THE WEDDING BANQUET
Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris (Bowen Yang) and running out of time, Min (Han Gi-chan)makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) in exchange for her partner Lee’s (Lily Gladstone) expensive IVF. Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min’s grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Directed by Andrew Ahn (Fire Island). “A modern-day tale with an old-fashioned spirit, a joyous crowd-pleaser with the most romantic of...
Jill McCormick Named Director of Communications at Chautauqua
Chautauqua Institution today announced the appointment of Jill McCormick to the position of Director of Communications and Special Projects. In this role, McCormick will be responsible for developing and implementing communications plans to inform the public, news media, and internal audiences of Chautauqua’s programs and operations, bringing Chautauqua’s compelling mission to life through story. She will also serve as project manager for Chautauqua Travels, a new venture that brings Chautauqua’s mission to educational group travel...
Five Fascinating Facts for Chautauqua’s 150th!
...Assembly Grouds Chautauqua c. 1877. Oliver Archive Center. 2. Chautauqua was more than a name; it was a movement. During the heat of the Chautauqua movement, “circuit chautauquas” became prevalent around the country. These traveling circuits brought lecturers to local communities, a pop-up style of entertainment that became wildly popular throughout the beginning of the 20th century. Much like the original institution, these multi-day events sported lecturers on all subjects and a variety of entertainment....
Chautauqua Travels: Stories of Slovenia
...secrets that lurk just beneath their surface. Baby Dragons of the Postojna Cave Within the dark, damp interior of the Postojna Cave dwells a pale skinned, red tufted, long tailed, four-legged, snakelike, eyeless aquatic beast — a baby dragon. Since the 17th century the people of Karst reported sightings of offspring of a ferocious dragon lurking in Postojna Cave. Better known today as olms, these “baby dragons” can be found in very few places in...
Three Taps of the Gavel closing the 150th Assembly
...I have been pouring over it ever since, looking at what life was like for our beloved Chautauqua in those days. And I assure you that it’s not because the first headline from Thursday, September 1, 1921, is titled “Mr. Bestor’s Vacation,” in which President Bestor is granted a five-month sabbatical after his seventh summer. In 1921, the “Community Library” was in the Post Office building, and Chautauqua was adding books to it. In the...
Heritage Lecture Series: Matthew A. Grant
...Dr. Matthew Grant, a Professor of Teacher Education in the Dewar College of Education and Human Services at Valdosta State University, teaches within the undergraduate and graduate Health and Physical Education and Sport Coaching Pedagogy programs. His current research line focuses on the establishment of Physical Education form 1860-1900 and the New Physical Education of the early 20th century. In a past research project, Dr. Grant investigated the competition-day routines of Olympic gold-medalist USA swimmers....
Gamelan Dharma Swara
Preview Premiere and Reception: Gamelan Dharma Swara Tuesday, May 21 Gamelan Dharma Swara is proud to present at Chautauqua the Preview World Premiere of a new Dharma Swara commission, co-created by Artist-in-Residence Gusti Komin and longtime dance teacher and choreographer Shoko Yamamuro. The traditional welcome piece to open a performance or event is reimagined. Works of this genre — typically in the female style — often focus on notions of reception and invitation alongside purification...
Chautauqua Theater Company’s Jade King Carroll Named to 2025–2026 Tony Awards Nominating Committee
...the next generation of theater artists, bridging the gap between training and professional success. CTC champions new voices in theater, serving as a national hub for commissioning, developing, and producing works by both established and emerging American playwrights. One of its major achievements includes Noah Haidle’s Birthday Candles, which was originally developed at CTC and later had a celebrated run on Broadway. CTC has entered a new era of artistic excellence under the leadership of...
In Memory of Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux
...mentorship, support, patience, humor and love I would not be where I am today,” adds Janes. “He brought me to Chautauqua 24 years ago, the birth of a wonderful friendship, and every proceeding year he made sure that our family felt part of the fabric that is the Chautauqua community. Inspired by his leadership, all of us at Chautauqua’s School of Dance endeavor to bring that same spirit to the work we do every day.”...
Special Studies Classes at Chautauqua
... Ticket Office Hours Main Gate Welcome Center Ticket Office 716-357-6250 Visit rates.chq.org for current Ticket Office hours Special Studies and Youth Programs Office Hultquist center, 2nd floor 716-357-6348 communityeducation@chq.org Summer Assembly Season Office Hours Sunday: Noon–3 p.m. Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday: Closed Professional Development Requesting a Professional Development Certificate Many of our classes may meet the requirements for continuing education in your field. Students...