The Chenango Arts Council announced the 2024 to early 2025 performance season. First up will be Dolly! And Her All Star Band on Saturday, September 28. Nosferatu, a Halloween show, will take place Saturday, October 19. December 13, Twelve Twenty Four holiday rock concert. April 12, the New York Theatre Ballet will present "The Royal Collection.” (Submitted photo)

NORWICH — The Chenango Arts Council is excited to announce their 2024/25 performance season, which promises to be their biggest yet. Audiences will delight in spectacle, music, dance, and a variety of genres.

First up will be Dolly! And Her All Star Band on Saturday, September 28. Made up of country musicians from Nashville, Tennessee, the group is headlined by Grand Ole Opry veteran Natasha Neely, appearing as Dolly Parton. Songs and stories from the icon’s life will be presented, with humor and glitzy costumes that capture the spirit of the country legend.

Film & Strings: Nosferatu will be Chenango Arts Council’s terrifyingly fun Halloween show, taking place Saturday, October 19. The original vampire movie, 1922’s "Nosferatu: A Symphony of Terror" will be on the big screen once more. Just as when it first premiered, a live band will be playing alongside. Elizabeth Simchik will be on violin, Kristen Kopf on cello, Jeff Ingersoll on electric guitar, and Monke Rowe will play piano and flute. Together they will perform a specially arranged score that will capture the mood of the film and allow audiences to experience it as originally intended.

On Friday, December 13, Twelve Twenty Four will bring their popular holiday rock to the Martin W. Kappel Theater. Inspired by the greatest rock orchestras, they will put a thrilling spin on uplifting Christmas classics. It is sure to be a highlight of the holiday season.

New York Theatre Ballet will present "The Royal Collection" on April 12, 2025. This enchanting performance will be fit for a king or queen. Excerpts from beloved ballets such as "Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," and "Firebird" will enthrall ballet lovers and those just discovering the dance form. The beauty of the performances will be amplified by the stunning costumes and timeless tales.

Chenango Arts Council would like to thank their 2024/25 performance season sponsors: NBT Bank, NBT Insurance, The Greater Norwich Foundation, The Community Foundation of South Central New York, and Preferred Mutual. Generous support allows the Arts Council to offer these stellar shows for about $15 a ticket, with discounts for students, seniors, and members.

Film & Strings: Nosferatu, which will be free to all, is funded by Earlville Opera House's Arts in the Community Grants Program, made possible by the NYS Legislature with support of the Office of the Governor, and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts.

Home to the Martin W. Kappel Theater, Chenango Arts Council is located at 27 West Main Street in Norwich. For more information on Arts Council programing, call 607-336-2787, visit ChenangoArts.org, or email info@chenangoarts.org.

-Information provided by the Chenango Arts Council