2020 was a tough year, but here we are at the beginning of 2021. Happy New Year! It has been months since we have been physically together inside the theater. While this new year brings great promise, our days ahead will not be without challenges. We all continue to shoulder the burden of the pandemic as we make meaning of this racial reckoning. Our journey to safer days continues. Though physical distance is required,…
We’d like to extend our sincere congratulations to Somi’s for her latest album being nominated for a GRAMMY and for sharing her latest film—in the absence of things—with the ArtsEmerson audience! Did you see it? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! “US-based Rwandan-Ugandan jazz vocalist and songwriter Laura Kabasomi Kakoma known by her stage name Somi recently made history at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards as the first African woman ever…
Our theaters may still be dark, but our programming this December just goes to show that we’re working harder than ever to bring arts from all over the world into your hearts, minds, and living rooms.
We’re thrilled to be partnering with The Boston Asian American Film Festival to present this entirely virtual cinematic experience! From documentaries about Wuhan to spelling bee champions, feature films to shorts, and several artist conversations, this upcoming month of film programming is truly something to behold. The Boston Asian American Film Festival runs from OCT 21-NOV 01. However, certain films are only available during specific streaming windows, so be sure to head over to our…
This year has asked us all, both as individuals and as a larger organization to reexamine how we create art. From the shuttering of live theatre as we know it to answering to the call of anti-racist action, we are proud to announce our commitment to a Year of Experimentation, focusing on the development and programming our new digital venue, and providing support to international artists through reimagined residency programs that support new works, new…
