sharpe Field Sharpe FieldInterested in playing slow pitch softball? Contact co-commissioner Wes Delancey at markernalt21@gmail.com to be added to a team roster. Fee per team for league play.
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SACRAMENTO
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaFollowing the death of his father, energetic and free-spirited Rickey (Michael Angarano) convinces long-time friend Glenn (Michael Cera) to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento....
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CVA Lecture Series: Luis Sahagun Nuño
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101CVA Lecture Series: CVA Galleries exhibiting artist Luis Sahagun Nuño Luis Sahagún Nuño is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice transforms drawing into ceremony and art into medicine. Born in Guadalajara,...
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CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran Housefree -
Chautauqua Opera Company presents Puccini’s La bohème
Amphitheater AmphitheaterGiacomo Puccini’s lush and ravishing score returns to Chautauqua for the first time since 2003. Stage Director Keturah Stickann (LA TRAVIATA, L'ORFEO, THE MOTHER OF US ALL, and HANSEL AND...
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LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis star-studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland, as she confronts personal and professional...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Kainat Felicia Norton & Muinuddin Charles Smith
Presbyterian Chapel: Kainat Felicia Norton and Muinuddin Charles Smith are senior Sufi teachers, retreat guides, and interfaith ministers within the Inayati Sufi Order. Together they founded and facilitate the Light of...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy GroveFree -
Sister Teresa Maya
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSister Teresa Maya is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio. She has served as teacher, history professor, administrator, leader, facilitator...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Amna Nawaz
Amphitheater AmphitheaterAmna Nawaz serves as co-anchor of the PBS News Hour, for which she has reported across the country and around the world on a range of topics including politics, immigration,...
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CTC Theater Chats
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallTheater Chats (formerly known as Brown Bags) On selected Thursdays at 12:15 p.m., bring lunch to Smith Wilkes Hall and join special guests, including actors, designers, playwrights and more, for...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Kainat Felicia Norton and Muinuddin Charles Smith
Hall of Missions Hall of Missions: Kainat Felicia Norton and Muinuddin Charles Smith are senior Sufi teachers, retreat guides, and interfaith ministers within the Inayati Sufi Order. Together they founded and facilitate the Light of...
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CHQ Dialogue
Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Centerfree -
Duplicate Bridge
Sports Club Sports ClubDon't have a partner? One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.
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“Inside/Outside: Open CVA Members Exhibition 2025” – August 7–21
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor"Inside/Outside: Open CVA Members Exhibition 2025" runs August 7–21. Each year we highlight the exceptional work of our CVA Exhibiting Members who work in a wide range of materials and...
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Mary Anne Case
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyMary Anne Case is the Arnold I. Shure Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School. A graduate of Yale College and the Harvard Law School, Mary Anne...
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“Inside/Outside: Open CVA Members Exhibition” Exhibition Opening Reception
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st FloorExhibition runs August 7–21. Each year we highlight the exceptional work of our CVA Exhibiting Members who work in a wide range of materials and techniques. From lush landscapes to...
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Chautauqua Opera Company presents An Afternoon of Song
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music HallJoin us for an afternoon of song, featuring our 2025 Young Artists.
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LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis star-studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland, as she confronts personal and professional...
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Kevin Nguyen
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation — Mỹ Documents: A Novel by Kevin Nguyen Ursula, Alvin, Jen, and Duncan grew up as cousins in the sprawling Nguyen family. As young...
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CHQ Dialogues
United Methodist House United Methodist Housefree -
CHQ Dialogues
Baptist House Baptist Housefree -
CHQ Dialogues
AAHH African American Heritage HouseThe Dialogue is devoted to the AAHH Lecture on Wednesday at 3:30pm
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Play CHQ: Get your Game On!
Miller Park Miller ParkPlay CHQ invites families to discover, create, and play together all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities including games, crafts, STEM experiments, and more at pop-up locations throughout...
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Beach-to-Beach Color Sprint
Sports Club Sports ClubAges 6+ are invited to run the color sprint. $13 fee includes white t-shirt. Powdered paint tossed at participants as they run from the children's beach to Heinz beach.Great photo opp at the end! Questions? contact sportsclub@chq.org
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LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis star-studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland, as she confronts personal and professional challenges on the way to becoming a bona fide legend. "A creation story in a minor key, it traces how the only child of two...
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CHQ Dialogues
Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ Housefree -
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Legend and Triumph
Amphitheater AmphitheaterTimothy Muffitt, conductor Conductor Timothy Muffitt joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for a captivating evening of orchestral storytelling and symphonic brilliance. Fauré’s Pelléas et Mélisande Suite weaves a tale of mystery and romance with its lush, impressionistic beauty, setting the stage for Prokofiev’s powerful Symphony No. 5, a triumphant and deeply expressive work of grandeur....
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SACRAMENTO
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaFollowing the death of his father, energetic and free-spirited Rickey (Michael Angarano) convinces long-time friend Glenn (Michael Cera) to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento. In the worn yellow seats of Glenn's old college convertible, the two men confront their anxiety-ridden lives, addressing past mistakes and questioning what their futures...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Kainat Felicia Norton & Muinuddin Charles Smith
Presbyterian Chapel: Kainat Felicia Norton and Muinuddin Charles Smith are senior Sufi teachers, retreat guides, and interfaith ministers within the Inayati Sufi Order. Together they founded and facilitate the Light of...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Hall of Philosophy GroveMonte Thompson was a professional dancer, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired, he is interested in continuing to be able...
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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy GroveFree -
Sister Teresa Maya
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSister Teresa Maya is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio. She has served as teacher, history professor, administrator, leader, facilitator...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Christopher Jackson & Kwame Alexander
Amphitheater AmphitheaterClosing a week of conversations and presentations about finding one’s passions, seizing opportunities and, ultimately, changing the world, Kwame Alexander welcomes award-winning songwriter, composer, vocalist and actor Christopher Jackson to...
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LGBTQ+ & Friends at Chautauqua: Book Bans: Fighting Censorship and Celebrating our Diversity
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree -
Summer on the Steps: A Brick Walk Book Talk
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchJoin us to hear from Chautauquan and local authors: Fred Zirm, Chris Flanders, John Brantingham, Karen J. Weyant
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Introduction to Jumu’ah Muslim Prayer
Hall of Christ: SanctuaryJumu'ah introduction for visitors is at 12:30 PM. Jumu'ah Service is at 1:05 PM
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CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran Housefree -
Asha Dahya
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyAsha Dahya is an Emmy-nominated Producer, writer, TEDx speaker and storyteller. Asha was born in the UK, raised in Australia, and now resides in Los Angeles, California. She has spent...
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Chautauqua Opera Company workshops: Ida by Lamplight and Sitcom
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallIDA BY LAMPLIGHT IDA BY LAMPLIGHT is the third chamber opera to be realized from Jerre Dye’s anthology libretto THE SUMMER PLACE, commissioned by the Chautauqua Opera Guild, which captures...
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CHQ Dialogues
Unitarian Universalist Fellowshipfree -
CHQ Dialogues
Episcopal Cottage Episcopal Cottagefree -
Hebrew Congregation Evening Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Miller Park Miller ParkFree -
Men’s Softball League
Sharpe Field Sharpe FieldInterested in playing slow pitch softball? Contact co-commissioner Wes Delancey at markernalt21@gmail.com to be added to a team roster. Fee per team for league play.
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BAD SHABBOS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAn engaged interfaith couple are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner when an accidental death gets in the way, in director Daniel...
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Mary Chapin Carpenter | Brandy Clark
Amphitheater AmphitheaterOne of music’s “most reliable and empathetic songwriters” (Pitchfork), Mary Chapin Carpenter has sold over 16 million records over the course of her renowned career. With hits like “Passionate Kisses”...
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A Service of Compline
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A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaTimothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold's compelling biopic, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. Co-stars...
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CHQ Mystic Heart Meditation: Carol McKiernan
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyCarol McKiernan grew up at Chautauqua and says that her love of mystical practices began here on the grounds. She was formally introduced to meditation many years ago at an off-season yoga...
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Torah Study
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree -
Chabad Jewish House, Community Shabbat Service, Rabbi Zalman Vilenken
Chabad Jewish HouseFree -
Sabbath Morning Worship, Hebrew Congregation
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryFree -
Kiddish Luncheon
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Contemporary Issues Forum: Kim Henderson, M.D.
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyKim Henderson is Morgan Stanley’s Head of Wealth Management Health and Wellness Education, serving in the department of Family Office Resources as the company’s subject matter expert on multiple health-...
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Saturday Spotlight Series: L’Histoire du soldat
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallL'Histoire du soldat, or Tale of the Soldier, is a literary work by the French author Jules Michelet, which delves into the essence of history and its significance in understanding...
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A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaTimothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold's compelling biopic, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. Co-stars Edward Norton and Elle Fanning. "Utterly fascinating, capturing a moment in time when songs had weight, when they could move the culture--even if the singer...
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Houston Ballet with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRossen Milanov, conductor With over 50 years of rich history, Houston Ballet has evolved into the country’s fourth-largest ballet company with a global reach, touring in renowned theaters in Dubai, London, Paris, Moscow, Spain, Montréal, Ottawa, Melbourne, New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Tokyo and more. Australian choreographer Stanton Welch AM has served as...
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Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying) (Preview)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy C.A. Johnson Directed by Jade King Carroll The Witnesses compels us to question not only if we can change but if we have time to do so while the world appears to be ending. Infused with C.A. Johnson’s brutal honesty, exacting humor, and heartfelt exploration of human relationships, the story pulses with urgency, vulnerability...
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BAD SHABBOS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAn engaged interfaith couple are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner when an accidental death gets in the way, in director Daniel Robbins situational comedy. "A strong ensemble cast nails the tasty dialogue and increasingly frantic action without falling into shtick." -Alissa Simon, Variety "Neither too “oy...
$10 – $14