A charming and hilarious jukebox musical filled with beloved songs, playful comedy, and heartfelt nostalgia. Follow four aspiring singers as they get one last chance to perform the show they always dreamed of in this celebration of friendship and music.
The Weight band is bringing the timeless music and spirit of The Band to life. Led by renowned guitarist Jim Weider, the veteran ensemble delivers a powerful blend of Americana, rock, blues, country soul, funk, and folk, keeping this iconic sound alive for a new generation.
Experience the spirit of Woodstock with Jami D’s electrifying 10-piece Bob Dylan tribute show, featuring beloved Dylan classics, along with special guest musicians and fresh interpretations inspired by artists like Chrissie Hynde, Marcus King, and Miley Cyrus.
At Springfield Performing Arts Ventures, Inc., our mission is to ignite the artistic spirit within our urban community, providing a haven for creative expression, cultural enrichment, and personal growth through the arts. We are committed to breaking down barriers, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, can access, participate in, and be inspired by the arts. Through education, performance, and outreach, we strive to foster a more vibrant, connected, and culturally enriched city, promoting unity and understanding among all our residents. Your support allows us to provide our community with affordable access to the arts.
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52 Sumner is a new venue for the arts, including live music and other entertainment at the old church at 52 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA, USA! Once the home of Faith United Church, the building was built in 1894 and designed by renowned architect William Van Alen, famous for his design of the Chrysler Building in NYC. 52 Sumner has been transformed into a captivating arts, entertainment, and event venue set in Springfield’s stately Forest Park neighborhood. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite, and for VIP Table information reach out to us on Facebook!
Springfield Community Theater of MA is an exciting new non-profit community theater that is a part of, and performs at, 52 Sumner in Springfield, MA. We create great theater, showcase local talent & develop local stories to bring together communities in the city that we love. Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience! Click here to learn more.
If you have attended an event at 52 Sumner, we would love your feedback!
“My son and I saw a show there on Sunday, August 9th, 2026 which consisted of Tom Hambridge as the opening act and They were great and meeting Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram as the main act. It was a fantastic show!!! The venue itself while small, was very professional and courteous.
“Aladdin was a great production! Great cast, great music, great sets. It was a fun performance!” ~ Jennifer Smith, July 2026 (Google Review)
“It was perfect! I recently had a graduation party and I rate it all top stars. The communication was fast, the planning open and adaptable, and the people were friendly.” ~ Ryann Anderson, June 2026 (Google Review)