Season Playbill
Season Playbill
The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is an inspirational gathering place in the heart of downtown New Bedford that connects you with the best in live music, theater, dance, comedy, film, education, and festivals. We are a place where people gather, varied perspectives are welcomed, and the performing arts are celebrated.
CONCERT TIMES AND LOCATIONS
Saturdays, 3 PM
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church
124 Front Street
Marion, MA
Sundays, 3 PM
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
351 Elm Street
South Dartmouth, MA
“We welcome our indefatigable audience to a new season replete with beloved chestnuts, coruscating contemporary works, and unexpected delights from celebrated creators. Programs feature piano quintets by Louise Farrenc and Franz Schubert; Rachmaninoff’s huge cello sonata and the “Dissonance” quartet of Mozart; Christopor Najarian’s searing Tale for Two Violins; seldom heard quartets of Stravinsky and Prokofiev; and much more to intrigue and delight our growing circle of ardent music lovers. Thank you for joining us on a new adventure!”
—Janice Weber, Artistic Director
QUINTESSENTIALS
November 22 & 23, 3 PM
Warmth, grace, and joy—experience music at its mostperfect
Jessie Montgomery: Duo for Violin and Cello(2015)
Louise Farrenc: Piano Quintet No. 1 in A minor, Op. 30
Franz Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667 "Trout"
EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin
Emma Powell, violin
Anna Griffis, viola
Peter Zay, cello
Janice Weber, piano
Peter Walsh, bass
Born in 1804, Louise Farrenc was a true French Romantic whose works are earning – again – a huge following. Her unique Piano Quintet (1839), utilizing string bass, reflects and complements Schubert’s immortal “Trout” Quintet, a work employing the same musical forces. Firebrand American composer Jessie Montgomery proves that less is more with her delightful ode to friendship, Duo for Violin and Cello.
Yaniv Dinur, conductor and emcee
Appearances by the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra and The Showstoppers
Round up the crew—kids, grandparents, friends who feel like family—and come kick off the season with our Holiday Pops concerts! It’s an all-out celebration filled with jingle-worthy music, belly laughs, and feel-good moments you’ll want to bottle up.
The hall will be decked, the vibe will be merry, and the music? Pure holiday magic. Yaniv and our NBSO musicians will be joined by local favorites The Showstoppers and members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra for a show that’ll have everyone smiling.
The 3:30 PM performance is a breezy, one-hour concert—perfect for little ones (and early bedtimes). The 7:00 PM show runs a bit longer for those who want to soak up every sparkling note. Both performances are delightfully direct—no intermission, just nonstop joy.
We're on the road while the Zeiterion undergoes a major renovation and restoration! NBSO will present this concert at Bronspiegel Auditorium, New Bedford High School at 230 Hathaway Blvd in New Bedford.
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of the Zeiterion.
Yaniv Dinur, conductor and emcee
Appearances by the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra and The Showstoppers
Round up the crew—kids, grandparents, friends who feel like family—and come kick off the season with our Holiday Pops concerts! It’s an all-out celebration filled with jingle-worthy music, belly laughs, and feel-good moments you’ll want to bottle up.
The hall will be decked, the vibe will be merry, and the music? Pure holiday magic. Yaniv and our NBSO musicians will be joined by local favorites The Showstoppers and members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra for a show that’ll have everyone smiling.
The 3:30 PM performance is a breezy, one-hour concert—perfect for little ones (and early bedtimes). The 7:00 PM show runs a bit longer for those who want to soak up every sparkling note. Both performances are delightfully direct—no intermission, just nonstop joy.
We're on the road while the Zeiterion undergoes a major renovation and restoration! NBSO will present this concert at Bronspiegel Auditorium, New Bedford High School at 230 Hathaway Blvd in New Bedford.
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of the Zeiterion.
Join us for a joyful homecoming and an unforgettable celebration of community!
Big Night, Bright Lights! The Z’s Grand Reopening
New Bedford Festival Theatre, New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, and The Zeiterion Light Up The Stage
Starring Emmy Award-Winning Comedian Dulcé Sloan
Two Shows!
Saturday, January 17, at 2PM and 7PM
Featuring
65-member New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Spoken Word Artist Hendrick Hernandez-Resto
Baritone Philip Lima
Broadway Performers Erin and Matt Ban, Abby Casey, and Brooklyn Toli
Gender-Expansive Ballroom Dancers Michael Winward and Holly Stone
Big Night, Bright Lights!
Join us for a dazzling celebration as we reopen The Z in style! The full New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will be on stage throughout the evening, setting the backdrop for a captivating program of music, dance, and theater. Emmy Award–winning comedian Dulcé Sloan hosts the celebration, guiding us through an unforgettable night of laughter, joy, and artistry.
An Unforgettable Lineup
The evening’s program showcases an extraordinary range of talent. Across 16 captivating pieces, the orchestra sets the emotional tone for every act, weaving a continuous thread of artistry and connection.
Among the highlights: a full performance of Stravinsky’s complete Firebird Suite—a dazzling burst of color, movement, and musical storytelling that promises to stir your spirit. Nationally known baritone and New Bedford native Philip Lima lends his powerful operatic voice to the stage, while New Bedford musician, rapper, and producer Hendrick Hernandez-Resto premieres an original piece with the symphony. Singers and dancers from New Bedford Festival Theatre, including Erin and Matt Ban, Abby Casey, and Brooklyn Toli, deliver Broadway favorites with flair, and interdisciplinary performance artists Michael Winward and Holly Stone bring sweeping, gender-expansive ballroom dance to the stage.
A Historic Night for New Bedford and New Century for The Zeiterion
After two years of anticipation, the curtain is rising once again on the newly renovated Zeiterion Theatre. For the first time, three of the city’s leading cultural organizations—The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford Festival Theatre, and the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra—will share the stage in a one-night-only concert that honors the heart, soul, and future of the performing arts on the South Coast. This first-time landmark collaboration is more than a performance; it is a joyful homecoming that reaffirms the Zeiterion as a gathering place for creativity, connection, and community.
Together, these performances embody the energy and artistry that make New Bedford a cultural hub, marking the Zeiterion’s return with brilliance and heart.
Take a trip back to the Roaring ‘20s as The Z’s Speakeasy comes alive with the spirit of 1923, the year our theater first opened its doors. Enjoy the sounds of lively jazz music, sip on specialty cocktails, and soak up the glamour of a bygone era. Guests are encouraged to dress in dapper vintage style for a night of jazz-age revelry.
Get the Led Out is back!
From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants...a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart thumping intensity.
A GTLO concert mimics the “light and shade” that are the embodiment of "The Mighty Zep." Whether it's the passion and fury with which they deliver the blues-soaked, groove driven rock anthems, it's their attention to detail and nuance that makes a Get The Led Out performance a truly awe-inspiring event!
Paul Sinclair – Lead Vocals, Harmonica Paul Hammond – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Theremin Tommy Zamp – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals Eddie Kurek – Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals, Percussion Derek Smith – Drums, Percussion Seth Chrisman – Bass, Vocals
Like a book club for dance and choreography!
Immerse yourself in the world of movement. You’re invited to gather in our new Speakeasy with friends for an hour-long experience featuring dance experts, video performances, and beverages. Dance Barre inspires dance lovers, dancers, and choreographers, as well as enriches the upcoming mainstage performance.
Together Andrés and Christina are Latin Grammy-winning duo 123 Andrés (pronounced Uno, Dos, Tres Andrés), bringing their infectious energy and vibrant sound to the Zeiterion stage!
Blending Spanish, English, and American Sign Language, the duo’s performances celebrate Latinx culture while creating a joyful, inclusive experience for audiences of all ages. With playful rhythms and educational lyrics, 123 Andrés makes learning feel like a dance party.
CONCERT TIMES AND LOCATIONS
Saturdays, 3 PM
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church
124 Front Street
Marion, MA
Sundays, 3 PM
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
351 Elm Street
South Dartmouth, MA
“We welcome our indefatigable audience to a new season replete with beloved chestnuts, coruscating contemporary works, and unexpected delights from celebrated creators. Programs feature piano quintets by Louise Farrenc and Franz Schubert; Rachmaninoff’s huge cello sonata and the “Dissonance” quartet of Mozart; Christopor Najarian’s searing Tale for Two Violins; seldom heard quartets of Stravinsky and Prokofiev; and much more to intrigue and delight our growing circle of ardent music lovers. Thank you for joining us on a new adventure!”
—Janice Weber, Artistic Director
WINTER FIRE
Jan 31 & Feb 1, 3 PM
Spark your spirit. Melt the midwinter chill
Igor Stravinsky: Three Pieces for String Quartet
Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66
Sergei Prokofiev: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 92
Kevin Day: Variation V (Miniature for String Quartet)
EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin
Emma Powell, violin
Anna Griffis, viola
Leo Eguchi, cello
Janice Weber, piano
Beat midwinter chill with warming string quartets by Stravinsky and Prokofiev, the effervescent Piano Trio No. 2 of Felix Mendelssohn, and a devilish Variation V by American Kevin Day, who based this miniature on a variation from Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 5. Keep the bonfires burning!
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A cynical TV weatherman finds himself reliving the same day over and over again when he goes on location to the small town of Punxsutawney to film a report about their annual Groundhog Day. His predicament drives him to distraction, until he sees a way of turning the situation to his advantage.
Rated PG
Runtime: 1h 41m
Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole with Alice!
Alice is Moses Pendleton’s newest creation inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland. “I don’t intend to retell the whole Alice story” Pendleton says, “but to use it as a taking off point for invention.”
Join this dazzling company on a mind-bending adventure, as Alice encounters time-honored characters including the undulating Caterpillar, a lobster quadrille, frenzied White Rabbits, a mad Queen of Hearts, and a variety of other surprises. Filled with visual splendor and startling creative movement, Alice reveals that nothing in MOMIX’s world is as it seems!
This performance contains adult content.
With a career spanning more than five decades, The Commodores have secured their place among the greatest Motown and R&B legends of all time.
Known for chart-topping hits like Easy, Brick House, and Three Times a Lady, their music continues to leave the audience cheering for more. The GRAMMY-winning group blends smooth soul ballads with irresistible funk grooves, creating a sound that is timeless and unforgettable.
Original founding leader William “WAK” King is joined by Cody Orange, the son of original founding Commodore, Walter “Clyde Brickhouse” Orange, bringing his unique talents and legacy to the stage.
Don’t miss this chance to experience The Commodores live in concert, delivering the classics you love with the energy and charisma that made them icons.
*$119 includes prime seating and a post-performance afterglow event with light bites and a signature drink.
Calling all musicians and music lovers! Join sax player and music educator Emmanuel “Manny” Escobar for free, fun jam sessions during AHA! Nights. Grab your instruments and play – or just enjoy the live music. Musicians, vocalists, visual artists, and audience members welcome. No prior jam experience or ticket needed.
Yaniv Dinur, conductor
Jesse Holstein, violin
Samuel Barber: Overture to The School for Scandal
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Violin Concerto
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1
Step into a world of beauty, drama, and deep emotion. Let the power of music celebrate the love and joy in your life. This concert is a musical journey that connects heart and soul.
We begin with Samuel Barber’s Overture to The School for Scandal—a playful, high-spirited burst of wit and charm that sets the tone for a night of bold expression.
Violin soloist Jesse Holstein joins the orchestra for Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Violin Concerto—a lush, soulful work pulsing with lyricism and passion. Written by a brilliant Black British composer whose music was nearly lost to history, this concerto is a rediscovered gem that stirs the spirit and honors resilience.
We close with the sweeping beauty of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1, "Winter Dreams"—a tender, evocative portrait of longing, memory, and the quiet magic of the season.
Let this concert be your midwinter reset—a chance to feel inspired, reconnected, and swept away by music that speaks directly to the heart.
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of the Zeiterion.
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This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), the heir of his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones). Simba's wicked uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), plots to usurp Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult (Matthew Broderick) to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella).
Rated G
Runtime: 1h 29m
An explosive, provocative, sophisticated, and utterly unique show for audiences of all ages!
The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.
The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans.
Discover the beauty and artistry of African culture in this thrilling performance!
Beyond its scenery, costumes, and staging, Cirque Kalabanté represents the strength, agility, and life's joys of young Africans. In their Afrique En Cirque, acrobats execute gravity-defying moves and human pyramids, accompanied by the contemporary sounds of live Afro-Jazz, percussion, and kora.
A show by Yamoussa Bangoura, Afrique En Cirque is inspired by daily life in Guinea. Welcome to the universe of Kalabanté Productions and prepare for an unforgettable journey.
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A tuneful, heartwarming story, it is based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world's best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.
Rated G
Runtime: 2h 52m
The incomparable sound and look of Sweden’s greatest music export is coming to New Bedford!
Direct from Sweden, The Music of ABBA will deliver the closest ABBA experience you’ll ever get with some of Sweden’s most experienced and talented singers and musicians playing 100% live.
The group are no strangers to the incomparable sound and look of Sweden’s greatest music export with meticulous attention to costumes, make-up, musical arrangements, movements and the singing, nothing is left to chance. Adding a few of Abba’s live traits such as great solos, musical numbers and a complete live band with back-up singers, ensures an extra dimension unheard of in most similar productions.
Enjoy the hits such as Dancing Queen, Chiquitita, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, The Winner Takes it All, Fernando, SOS, Take a Chance, Money Money Money, Knowing Me Knowing You, Super Trouper, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Voulez-Vous and many more!
ABBA is one of the greatest pop groups of all time and is Sweden’s biggest export ever. From 1971 to 1982, the group sold over 400 million records. When the musical Mamma Mia hit the American stages in 2000, it became an instant classic and the ABBA tribute was born. Their music continues to be passed on from generation to generation, loved around the whole world.
A blend of Ukrainian traditional music with influences from around the world, resulting in an unexpected new music!
The groundbreaking quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine, is known for their hypnotic blend of folk traditions, dub, hip-hop and global influences to make what The Rolling Stone has called “folkdrone Bjorkpunk.” Their music is textural, layered sounds with distinctive percussive heartbeats, thumping bass lines, distorted electric guitars and influences of jazz, spoken word, rap and punk. They call this tapestry of influences “ethno chaos.” And this chaos is a strength, allowing them to draw in strands of music that connect Ukraine with the world.
DakhaBrakha are troubadours, activists and educators. Though their name means “give/take” in the old language, DakhaBrakha is new Ukraine, both pre-colonial and post-Soviet, working within a global network of art and music. They aim to help audiences see Ukraine not as a monolith, but as a cosmopolitan culture that takes in other cultures and gives in return.
Traditional music has seen a resurgence in Ukraine over the past decades, after being suppressed during Soviet rule. DakhaBrakha uses Ukrainian polyphony as its foundation, interweaving complex rhythmic and melodic structures from India, Arabia, Africa, and Australia.
DakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art “DAKH” by the avant-garde theatre director Vladyslav Troitskyi. Theatre work has left its mark on the band performances – their shows are always staged with a strong visual element. Projected behind them are a mix of animations from different Ukrainian artists and photos of life in today’s Ukraine. Some are celebratory, bright and bold. Some are dark, others curious, a reflection of the many facets of Ukrainian culture.
Isaac Mizrahi has spent over 35 years at the intersection of entertainment, media, and fashion – and now he celebrates 10 years of performing at NYC’s famed Café Carlyle! With his incredible jazz band, Isaac brings his signature wit and musical flair to The Z’s Stage Door for a one-of-a-kind show that fuses performance art, music and stand-up comedy.
This performance contains adult content.
A special Screening of the award-winning documnetary and post-show Q&A with director David Abel!
A special screening of the award-winning documentary!
In the Whale: The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told is the true story of local lobster diver Michael Packard, who, in 2021, was briefly caught in the mouth of a whale off the coast of Provincetown. The documentary takes a closer look at what happened before, during, and after Packard's harrowing experience, making for one whale of a tale.
Join us at The Z, in the heart of New Bedford’s historic whaling district, for this special screening, which will be followed by a Q&A with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter David Abel, the film's writer, director, and producer.
In the Whale won the Audience Choice Award at the 2023 New Hampshire Film Festival, Best Feature Film at the Green Film Festival in San Francisco, and other awards.
About the writer, director, and producer
David Abel spent 25 years as a reporter at The Boston Globe and has directed other award-winning documentaries, including Entangled, Lobster War, and Sacred Cod. He's now a professor of journalism at Boston University.
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Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, hoping to cure his writer's block. He settles in along with his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and his son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), who is plagued by psychic premonitions. As Jack's writing goes nowhere and Danny's visions become more disturbing, Jack discovers the hotel's dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac hell-bent on terrorizing his family.
Rated R
Runtime: 2h 23m
Calling all musicians and music lovers! Join sax player and music educator Emmanuel “Manny” Escobar for free, fun jam sessions during AHA! Nights. Grab your instruments and play – or just enjoy the live music. Musicians, vocalists, visual artists, and audience members welcome. No prior jam experience or ticket needed.
Yaniv Dinur, conductor
Cynthia Yeh, percussion
Avner Dorman: Eternal Rhythm, Percussion Concerto No. 2
Charles Ives: Symphony No. 2
This concert invites you to feel music in a whole new way—through bold rhythms and familiar melodies re-imagined that will move, surprise, and transform you.
Internationally acclaimed percussionist Cynthia Yeh takes center stage in Avner Dorman’s Eternal Rhythm, a percussion concerto that never stops pulsing, using 12 different percussion instruments accompanied by the orchestra. It's a high-energy exploration of all the sounds and beats these instruments can produce—at once visceral and transcendent. From thunderous strikes to shimmering textures, you’ll feel every heartbeat of this unforgettable piece.
Then, we turn to American iconoclast Charles Ives and his Symphony No. 2—a musical love letter to the American spirit. Blending classical form with hymn tunes, marching songs, and folk melodies, Ives creates a rich, surprising soundscape that feels both nostalgic and ahead of its time.
Together, these works celebrate invention, individuality, and the power of music to challenge, uplift, and connect us.
Take the plunge and let yourself be swept into the rhythm and melodies of unexpected places.
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of the Zeiterion.
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A victim of his own anger, the Kid (Prince) is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father (Clarence Williams III), the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia (Apollonia Kotero). But another musician, Morris (Morris Day), looks to steal the Kid's spotlight -- and his girl.
Rated R
Runtime: 1h 55m
Like a book club for dance and choreography!
Immerse yourself in the world of movement. You’re invited to gather in our new Speakeasy with friends for an hour-long experience featuring dance experts, video performances, and beverages. Dance Barre inspires dance lovers, dancers, and choreographers, as well as enriches the upcoming mainstage performance.
The ultimate storytelling experience!
The Moth Mainstage is a two-act show, featuring a musical act, where the storytellers and a dynamic host share true personal stories, without notes.
For more than 27 years, The Moth has presented over 60,000 true personal stories to packed houses and virtually around the globe. The Mainstage is The Moth’s flagship series.
The Moth is a nonprofit dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Renowned for showcasing a broad range of human experiences, The Moth produces approximately 600 live and virtual shows each year and has an ongoing presence in 28 cities worldwide.
This performance may contain adult content.
Marlon Wayans in New Bedford for one night only!
The actor-screenwriter-producer first entered the comedy hall of fame with projects like In Living Color, Scary Movie and White Chicks – just to name a few. As a stand-up comedian, he blends sharp social commentary with laugh-out-loud comedy. He shares his unfiltered takes on life, family and relationships - everything you want in a comedy show.
His films have grossed $1.14 billion in domestic box office and nearly $1.8 billion in global box office. As a stand-up comedian, he is selling out nationwide and adding shows every weekend. Marlon’s latest comedy special Good Grief on Amazon Prime Video hit #1 on the streaming platform its first week. His other critically acclaimed comedy specials include Woke-ish on Netflix and God Loves Me, You Know What It Is, and Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners on HBO Max.
Marlon currently stars in Justin Tipping and Jordan Peele’s latest psychological horror thriller, Him.
This performance contains adult content.
An evening of live music and narrated stories of some of the most influential songwriters! Live From Laurel Canyon centers on the musicians who lived in Laurel Canyon in the mid-1960s and ‘70s.
Similar to other legendary rock and roll neighborhoods of the same era (like Haight Ashbury in San Francisco or Greenwich Village in NYC), Laurel Canyon was a community of artists who would forge a new genre of music (Folk Rock) and forever change the look, sound and attitude of American pop music.
This show celebrates The Mamas and The Papas, the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Doors, Crosby, Stills, Nash, Neil Young, James Taylor, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, America, and the Eagles with their own unique interpretations of some of the most iconic songs of the era.
Much more than a 'tribute' act, Live from Laurel Canyon not only performs the music you love in a new and unique way but shares with you the stories that inspired them. Live from Laurel Canyon is a journey through a special time in American pop music... won't you join us?
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Demon possession, devilish cheerleaders, and Satanic rock stars are all on the chopping block with this horror comedy from the production team behind Juno. Screenwriter Diablo Cody provides the script, with producing duties handled by Jason Reitman and Dan Dubiecki. The story centers on an impish high-school student (Amanda Seyfried) who has to protect her town against her best friend, Jennifer (Megan Fox), who after being bedeviled by an evil rock band, develops a taste for human flesh. Girlfight's Karyn Kusama directs the Fox Atomic production.
Rated R
Runtime: 1h 45m
International songstress and comedienne extraordinaire Meow Meow brings her unique brand of hilarity and musical mayhem to New Bedford! Hailing from Australia, she has hypnotized, inspired, and terrified audiences globally with unique creations, from New York’s Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House. Don’t miss the spectacular crowd-surfing tragi-comedienne, backed by her band, who The Times (UK) reviewed as “Sensational. 5 Stars.”
This performance contains adult content.
After much needed maintenance during the restoration, The Z’s Mighty Wurlitzer Organ is ready for the spotlight once again!
The Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society, who cares for and maintain The Z’s organ, perform the live soundtrack to Alfred Hitchcock’s third film and first thriller, The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog.
The Lodger is silent thriller that tells the tale of a mysterious young man (matinee idol Ivor Novello) who takes up residence at a London boardinghouse just as a killer known as the Avenger descends upon the city, preying on blonde women.
CONCERT TIMES AND LOCATIONS
Saturdays, 3 PM
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church
124 Front Street
Marion, MA
Sundays, 3 PM
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
351 Elm Street
South Dartmouth, MA
“We welcome our indefatigable audience to a new season replete with beloved chestnuts, coruscating contemporary works, and unexpected delights from celebrated creators. Programs feature piano quintets by Louise Farrenc and Franz Schubert; Rachmaninoff’s huge cello sonata and the “Dissonance” quartet of Mozart; Christopor Najarian’s searing Tale for Two Violins; seldom heard quartets of Stravinsky and Prokofiev; and much more to intrigue and delight our growing circle of ardent music lovers. Thank you for joining us on a new adventure!”
—Janice Weber, Artistic Director
STORY TIME
March 28 & 29, 3 PM
Every note tells a tale. Let these stories stir yourheart.
Kenji Bunch: Hard Winter/Holler and Stomp
Cristopor Najarian: A Tale for Two Violins
Gabriel Fauré: Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor , Op. 15
Billy Mayerl: Marigold
EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin
Emma Powell, violin
Anna Griffis, viola
Leo Eguchi, cello
Janice Weber, piano
Kenji Bunch’s intriguing Hard Winter/Holler and Stomp takes a fresh look at Appalachian fiddling and string band traditions while Cristopor Najarian’s Tale for 2 Violins revisits Turkish, Armenian, and middle eastern folk melodies to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Fauré’s sublime Piano Quartet No. 1 and Billy Mayerl’s jazzy Marigold close the program with ineffable joie de vivre
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Backstage story revolving around aspiring actress Eve Harrington. Tattered and forlorn, Eve shows up in the dressing room of Broadway mega-star Margo Channing, telling a melancholy life story to Margo and her friends. Margo takes Eve under her wing, and it appears that Eve is a conniver that uses Margo.
Not Rated
Runtime: 2h 18m
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John Shaft (Richard Roundtree) is the ultimate in suave black detectives. He first finds himself up against Bumpy (Moses Gunn), the leader of the black crime mob, then against black nationals, and finally working with both against the white mafia who are trying to blackmail Bumpy by kidnapping his daughter.
Rated R
Runtime: 1h 40m
Inspired by performing in jails and prisons across the country, singer-songwriter Matt Butler brings a powerful combination of spoken word and song. Reckless Son humanizes the experience of the incarcerated by giving them voice and telling their stories. It’s a show of hope and forgiveness that raises awareness, shifts perspectives, and empowers individuals to create change within their communities.
An afternoon of poetic prose and symphonic sounds presented by New Bedford Historical Society, New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, and the Zeiterion.
Through a unique arrangement of original works and homages to literary and entertainment legends, this event honors New Bedford’s abolitionist past, brings attention to present struggles for liberation, and expresses hope for a future free from oppression. Prepare for an interactive experience of community, culture, and history.
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Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. In this ultra-hip, multi-strand crime movie, their storyline is interwoven with those of their boss, gangster Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames) ;his actress wife, Mia (Uma Thurman) ; struggling boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) ; master fixer Winston Wolfe (Harvey Keitel) and a nervous pair of armed robbers, Pumpkin (Tim Roth) and Honey Bunny (Amanda Plummer).
Rated R
Runtime: 2h 29m
Calling all musicians and music lovers! Join sax player and music educator Emmanuel “Manny” Escobar for free, fun jam sessions during AHA! Nights. Grab your instruments and play – or just enjoy the live music. Musicians, vocalists, visual artists, and audience members welcome. No prior jam experience or ticket needed.
An electrifying production that fuses groundbreaking step choreography with the vibrant soundscape of a live DJ!
As the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping, Step Afrika! pushes the boundaries of stepping, blending tradition with innovation to create an unforgettable, high-energy experience. They combine percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience.
Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. The mix of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.
Step Afrika! promotes stepping as an educational tool for young people, focusing on teamwork, academic achievement and cross-cultural understanding. The Company reaches tens of thousands of Americans each year through a 50-city tour of colleges and theaters and performs globally as Washington, DC’s one and only Cultural Ambassador.
Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports, touring more than 60 countries across the globe and ranking as one of the top 10 African American Dance Companies in the US.
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The third annual college fair about attending a Historically Black College or University returns!
Students and their families can connect with representatives from several HBCUs, to be named at a later date. Admission is free and open to all. To save your spot, click the TICKETS button.
Details and full list of HBCUs to come.
Led by celebrated vocalist and luminary Julia Keefe, the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band (JKIBB) brings charisma, passion, and purpose to every stage – leaving audiences both inspired and educated.
JKIBB is an ensemble of Native and Indigenous jazz musicians from across Indian Country. Performing pieces from their under-appreciated predecessors in jazz, like Mildred Bailey (Coeur d’Alene) and Jim Pepper (Kaw/Mvskoke), alongside works by contemporary Indigenous composers, the band spotlights a vibrant, long-standing tradition of Indigenous improvised music today.
Julia (Nez Perce) and the band quickly gained a reputation for deepening and challenging our understanding of the “uniquely American” art form known as jazz. JKIBB features a ‘who’s who’ of Indigenous bandleaders today and has headlined marquee events including the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C in 2024.
Yaniv Dinur, conductor
Michel Camilo, piano
Missy Mazzoli: River Rouge Transfiguration
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 3
Michel Camilo: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No.1
This concert is a celebration of transformation—of sound, of spirit, and of the boundless possibilities in music that dares to cross borders.
We begin with Missy Mazzoli’s River Rouge Transfiguration—a vivid, pulsing soundscape inspired by Detroit’s industrial heart. It's a musical metamorphosis, where steel and smoke give way to shimmering light and unexpected beauty.
Next, we dive into the rich, emotional landscapes of Brahms’ Symphony No. 3—a masterpiece of tenderness and passion. From its noble opening to its yearning finale, Brahms invites us into a world where strength and vulnerability exist in perfect harmony.
Finally, Dominican-born jazz and classical powerhouse Michel Camilo brings electrifying charisma to the stage with his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1. Blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz spontaneity, and classical grandeur, Camilo’s concerto is a thrilling ride—bold, joyful, and utterly alive. And the slow movement will stir your soul.
Feel the rush. Be transformed. Let the music take over.
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of the Zeiterion.
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The people of Detroit know 8 Mile as the city limit, a border, a boundary. It is also a psychological dividing line that separates Jimmy Smith Jr. (Eminem) from where and who he wants to be. A provocative fictional examination of a critical week in Jimmy's life.
Rated R
Runtime: 1h 30m
A musical for families during school vacation week!
Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down with this colorful adaptation of The New York Times bestselling book by Deborah Diesen. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout. The sweeping oceanic adventure features whimsical puppets and live performers.
The Pout-Pout Fish is a musical co-conceived, directed, and designed by the acclaimed puppeteers of AchesonWalsh Studios, whose work was featured in Broadway's The King And I, On the Town, and Radio City's New York Spectacular.
Hot Club Cheese Roll serves up a mix of jazz standards and contemporary hits in the contemporary hits in the style popularized by Django Reinhardt! Trio Jason Smith (guitar/ vocals), Mark Russell (violin/vocals), and John Birt (guitar/vocals) are Southcoast favorites. For their Stage Door Live debut, they will be joined by Tanner McMullen (upright bass), Albert Behar (accordion), and Casey Belisle (drums).
Do you remember listening to an entire album? The thrill of dropping the needle on the greatest music ever recorded? Classic Albums Live does.
The 1977 multi-platinum album Rumours became Fleetwood Mac’s most celebrated album and one of Top Ten best-selling albums of all time. Ranked 7th in Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" and now, for the first time in popular music, Rumours is recreated live on stage by Classic Albums Live with some of the best musicians performing today. Note for note, cut for cut.
Don’t miss the chance to relive the magic of Rumours, performed live!
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In the midst of a summer heat wave, New Yorker Richard Sherman (Tom Ewell) ships his wife, Helen (Evelyn Keyes), and their son off to Maine for vacation. Left alone to work back in Manhattan, Richard encounters a gorgeous blonde model (Marilyn Monroe) who has moved into the apartment upstairs, and becomes immediately infatuated. While pondering infidelity, Richard dreams of his beautiful new neighbor -- but will his fantasies about her become a reality?
Not Rated
Runtime: 1h 45m
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King Kong and Godzilla go head-to-head in an epic battle of the beast when the giant gorilla escapes from captivity in Japan and squares up to the recently thawed lizard.
Not Rated
Runtime: 1h 31m
Literature to Life’s latest adaptation! Erika L. Sánchez’s young adult novel about identity and expectations comes alive on stage. Co-produced with Freedom Reads, the story follows Julia Reyes, a Chicago high school student, as she navigates trials and tribulations of following her dreams of becoming a writer, alongside the death of her sister, Olga – who might not have been quite as perfect as she seemed.
This performance contains mature themes and language.
CONCERT TIMES AND LOCATIONS
Saturdays, 3 PM
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church
124 Front Street
Marion, MA
Sundays, 3 PM
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
351 Elm Street
South Dartmouth, MA
“We welcome our indefatigable audience to a new season replete with beloved chestnuts, coruscating contemporary works, and unexpected delights from celebrated creators. Programs feature piano quintets by Louise Farrenc and Franz Schubert; Rachmaninoff’s huge cello sonata and the “Dissonance” quartet of Mozart; Christopor Najarian’s searing Tale for Two Violins; seldom heard quartets of Stravinsky and Prokofiev; and much more to intrigue and delight our growing circle of ardent music lovers. Thank you for joining us on a new adventure!”
—Janice Weber, Artistic Director
FOURSOMES
May 2 & 3, 3 PM
Four voices. Infinite emotion. A season’s end thatleaves you transformed.
Akshaya Tucker: Hollow Flame
Lei Liang: Gobi Gloria
Kareem Roustom: Syrian Folk Songs
Johannes Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Op. 60
EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin
Theo Ramsey, violin
Anna Griffis, viola
Leo Eguchi, cello
Janice Weber, piano
String quartets by Akshaya Tucker (Hollow Flame), Lei Liang (Gobi Gloria) and Kareem Roustom (Syrian Folk Songs), eachonly ten minutes, demonstrate the amazing depth of this genre centuries after its first appearance around 1760. Brahms’s tempestuous Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, gigantic in all ways, represents the pinnacle of romantic emotion.
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Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)
Monday, May 4, 2026
3:00pm
The Imperial Forces -- under orders from cruel Darth Vader (David Prowse) -- hold Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) hostage, in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford), captain of the Millennium Falcon, work together with the companionable droid duo R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) to rescue the beautiful princess, help the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to the Galaxy.
Rated PG
Runtime: 2h 1m
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Monday, May 4, 2026
5:30pm
The adventure continues in this "Star Wars" sequel. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi master's help will Luke survive when the dark side of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader (David Prowse).
Rated PG
Runtime: 2h 4m
Return of the Jedi (1983)
Monday, May 4, 2026
8:00pm
Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) battles horrible Jabba the Hut and cruel Darth Vader to save his comrades in the Rebel Alliance and triumph over the Galactic Empire. Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) reaffirm their love and team with Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams), the Ewoks and the androids C-3PO and R2-D2 to aid in the disruption of the Dark Side and the defeat of the evil emperor.
Rated PG
Runtime: 2h 15m
The popular podcast on The Z stage!
Captivating listeners with lively debates and razor-sharp commentary, #SistersInLaw is on the road with a live version of their show. The Webby Award-winning podcast brings together four of the most respected political and legal masterminds in the country to break down the biggest political and legal stories of the week.
The Sisters pull back the curtain on how the U.S. government actually works, take on the corrupt, share their wisdom and give us their rulings on the latest in politics, law, and culture.
MEET THE HOSTS
Joyce Vance - The first woman appointed as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama by President Obama, MSNBC legal analyst, and Distinguished Professor Of The Practice of Law at the University of Alabama School.
Barb McQuade - Appointed by President Obama as the first female U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. Currently Professor From Practice at the University of Michigan Law School and legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. Best-selling author of Attack from Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America.
Jill Wine-Banks - Legendary Watergate prosecutor, MSNBC contributor, and best-selling author of The Watergate Girl. The first female General Counsel of the U.S. Army and first female executive director of the American Bar Association.
Kimberly Atkins Stohr - Senior opinion writer at The Boston Globe. A former lawyer, served as the first Washington, D.C.-based news correspondent for WBUR and as the Boston Herald’s Washington bureau chief. A regular contributor on MSNBC and guest host of WBUR’s On Point.
Calling all musicians and music lovers! Join sax player and music educator Emmanuel “Manny” Escobar for free, fun jam sessions during AHA! Nights. Grab your instruments and play – or just enjoy the live music. Musicians, vocalists, visual artists, and audience members welcome. No prior jam experience or ticket needed.
NBSO Subscriptions go on sale Monday, August 4, at 12pm
Join us for the 2025-2026 NBSO Season.
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NBSO's 2025-26 SEASON
Music of Renewal
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 3:00 PM
Kilburn Event Center (concert-style seating)
Yaniv Dinur, conductor
Guest Artists:
Laura Shamu, oboe
Nicholas Brown, clarinet
Rachel Juszczak, bassoon
Michael Bellofatto, horn
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante for Winds
Evencio Castellanos: Santa Cruz de Pacairigua
Antônio Carlos Gomes: Overture to II Guarany
Antonio Estévez: Mediodía en el Llano
Arturo Márquez: Danzón No. 2
This program will lift your spirits and renew your soul while overlooking the beautiful waters of Buzzards Bay.
Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Winds is a rare gem showcasing our own principal musicians as soloists on oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn. It is music that breathes—full of dialogue, energy, and grace. A moment to simply sit back and let the sound of Mozart’s genius wash over you.
Overture to Il Guarany by Antônio Carlos Gomes is an exhilarating Brazilian overture bursting with bold brass, sweeping romance, and heroic flair. It’s a dramatic invitation to shake off the everyday and step into something grand.
Venezuela’s Evencio Castellanos composed Santa Cruz de Pacairigua as a riotous, rhythmic celebration of life. With percussive exuberance and colorful soundscapes, it’s music that pulses through your body—reminding us to move, to dance, to feel joy.
With Antonio Estévez’s Mediodía en el Llano, you will experience the orchestra’s lush tones evoking the stillness of the Venezuelan plains at midday. Every note is drenched in sunlight, inviting deep breath and calm reflection.
Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No. 2 is a song of pure joy. It blends lively melodies with irresistible dance rhythms and creates connection between cultures, audience and orchestra, and body and soul.
Come let the music move you—from quiet renewal to joyful celebration.
Holiday Pops
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 3:30 & 7 PM
Bronspiegel Auditorium, New Bedford High School
Yaniv Dinur, conductor and emcee
Appearances by the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra and The Showstoppers
Roundup the crew—kids, grandparents, friends who feel like family—and come kick off the season with our Holiday Pops concerts! It’s an all-out celebration filled with jingle-worthy music, belly laughs, and feel-good moments you’ll want to bottle up.
The hall will be decked, the vibe will be merry, and the music? Pure holiday magic. Yaniv and our NBSO musicians will be joined by local favorites The Showstoppers and members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra for a show that’ll have everyone smiling.
The 3:30 PM performance is a breezy, one-hour concert—perfect for little ones (and early bedtimes). The 7:00 PM show runs a bit longer for those who want to soak up every sparkling note. Both performances are delightfully direct—no intermission, just nonstop joy.
Romantic Revelations
February 14, 2026, 7:30 PM
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
Yaniv Dinur, conductor
Jesse Holstein,violin
Samuel Barber: Overture to The School for Scandal
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Violin Concerto
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1
Step into a world of beauty, drama, and deep emotion. Let the power of music celebrate the love and joy in your life. This concert is a musical journey that connects heart and soul.
We begin with Samuel Barber’s Overture to The School for Scandal—a playful, high-spirited burst of wit and charm that sets the tone for a night of bold expression.
Violin soloist Jesse Holstein joins the orchestra for Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Violin Concerto—a lush, soulful work pulsing with lyricism and passion. Written by a brilliant Black British composer whose music was nearly lost to history, this concerto is a rediscovered gem that stirs the spirit and honors resilience.
We close with the sweeping beauty of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1, "Winter Dreams"—a tender, evocative portrait of longing, memory, and the quiet magic of the season.
Let this concert be your midwinter reset—a chance to feel inspired, reconnected, and swept away by music that speaks directly to the heart.
Boldness Unbound
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 7:30 PM
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
Yaniv Dinur, conductor
Cynthia Yeh, percussion
Avner Dorman: Eternal Rhythm, Percussion Concerto No. 2
Charles Ives: Symphony No. 2
This concert invites you to feel music in a whole new way—through bold rhythms and familiar melodies re-imagined that will move, surprise, and transform you.
Internationally acclaimed percussionist Cynthia Yeh takes center stage in Avner Dorman’s Eternal Rhythm, a percussion concerto that never stops pulsing, using 12 different percussion instruments accompanied by the orchestra. It's a high-energy exploration of all the sounds and beats these instruments can produce—at once visceral and transcendent. From thunderous strikes to shimmering textures, you’ll feel every heartbeat of this unforgettable piece.
Then, we turn to American iconoclast Charles Ives and his Symphony No. 2—a musical love letter to the American spirit. Blending classical form with hymn tunes, marching songs, and folk melodies, Ives creates a rich, surprising soundscape that feels both nostalgic and ahead of its time.
Together, these works celebrate invention, individuality, and the power of music to challenge, uplift, and connect us.
Take the plunge and let yourself be swept into the rhythm and melodies of unexpected places.
The Human Element
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7:30 PM
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
Yaniv Dinur, conductor
Michel Camilo, piano
Missy Mazzoli: River Rouge Transfiguration
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 3
Michel Camilo: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No.1
This concert is a celebration of transformation—of sound, of spirit, and of the boundless possibilities in music that dares to cross borders.
We begin with Missy Mazzoli’s River Rouge Transfiguration—a vivid, pulsing soundscape inspired by Detroit’s industrial heart. It's a musical metamorphosis, where steel and smoke give way to shimmering light and unexpected beauty.
Next, we dive into the rich, emotional landscapes of Brahms’ Symphony No. 3—a masterpiece of tenderness and passion. From its noble opening to its yearning finale, Brahms invites us into a world where strength and vulnerability exist in perfect harmony.
Finally, Dominican-born jazz and classical powerhouse Michel Camilo brings electrifying charisma to the stage with his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1. Blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz spontaneity, and classical grandeur, Camilo’s concerto is a thrilling ride—bold, joyful, and utterly alive. And the slow movement will stir your soul.
Feel the rush. Be transformed. Let the music take over.
A Joyous Sound
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 7:30PM
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
Yaniv Dinur, conductor
Pedro da Silva, guitar
Pedro da Silva: Concerto for Portuguese Guitar and Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Two worlds meet in a concert of breathtaking contrast and shared humanity.
Virtuoso Pedro da Silva, who is based in New York City but was born in New Bedford, brings the shimmering voice of the Portuguese guitar to the forefront in his own Concerto for Portuguese Guitar and Orchestra—a spellbinding work that blends classical traditions with Iberian flair, improvisation, and global rhythms.
Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9 lifts the evening to transcendent heights. From its stirring opening to the triumphant “Ode to Joy” finale, this is music that celebrates unity, freedom, and the enduring power of the human spirit. This piece never fails to fill you with awe and hope.
A night where passion meets purpose—and joy resounds.
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Yaniv Dinur, conductor
Pedro da Silva, guitar
Pedro da Silva: Concerto for Portuguese Guitar and Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Two worlds meet in a concert of breathtaking contrast and shared humanity.
Virtuoso Pedro da Silva, who is based in New York City but was born in New Bedford, brings the shimmering voice of the Portuguese guitar to the forefront in his own Concerto for Portuguese Guitar and Orchestra—a spellbinding work that blends classical traditions with Iberian flair, improvisation, and global rhythms.
Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9 lifts the evening to transcendent heights. From its stirring opening to the triumphant “Ode to Joy” finale, this is music that celebrates unity, freedom, and the enduring power of the human spirit. This piece never fails to fill you with awe and hope.
A night where passion meets purpose—and joy resounds.
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of the Zeiterion.
NBSO's 2025-26 Chamber Music Series
TICKETING INFO
$35 general admission (fee free)
$140 Subscription to all five concerts (fee free)
All tickets must be purchased in advance.
Subscriptions available here or through the ticket button above from August 19 through October 3.
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CONCERT TIMES AND LOCATIONS
Saturdays, 3 PM
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church
124 Front Street
Marion, MA
Sundays, 3 PM
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
351 Elm Street
South Dartmouth, MA
“We welcome our indefatigable audience to a new season replete with beloved chestnuts, coruscating contemporary works, and unexpected delights from celebrated creators. Programs feature piano quintets by Louise Farrenc and Franz Schubert; Rachmaninoff’s huge cello sonata and the “Dissonance” quartet of Mozart; Christopor Najarian’s searing Tale for Two Violins; seldom heard quartets of Stravinsky and Prokofiev; and much more to intrigue and delight our growing circle of ardent music lovers. Thank you for joining us on a new adventure!”
—Janice Weber, Artistic Director
RACH N' SOUL
Oct 4 & 5, 3 PM
Many thanks to Patty Plum Wylde, whose generous Gift of Music has made this concert possible. She dedicates her gift to all teachers of music for their devotion to the art of making music eternal.
Begin in breath, end in brilliance—music that rocks your soul
Reena Esmail: Saans (Breath) (2017)
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Sonata for Piano and Cello in G Minor, Op. 19
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465 "Dissonance"
EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin
Theo Ramsey, violin
Anna Griffis, viola
Leo Eguchi, cello
Janice Weber, piano
Indian-American composer Reena Esmail’s soulful piano trio Saans (Breath) opens the program with her charismatic fusion of eastern and western traditions. In brilliant contrast, Rachmaninoff’s Sonata for Cello and Piano, written over a century earlier, is testament to the untrammeled passion and virtuosity for which he is celebrated. What better musical capstone than the elegant “Dissonance” quartet of Mozart, showing a master at the height of his creative powers.
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QUINTESSENTIALS
November 22 & 23, 3 PM
Warmth, grace, and joy—experience music at its most perfect
Jessie Montgomery: Duo for Violin and Cello (2015)
Louise Farrenc: Piano Quintet No. 1 in A minor, Op. 30
Franz Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667 "Trout"
EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin
Emma Powell, violin
Anna Griffis, viola
Peter Zay, cello
Janice Weber, piano
Peter Walsh, bass
Born in 1804, Louise Farrenc was a true French Romantic whose works are earning – again – a huge following. Her unique Piano Quintet (1839), utilizing string bass, reflects and complements Schubert’s immortal “Trout” Quintet, a work employing the same musical forces. Firebrand American composer Jessie Montgomery proves that less is more with her delightful ode to friendship, Duo for Violin and Cello.
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WINTER FIRE
Jan 31 & Feb 1, 3 PM
Spark your spirit. Melt the midwinter chill
Igor Stravinsky: Three Pieces for String Quartet
Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66
Sergei Prokofiev: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 92
Kevin Day: Variation V (Miniature for String Quartet)
EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin
Emma Powell, violin
Anna Griffis, viola
Leo Eguchi, cello
Janice Weber, piano
Beat midwinter chill with warming string quartets by Stravinsky and Prokofiev, the effervescent Piano Trio No. 2 of Felix Mendelssohn, and a devilish Variation V by American Kevin Day, who based this miniature on a variation from Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 5. Keep the bonfires burning!
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STORY TIME
March 28 & 29, 3 PM
Every note tells a tale. Let these stories stir your heart.
Kenji Bunch: Hard Winter/Holler and Stomp
Cristopor Najarian: A Tale for Two Violins
Gabriel Fauré: Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor , Op. 15
Billy Mayerl: Marigold
EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin
Emma Powell, violin
Anna Griffis, viola
Leo Eguchi, cello
Janice Weber, piano
Kenji Bunch’s intriguing Hard Winter/Holler and Stomp takes a fresh look at Appalachian fiddling and string band traditions while Cristopor Najarian’s Tale for 2 Violins revisits Turkish, Armenian, and middle eastern folk melodies to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Fauré’s sublime Piano Quartet No. 1 and Billy Mayerl’s jazzy Marigold close the program with ineffable joie de vivre.
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FOURSOMES
May 2 & 3, 3 PM
Four voices. Infinite emotion. A season’s end that leaves you transformed.
Akshaya Tucker: Hollow Flame
Lei Liang: Gobi Gloria
Kareem Roustom: Syrian Folk Songs
Johannes Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Op. 60
EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin
Theo Ramsey, violin
Anna Griffis, viola
Leo Eguchi, cello
Janice Weber, piano
String quartets by Akshaya Tucker (Hollow Flame), Lei Liang (Gobi Gloria) and Kareem Roustom (Syrian Folk Songs), each only ten minutes, demonstrate the amazing depth of this genre centuries after its first appearance around 1760. Brahms’s tempestuous Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, gigantic in all ways, represents the pinnacle of romantic emotion.
The award-winning fadista first began singing with her grandmother and great-grandmother in Lisbon. Now Sonia Bettencourt performs all over the country, sharing her love of traditional Portuguese folk music. Don’t miss this beautiful night of fado!
Local greats Caliph, Hendrick Hernandez-Resto, and Siahlaw perform for the first time on the stage that has loomed large for them growing up in New Bedford. The seasoned artists of the game unite to demonstrate that working together can truly amplify the genre. Backed by DJ Fresco and The Seshn Band, the trio offer an epic performance that’s not to be missed by fans of hip-hop or supporters of the community.
“Being amongst the first hip-hop artists in the city to grace [the Zeiterion] stage as a coheadliner, it’s a full circle moment and a dream come true.”- Hendrick Hernandez- Resto
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In 1944, the U.S. Army and Allied forces plan a huge invasion landing in Normandy, France. Despite bad weather, General Eisenhower gives the okay and the Allies land at Normandy. General Norma Cota (Robert Mitchum) travels with his men onto Omaha Beach. With much effort, and lost life, they get off the beach, traveling deep into French territory. The German military, due to arrogance, ignorance and a sleeping Adolf Hitler, delay their response to the Allied landing, with crippling results.
Equivalent of PG/PG-13 for this film
Runtime: 2h 58m
An intimate evening with acclaimed country artist Timmy Brown, featuring the incredible talents of guitarist John Baptista and bassist Jeff Griffith. With a stripped-down acoustic backdrop, Timmy shares the candid, heartfelt stories that inspired fan favorites. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and fall in love with these songs all over again.
A heartwarming and visually stunning performance that brings together music, dance, and projection to tell a story of a young boy, his grandfather, and their shared memories.
Created by director/choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson, this dance production breathes life into “The Remember Balloons” story by bringing it to the stage, resulting in an experience built for the entire family.
James’s Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad when he was young and Grandma when they were married. Grandpa has balloons about camping and Aunt Nelle’s poor cow. Grandpa also has a silver balloon filled with the memory of a fishing trip he and James took together. But when Grandpa’s balloons begin to float away, James is heartbroken. No matter how hard he runs, James can’t catch them. One day, Grandpa lets go of the silver balloon— and he doesn’t even notice! Grandpa no longer has balloons of his own. But James has many more than before. It’s up to him to share those balloons, one by one.
Beautifully accompanied by an original score composed by Theron Brown. The show incorporates digital projections and voiceover narration to complement Moore-Dunson’s theatrical choreography.
Contains sensitive themes, including Alzheimer's disease and memory loss.
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Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Christopher Wallace parlays his gift for storytelling into a career as a rap artist. Eventually dubbing himself Biggie Smalls, then later, the Notorious B.I.G., Wallace's tales about violent street life take him to the top of the rap charts. The subject he so often raps about catches up with him in March of 1997, when he is shot to death after leaving a party.
Rated R
Runtime: 2h 2m
This screening of The Bird Cage has been postponed. Stay tuned for the new date.
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When Val Goldman asks Barbara Keely to be his wife, he can't possibly envision the chaos it will create between their parents. Val's dad is gay nightclub owner Armand, and his `mother' is Armand's permanent life partner, Albert, better known by his stage name Starina. Barbara's parents, Senator Kevin Keely and his wife Louise, want to meet Val's `parents', who decide the best plan is for Albert to pose as a woman.
Rated R
Runtime: 1h 58m
Fabiola Méndez is an Emmy-nominated composer known for her unique blend of folk, jazz, and Afro-Caribbean influences. Born in Puerto Rico, her music takes audiences on a journey as she shares and celebrates the cuatro (a traditional Puerto Rican instrument), folk music, and collective storytelling at venues like NPR Tiny Desk, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Celebrity Series of Boston, and more!
Get ready for a dazzling night of entertainment with our Drag Queen Lip Sync Battle, where charisma, costume, and performance take center stage. Cheer with the crowd as they compete to wow the audience in a sparkling showdown of talent and flair!
Tickets must be reserved for this free show
The premier band representing the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security!
The 55-member ensemble has performed concert tours around the globe to promote goodwill while showcasing pride, patriotism and musicianship. Their spectrum of music ranges from wind ensemble classics to swinging jazz charts, offering something for everyone!
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The rise of country music legend Johnny Cash (Joaquin Phoenix) begins with his days as a boy growing up on the family farm, where he struggles under the scorn of his father (Robert Patrick). As the years pass, Cash ends up in Memphis, Tenn., with his wife, Vivian (Ginnifer Goodwin), and breaks into the music scene after finding his trademark sound. While on tour, Cash meets the love of his life, singer June Carter (Reese Witherspoon), but Cash's volatile lifestyle threatens to keep them apart.
Rated PG-13
Runtime: 2h 16m
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After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas). Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie (Drew Barrymore), and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.
Rated PG
Runtime: 2h
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After Kermit the Frog decides to pursue a movie career, he starts his cross-country trip from Florida to California. Along the way, he meets and befriends Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and rock musicians Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. When Kermit is offered a job by Doc Hopper (Charles Durning) to advertise the fried frog legs at his restaurant chain, Kermit turns Hopper down. However, Hopper refuses to relent and pursues Kermit and his companions to a final showdown.
Rated G
Runtime: 1h 37m
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The true story of fast-draws and wild rides, battles with posses, train and bank robberies, a torrid love affair and a new lease on outlaw life in far away Bolivia. It is also a character study of a remarkable friendship between Butch - possibly the most likeable outlaw in frontier history - and his closest associate, the fabled, ever-dangerous Sundance Kid.
Rated PG
Runtime: 1h 50m
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Bruce Lee plays a martial-arts expert determined to help capture the narcotics dealer whose gang was responsible for the death of his sister. Lee enters a kung fu competition in an attempt to fight his way to the dealer's headquarters with the help of some friends.
Rated R
Runtime: 1h 39m
Elida Almeida first burst onto the scene in 2014 with over 2.7 million views on YouTube, seducing fans with her suave and powerful voice. Since then, she has carried the musical heart of Cape Verde to the world, bridging cultures with her soul-stirring storytelling and magnetic charm. She celebrates the cultural heritage of her home but also asserts her African identity, seasoning Cape Verdean rhythms such as batuque, funaná, coladera, and tabanka with Latin energy for an unforgettable performance.
Born on the island of Santiago, Elida Almeida honed her vocal skills singing church hymns and developed her musical knowledge by hosting a radio show in Maio, where she grew up after her father’s death. Driven by a passion for education and a deep connection to her roots, she composed songs reflecting love and social concern.
Her debut album, Nta Konsigui, gained international attention when one of its songs was featured in the Portuguese TV soap A Unica Mulher. Awarded the RFI Découvertes prize in 2015, Elida’s warm and powerful voice quickly captivated audiences worldwide, earning her a place on major music stages across Europe, Africa, and North America.
Her second album, Kebrada, named after her childhood village, celebrates her African identity by blending Cape Verdean rhythms like batuque, funaná, coladera, and tabanka with Latin influences. Establishing herself as the voice of a new generation with Gerasonobu, Elida proudly serves as a spokesperson for her “little country,” Cape Verde.
Eight years after her 2014 debut, Elida’s 5th album, Di Lonji (“From Afar”), reflects on her extraordinary journey—from the remote interior of Santiago to performing in over 50 countries and receiving numerous awards. To commemorate her 10-year career, she released her first vinyl album, a limited edition of Di Lonji, featuring a stunning cover of “Estanhadinha” by Franck Cavaquim, originally recorded by Cesária Évora.
Elida Almeida’s career, marked by talent, tenacity, and deep respect for her roots, continues to inspire and resonate worldwide.
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When a young woman is killed by a shark while skinny-dipping near the New England tourist town of Amity Island, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) wants to close the beaches, but mayor Larry Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) overrules him, fearing that the loss of tourist revenue will cripple the town. Ichthyologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and grizzled ship captain Quint (Robert Shaw) offer to help Brody capture the killer beast, and the trio engage in an epic battle of man vs. nature.
Rated PG
Runtime: 2h 10m
Eight Performances!
Summer musical at The Z returns when New Bedford Festival Theatre presents the Broadway musical Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville!
This musical comedy tells the story of Tully, a charming bartender and singer on a tropical island, who falls for Rachel, a career-driven tourist, making him question his carefree lifestyle.
A celebration of love, laughter, and living in the moment, this summer smash features Buffett's greatest hits, like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”
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Before going on vacation, self-involved psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin (Richard Dreyfuss) has the misfortune of taking on a new patient: Bob Wiley (Bill Murray). An exemplar of neediness and a compendium of phobias, Bob follows Marvin to his family's country house. Dr. Marvin tries to get him to leave; the trouble is, everyone love Bob. As his oblivious patient makes himself at home, Dr. Marvin loses his professional composure and, before long, may be ready for the loony bin himself.
Rated PG
Runtime: 1h 39m
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Danny Noonan (Michael O'Keefe), a teen down on his luck, works as a caddy at the snob-infested Bushwood Country Club to raise money for his college education. In an attempt to gain votes for a college scholarship reserved for caddies, Noonan volunteers to caddy for a prominent and influential club member (Ted Knight). Meanwhile, Danny struggles to prepare for the high pressure Caddy Day golf tournament while absorbing New Age advice from wealthy golf guru Ty Webb (Chevy Chase).
Rated R
Runtime: 1h 39m
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After the members of a team of scientists (Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray) lose their cushy positions at a university in New York City, they decide to become "ghostbusters" to wage a high-tech battle with the supernatural for money. They stumble upon a gateway to another dimension, a doorway that will release evil upon the city. The Ghostbusters must now save New York from complete destruction.
Rated PG
Runtime: 1h 45m
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Hard-luck cabbie John Winger (Bill Murray) -- directionless after being fired from his job and dumped by his girlfriend -- enlists in the U.S. Army with his close pal, Russell Ziskey (Harold Ramis). After his barely satisfactory performance in basic training, the irreverent Winger emerges as the figurehead for a ragtag band of Army misfits. However, his hijinks threaten to cause an international scandal when he inadvertently commandeers a military assault vehicle behind enemy lines.
Rated R
Runtime: 1h 41m
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A lonely, aging movie star named Bob Harris (Bill Murray) and a conflicted newlywed, Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), meet in Tokyo. Bob is there to film a Japanese whiskey commercial; Charlotte is accompanying her celebrity-photographer husband. Strangers in a foreign land, the two find escape, distraction and understanding amidst the bright Tokyo lights after a chance meeting in the quiet lull of the hotel bar. They form a bond that is as unlikely as it is heartfelt and meaningful.
Rated R
Runtime: 1h 41m
The fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience members into performers!
Get ready to laugh, dance and SING your heart out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited. All voices welcome, no experience necessary. They teach, you sing, everyone wins.
Since 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! directors Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman have blurred the lines between performer and audience, travelling the world to create harmony with strangers and friends alike. They’ve collaborated with renowned artists like Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit The Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, creating memorable videos that have garnered views in the millions.
Now it’s your turn to sing!
International fado sensation Mariza returns to The Z, where she has captivated sold-out audiences time and again.
Her powerful voice and commanding stage presence breathe new life into Portugal’s most treasured musical tradition. A true New Bedford favorite, Mariza promises an evening of passion, beauty, and unforgettable song. Whether singing traditional numbers or new songs, she proudly honors the legacy of Portugal’s expressive lament of destiny.
*$99 includes a meet and greet with Mariza
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN OCTOBER 2026 PERFORMANCE
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Brad Majors himself!
Join the original 'Brad Majors' - BARRY BOSTWICK - for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast and audience participation. Enjoy a memorabilia display with artifacts, including an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, and more!
Your ticket includes a prop bag for audience partici…pation—and a limited number of VIP tickets are available for an exclusive Meet & Greet with Barry Bostwick, including a personal photo and autograph.
Please note: Guests are NOT allowed to bring their own props and prop bags, these will be provided upon entry.
Barry Bostwick Bio
Winning Golden Globe, Tony and Peabody awards for a long and multi-faceted career Barry continues to work in all genres with recently released films The Incredibles 2, Grand Daddy Day Care, Bigger Fatter Liar, A Mermaids Tale, Three Days In August among others as well as recent TV offerings on "Will And Grace," "Girlfriends Guide to Divorce," "Still The King," "Signed Sealed and Delivered" for Hallmark and Great Performances on PBS "Ellis Island: The Dream Of America." Bostwick is probably best known for playing Brad Majors in the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show and Mayor Randall Winston in the long running sitcom "Spin City" and creating the role of Danny Zuko in the original Broadway production of Grease winning his first of three Tony nominations, finally winning the Tony for Best Actor in a Musical for the lead character in The Robber Bridegroom. You can also look for him in the other cult favorite film Megaforce, along with FDR: American Badass, Spyhard, Fantastic Planet, Three From Hell, Undercover Brother 2, The Outlaw Johnny Black, American Pie: Girls Rule, the popular Netflix film Single All The Way and the soon to be released Daruma. And his personal favorite Movie Movie with George C. Scott and directed by Stanley Donan among others. On TV he played George Washington in the 8 hour mini-series "George Washington," Lady Aster in "War and Remembrance" among dozens of TV Movies and mini-series. Series TV kept him busy with "Cougar Town," "Law and Order: SVU," "Supernatur
*$165 includes a meet and greet with Barry Bostwick
This performance contains adult content.
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PLUS! Earn one free ticket for every 20 tickets purchased for most shows. Special group rates for students are available for most shows.
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra offers no fees, plus 10% of Section C and 15% off Sections A and B with a purchase of 10 or more tickets.
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A deposit is required one week after you reserve your order. Full payment and final ticket count are due 30 days before the performance date. If your final ticket count falls below 10, the regular ticket prices will apply. You may add tickets to your order based on availability. We’ll do our best to seat your party as close together as possible.
— AGUSTINHO R.
When the curtain came down on performing arts in the spring of 2020, The Z was faced with an enormous challenge. Thanks to the generosity of our amazing community of supporters, The Z reopens its doors for the 2021/22 season.
That said, the road ahead is still uncertain. But we know we can navigate any challenge with your help.
Your support means The Z can continue to...
• Be a safe place for shared experiences that build community bonds and create connections
• Stimulate emotional healing through stories told on stage
• Make an impact on the learning and success of children through Pre K-12 Education Programs
• Offer life-long learning opportunities in The Z’s Creative Classroom
Performing arts education plays a vital role at The Z.
We believe the arts are an essential component of a well-rounded education.
From performances for grades Pre K-12 to life-long learning in our Creative Classroom, The Z uses the lens of performing arts to expand the hearts and minds of all ages.
As a place for learning at all ages, The Z offers:
• Classes in performing arts disciplines for many skill levels
• Pre K-12 performances
• Internships for teens
• In-school literacy projects
• Pre- and post-show discussions
For a full list and schedule, visit zeiterion.org/learn.
Over the last 96 years, the Zeiterion Theatre has been a much-beloved place in New Bedford’s history. In 1923, the Zeitz brothers opened the Zeiterion as a grand Vaudeville house, with the vision of creating a “palace for the people.” At the time, the Zeiterion was one of nearly twenty theaters operating in the city of New Bedford. Shortly after opening, it transitioned to a movie house, and was renamed “The State Theatre.” Countless memories were made as the theater hosted opening nights for films such as “Moby Dick” and “Down to the Sea in Ships.” As time passed and people began seeking their entertainment elsewhere, the theatre fell dark and faced an uncertain future. Thanks to some visionary leaders, organizations like WHALE, and the support of this community, the Zeiterion was saved from the wrecking ball. In 1982, the Zeiterion Theatre was restored and reborn as a non-profit performing arts center, fondly called “The Z.” Today, The Z is a thriving home for live music, dance, theater, and film. It is a beacon for some of the best and brightest artists from around the world, exposing audiences of all ages to the power of the performing arts. Once one of many, The Z is now the last operating theater serving the city and a treasured landmark in downtown New Bedford. With the continued support of the community, The Z will remain at the center of cultural activity, entertaining and inspiring audiences for generations to come.
THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THE Z’S STORY.
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