Los Angeles-based BODYTRAFFIC, named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2013, is an internationally acclaimed contemporary dance company known for commissioning repertory from the world’s most acclaimed contemporary choreographers. Praised for its “confident, hard-hitting” (LA Weekly) execution in a wide range of styles, BODYTRAFFIC has surged to the …
Read More »The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra presents: Britten, Schumann & Mussorgsky
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra opens the second half of its centennial season on February 20 with Britten, Schumann & Mussorgsky featuring cellist Carter Brey. The concert will take place at 7:30pm at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in downtown New Bedford. With just three concerts remaining this season, this …
Read More »Jasmine Guy, star of “Different World” to offer Master Class in Acting to New Bedford High School Students
Nationally known television, stage and film actress Jasmine Guy will be in New Bedford to star in “Raisin’ Cane: A Harlem Renaissance Odyssey” at The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 5. In addition to her evening mainstage performance, and a 10:00am performance for regional schools, the Zeiterion has …
Read More »February, when Folks ‘Love to hate to Love’
No question, all poets are in love…. in love with words! So this February the spotlight is on Poets of New Bedford! Your Theatre’s first poetry coffeehouse is coming soon and promises to be an electric event. We are fortunate that our first act includes five accomplished local poets who …
Read More »NBHS Drama Club Presents ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
The New Bedford High School Drama Club presents “Arsenic and Old Lace,” by Joseph Kesselring, with special permission from the Dramatists Play Service, Inc., with performances on Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 6 at 2:00 p.m. A farcical, dark comedy that centers …
Read More »Don’t Call it a Violin Show: Black Violin Comes to the Zeiterion
An unexpected blend of hip hop, Bach, and blue grass is coming to the Zeiterion Theater this Friday, May 29th at 8pm Come prepared for a party and see what all the hype is about as musical sensation Black Violin graces the stage of our Zeiterion Theater here in New …
Read More »4th Annual New Bedford Jazzfest Survival Guide: Talent, Food, Artists’ Colony
One of the most popular Spring events, the annual New Bedford Jazzfest, is quickly becoming a city tradition. The event, in its short 3 year history has become immensely popular because of the world-class musical talent, mouth-watering food, and quality vendors. If you are a fan of music, food and …
Read More »Pinkalicious the Musical Preview: Get Tickled Pink!
Pinkalicious the Musical is coming from NYC to New Bedford’s Zeiterion Theater this Sunday, April 26th Predictions are calling for a sea of pink swarming downtown’s cobblestone streets this coming Sunday afternoon. Grab your pinkest, sparkliest duds, a cupcake towering with frosting, and a ticket to Pinkalicious for an unforgettable …
Read More »Our Interview with Béla Fleck
Rhythm, Blues, and Appalachian Murder Ballads Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn coming to the Zeiterion Theater this Sunday, April 12th, 7PM Fifteen-time GRAMMY winner, Béla Fleck, and his wife Abigail Washburn have teamed up for an incredible example of the versatility and musicality of the banjo. Stringing together influences from …
Read More »A Night of Enchantment
Five time Tony Award-winning Peter and the Starcatcher captures the imaginations of children and adults at the Zeiterion Theater. Once upon a time in a land far, far away three bright red caravans rolled down the cobblestone streets of a sleepy whaling town. Little did the townspeople know, a miracle …
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