Vera-Ellen News

Enjoy THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS on The Ellen Theatre's big screen, Sunday, June 12 at 3 PM.

Disney/Pixar's animated adventure UP hits The Ellen's big screen Sunday, June 5 at 3:00 PM. Winner of two Academy Awards for “Best Animated Feature” and “Best Original Score”, the film is celebrated by critics for its poignant story, music, and imaginative visuals.

Why can't men and women be on the same team? Is it because of men with vans called Barry? Is because of killer sex robots, or it is it because of sambuca? Or all of the above

Los Angeles-based trio MUNA - comprised of Katie Gavin (she/they), Naomi McPherson (they/them), and Josette Maskin (she/they) stopped by The Ellen Degeneres Show to perform their new single “Anything But Me.” Watch the new performance now!

Acclaimed indie pop band Lucius perform their new song, “Next To Normal,” on today’s episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Produced by Dave Cobb and Brandi Carlile, Second Nature is a portrait of singer and songwriters Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe’s shared reflection. Watch the performance and check out upcoming tour dates!

As New England Conservatory's (NEC) affiliate orchestra for new music, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) will present the 21st Boston ConNECtion concert, a portrait concert featuring music by NEC's Malcolm Peyton Composer Artist-in-Residence Ellen Taaffe Zwilich.

As New England Conservatory's (NEC) affiliate orchestra for new music, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) presents the 21st Boston ConNECtion concert, a portrait concert featuring music by NEC's Malcolm Peyton Composer Artist-in-Residence Ellen Taaffe Zwilich.

On February 23rd, Nashville-based artist Phillip-Michael Scales made his national television debut with a performance of his single “Find A Way” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Scales was inspired by close family friend, “Uncle” BB King, to forge his own musical path. Watch the new performance now!

A new play from multi award-winning poet and playwright Caroline Bird, Red Ellen tells the remarkable story of Ellen Wilkinson, the revolutionary Labour MP who fought with an unstoppable, reckless energy for a better world.

The documentary Becoming Helen Keller screens at The Ellen Theatre March 25 at 7:30 PM. Through photos, archival film clips and interviews, the film examines little-known details of Helen Keller's personal life including her public persona and advocacy, including her support for women's suffrage, the NAACP, worker's rights, and access to health care and assistive technology. 

DERVISH, one of Ireland's best known traditional bands, performs for Ellen Theatre audiences on March 15 at 7:00 PM.

James Sewell Ballet presents Earth Tomes at The Ellen Theatre, March 22 at 7:00 PM.

Westside School of Ballet announces long time beloved teacher, Joan Bayley, passed away on January 5th 2022, just shy of her 102nd birthday. Often called “The Greatest Dance Teacher There Ever Was,” the dance world was forever changed for the better because of Joan Bayley. (“Joan.”)

A new episode of the Song Confessional podcast features a collaboration from songwriters Jane Ellen Bryant and Terra Lightfoot, “Somebody Was Gonna Find Out.” Hosted by Walker Lukens and Zac Catanzaro and in collaboration with NPR's KUT/KUTX radio in Austin, each episode of Song Confessional features a new song composed by a different artist

Trafalgar Entertainment – the international live entertainment business founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire – has announced the appointment of Ellen McPhillips as Regional Programming Director and the creation of a Central Programming Team in an exciting move for regional theatres, producers and theatregoers.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style! Vera Wang PARTY, the iconic designer’s namesake prosecco, is the perfect sip to toast with your crush, your gals, or yourself for just $25.

Andrew Garfield sat down with Ellen DeGeneres today to discuss his recent Golden Globe win for his role as Jonathan Larson in Lin-Manuel Miranda's film adaption of tick, tick...BOOM! Garfield also detailed when he found out about his Golden Globe win, revealing that he was on the phone with Lin-Manuel Miranda.

The life and career of Broadway veteran Mary Ellen Ashley was recently highlighted in a short documentary film, Just a Broadway Baby: Mary Ellen Ashley. The film celebrated its World Premiere as part of The Oregon Documentary Film Festival on January 22nd where it won Best Picture out of over sixty selected films.

The fabulous International Korean Soprano Elena Dee returns to sing her critically-acclaimed role as Cio Cio San, together with the international soprano Alyona Kistenyova.*

The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company will present “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark,” an incisive comedy from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, on stage Feb. 24–March 20, 2022. The production is directed by Betty Hart.