The Academy’s 2025-26 Season Series
Experience our 15th Annual Season Series – an exclusive and hand-picked selection of shows and co-productions that spark connection, curiosity, and creativity. This season celebrates our community through bold, inspiring performances you won’t find anywhere else!
This is your Academy! Come, join us!
Leonardo!
A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster
10/3/25 | 6:30 pm
Uses hundreds of illustrated paper puppets, book pages, two-dimensional props, furry monster puppets, and songs to bring Mo Willems’ books to life. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
By the Emmy Award-winning Manual Cinema
Inspired by Mo Willems’ books
Hold On To Your Butts
11/15/25 | 7:30 pm
Two actors and a Foley artist perform a live, shot-for-shot parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time.
‘Painfully funny … made us cry actual tears of laughter … a pure joy from start to finish’ CRITIC’S PICK (Time Out)
By the critically-acclaimed Recent Cutbacks
Inspired by the greatest dinosaur movie of all time.
Sponsored by The Northampton Collection.
Andy Warhol in Iran
4/10/2026 | 7:30 PM
4/11/2026 | 7:30 PM
4/12/2026 | 2:00 PM
A thought-provoking drama about art, revolution, and discovering a world beyond yourself.
Written by Brent Askari
Directed by Linda McInerney
Produced by the Academy of Music Theatre
Sponsored by Thornes Market and Berkshire Brewing.
Best of Valley Voices Story Slam
4/25/26 | 7:30 pm
Top stories by local storytellers shared on the Academy stage to compete for the top prize – Best of Valley Voices!
Co-produced with New England Public Media
A four-part film screening series where the crafting community can bring their favorite portable projects and enjoy classic films together. The 2025-26 season featured films were selected by popular vote from the previous year’s participants!
Sponsored by
1/11/2026 | 2:00 PM
Moonstruck
1/25/2026 | 2:00 PM
Sense and Sensibility
with special guest
2/08/2026 | 2:00 PM
Groundhog Day
2/22/2026 | 2:00 PM
Bridget Jones’ Diary
Bravo Bundle
Bundle your favorites — cue the curtain and the cheers.
June 16th – October 3rd
Choose the shows you want to see and save! Enjoy a special discount when you select two or more Academy Season Series performances for the upcoming season. This flexible option lets you curate your own experience—no traditional subscription required.
How it works:
Bundle two or more Academy Season Series shows and receive up to 15% off your ticket prices (fees still apply). Plus, enjoy added perks like priority seating and a complimentary concessions voucher, good for any item at our concessions stand, when you build your own season.
It’s so easy! Just add the events of your choice to your cart, and the discount will automatically apply at checkout!
2 Shows = 8%
3 Shows = 10%
4 Shows = 15%
This limited-time offer ends when the season starts—don’t miss your chance to see what you love, for less!
Bundle Shows:
- Leonardo | Oct 3
- Hold On To Your Butts | Nov 15
- Andy Warhol in Iran | Apr 10-12
- Best of Valley Voices | Apr 25
The Bravo Bundle is available for shows featured in the Academy Season Series only and from June 16 through October 3rd.
Academy Youth Productions, the Stitch ‘n Flix Bundle, presentations by organizations renting the Academy, and Card to Culture ticket prices do not apply to this offer.
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