RESIDENT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

Contact Tacoma Venues & Events at 253.272.3663 or info@tacomavenues.org  

 
RESIDENT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS Contact Tacoma Venues & Events at 253.272.3663 or info@tacomavenues.org THE TACOMA THEATERS ARE HOME TO EIGHT RESIDENT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY WITH THEIR PRESENTATIONS OF A DIVERSE SLATE OF PERFORMANCES, SPECIAL EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. For additional information on these valued organizations or their upcoming events, visit their websites linked below. NORTHWEST SINFONIETTA Northwest Sinfonietta is the premier chamber orchestra in the Puget Sound region. Take flight with music with the Northwest Sinfonietta as they embark on a transcendent season of new discoveries and cherished favorites live at the Rialto Theater. Subscriptions and single tickets are available now. https://nwsinfonietta.org/ PUGET SOUND REVELS Puget Sound Revels nurtures, honors and celebrates community through traditional song, dance, and story drawn from many cultures. They present theater productions, seasonal celebrations, and educational opportunities for all. The Christmas Revels return live to the Rialto Theater and tickets are available online or by calling 253.346.1721. https://www.pugetsoundrevels.org/ SYMPHONY TACOMA Symphony Tacoma has been inspiring audiences through live music and education and a vital part of Tacoma’s cultural landscape for 75 years, including more than 30 years as a primary resident arts organization at the Pantages Theater. https://symphonytacoma.org/ TACOMA ARTS LIVE Tacoma Arts Live is a non-profit organization dedicated to energizing community through live performance and presents a variety of concerts, comedy shows, and regional theater productions in its 2021-22 season at all Tacoma theaters. Visit their website for ticket information or education opportunities. https://www.tacomaartslive.org/ TACOMA CITY BALLET Tacoma City Ballet provides excellent classical ballet instruction and performance creating accessibility to the performing arts. Their 2021-22 season presentations include presentations of The Nutcracker and Pinocchio The Ballet. For information on tickets or ballet school, visit their website. https://www.tacomacityballet.com/ TACOMA CONCERT BAND Entering its 42nd season with Conductor and Artistic Director Gerard Morris, the award-winning Tacoma Concert Band is more than 60 musicians bringing to life a variety of music, from classical to pop, traditional to modern. The band has performed for audiences across the globe but says ‘nowhere does the music sound better than at home in Tacoma.’ Season ticket information. http://www.tacomaconcertband.org/ TACOMA OPERA Tacoma Opera’s traditional and non-traditional performances re-define opera by engaging audiences through intimate, exciting and accessible opera productions. Find out more about upcoming events through their website. https://www.tacomaopera.com/ TACOMA YOUTH SYMPHONY Tacoma Youth Symphony provides education for young musicians ages 6-21 through eight orchestras and other programs. Conducted by Music Director Dr. Paul-Elliott Cobbs, the renowned orchestra performs three professional repertoire concerts annually at the Rialto Theater. For schedule information, visit their website. https://www.tysamusic.org/ To donate your support to these valued non-profit organizations or learn about educational opportunities or virtual performances, visit the Resident Arts Organization’s websites.

The Tacoma theaters are home to eight resident arts organizations, enriching the community with their presentations of a diverse slate of performances, special events and educational programs.

For additional information on these valued organizations or their upcoming events, visit their websites linked below. 

  • Chamber orchestra members pose with their instruments on the stage.

    Northwest Sinfonietta

    Northwest Sinfonietta is the premier chamber orchestra in the Puget Sound region. Take flight with music with the Northwest Sinfonietta as they embark on a transcendent season of new discoveries and cherished favorites live at the Rialto Theater. Subscriptions and single tickets are available now.

    Website | Facebook

  • Ensemble cast performs in costumes and holding flags.

    Puget Sound Revels

    Puget Sound Revels nurtures, honors and celebrates community through traditional song, dance, and story drawn from many cultures. They present theater productions, seasonal celebrations, and educational opportunities for all. The Christmas Revels return live to the Rialto Theater and tickets are available online or by calling 253.346.1721.

    Website | Facebook | Instagram

  • Full symphony orchestra on stage with their instruments in hand.

    Symphony Tacoma

    Symphony Tacoma has been inspiring audiences through live music and education and a vital part of Tacoma’s cultural landscape for 75 years, including more than 30 years as a primary resident arts organization at the Pantages Theater. Tickets and season packages info.

    Website | Facebook | Instagram

  • Live stage performance and action with bright spotlights.

    Tacoma Arts Live 

    Tacoma Arts Live is a non-profit organization dedicated to energizing community through live performance and presents a variety of concerts, comedy shows, and regional theater productions in its 2021-22 season at all Tacoma theaters. Visit their website for ticket information or education opportunities.

    Website | Facebook | Instagram

  • More than a dozen ballerinas in white dresses are standing at the edge of the stage with a red curtain covering their faces.

    Tacoma City Ballet

    Tacoma City Ballet provides excellent classical ballet instruction and performance creating accessibility to the performing arts. Their 2021-22 season presentations include presentations of The Nutcracker and Pinocchio The Ballet. For information on tickets or ballet school, visit their website.

    Website | Facebook

  • Full band of musicians with instruments performing music with a large American flag as a backdrop.

    Tacoma Concert Band

    Entering its 42nd season with Conductor and Artistic Director Gerard Morris, the award-winning Tacoma Concert Band is more than 60 musicians bringing to life a variety of music, from classical to pop, traditional to modern. The band has performed for audiences across the globe but says ‘nowhere does the music sound better than at home in Tacoma.’ Season ticket information.

    Website | Facebook

  • Performers in elaborate costumes and headwear appear on stage.

    Tacoma Opera

    Tacoma Opera’s traditional and non-traditional performances re-define opera by engaging audiences through intimate, exciting and accessible opera productions. Find out more about upcoming events through their website.

    Website | Facebook | Instagram

  • 12 youth musicians stand on stage with their cello instruments in hand.

    Tacoma Youth Symphony 

    Tacoma Youth Symphony provides education for young musicians ages 6-21 through eight orchestras and other programs. Conducted by Music Director Dr. Paul-Elliott Cobbs, the renowned orchestra performs three professional repertoire concerts annually at the Rialto Theater. For schedule information, visit their website.

    Website | Facebook