The Staller Center for the Arts in Stony Brook, NY, is set to host a dazzling array of performances in 2025, spanning opera, dance, and theatrical circus art. Highlights include The Met's live opera screenings, The 7 Fingers' 'Duel Reality,' an intimate concert with the Emerson Legacy Series, and a thrilling double bill of French operas by Stony Brook Opera.  The renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company will also grace the stage, offering a dynamic mix of classic and contemporary pieces. Join us as we explore these artistic delights in detail.

Staller Center's 2025 Artistic Line-up: A Cultural Feast for the Senses

Step into the world of opera like never before with The Met: Live in HD, hosted by the Staller Center for the Arts. This series brings the grandeur of the Metropolitan Opera to the big screen, offering a unique viewing experience complete with live and encore performances. Included are engaging introductions and captivating backstage interviews that enhance the opera-going experience. From March through June 2025, audiences will have the chance to witness operatic masterpieces such as 'Salome' and 'Il Barbiere di Siviglia', all in the comfort of Stony Brook, New York.

A Cinematic Opera Experience: The Met Live in HD at Staller Center

Opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike are in for a treat with the 2024-25 season of The Met: Live in HD at the Staller Center for the Arts. This series brings the grandeur of the Metropolitan Opera directly to the big screen, offering a unique blend of live performances and encore presentations. With backstage interviews and exclusive introductions, attendees are offered a rich, immersive experience. Highlights include prominent performances like Salome and Il Barbiere di Siviglia that promise to captivate audiences through their dynamic storytelling and world-class artistry.

Experience Opera Like Never Before: The Met Live in HD at Staller Center

Experience the magic of The Met: Live In HD Series as we bring opera's finest performances to the big screen.

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Il Barbiere di Siviglia

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Salome

Le Nozze di Figaro

An international leader in contemporary dance–the premiere institution for American modern dance takes the Main Stage.

“The American spirit soars whenever Taylor’s dancers dance.” - San Francisco Chronicle

Come see some of the world’s greatest dancers in an exciting mix of Paul Taylor classics and new works that will astound! One of the world’s foremost dance companies, the Paul Taylor Dance Company is recognized for innovating and transforming modern dance. Under the artistic direction of Michael Novak, this acclaimed company blends passionate expression with athletic prowess, showcasing a diverse repertoire that includes timeless classics, exciting new works, and historical masterpieces.

Paul Taylor Dance Company

Stony Brook Opera is thrilled to present an elegant double bill of Massenet’s Le portrait de Manon and Debussy’s L’enfant prodigue, sung in French with projected English titles. These two French operas, both premiered in 1884, cast the established French romantic composer Massenet against the then young Debussy’s Prix de Rome winning work of L’enfant prodigue. 

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The next concert in the Emerson Legacy Series, featuring former Emerson String Quartet cellist Paul Watkins and famed soprano Christine Goerke in an exciting and unique classical and cabaret program. 

Settle down for an intimate evening of classical music and cabaret, featuring Emerson String Quartet cellist Paul Watkins (on piano!) alongside Stony Brook University alumna and Metropolitan Opera star Christine Goerke. The pair will be joined by Emerson String Quartet members Eugene Drucker, violin, and Larry Dutton, viola, for an enthralling classical and cabaret program.

EMERSON LEGACY - Goerke/Watkins

The 7 Fingers return after their highly successful Cuisine & Confessions in 2017 and this time bring their captivating artistry to the Staller Center with the powerful and creative Duel Reality for two big shows! This otherworldly production showcases their unique blend of circus, theatre, illusion, music, and dance, creating a jaw-dropping performance for audiences of all ages. Set against the backdrop of a tale reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, two warring families clash in a series of thrilling challenges, each more daring than the last. Amidst the chaos, two lovers fight to break free, proving that their connection goes beyond the competition. Do they truly care about the outcome, or is the journey together what matters most? Duel Reality has all the answers

The 7 Fingers In "duel Reality"

Join us for the beloved Starry Nights concert series, where the enchanting world of chamber music comes alive under the vision of artistic director Colin Carr, along with world-class musicians from the Stony Brook University Department of Music. 

The program will include:

Schubert, Schoenberg and Schulhoff and feature Colin Carr, cello, Jennifer Frautschi, violin and Matthew Lipman, viola.

Starry Nights

Staller Center’s Outreach Ensemble presents the beloved children’s classic, Peter and the Wolf!  The Staller Center Outreach Ensemble will be conducted by Tommy Wu featuring musicians from the Stony Brook Department of Music.


Gather the whole family for an immersive adventure as the Staller Center Outreach Ensemble brings Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf to life! This concert is a delightful introduction to classical music for audiences of all ages. In this symphonic fairy tale, a lively narrator guides you through a whimsical story, while the orchestra paints vivid scenes with sound. Each instrument represents a unique character within the story, allowing listeners to discover how the orchestra weaves together different musical voices to tell a tale!

OUTREACH ENSEMBLE: Peter & The Wolf

The Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra is composed of outstanding musicians from all over the world pursuing advanced studies in the graduate school of the Department of Music with renowned performance faculty. 

Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra 24/25

Reignite your love for Sondheim with Broadway sensation Melissa Errico!

Join Tony nominee Melissa Errico for her new concert, “Sondheim in The City,” celebrating the music of the late Stephen Sondheim on his birthday. Lauded by The New Yorker as “the finest interpreter of Sondheim working in America today,” Melissa will share her personal experiences from working on four of his musicals and her deep appreciation for his genius. The concert shares its title with her second–and brand new–tribute album, a recording that garnered universal raves. 

Melissa Errico Quartet

From Bollywood to Hollywood–an unforgettable celebration of South Asian dance!

Vibrant costumes, dynamic music, and stirring rhythms echo the heartbeats of South Asia’s royal palaces and sacred temples, desert villages and modern stages. Created by director and choreographer Joya Kazi, Rhythm India is a joyous commemoration of India’s diverse culture!

Rhythm India: Bollywood & Beyond

The Met: Live in HD brings all the excitement of a live Metropolitan Opera performance to Staller Center's big screen in the Main Stage Theatre.  

You'll enjoy extras including introductions and backstage interviews.  Events are noted as 'live' or 'encore' in the schedule.

2024-25 On The Screen In Hd

Created by Emmy Award-nominated choreographer Chloé Arnold, Syncopated Ladies is an all-female production that fuses virtuosic performances with audience interaction and inspiring personal anecdotes to inspire the next generation of artists. This groundbreaking group has collaborated with Beyoncé, won the inaugural dance crew battle on FOX's So You Think You Can Dance, and graced the stages of Good Morning America and the US Open.

Syncopated Ladies

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents brings the soul of New Orleans to an unforgettable celebration of the city’s rich jazz heritage, from Jelly Roll Morton to Louis Armstrong! Led by pianist Luther S. Allison and vocalists Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs, New Orleans Songbook will immerse you in the city’s vibrant musical spirit of innovation and inspiration.

NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK with Jazz at Lincoln Center

Grammy®-winning violinist Joshua Bell and soprano Larisa Martínez present "Voice and the Violin," showcasing repertoire from classical art songs and operas to musical theater and selections by Puerto Rican and Spanish composers.

Joshua Bell & Larisa Martínez with pianist Peter Dugan

Caroline returns, this time with a pop and rock edge, alongside special guest pianist, Chloe Flower!

Caroline Campbell with Chloe Flower

Featuring special guest: American Idol finalist and Long Island native Leah Laurenti.

The Carnegie Hall headliner brings a feast of Italian Holiday Classics, fresh for the season.!

Anthony Nunziata: A Broadway Italian Christmas

Whatever you do, don't let the Pigeon star in his own musical production!

Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus - Theaterworks USA

Follow Evancho's musical evolution—from her start at ten years old on America's Got Talent through her latest pop album.

An Evening with Jackie Evancho

The powerhouse of energetic and evocative dance.

Experience the captivating artistry of Peridance Contemporary Dance Company. Under the direction of Igal Perry, PCDC brings together diverse artistic voices from world-renowned choreographers for an evening of virtuosity and elegance. New York City's premiere repertory company is not to be missed!

Peridance Contemporary Dance Company

The viral sensation Stella Katherine Cole pairs up with Postmodern Jukebox’s Benny Benack III and tap-dancing star Jabu Graybeal to perform jazz-inspired selections of Broadway Hits from the Golden Age to today.

Some Enchanted Evening

A stunning and vibrant African cultural experience featuring circus, dance, and music—Afrique en Cirque will leave a lasting impression.

Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque

Passionate drumming, explosive dance, and fiery theatrics—Argentina's answer to Stomp and Riverdance.

Malevo

We don't talk about Bruno...sing along with a live Latin band!

Disney Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert

The Grammy-winning crooner celebrates four decades of smooth, swinging Jazz performances.

John Pizzarelli: Stage & Screen

Leslie Odom, Jr., Tony and Grammy Award-winning, three-time Emmy and two-time Academy Award-nominated vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor best known for his Tony-winning role as “Aaron Burr” in Hamilton, performs his favorite music from Broadway and beyond in our 2024 Gala.

Gala 2024 - Leslie Odom, Jr.

An evening of dazzling jazz, featuring warm interpretations of standards and classic pop songs. 

Long Island native Jane Monheit returns Home for the Holidays, and she's got all the ingredients for festive delight. The evening will include selections from her album, The Merriest (2022), featuring holiday classics made better by the sweet, luscious swing of jazz music and punctuated by Monheit's enrapturing vocal performance.

Jane Monheit

Choral Ensembles 23/24

Mizrahi, accompanied by his band of jazz musicians, will perform a range of tunes from Madonna and Barbra Streisand to Billie Eilish, Cole Porter, and more. You'll laugh out loud at his hilarious musings.

Isaac Mizrahi

A well-loved chamber music tradition, programmed by Artistic Director Colin Carr.

From the beginnings of classical music to contemporary composers, Starry Nights continues to bring together world-class musicians from the Stony Brook University Department of Music.

Starry Nights - Fall 2023

A hilarious musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club, performed by New York’s award winning professional children’s theatre company – Theatreworks USA.

Cat Kid Comic Club Musical- Kids Show

LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 48 million units globally and won two Grammy® Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; two World Music Awards; three Academy of Country Music Awards; 2 Country Music Association Awards, and one Dove Award. At 14, she won "Best New Artist," making her the youngest solo artist to take home a Grammy® Award, and at 15, she became the first country artist to win "Artist of the Year" at the Billboard Music Awards.

Leann Rimes

University Wind Ensemble 23/24

iLuminate is a company based on the fusion of technology and dance. This distinct intermix will reawaken your senses and imagination, creating a visual experience, unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

iLuminate

EVAN + ZANE is the star studded duo of Award Winning Actor/Singer Evan Rachel Wood (Westworld, Frozen 2, Across The Universe) and critically-acclaimed Guitarist/Singer-Songwriter Zane Carney (U2’s Spider-Man on Broadway, John Mayer, CARNEY, Thundercat).

Evan + Zane

A wow-inducing performance; filled with whip smart, laugh-out-loud humor, fun personal stories, and some of the most stunning vocal riffs you’ll ever hear … one of the stage's favorite musical theater divas.

Jessica Vosk

The nation's renowned Latinx dance organization, Ballet Hispánico, brings audiences together to celebrate the joy and diversity of Latinx culture. Equal parts artistic excellence and catalyst for change, Ballet Hispánico is known for stunning dancers, daring routines by Latinx choreographers, and a fusion of Latin dance with classical and contemporary techniques, creating a new style of concert dance where theatricality and passion are at the core. 

Ballet Hispanico

This farewell concert will be held on Staller Center's Main Stage. It will celebrate the Quartet's almost 25-year-long history as Artists in Residence here at Stony Brook. Following the performance, a celebratory reception for all attendees will be held in the Main Lobby.

Emerson String Quartet Grand Finale At Stony Brook

A Holiday event for the entire family, don’t miss this screening of the beloved Disney film COCO featuring a live performance of the Oscar and Grammy-winning musical score, performed by a live 20-member Latin ensemble. 

Disney Pixar Coco Live-to-film Concert

The Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra is composed of outstanding musicians from all over the world pursuing advanced studies in the graduate school of the Department of Music with renowned performance faculty.

Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra 23/24

Tara and Alexander are a husband and wife duo that combines virtuosic classical playing with a traditional Irish flare. Tara, a Celtic violinist, and vocalist hailing from Antrim, Ireland, and Alexander, a concert pianist and San Francisco native, will showcase music from both sides of the Atlantic. Prepare to be taken on a musical journey through Irish tunes, classical gems, their own compositions, and covers of beloved film favorites.

Tara Mcneill & Alexander Bernstein

This fall, the amazing Pat Metheny launches his solo tour, to coincide with his new album, Dream Box. The tour, a first of its kind for Metheny, will feature personal and fan favorites.

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Salome

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