ACADEMY OF MUSIC THEATRE

Website: aomtheatre.com

Calendar: aomtheatre.com/event-calendar/

ABOUT

Academy of Music Theatre is an 804-seat municipally owned performance venue in downtown Northampton, Massachusetts. Designed by architect William C. Brocklesby of Hartford in the Renaissance Revival style, the theater features orchestra seating, a balcony, and period architectural details. It is the first municipally owned theater in the United States.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Academy presents live theater, dance, music, film screenings, and arts education programming. The intimate size and historic setting make it a destination for regional and touring acts in the Pioneer Valley. The venue operates as both a performing arts center and a community cultural hub for the Northampton area.

HISTORY

The Academy of Music opened on May 23, 1891 with 1,000 seats. One year later, benefactor Edward H. R. Lyman deeded the theater to the Citizens of Northampton, establishing its unique municipal ownership. In the early 20th century, it hosted performers including Sarah Bernhardt, Mae West, and Harry Houdini. The theater transitioned to film screenings in the 1930s and screened first-run movies through the 1970s before being reclaimed as a live performance venue. Current capacity is 804 seats.

Sources:

[1] en.wikipedia.org [2] aomtheatre.com [3] aomtheatre.com [4] cinematreasures.org [5] tripadvisor.com

UPCOMING SHOWS

THIS WEEK (1) NEXT 4 WEEKS (7) COMING SOON (0)

Saturday

8:00pm — Keb' Mo' get bluesy

Friday - 3/6

8:00pm — Jonathan Richman featuring Tommy Larkins on the drums! let's jam

Monday - 3/9

7:30pm — The High Kings - The Rocky Road Tour feel the vibe

Sunday - 3/22

3:00pm — Back Porch Songwriter Series: The Songs of Johnny Cash sing cash

Thursday - 3/26

8:00pm — Gaelic Storm: A Night at P.J. Murphy's get celtic

Friday - 3/27

8:00pm — Bertha: Grateful Drag @ The Back Porch Festival get funky

Saturday - 3/28

7:00pm — Peter Rowan with Sam Grisman Project playing music from Old & In The Way and more! @ Back Porch Festival bluegrass night

Sunday - 3/29

7:00pm — I’m With Her w/ Olive Klug @ The Back Porch Festival girl power

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Full schedule at aomtheatre.com/event-calendar/ →

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