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Events04/04/2026: The Center Will Not Hold - A Dorrance Dance Production, McCarter Theatre MacArthur Fellow Michelle Dorrance, a trailblazer in tap, joins forces with Bessie Award-winning breakdancer Ephrat "Bounce" Asherie to create The Center Will Not Hold—a groundbreaking collaboration exploring rhythm, movement, and social commentary. Set to original music by Donovan Dorrance, with live percussion by world-class drummer John Angeles, the work features 11 extraordinary performers blending street, club, and vernacular dance forms, including house, breaking, hip-hop, tap, Chicago footwork, Detroit jit, litefeet, and Memphis jookin. Through rhythm, movement, and dialogue, The Center Will Not Hold is a must-see for anyone captivated by the future of modern dance. Co-commissioning support for The Center Will Not Hold was provided by McCarter and the Princeton University Art Museum. 04/08/2026: Coltrane 100, McCarter Theatre 2026 marks the centennial of the birth of iconic saxophonist John Coltrane. Coltrane 100 brings together saxophonists Joe Lovano and Melissa Aldana, pianist Nduduzo Makhathini, bassist Linda May Han Oh, and drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts for a collective tribute reflecting Coltrane’s enduring influence across generations, geographies, and musical traditions. 04/10/2026: The Moth, McCarter Theatre This Spring, globally beloved storytelling institution The Moth is bringing its Mainstage show to Princeton. For ONE night, five seasoned storytellers will share extraordinary, true stories that dig deep into the idea of the American Dream. Does it even exist anymore? FOR WHO? What happens when the dream rubs up against reality? What happens when it’s dashed or deferred? And what happens when the dream comes true? Come together, sit shoulder to shoulder, and listen to people sharing hilarious, moving, illuminating, astounding stories of their very own American Dreams. 04/11/2026: Angélique Kidjo, McCarter Theatre Five-time GRAMMY® Award winner Angélique Kidjo is one of the most powerful voices in global music today. With sixteen albums to her name, the Benin-born, genre-defying artist blends West African rhythms with American R&B, funk, jazz, and Latin influences to create music that is as joyous as it is visionary. 04/16/2026: The Improvised Shakespeare Company®, McCarter Theatre Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company® creates a brand new, fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written. All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you watch, and if you're ever wondering where the story is going...so are they! You've never seen the Bard like this before! 04/17/2026: The Improvised Shakespeare Company®, McCarter Theatre 7 and 9:30pm Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company® creates a brand new, fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written. All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you watch, and if you're ever wondering where the story is going...so are they! You've never seen the Bard like this before! 04/17/2026: John Malkovich in The Music Critic, McCarter Theatre Schumann fancies himself a “composer”, while Brahms is a “giftless bastard” and Claude Debussy is simply ugly. Aleksey Igudesman has created a sardonic mix of the most evil music critiques of the last centuries written about some of the greatest works of music. Equipped with a frivolous potpourri of musical insults, John Malkovich slips into the role of the evil critic who believes the music of Beethoven, Chopin, Prokofiev and the likes to be weary and dreary. Aleksey Igudesman, Hyung-ki Joo and other great musicians beg to differ and fight back. The grand finale is “The Malkovich Torment”, a horrific review about Malkovich himself, which Igudesman has set to music in a uniquely sardonically humorous way.
04/24/2026: SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK®, McCarter Theatre SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK® has been described as one of the most vibrant, versatile, and ever-relevant musical ensembles performing today. Founded in Washington, D.C. in 1973, the GRAMMY®-nominatedgroup was built on the principles of empowerment, education, and entertainment. The current lineup features Carol Maillard, Louise Robinson, Aisha Kahlil, Nitanju Bolade Casel, and Rochelle Rice, with bassist Romeir Mendez and American Sign Language interpreter Barbara Hunt. 04/25/2026: João Bosco Quartet, McCarter Theatre João Bosco has reason to celebrate. He kicks off his U.S. tour in celebration of his 80th birthday and more than 50 years of his career with a special performance at McCarter, cementing his status as one of the most influential figures in modern Brazilian music. A Latin GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, João Bosco is one of the heroes of Música Popular Brasileira, discovered by Vinicius de Moraes and championed early in his career by Antônio Carlos Jobim. He is renowned for his distinctive guitar playing and eclectic musical style, blending Samba and Bossa Nova, Jazz and Afro-American rhythms, along with elements from his Lebanese heritage and other global influences. 06/07/2026: Oran Etkin: Timbaloolo @McCarter Run Time: 60 minutes Suggested Ages: 1-8 years old Internationally acclaimed musician and educator Oran Etkin brings his beloved Timbalooloo show to life in an interactive musical adventure for the whole family. Known for performances on concert stages around the world and on a Grammy Award–winning album, Etkin is equally at home surrounded by children, spinning imaginative stories where instruments become living, breathing characters. 06/12/2026: McCarter Theatre's 2026 GALA The McCarter Gala is our theatre’s most significant and highly anticipated annual fundraising event. At the 2025 event, Gala supporters raised almost half a million dollars for McCarter, including Stage Door Access —providing unparalleled opportunities for students and neighbors to access and experience McCarter’s premier arts and education programs. Join friends of McCarter for a one-night-only Gala performance on Friday, June 12 featuring Tony and GRAMMY-award winning artist Kecia Lewis. Kecia Lewis is celebrating over 40 triumphant years as a dynamic storyteller on stage and screen. She can currently be seen as a Series Regular opposite Tracy Morgan in Crutch, a new comedy for Paramount Plus. This year, McCarter is also honored to recognize Emily Mann, former Artistic Director and Resident Playwright, with the inaugural Roger S. Berlind Award recognizing immense leadership and a lifetime commitment to creating art and an environment for the arts to flourish. News03/27/2026: McCarter Theatre Presents 'Mrs. Christie' May 6 - 31 “Disappear for a little while. There's no crime in that.”In 1926, Agatha Christie vanished, then reappeared eleven days later without explanation. It was a tabloid sensation—a mystery that remains unsolved nearly a century later. In 2026, Christie superfan Lucy makes the pilgrimage to the author’s estate. When she happens upon an unpublished diary written in Christie’s own hand, Lucy resolves to crack the case once and for all. In parallel storylines that blend past and present, Mrs. Christie proves that sometimes you need to disappear in order to find yourself. 03/10/2026: McCarter Announces 2026 Gala Performer
04/13/2025: An Evening with Dawes @McCarter Celebrating the release of their latest album, Oh Brother, brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith bring an intimate yet dynamic performance to the stage. This new chapter showcases their deep musical bond, with songs that are both introspective and electrifying. Co-produced by the Goldsmiths and longtime friend Mike Viola, Oh Brother cements Dawes as one of the most earnest, “no-bs” musical acts out there. Don't miss this chance to see one of California's most sincere and versatile rock bands, delivering everything from folk rock to epic jams. Join us for a night of music that reflects 15 years of heartfelt artistry and collaboration. Venue Matthews Theatre |
