Bildungsroman

One Word

November 25 10:00 am

What does it mean to grow up, really? From Goethe’s Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship, the first Bildungsroman, we explore a young man navigating life. We tie this to today’s world of social media, where perfectionism and comparison can haunt us like ghosts.

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The Fox Valley Nutcracker

November 28 – 30

Fox Valley Ballet presents The Fox Valley Nutcracker! Featuring 130+ performers from nearly 30 local studios alongside professional dancers, this holiday tradition brings Tchaikovsky’s classic to life with stunning dance, lavish sets, and festive costumes.

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A Christmas Cracker - DancEncounter

December 6 7:00 pm

A Variety Dance Show for all the family in Celebration of Dance, The Holidays and Togetherness. It takes a lot of courage to step into the spotlight but we grow from the experience, creating meaningful memories and hopeful dreams. Thank you for sharing in the Celebration.

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Who Brought The Humbug?

National Tours

December 12 7:30 pm

🎄 Who Brought the Humbug? 🎶💃 Get ready for a high-energy holiday spectacle like no other! Who Brought the Humbug? flips the script on your typical holiday show, blending jaw-dropping tap dance, infectious beats, and a whole lot of festive fun. Imagine Santa rapping, Frosty breaking it down, and reindeer rocking hip-hop choreography—all set at the most outrageously fun ugly sweater party you’ve ever seen! From Rhythm Street Movement, the masters of rhythm and storytelling, this show is packed with holiday classics reimagined, humor that will have you laughing all the way, and performances so electric, even the biggest Scrooge won’t be able to resist tapping along. Whether you’re a die-hard holiday fan or just here for the beats, this is one holiday tradition you don’t want to miss!

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From History to Hip-Hop

National Tours

February 6, 2026 7:30 pm

[button label='Purchase Season Tickets' link='https://www.bataviafineartscentre.org/packages-prices/' color='primary'] Make American History your favorite subject! No boring lectures here - From History to Hip Hop is an engaging interactive music history performance that makes the past come alive! Join acclaimed opera singer and teaching artist Jonathan Blanchard, M.S., Ed, and journey through American music, chronicling its evolution from field songs and spirituals to every genre we enjoy today: Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock, Rap and Hip-Hop! From History to Hip Hop will be the most exciting history lesson you’ve ever experienced!

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An Evening with Eric McCormack & Laura Bell Bundy

National Tours

March 6, 2026 7:30 pm

[button label='Purchase Season Tickets' link='https://www.bataviafineartscentre.org/packages-prices/' color='primary'] 🌟 An Unforgettable Evening with Eric McCormack & Laura Bell Bundy! 🎶✨ Get ready for a show-stopping, star-studded night as two of the most dynamic entertainers take the stage together! Eric McCormack—the Emmy-winning star of Will & Grace, Broadway sensation (The Music Man, The Best Man), and all-around charismatic leading man—joins forces with Laura Bell Bundy, the Tony-nominated powerhouse behind Legally Blonde: The Musical, Hairspray, and a chart-topping country music career! Fresh off their hilarious Broadway run in The Cottage, this electric duo is bringing their signature charm, knockout vocals, and undeniable chemistry to the stage for a one-night-only musical experience! From Broadway showstoppers to Hollywood classics to unexpected surprises, they’ll take you on a dazzling, genre-bending ride that’s as funny as it is unforgettable! 🎟️ Don’t miss this rare chance to see two megastars light up the stage together!

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Showtime 2026

Batavia School District Events

March 24, 2026

Showtime: Features the “Vocal Gold” and “1501” choirs from Rotolo Middle School, BHS show choir “Swingsingers” and the a-cappella group “Chromatics.” It’s a great celebration of the show choir in Batavia!

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the beat goes on featuring lisa Mcclowry as cher

The Beat Goes On

National Tours

June 19, 2026 7:30 pm

CHER is, in short, incomparable. And now, beautifully portrayed in a Broadway-style live stage show called “The Beat Goes On” by Legends in Concert artist/singer/actress Lisa McClowry. It's no surprise that Lisa was named Tribute Artist of the Year. Why? Because she cares about EVERY aspect of playing CHER and it shows. Nothing is overlooked. “I am proud to portray a woman who empowers other women. Like Cher, who brilliantly played the real lives of strong women in the movies Silkwood and Mask, I am blessed with the opportunity to portray the incomparable CHER celebrating her life, music, singing voice, movies, fashion, her look, her walk, her talk, and her unique blend of power and vulnerability we all love.”

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