Ted Shawn News

In Week 7 of the 93rd Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Touch of RED by Shamel Pitts | TRIBE will get a Jacob's Pillow premiere that has been five years in the making. Learn more!

Jacob’s Pillow has announced programming for Week 6 of its 2025 Dance Festival, running July 30–August 3 in Becket, Massachusetts. This week’s lineup includes the Ted Shawn Theatre debut of Sekou McMiller & Friends, the U.S. premiere of Eun-Me Ahn’s Dragons in the Doris Duke Theatre, and a dynamic slate of outdoor performances on the Henry J. Leir Stage.

As a highlight of the 93rd Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, the world-renowned Stephen Petronio Company—one of the biggest names in the postmodern dance scene—will conclude their 40-year run. Learn how to attend.

Jacob’s Pillow has officially opened the doors to the newly reimagined Doris Duke Theatre, a cutting-edge, purpose-built dance venue that will serve as a global hub for artistic innovation at the intersection of movement and technology.

Jacob’s Pillow will welcome Andrew Schneider and collaborators to present the world premiere of HERE in the Doris Duke Theatre. Learn more about upcoming performances!

Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC), the internationally acclaimed Chicago-based Irish-American performing arts company, will make history this summer as it debuts at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, followed by a highly anticipated return to New York City’s Joyce Theater in February 2026.

Jacob’s Pillow will welcome the LA-based contemporary dance company BODYTRAFFIC for their Ted Shawn Theatre debut, Wednesday, July 2 through Sunday, July 6. We have all of the details here!

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 6/5/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

This summer, wherever you are, the Pillow is live. Jacob's Pillow Live returns as a bold digital initiative connecting global audiences to the energy, creativity, and community of the nation's longest-running dance festival.

Jacob's Pillow has announced the return of Pillow Pride Weekend, a three-day itinerary of events centered on LGBTQ+ joy and visibility that will run as an extension of Pride month.

Tickets are now on sale for the Jacob's Pillow's full schedule of programming at this summer’s 93rd annual Dance Festival. Learn more about the upcoming events and see how to attend.

Jacob's Pillow has announced that Norton Owen, the organization's Director of Preservation and a longstanding leader in the dance field, will receive the 2025 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award in celebration of his 50th year on staff. Owen will accept this award at Jacob's Pillow's Season Opening Gala in Becket on Saturday, June 21. 

Jacob’s Pillow has announced the slate of acclaimed dance companies performing on its iconic outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage, rounding out the calendar of ticketed performances that will comprise the Dance Festival’s 93rd season in the Berkshires.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/20/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Trinity Irish Dance Company will make its Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival debut this summer with six performances, July 10-13. Learn more about the performance and see how to attend.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/13/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/6/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 1/30/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 1/23/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/26/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.