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Learn MoreJoining us on the Revels Spring Sing stage for the first time will be acclaimed performer, arts educator, choral clinician, and musicologist Dr. Kathy Bullock! Dr. Bullock’s work has taken her across the world, from her 29-year tenure as a professor at Berea College in Kentucky, to her…
Our extraordinary lineup of Revels Spring Sing performers includes with Brooklyn-based (but Boston bred) creative vocalist, songwriter, and producer Claire Dickson! Claire grew up with Revels, appearing on various Revels stages since age five alongside her family, and we can’t wait to welcome her home for her Revels…
It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of our friend Ashley Bryan, who passed away earlier this month. Ashley was a writer and illustrator of children’s books, many about the African-American experience. He was U.S. nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2006 and…
By Benny Sato Ambush, with valuable contributions from Regie Gibson The 2021 edition of the much-beloved 51-year holiday tradition, The Christmas Revels embodies my favorite kind of stage storytelling: fusion theatre. Through an inventive artistic conceit imagined by playwright and Revels Artistic Director, Paddy Swanson, customs from 17th…
Performing for a full and enthusiastic crowd and dedicating the performance to Revels friend Julie Smith, this year’s Christmas Revels offers a lot to its audience, but most importantly, it ushers in the excitement and gratefulness of being together again with a sing-along as well as emphasizing helping those in…
By David Greenham Once again, under challenging circumstances, the Revels cast and crew has pulled off a rousing good show. The Christmas Revels 2021 directed by Patrick Swanson. Music Direction by George Emlen, Scenic Design by Jeremy Barnett, Costume Design by Heidi A. Hermiller, Lighting Design by Jeff Adelberg,…
By Joyce Kulhawik There’s holiday entertainment still to be had ONLINE this holiday week and here are two that encompass the dynamics and traditions of the season– which this year feels more fraught than most. Take comfort and joy in the following offerings which dust off the past,…
By Mike Hoban ‘The Christmas Revels: In Celebration of the Winter Solstice’ – Directed by Patrick Swanson; Musical Direction by George Emlen, Edmar Colon, Associate Music Director; Set Design by Jeremy Barnett; Sound Design by Bill Winn; Lighting Design by Jeff Adelberg; Choreography by Kelli Edwards, Gillian Stewart, Tony…
(December 15, 2021 – Watertown, MA) — Revels Inc., a national cultural performing arts nonprofit, announced today that it has selected Elijah Botkin as its new music director. Botkin will ramp up over the month of December during the production of Revels’ flagship event The Christmas Revels in…
CAMBRIDGE — What was to have been the 50th annual “Christmas Revels” last year turned into “A Virtual Celebration” that recapitulated highlights from previous productions. This year, Revels returns live to Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre, and it would appear that everything is back to normal. The51st annual “Christmas…
