SEPTEMBER 13 - OCTOBER 7

Bulrusher

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SEPTEMBER 13 - OCTOBER 7

Bulrusher

By Eisa Davis
Directed by McCarter's Associate Artistic Director Nicole A. Watson

A Co-Production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre

In 1955, in the redwood country north of San Francisco, a multiracial girl grows up in a predominantly white town whose residents pepper their speech with the historical dialect of Boontling. Found floating in a basket on the river as an infant, Bulrusher is an orphan with a gift for clairvoyance that makes her feel like a stranger even amongst the strange.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023 at 7:00PM

Disney Pixar's Coco in Concert

Projected on a big screen and accompanied by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México, experience the Oscar®-winning Disney Pixar classic like never before.

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OCTOBER 13 – OCTOBER 29, 2023

McCarter Theatre Center presents The Original London production of Susan Hill’s

The Woman in Black

Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt
Directed by Robin Herford

A dark and scary mystery unfolds in this masterful theatrical event. The story comes to life as an old man recounts the events of his youth when he went to the fog-embanked countryside of England to settle the estate of a family shrouded in a tragedy that continues to haunt (literally!) anyone who comes too close.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023 at 8:00PM

Madison McFerrin

 

The latest generation of a storied musical legacy brings dulcet tones and impeccable vibes to McCarter.

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SEPTEMBER 13 - OCTOBER 7

Bulrusher

By Eisa Davis
Directed by McCarter's Associate Artistic Director Nicole A. Watson

A Co-Production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre

In 1955, in the redwood country north of San Francisco, a multiracial girl grows up in a predominantly white town whose residents pepper their speech with the historical dialect of Boontling. Found floating in a basket on the river as an infant, Bulrusher is an orphan with a gift for clairvoyance that makes her feel like a stranger even amongst the strange.

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OCTOBER 13 – OCTOBER 29, 2023

McCarter Theatre Center presents The Original London production of Susan Hill’s

The Woman in Black

Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt
Directed by Robin Herford

A dark and scary mystery unfolds in this masterful theatrical event. The story comes to life as an old man recounts the events of his youth when he went to the fog-embanked countryside of England to settle the estate of a family shrouded in a tragedy that continues to haunt (literally!) anyone who comes too close.

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DECEMBER 6 – 24, 2023

A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens
Adapted and Directed by Lauren Keating

McCarter's annual holiday tradition returns with more magicmore music, and more merriment for all. Create magical memories with the ones you love as this festive spectacle ushers you into the spirit of the season with all the delight, wonder, and generosity that Scrooge himself discovers.

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MARCH 6 – MARCH 24, 2024

Dreamgirls

Book & Lyrics by Tom Eyen
Music by Henry Krieger
Directed by Lili-Anne Brown

With dazzling costumes and powerhouse vocal performances, this smash hit sizzles with sparkling spirit and dance to electrify audiences.

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MAY 8 - JUNE 2, 2024

Choice

By Winnie Holzman

Directed by Sarah Rasmussen  

In this comic, surreal and thought-provoking play, journalist Zipporah Zunder has landed the story of her life-- investigating a controversial social phenomenon that could reframe the way we think about the right to choose.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023 at 7:00PM

Disney Pixar's Coco in Concert

Projected on a big screen and accompanied by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México, experience the Oscar®-winning Disney Pixar classic like never before.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023 at 8:00PM

Madison McFerrin

 

The latest generation of a storied musical legacy brings dulcet tones and impeccable vibes to McCarter.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023 at 8:00PM

Pink Martini

Pink Martini presents a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure that brings people together with sultry sambas, silky Parisian ballads, and an all-around swingin’ good time.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 at 7:30PM

Davóne Tines

An avant-garde bass-baritone singer that defies convention of what it means to be “classical.”

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023 at 8:00PM

The Sound of (Black) Music

An Afrofuturist take on a Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, with an electrifying group of more than 20 musicians and vocalists paying tribute to the rich, communal history of Black roots music.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024 at 11:00AM & 3:00PM

The Laurie Berkner Band - The Greatest Hits Concert

A performance by The Laurie Berkner Band – Laurie Berkner, Susie Lampert, Brady Rymer, and Bobby Golden.

The “kindie rock” pioneer brings her band to perform family-friendly songs brimming with child-like wonder that parents won’t mind hearing on repeat.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2024 at 8:00PM

Kaki King: Modern Yesterdays

A virtuoso known for pushing the limits of the guitar, Kaki King presents a new guitar-driven, technicolor projection mapping show, in tandem with a cutting edge approach to storytelling and musical performance.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2024 at 8:00PM

American Patchwork Quartet

Featuring Falu Shah (vocal), Clay Ross (vocal/guitar), Clarence Penn (drums) and Yasushi Nakamura (bass)

A decorated quartet of American acclaimed musicians from different backgrounds recontextualizes the folk canon.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024 at 8:00PM

Jeremy Dutcher

The MOTEWOLONUWOK ᒣᑏᐧᐁᓓᓄᐧᐁᒃ TOUR

Jeremy Dutcher is a classically trained operatic tenor and composer who takes every opportunity to blend his Wolastoq First Nation roots into the music he creates, blending distinct musical aesthetics that shape-shift between classical, traditional, and pop to form something entirely new.

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TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024 at 7:30PM

Voice and the Violin

Joshua Bell, violin | Larisa Martinez, soprano | Peter Dugan, piano

GRAMMY Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell and acclaimed soprano Larisa Martinez, alongside renowned pianist Peter Dugan, present "Voice and the Violin," an intimate evening of romantic arias and modern classics. 

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024 at 8:00PM

Mark Morris Dance Group

The country’s preeminent modern dance company brings brings an exciting program of recent works and audience favorites to the McCarter Theater. 

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FRIDAY, JUNE 7 at 8:00PM & SATURDAY, JUNE 8 at 3:00PM

STOMP

Eight dancers wield brooms, garbage cans, and even the kitchen sink to in an electric performance that has become a worldwide phenomenon.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 at 7:30PM

An Evening with Jhumpa Lahiri in conversation with Zahid Chaudhary

Presented In Collaboration with Labyrinth Books and the Princeton Public Library

The renowned bilingual writer, translator, and literary critic, who writes fiction as well as non-fiction both in English and Italian, discusses her new collection of short-stories, her life’s work, and the power of translation.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024 at 11:00AM, 1:00PM & 3:30PM

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Dozens of characters from Eric Carle’s classic children’s stories—including the titular ravenous caterpillar—come to life on stage through the magic of puppetry.

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Welcome to McCarter, Martin Miller!

McCarter Theatre Center Names Martin Miller as Executive Director

McCarter Theatre Center announced that Martin Miller, who led the Obie Award-winning TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, Arkansas through a major transformation over more than a decade as its leader, has been named Executive Director. Miller, a Princeton resident with close ties to the community, joins McCarter from one of America’s leading organizations for debuting new theatrical work, and will draw on his impressive experience growing an organization into a major powerhouse.

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23-24 Season

Subscriptions are BACK! THEATER, MUSIC, DANCE, AND MORE. There's something for everyone, right here in the heart of Princeton. Tickets on sale THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023

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Fall Classes Now Available

Embark on a journey of artistic discovery with McCarter's dynamic selection of in-person classes, catering to K-12th grade students and adults. Embrace a nurturing and imaginative atmosphere, where every student is encouraged to explore, play, and refine their artistic identity. No matter your experience level, our classes promise a rewarding and joyful learning adventure.

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Bard at The Gate: Season 22-23

Strong scripts. Raw talent. New audiences. New Bards.

All productions streamed by BROADWAY ON DEMAND.

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Thank you to all the patrons and McCarter Members who donated their tickets back to us or renewed their membership during this challenging time. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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