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October 22, 2019 | Theatre, Race and Equity,

How korde arrington tuttle Questioned ‘Cancel Culture’ and Leaned into the Discomfort of Robert Mapplethorpe’s Photographs

Triptych (Eyes of One on Another) is a multi-disciplinary dive into the work of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, inviting audiences to experience his controversial work from fresh new perspectives. The piece...

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October 10, 2019 | Theatre,

The Story of Smith and Mapplethorpe: From Just Kids to Revolutionaries

Patti Smith is a cultural legend, spanning mediums and genres in her artistic endeavors and influence. A musician, author, activist, photographer, singer-songwriter, and poet, Smith’s body of work resonates throughout...

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October 7, 2019 | Theatre,

For The Moms Who Juggle It All

Performing with The 7 Fingers is a physical feat. The troupe’s current production, Passengers (SEP 25-OCT 13), is certainly no exception to the rule and while seemingly effortless from the...

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October 1, 2019 | Theatre,

From The Audience to The Stage: It All Happened in Boston

Contemporary circus has been a mainstay for ArtsEmerson and each season, our audiences flock to the theatre for these productions. While each circus has it’s own story and aesthetic, the...

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September 27, 2019 | Theatre,

Surprising Bostonians with a Random Act of Kindness

As ArtsEmerson celebrated the beginning of our 10th Anniversary Season with Passengers (SEP 25-OCT 13), we were incredibly humbled by the relationship we’ve built with our audiences in Boston and...

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September 25, 2019 | Theatre, Notes From Leadership, Race and Equity,

Tonight, We Celebrate 10 Years Bold

Tonight, we open our 10th Anniversary Season with The 7 Fingers’ Passengers (SEP 25-OCT 13) and we are thrilled to welcome so many friendly faces back into the ArtsEmerson venues,...

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September 24, 2019 | Theatre, Notes From Leadership,

Welcome to ArtsEmerson’s 10th Season!

A note from Artistic Director, David Dower, and Executive Director, David C. Howse: Passengers (SEP 25-OCT 3) marks the seventh time The 7 Fingers have appeared in our season. Contemporary...

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September 21, 2019 | Theatre,

Passengers and the Stories of Travel

The 7 Fingers arrive in Boston for their US premiere of Passengers (SEP 25-OCT 13) this week and we at ArtsEmerson would like to reflect on the films and novels...

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