Theater & Film

Rated PG-13. 119 minutes. Almost twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine in the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation. $8 per admission at Box Office. $10 per admission online or by phone. Online ticket sales end 2 hours…

The 2026 Chautauqua Institution season runs from June 27 to August 30. Chautauqua Institution is your one-stop vacation experience destination. Looking for a family-friendly concert in a one-of-a-kind open-air amphitheater? We have dozens of shows, all summer long. Seeking to enjoy a signature cocktail or tasty bite with a view of Chautauqua Lake? The porch at the Athenaeum Hotel or the lakeside bar at 3 Taps are ready to greet you. Want to take…

Rated PG. 110 minutes. In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers. $7 per admission at…

Marriage is on the menu, but who will Mary Jane Marry at this funny interactive dinner theatre event? Mary Jane has a short deadline to marry in order to inherit her uncle's will, AND her scheming neighbor has sold the television rights. Her prospective suitors are the very-vain and self-centered Armand, Norbert Norris who is brilliant but a dud in the sack, and the not-too-bright Dwayne D. Wayne. Tickets include dinner and show. Wine, beer and…

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Audiences and critics alike continue to rave about his hilarious onstage antics. Chipper’s show is a nonstop, roller coaster of original magic, mentalism, bizarre juggling stunts, and edgy yet corporate-CLEAN comedy, peppered with rapid-fire ad-libs, improv, and audience participation. Truly a laugh-filled and memorable experience of absolute fun for all! Call 716.484.7070 or visit our box office: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 12 p.m. until 5…

ANNE OF GREEN GABLESChautauqua Opera Company will host the first workshops of a new adaptation of Anne of Green Gables by composer Danika Lorèn and librettist Royce Vavrek (Lincoln in the Bardo). In this bold new reimagining, a fictional reality competition sets out from coast to coast to find the Canadian who most embodies the spirit of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s indelible heroine, Anne Shirley. With Lorèn in residence for the…

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Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Librettist: Original text by Emanuel Schickaneder, English dialogue translation by Alice GoodmanStage Director: Nathan Troup Conductor: Stephen HargreavesIn Mozart’s comic opera The Magic Flute, Prince Tamino embarks on a journey to rescue Pamina, only to discover that the true battle isn’t between people, but between ignorance and understanding. Guided by elements both mystical and…