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Praised as “a seamless piece of theatre… with authentic New England wit and charm” by Broadway World, This Verse Business, starring the Emmy and IRNE Award-winning Gordon Clapp, is “a must-see” that will return to Northern Stage for two nights only! In this one-man show, Clapp will play poet Robert Frost, who “barded” around the country for nearly 50 years giving sold-out talks to mixed crowds of poetry readers and non-readers alike. Arguably the nation’s first superstar poet, he quipped, “What began in obscurity is ending in a blaze of publicity.” A beguiling rascal on the platform, the poet “re-lives” his verse from memory, relates his “wild surmises” on science, politics, and religion, and speaks to the purpose and meaning of art. Then, inviting us home, he drops his mask, shares losses and regrets, considers the sources of his poetic inspiration, and picks up his pencil.

Regular Tickets: $28-$68
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
2025/26 Season subscribers are eligible for 10% off regular ticket prices. Please contact the box office to redeem the discount.

The Latin Grammy winners return to perform alongside the ensemble in an exciting program of two wind ensemble world premieres commissioned by the Hop.

Brian Messier, director

Latin Grammy-winning trumpet virtuoso Pacho Flores and cuatro master Héctor Molina join the ensemble for a night celebrating Venezuelan musical brilliance, featuring two wind ensemble world premieres commissioned by the Hop: "Concerto Venezolano" by Paquito D'Rivera and Albares by Flores. The program also includes Aldemaro Romero's "Suite de Onda Nueva".

Praised as “a seamless piece of theatre… with authentic New England wit and charm” by Broadway World, This Verse Business, starring the Emmy and IRNE Award-winning Gordon Clapp, is “a must-see” that will return to Northern Stage for two nights only! In this one-man show, Clapp will play poet Robert Frost, who “barded” around the country for nearly 50 years giving sold-out talks to mixed crowds of poetry readers and non-readers alike. Arguably the nation’s first superstar poet, he quipped, “What began in obscurity is ending in a blaze of publicity.” A beguiling rascal on the platform, the poet “re-lives” his verse from memory, relates his “wild surmises” on science, politics, and religion, and speaks to the purpose and meaning of art. Then, inviting us home, he drops his mask, shares losses and regrets, considers the sources of his poetic inspiration, and picks up his pencil.

Regular Tickets: $28-$68
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
2025/26 Season subscribers are eligible for 10% off regular ticket prices. Please contact the box office to redeem the discount.

The club kicks off the year with a selection of choral favorites.

Filippo Ciabatti, director

Soul-stirring voices and heartfelt lyrics take center stage in an inspiring performance.

Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson, director

FIRST FRIDAY GAME NIGHT FOR GROWN-UPS!

Join us for our first Friday game night! These are usually nature-themed board games that are lots of fun.

The ensemble celebrates three pioneering artists/educators of Black Creative Music—all named Bill (Bill Dixon, Bill Cole and Bill Lowe).

Taylor Ho Bynum, director

Franco Zeffirelli's picture-perfect production brings Belle Époque Paris to life in Puccini's timeless tale of young artists, their heartbreaks and joys.

At first glance, Puccini's beloved masterwork is the definitive depiction of the joys and sorrows of love and loss; on closer inspection, it reveals the deep emotional significance hidden in the trivial things—a bonnet, an old overcoat, a chance meeting with a neighbor—that make up our everyday lives.

Soprano Juliana Grigoryan is the fragile seamstress Mimì, who instantly falls in love with the passionate poet Rodolfo, sung by tenor Freddie De Tommaso. Soprano Heidi Stober and baritone Lucas Meachem trade both spars and kisses as the on-again, off-again lovers Musetta and Marcello, with Sean Michael Plumb and Jongmin Park rounding out the rambunctious gang of bohemian friends. Maestra Keri-Lynn Wilson takes the podium to lead Franco Zeffirelli's picturesque staging.

Student-led troupes take over the dance floor with a captivating blend of dance styles.

John Heginbotham, director
Rebecca Stenn, choreographer-in-residence

The ensemble presents Mahler's monumental Symphony No. 6 ahead of their upcoming trip to Italy.

Filippo Ciabatti, director

Join us for a pre-show talk—stay tuned for more info.

A program featuring Haydn's 'Lord Nelson Mass,' a dramatic and triumphant work composed in turbulent times.

Filippo Ciabatti, director

Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen stars as a young noblewoman searching for love on her own terms in Richard Strauss's elegant romance.

Legendary director Otto Schenk conjures the glamour and enchantment of 19th-century Vienna in this sumptuous production that "is as beautiful as one could hope" (The New York Times). Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen stars as the title heroine, a young noblewoman in search of love on her own terms. Radiant soprano Louise Alder is her sister, Zdenka, and bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny is the dashing count who sweeps Arabella off her feet. Nicholas Carter conducts.

PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW SCHEDULE: https://northernstage.org/peter-wendy/

PETER & WENDY
adapted & directed by ERIC LOVE
based on the novel by J.M. BARRIE
DECEMBER 4, 2025 - JANUARY 1, 2026

This fresh new adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s beloved Peter Pan takes audiences on an adventure to Neverland with Peter, who refuses to grow up, and Wendy, who can’t wait to, as they embark on an unforgettable journey. Featuring professional actors and emerging young talent, Eric Love’s reimagining of this beloved classic will spark imagination and delight in audiences of all ages.

Regular Tickets: $37-$100
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (Dec. 4): $10+

HOLIDAY PRICING IN EFFECT Dec. 23 - Jan.1. VISIT WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS.

FIRST FRIDAY GAME NIGHT FOR GROWN-UPS!

Join us for our first Friday game night! These are usually nature-themed board games that are lots of fun.

'Tis the season to celebrate with crafting and holiday cookies!

Each cookie submission receives two free tickets to any Hop film events. Taste some cookies and vote for your favorites in a variety of categories including best decorated, best tasting and best overall cookie!
The cookie makers with the most votes in each category will win a special surprise Hop-themed gift. Participants can enjoy cookies and create and decorate paper snowflakes.

Come and enjoy this intergenerational HopStop event full of cookies, crafting, hot cocoa and holiday tunes with Grace Wallace.

Sign up to bring cookies.

All are welcome for this free family event.

Julie Taymor's (Broadway's 'The Lion King') astonishing English-language production of Mozart's enchanting fairy tale has become a beloved holiday tradition for family audiences.

The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first "Live in HD" transmission to cinemas worldwide: Julie Taymor's adaptation of Mozart's "The Magic Flute." An abridged, English-language production conceived by the Tony Award-winning director of Broadway's "The Lion King," this opera returns to select movie theaters for a special encore presentation during the holiday season. Taymor's whimsical production features a winning ensemble, including tenor Matthew Polenzani, baritone Nathan Gunn and bass René Pape. With dazzling puppets and a colorful setting, Mozart's enchanting musical fairy tale is one of the ultimate seasonal sensations for family audiences.

Giordano's passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczala and soprano Sonya Yoncheva as lovers who fall victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution.

Tenor Piotr Beczała portrays the title character, a virtuous poet who expresses his outrage at the corruption and inequality in the French government. Sonya Yoncheva dazzles as his aristocratic lover, Maddalena di Coigny, as their fates intertwine with the political turmoil of the French Revolution. Baritone Igor Golovatenko is the jealous Carlo Gérard, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates. Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joël's gripping staging.

Relaxed Matinee
Saturday, December 13th, 2025

A Relaxed Performance is an inclusive theatrical experience that offers accommodations for people who benefit from a more relaxed and comfortable environment. The artistic integrity of the piece remains unchanged, however modifications to the social and sensory environment may be made. A Relaxed Performance can also be beneficial for people who are neurodivergent, families with young children, and anyone who finds traditional performance protocols do not work for their needs.

Below are our Relaxed Performance accommodations. Please contact our box office for more information or requests.
- Early entry to the theater & early seating
- Dimmed house lights throughout the show
- Designated quiet area & quiet room activities
- Performance sensory advisory (available upon request)
- Sensory toys, fidgets, ear muffs, and sunglasses (available upon request)

Please be advised that this is NOT a sensory-friendly performance.

PETER & WENDY: Artists Talkback
Saturday, Dec 13th following the 7:30pm performance

Join us after the 7:30 PM show for a conversation with the Peter & Wendy company.
Admission is Free to the Public. Tickets to the performance are NOT included or required for the event.

A Hip Hop freestyle dance bursting with fast feet and stories of community.

Harlem Lite Feet pioneer Chrybaby Cozie and members of the renowned Bomb Squad dance through their lived experience of the origins and evolution of this vibrant NYC dance tradition.

The two-part experience starts in the Daryl Roth Studio Theater and transitions into a freestyle dance cypher for all at the Top of the Hop. "Get lite" and dance in the New Year.

Litefeet, also known as "getting lite," is a dynamic street dance style that originated in Harlem and the Bronx in the early 2000s. The term "Litefeet" reflects the dance's emphasis on light, rapid steps that give the impression of weightlessness.