ArtsEmerson Celebrates 16th Season with Star-Studded 2026/2027 Preview Event

By: John Russo

A packed house of eager theater-goers gathered at the Historic Paramount Theater on Washington Street on May 20 to celebrate a major milestone: the reveal of ArtsEmerson’s highly anticipated 2026/2027 season. Marking its 16th year of bringing world-class, transformative performance to the heart of Boston, the annual season preview event offered an exclusive, star-studded look at the productions set to grace local stages over the coming year.

The excitement began early, with the first 50 lucky audience members through the doors at 6:30 PM receiving a special commemorative gift: an ArtsEmerson monogrammed bucket hat. By the 7:00 PM showtime, general admission seats were completely filled with an energized crowd ready to see what the historic 16th season had in store.

Attendees were privileged to witness live trailers on stage, accompanied by several of the brilliant actors and writers who flew in specifically for the event. The ArtsEmerson committee and staff were greeted with a thunderous round of applause as they took the stage to introduce a diverse, internationally acclaimed lineup of shows spanning from October through May.

Following the main presentation, the celebration moved to the Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre for an exclusive post-show reception. Guests, staff, and artists mingled over drinks, lite bites, and custom mini cupcakes. Adding to the memorable atmosphere, performer Stefan Fae—dressed to the nines—delighted the crowd with an impromptu ukulele performance, offering a live taste of the music from the upcoming production Songs from Bark of Millions.

The ArtsEmerson 2026/2027 Season Lineup

For theater lovers planning their calendars, this milestone 16th season promises an incredible array of storytelling, magic, and international collaboration:

• Oct 15–18: Songs from Bark of Millions – Taylor Mac and Matt Ray (Note: A companion documentary on Taylor Mac is also available to stream on HBO).
• Oct 28–Nov 01: All the Devils Are Here – Octopus Theatricals / USA
• Nov 19–22: Dream Feed – HERE Arts Center / USA
• Feb 11–14: Wake – U.S. Premiere
• Feb 25–28: 2021 – Guilty by Association / Canada
• Mar 10–14: Wonders – Scott Silven / USA
• Apr 01–11: Kunene and the King – Octopus Theatricals / South Africa
• Apr 30–May 02: The Carlisle Project – Octopus Theatricals / USA (A deeply meaningful project a decade in the making from the dedicated staff at ArtsEmerson).

Ticket & Venue Information

From world premieres to local passion projects ten years in the making, ArtsEmerson's 16th season is shaping up to be one of its most impactful yet.

For more information on performance schedules, subscriptions, and single ticket sales, visit artsemerson.org or call the box office at 617-824-8400.