The Academy’s 2025-26 Season Series
We are so proud to provide the Pioneer Valley with a place to gather and experience the culture, education and diverse programming! Our 2025–26 Academy Season Series is your invitation to an exclusive, hand-picked cultural experience. Each event has been thoughtfully selected to offer our most valued supporters unforgettable entertainment that sparks 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!
The Academy of Music presents
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.
By the Emmy Award-winning Manual Cinema
Inspired by Mo Willems’ books
Run time is 45 minutes. For ages 3 and up.
The Academy of Music presents
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.
The Academy of Music presents
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.
The Academy of Music and New England Public Media present
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
The Academy of Music presents
Stitch ‘n Flix
1/11/2026 | 2:00 PM | Moonstruck
1/25/2026 | 2:00 PM | Sense and Sensibility
2/08/2026 | 2:00 PM | Groundhog Day
2/22/2026 | 2:00 PM | Bridget Jones’ Diary
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:
Bravo Bundle
Bundle your favorites — cue the curtain and the cheers.
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 15% off your ticket total. 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.
This limited-time offer ends August 30—don’t miss your chance to see what you love, for less!
Disclaimer:
The Bravo Bundle is available only for shows featured in the Academy Season Series only and from June 16 through August 6th. 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.
The Academy of Music presents
Bomba de Aquí
Lively music and dance from
Afro-Puerto Rican traditions!
10/12/24 | 7:30 pm
The Academy of Music presents
Capitol Fools
Hilarious song parodies and foolish reflections to inspire belly laughter!
10/10/24 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Academy of Music presents
Letters Aloud: Thanks, But No Thanks; the greatest rejection letters of all time
With music and special guests!
The Academy of Music presents
Stitch ‘n Flix
COMING SOON! A delightful new way to enjoy movies and crafts together.
1/26/25 | 2:00 pm | Dirty Dancing
2/9/25 | 2:00 pm | Julie & Julia
2/23/25 | 2:00 pm | When Harry Met Sally
Generic Male
Another show about men?! Cirque du Soleil with a dash of Monty Python.
The Academy of Music presents
Academy Regional Youth Poetry Slam
Spoken-word poetry from the voices of the youth of our region!
4/5/25 | 7:00 pm
Best of Valley Voices Story Slam
The best from the Valley Voices Story Slams!
4/26/25 | 7:30 pm
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Musical!
A family-friendly musical of the beloved books!
5/4/25 | 2:00 pm
The Academy of Music presents
Rent – 20th Anniversary Broadway Sing-Along and Screening
An uplifting night of music, movement, and joy.
5/4/25 | 7:00 pm Screening | 6:15 pm Sing-Along
Academy of Music Virtual Tour
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