We are a non-profit performing arts presenting organization. Our mission is to present performing artists who inspire and enrich our community. We believe in the power of excellence and innovation in the performing arts to enrich life experience, transform lives, and build better communities. We envision a community of Greater Boston where the performing arts are a valued, life-long, shared experience — on stages, on streets, in neighborhoods — everywhere. For more information about our programs and history, visit our About page.

For the most up-to-date press information about Vivo Performing Arts performances view the press releases or contact the press office:

  • Performance Press Releases
  • Vivo Performing Arts News
  • High-res photos (Additional images may be available upon request)

Institutional Announcements

Vivo Performing Arts Announces Thor Steingraber as President and Chief Executive Officer, announced March 5, 2026>>

Celebrity Series of Boston is now Vivo Performing Arts, announced January 8, 2026>>

True Tickets Empowers Vivo Performing Arts to Transform Audience Engagement Through Ethical Digital Ticketing, announced June 25, 2025>>

Vivo Performing Arts Announces Retirement of President and Executive Director, Gary Dunning, announced June 5, 2025>>

Vivo Performing Arts and GrubStreet Launch ArtsCard Boston, announced April 14, 2025>>

Vivo Performing Arts Announces Name and Identity Exploration and Consultant, announced August 21, 2024>>

2025-2026 Season

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Celebrity Series of Boston is now Vivo Performing Arts, announced January 8, 2026>>

​Vivo Performing Arts Announces Cancellation of Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason's March Recitals, announced February 25, 2026>>

Vivo Performing Arts Announces Pianist Joyce Yang to be Replaced by Paul Lewis, announced February 6, 2026>>

Vivo Performing Arts Announces Viano Quartet to Perform in Place of Meta4 on November 2, announced September 15, 2025>>

Vivo Performing Arts and Yo-Yo Ma Partner to Simulcast His Sold-Out Bach Cello Suites Performance, announced September 10, 2025>>

2025/26 Season Announcement, announced May 13, 2025>>

2024-2025 Season

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Vivo Performing Arts Jazz Festival Returns March 13-16 at Arrow Street Arts>>

Vivo Performing Arts Presents the 10th Anniversary of Stave Sessions at the Crystal Ballroom February 11-14>>

2024/25 Neighborhood Arts Season Announcement, announced June 25, 2024>>

2024/25 Season Announcement, announced May 6, 2024 >>

Contact

Press inquiries about Vivo Performing Arts Performances can be sent to:

Stephanie Janes PR

Contact

Press inquiries about dance programming and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater can be sent to:

John Michael Kennedy

Press Materials for Gary Dunning

President and Executive Director, Vivo Performing Arts

Gary Dunning photo >>
Photo credit: Robert Torres


Gary Dunning biography >>

Vivo Performing Arts Organizational Information

Board of Directors and Board of Advisors >>
Vivo Performing Arts History >>