Doug Varone and Dancers
Jacob's Pillow welcomes 11-time Bessie Award-winning Doug Varone and Dancers to present a program in celebration of the renowned company’s 40th anniversary. Known for dances that are both kinetically thrilling and emotionally resonant, Doug Varone and his collaborators’ work spans concert dance, opera, theater, film, and multidisciplinary performance. Varone is celebrated for making essential connections and illuminating the complexity of the human spirit through movement
About Doug Varone and Dancers
Founded by acclaimed choreographer Doug Varone, New York City-based Doug Varone and Dancers celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026. For four decades, the company has earned international recognition for its deeply human work, performing in more than 125 cities across the United States and in Europe, Asia, Canada, and South America. Doug Varone and Dancers has been presented by leading venues including Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Venice Biennale, and Tokyo’s Marble Hall.
Beyond the concert stage, the company has collaborated on numerous opera and theater productions directed and choreographed by Varone. Varone, his dancers, and designers have collectively received 11 Bessie Awards, and the company is widely recognized as a leader in dance education and mentorship, engaging students and emerging artists from around the world.
Show Information
Expected run time
2 hours (including 15 minute intermission)
Additional information
40th anniversary season
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TALKS
Pre-Show Talks
30 minutes before each performance
Gain insight into the performance you are about to see with a free 15-minute Pre-Show Talk. All Pre-Show Talks for this performance will be presented in the Doris Duke Theatre's Jameson Family Lobby.
Post-Show Talks
Immediately following the Saturday evening performance
Participate in a free question & answer session with the artists just after they step off stage. Ticket-holders are invited to stay immediately after the show in order to enjoy the Post-Show Talk.
Visit the Archives/Norton Owen Reading Room
Open during fall performances
Friday: 9:30am – 1 hour post show
Saturday and Sunday: 12pm – 1 hour post show
Step into a relaxed space to browse books, watch archival videos, explore historic programs and photographs, and find treasures from the Stephan Driscoll Collection in our newly added Special Collections Room.
EXPLORE CONTENT
Castle - Doug Varone and Dancers
Watch one of Doug Varone and Dancers' past Pillow performances.
Nocturne in E Minor, Opus 72, #1 - Doug Varone
Watch Doug Varone's most recent work performed at the Pillow.
GRAB A REFRESHMENT AND TAKE IN THE VIEWS
Visit the Doris Duke Theatre Bar to enjoy a beverage and light snack before or after your performance. Take your drink for a stroll around campus and soak in the crisp fall air and beautiful Berkshire scenery. During the Fall Season, the nearby Pillow Pub and Pillow Café are closed.
Youth American Grand Prix: Fresh Voices in Dance
October 16 — 18, 2026
Youth America Grand Prix: “Fresh Voices in Dance” showcases the next generation of choreographic talent emerging from the ballet world.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Jacob's Pillow is located in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts in the town of Becket. The 225-acre National Historic Landmark is within easy driving distance of Boston, New York, Albany, Burlington, and Hartford.
Campus Accessibility
We’re committed to making every visit welcoming, accessible, and enjoyable
FAQ FOR FALL EVENTS
While the full Pillow Store will not be open during our fall performances, a small pop-up Pillow Shop will be available in the theater lobby before each performance. Browse a selection of Jacob’s Pillow merchandise and take home a memento to remember your visit.
When purchasing tickets, you can choose either Will Call or Digital Ticket Delivery. If you selected Will Call, your printed tickets will be available for pickup at the Box Office window of the Doris Duke Theatre on the day of your performance. Digital tickets are delivered through Jacob’s Pillow’s secure True Tickets system, allowing you to access, share, and scan your tickets directly from your phone. Click here to learn more about digital tickets, or access your purchased tickets in your ticket portal here.
In addition to performances, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your visit to Jacob’s Pillow. Take a stroll through our scenic campus and enjoy the beauty of the Berkshires in the fall, explore dance history in the Archives in Blake's Barn, or bring your own picnic to enjoy on the grounds before a performance.
For additional information about planning your visit, please explore our helpful online resources. Visit the Box Office page for ticketing policies and services, the Visitor FAQ page for answers to common questions, the Directions & Travel page for transportation and parking information, and the Visit Jacob’s Pillow page for a complete overview of the campus and visitor experience.