Staller Center for the Arts

The legacy lives on.

In just 5 days, we kick off our Fall Season with the next concert in the Emerson Legacy Series — the exceptional Han-Setzer-Finckel Trio! The program will feature masterworks by Haydn, Beethoven, and Dvořák. Join us for an intimate evening of chamber music by some of the best artists in the classical world today. Tickets at stallercenter.showare.com! 🎻🎹

New blog post! 🖥️🚨

From the Director | September 2024 It’s that time of the month! Director of Staller Alan Inkles is excited to share our September performance lineup. Tickets are on sale now at stallercenter.com.

Happy September! With the back-to-school season in full swing and the air turning crisp, we're excited to launch our Fall 2024 season featuring some phenomenal acts. Tickets are on sale at stallercenter.showare.com 🍂🎵

9/15: Emerson Legacy Concert
Former Emerson String Quartet members Phil Setzer, violin, and David Finckel, cello, join forces with award-winning pianist Wu Han for an evening of masterworks by Haydn, Beethoven, and Dvořák.

9/21: Renée Elise Goldsberry
The Tony Award-winning actress and singer, known for her roles in Hamilton, The Color Purple, The Lion King, and RENT, is coming to Staller! Goldsberry will dazzle you with her powerful vocals and unforgettable star power.

9/28: John Pizzarelli (LOW TICKET ALERT🚨)
Legendary guitarist and Grammy winner John Pizzarelli returns to our Recital Hall with a new album featuring timeless Broadway and silver screen classics!

We’re just 2 weeks away from kicking off our Fall 2024 season, and we can’t wait to see your smiling faces in our lobby again!

From classical and jazz to contemporary dance and cirque, our fall lineup promises something for everyone. Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours now at stallercenter.com — otherwise you may find yourself without a seat! 🎭🎵

Tickets are flying FAST for this crooner, and we’re not surprised!

With a Grammy win and praise from the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz,” John Pizzarelli is truly one of the greats. Don’t miss his return to our Recital Hall, bringing a rich new album and a remarkable new trio! 🎶🎸

We bring families together here at Staller, and this fall is no different! 👨‍👩‍👦🎵

Celebrate Columbus Day Weekend with an Encanto sing-along! Enjoy the popular Disney film while singing along with a live Latin Band as they perform fan favorites like "Surface Pressure," "We Don’t Talk About Bruno," and so many more. 🇨🇴

Then, bring the whole family down to for some gravity-defying moments with Cirque Kalabante: Afrique en Cirque! This stunning hour of circus, dance, and music will stay with you for a very long time. 🔮

End November with TheaterWorksUSA’s new musical—Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Based on Mo Willems’ best-sellers, this show follows the Pigeon on a wild adventure as he tries to save the day when the Bus Driver faces a crisis. Don’t miss this chance to see if the Pigeon can make a difference! 🐦

NEW blog post — check it out below! 💻 🎭

How Staller Center Became Long Island’s Cultural Hub for Students and the Community Trace the evolution of Staller Center for the Arts from its modest 1975 beginnings to its current status as a vibrant cultural hub at Stony Brook University, with its unique educational programs, c…

Here at Staller, every time the lights go down, it’s more than just a performance—it’s a chance to leave your everyday worries behind and lose yourself in the music, even if just for an hour or two. 💭✨🎵

P.S. Don’t miss your chance to see Benny Benack III, who said it best! Grab your tickets for Some Enchanted Evening featuring the renowned jazz trumpeter alongside the talented Stella K. Cole and dancer extraordinaire Jabu Graybeal.

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We're thrilled to welcome acclaimed guitarist & vocalist John Pizzarelli to the Staller stage next month, and to celebrate, we're kicking back with his live performance on NPR's Mountain Stage! Give it a listen below. 🎸🎵

1,017 - John Pizzarelli, Maria Muldaur, Jennifer Hartswick Band, Melissa Carper, and Gabriel Royal by NPR's Mountain Stage This episode was recorded on June 25th, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes John Pizzarelli, Maria Muldaur, Jennifer Hartswick Band, Melissa Carper, and Gabriel Royal. https://bit.ly/3QlGfDB

A super brief respite from the Film Fest and we’re back at it! Our Fall 2024 Season starts in just 6 weeks—which shows will we see you at? 💭🎤

Visit stallercenter.com to view the full live season. 🎻

New blog post! 💻

Stony Brook Film Festival Celebrates Record-Breaking 29th Year with Grand Prize for ‘Mediha’ and Noteworthy Awards Across Categories The 29th Stony Brook Film Festival set new records with its largest attendance and most awards ever, celebrating outstanding films and filmmakers from around the world.

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for…the WINNERS of the 2024 Stony Brook Film Festival!🏆🎉

Grand Prize: Mediha 🥇

Jury Award for Best Feature: The Strangers’ Case 📽️

Spirit of Independent Filmmaking Award: Daughter of the Sun ☀️

Jury Award for Best Short: Where We Belong 🏡

Jury Award for Directing: Mastergame ♟️

Dr. Gabriel Sara Humanitarian Award: Audrey’s Children 🩺

Audience Award for Best Feature: Running on Sand ⚽️

Audience Award for Best Short: Mimesis 🍺 & On the Paths Awakened 🚲

Closing Night Feature Award: One Million Minutes 🕰️

Closing Night Short Award: If 💟

Opening Night Feature Award: The Blonde Boy from the Casbah 🎞️

Opening Night Short Award: Chauncey 🐶

Let’s hear it for Days 7&8! 🎉

Did you know? is celebrated as one of the MOST HOSPITABLE festivals by filmmakers on FilmFreeway! Why? Because we roll out the red carpet for our guests! We fly in filmmakers, house them at Danfords Hotel, Marina & Spa, cover their food, drinks, and best of all...PARTIES!🍹🥳

Highlights from Days 5&6! 🙌

Have you been voting? You, the audience, are responsible for helping us select all of the film awards! Scan the QR code on your pass/on the big screen, or visit stonybrookfilmfestival.com/vote to lock in your selections. 🗳️🎞️

Our hospitality sponsors make the Stony Brook Film Festival possible. We are so grateful for your dedication to the arts and our community! 💛🎬🥂

That’s a wrap on Day 4! ☀️

Today is your last chance to enjoy SBFF with a Flex Pass! This pass grants you access to any five nights of the festival (except Closing Night), plus plenty of other pass perks like discounts at partner locations and a festival gift. 🎁

Grab yours today at stonybrookfilmfestival.com/pass to get in on all that has to offer! 🎥