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Boston

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Boston

Discover the venues that host Celebrity Series performances and programs.

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Symphony Hall
NEC's Jordan Hall
Sanders Theatre
Boch Center Wang Theatre
Boch Center Shubert Theatre
Berklee Performance Center
Longy's Pickman Hall
Hibernian Hall
160 Mass Ave
NEC's Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre
Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College
Hyde Park Branch Library
Union United Methodist Church
Virginia Wimberley Theatre
Salvation Army Kroc Center
Church of the Holy Spirit
CROMA @ Arlington Street Church
More Than Words
Hurley K-8 School

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Friday, January 31

Trey McLaughlin and The Sounds of Zamar

The Zamar Experience
About this Performer
Trey McLaughlin and The Sounds of Zamar have undoubtedly carved a place for themselves in the music industry through soul-stirring arrangements of contemporary gospel, musical theater, and rich original compositions. The ensemble, organized in 2009, has performed with gospel greats such as William McDowell, Kierra "Kiki" Sheard, Richard Smallwood, Pastor Charles Jenkins, Earnest Pugh, Damien Sneed, and James Fortune. Trey McLaughlin is a former director of G.E.N.E.S.I.S., the Columbus State University Gospel Choir and currently serves as the Director of Worship and Arts at The Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia. McLaughlin and this anointed group are known for their rich harmonies and beautiful ensemble sounds on their viral videos which have gathered millions of YouTube followers. In addition to their distinct gospel style, Trey McLaughlin and The Sounds of Zamar have inspired audiences with clever arrangements of musical theater covers.
Friday, February 21

Steven Osborne & Paul Lewis, duo-piano

About this Performer
Acclaimed Scottish pianist Steven Osborne makes his Celebrity Series debut in a must-see concert: a four hands, one piano recital alongside his friend and contemporary, English pianist Paul Lewis. Mr. Lewis’ previous appearances on the Series in solo recital, as a chamber music partner, and as an orchestral soloist have been season highlights; don’t miss the chance to hear this extraordinary duet program.
April 30, May 1, May 2, May 2, May 3

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

About this Performer
One of the world’s favorite dance companies, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is beloved for their incomparable sense of joy, freedom and spirit. The incomparable connection between dancers and audience coupled with brilliant choreography make for the kind of experience that brings audiences back year after year. Under the artistic direction of Robert Battle since 2011, the company is scaling new heights. Come celebrate the majestic Ailey company

$23 Million Goal reached for Live Performance! Arts for All Comprehensive Capital Campaign

In June 2019, Celebrity Series of Boston reached its LIVE PERFORMANCE! Arts for All capital campaign goal of $23 million. This comprehensive campaign will help build audiences to sustain the organization over the long term making an enduring and positive impact on the arts in Boston.

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Our History Inspires Our Future

We believe in the power of excellence and innovation in the performing arts to enrich life experience, transform lives, and build better communities.
From Stages to Communities
Established by pianist and impresario Aaron Richmond in 1938, the Celebrity Series of Boston has grown to become one of the nation’s most highly regarded independent performing arts presenting organizations. Learn more about our 80+ year history >>
We are building a community of Greater Boston where the performing arts are a valued, life-long, shared experience - on stages, in schools, in homes - everywhere.
LIVE PERFORMANCE! Arts for All

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Neighborhood Arts Live performances born of partnerships with Boston area artists and community organizations.
Public Performance Projects Free outdoor participatory performance projects for the Boston community launched in 2013.
Artist Connections Access to world-class artists for students from the elementary through conservatory levels.
Take Your Seat Program offering children grades K-12 and college students discounted tickets.

Neighborhood Arts

Live performances born of partnerships with Boston area artists and community organizations.

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Public Performance Projects

Free outdoor participatory performance projects for the Boston community launched in 2013.

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Artist Connections

Access to world-class artists for students from the elementary through conservatory levels.

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Take Your Seat

Program offering children grades K-12 and college students discounted tickets.

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Technology Sponsors

Funding for technology initiatives is generously provided by Donna and Michael Egan, the Barr Foundation and The Live Performance! Arts for All Endowment and Innovations Funds.

Season-long Celebration of Puerto Rico

Our season-long focus on the music and artists of Puerto Rico showcases local artists of Puerto Rican heritage, features rarely-performed works by underrepresented composers, honors the legacy and Boston connections of celebrated cellist Pablo Casals, and celebrates the vibrant Puerto Rican community in Boston today.

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