Events
The Benvenuti Performing Arts Center in Natomas offers a vital and dynamic program of theatre and the performing arts by hosting, creating or producing live performances that inspire, challenge, and empower artists, students and audiences in the greater Sacramento community. "Ben Arts" serves as a link between the education and arts communities and enriches the cultural life of our society through productions that do not just entertain, but make you think.
UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS
MARQUEE SERIES
Spring Dance Celebration
May 13-15, 2026
Benvenuti Performing Arts Center
Celebrate the artistry, energy, and creativity of our dancers at the Spring Dance Celebration! Featuring all PFAA dance classes, this dynamic showcase highlights a variety of dance styles and the incredible growth and talent of our students.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 5:30pm
Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 7:00pm - SOLD OUT
Friday, May 15, 2026 · 7:00pm - SOLD OUT
Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 7:00pm - SOLD OUT
Friday, May 15, 2026 · 7:00pm - SOLD OUT
Melodies in Bloom: Spring Instrumental Concert
May 20-21, 2026
Benvenuti Performing Arts Center
Celebrate the finale of the school year with an inspiring evening of live music!
Wednesday, May 20
Woods/Brass
Symphonic Band
Honors Symphonic Band
Combined Symphony Orchestra
Symphonic Band
Honors Symphonic Band
Combined Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, May 21st:
String Orchestra
Honors Orchestra
Combined Symphony Orchestra
Honors Orchestra
Combined Symphony Orchestra
Waves: Spring Vocal Concert
May 28-29, 2026
Benvenuti Performing Arts Center
Celebrate the power of song at the Spring Vocal Concert! The concert will include performances by:
Honors Vocal Ensemble
Vocal Ensemble
NCS Chorus / Vocal Workshop II
Vocal Theory & Technique
Vocal Workshop
Vocal I
EDUCATIONAL SERIES
Matilda Jr.
April 23-25, 2026
Black Box Theatre
Don’t miss Matilda Jr., the clever, heartwarming musical that brings Roald Dahl’s beloved story to life! Follow Matilda, a brilliant and determined young girl, as she discovers her powers, outsmarts her foes, and inspires everyone around her. With unforgettable songs, fun-filled antics, and a story full of courage and imagination, this performance is perfect for audiences of all ages!
Showtimes:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 · 7:00pm
Friday, April 24, 2026 · 7:00pm
Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 1:00pm, 4:00pm & 7:00pm
Friday, April 24, 2026 · 7:00pm
Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 1:00pm, 4:00pm & 7:00pm
Disney's Dare to Dream Jr.
Thursday, November 13, 14 & 15, 2025 at 7pm
Saturday November 15 at 1pm & 4pm
Black Box Theatre
Join us for a heartwarming celebration of young performers taking the stage in Disney's Dare to Dream Jr.! This exciting showcase highlights the creativity, talent, and imagination of our youngest artists as they bring their dreams to life through music, movement, and storytelling. Perfect for families and friends, Dare to Dream Jr. is an uplifting reminder that every big dream starts small.
PAST PRODUCTIONS
Bangers & Jazz
May 1, 2026
Benvenuti Performing Arts Center
Bangers and Jazz is a celebration of jazz and percussion, full of both iconic and innovative pieces. Featuring the Honors Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Beginning Percussion classes, it’s going to be quite the show. You don’t want to miss it!
Newsies
March 20-28, 2026
Benvenuti Performing Arts Center
Don’t miss the excitement of Newsies, the Tony-winning musical that bursts to life with unforgettable songs, dazzling dance, and a story of courage, friendship, and standing up for what’s right. From the streets of New York to the stage of the Benvenuti, this high-energy performance will have you cheering, singing, and dancing along!
Showtimes:
Friday, March 20, 2026 · 7:00pm
Saturday, March 21, 2026 · 7:00pm
Thursday, March 26, 2026 · 7:00pm
Friday, March 27, 2026 · 7:00pm NAEF Gala
Saturday, March 28, 2026 · 2:00pm & 7:00pm
🌟 Special Event: NAEF Gala Performance! 🌟
Join us on March 27, 2026 for a very special NAEF Gala Performance of Newsies! This exclusive evening will feature a special reception at intermission complete with Hors d'oeuvres, special performances, a Benvenuti keepsake and a chance to support arts education in our community. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music, dance, and inspiration!
Saturday, March 21, 2026 · 7:00pm
Thursday, March 26, 2026 · 7:00pm
Friday, March 27, 2026 · 7:00pm NAEF Gala
Saturday, March 28, 2026 · 2:00pm & 7:00pm
🌟 Special Event: NAEF Gala Performance! 🌟
Join us on March 27, 2026 for a very special NAEF Gala Performance of Newsies! This exclusive evening will feature a special reception at intermission complete with Hors d'oeuvres, special performances, a Benvenuti keepsake and a chance to support arts education in our community. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music, dance, and inspiration!
Echoes of Expression: Winter Dance ShowcaseJanuary 30 & 31, 2026
Benvenuti Performing Arts Center
Experience the power and beauty of movement at the Blackrock Dance Company Winter Dance Showcase. Echoes of Expression is a captivating journey through emotion, storytelling, and artistry, brought to life by our talented dancers. From breathtaking solos to dynamic ensemble pieces, this performance celebrates the transformative energy of dance and the voices it carries. Join us for an unforgettable evening that resonates long after the final bow.
By the Fireside: Winter Vocal Concert
December 4 & 5, 2025
Benvenuti Performing Arts Center
Gather close and settle into the warmth of the season as our talented vocalists present By the Fireside—an enchanting evening of music inspired by winter’s glow. Through classic choral works, contemporary favorites, and festive melodies, our singers will bring to life the comfort, magic, and togetherness that come with gathering around the fire.
Fall Pops: String Orchestra & Concert Bands Concert
Thursday, November 20, 2025 · 7:00pm
Benvenuti Performing Arts Center
Thursday, November 20, 2025 · 7:00pm
Benvenuti Performing Arts Center
Join us for a Pop Music–Inspired Concert where our incredible musicians bring fresh flair and electric energy to the stage.
Featuring performances by:
Honors Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band
Woods & Brass
Honors Orchestra
Strings II
They Promised Her the Moon
October 23 - 25 2025
Black Box Theatre
They Promised Her the Moon is a true-story drama about Jerrie Cobb, the first American woman to test for spaceflight. As she endures a record nine hours in an isolation tank, her memories reveal her journey from learning to fly as a girl in Oklahoma to advocating for the secretive all-female Mercury 13 program in Congressional hearings—a story of determination, sisterhood, and fighting for the greater good.
Jazz at the Ben
November 6, 2025
Benvenuti Performing Arts Center
Experience an unforgettable evening of live jazz in the intimate setting of the Benvenuti Performing Arts Center. This year, we are excited to welcome a special guest performance by Labrats, adding their unique energy and sound to the stage.