Part of NEMPAC’s collaborative Artist Series, The Millennial Ball by Atelier Belt is a celebration of iconic millennial culture through musical theatre repertoire, costumes, and a healthy dose of nostalgia. Whether you’re a Heather, a Booger, or a “full-on Monet,” this one-of-a-kind concert invites audiences to dress up, embrace their inner millennial, and join in the fun. With a costume competition to crown the most “millennial” audience member, the evening promises plenty of laughs, playful throwbacks, and opportunities to participate. Don’t worry, you won’t be slimed (or Carrie’d)—but there might just be a participation trophy waiting for you. XOXO…
ABOUT ATELIER BELT
Atelier Belt is a musical theatre collective bringing concert performances of theatrical works to intimate settings, revitalizing cabaret in the metro-Boston area while creating a platform for local artists. With a thoughtful approach to programming, Atelier Belt curates performances that blend artistic expression with personal and critical themes, encouraging reflection and meaningful conversation between artists and audiences. Through The Millennial Ball, the collective celebrates the music, movies, fashion, and cultural touchstones that defined a generation, transforming millennial nostalgia into an interactive theatrical experience where everyone is invited to be part of the show.
This performance features amazing local artists including:
Joshua Dixon Belt: (vocals and creator)
Jessica Graves: (vocals)
Abigail Whitney Smith: (vocals)
Ehi Omigie: (vocals)
David Thomas Mather: (vocals)
Bran Flan: (drums)
Nick Francese: (bass)
DATE: Thursday, February 4th @ 7:30 PM to 9 PM | Doors open at 6 PM for drinks and dinner
VENUE: City Winery Boston | Haymarket Lounge
ADDRESS: 80 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114
TICKETING: Stage Premiere – $42 General Admission: $30
Season Passes for all 3 Artist Series Concerts will go on sale on Thursday, October 29th.
Single tickets go on sale on Monday, November 16th.
We are also offering the opportunity to sponsor an artist or sponsor one of the three concerts. Please reach out to Will Neely at wneely@nempacboston.org or 857 239 9997 if you are interested.
ABOUT JOSHUA DIXON BELT (CREATOR & VOCALS): Joshua Dixon Belt (he/him), is a Boston-based singer, voice teacher, and creative, and is so excited to bring his ensemble Atelier Belt to NEMPAC’s 2026/2027 Artist Series! Specializing in high tessitura roles and crossover musical theater, he has recently performed with Odyssey Opera, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, The Longwood Players, MassOpera, and NEMPAC Opera Project. As an LGBTQ+ artist and advocate, he was an invited speaker with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 1 LGBTQ+ Special Emphasis Program to discuss his personal experience with LGBTQ discrimination and bias. He was the Music Director for It’s Only Life (2026) and the Vocal Director for Sweeney Todd (2021) with The Longwood Players, and made his directorial debut with Renascence by Carmel Dean at Westfield State University (2023). An in-demand voice teacher, he currently teaches at Tufts University and has held voice faculty positions at Walnut Hill School for the Arts, Westfield State University, and Saint Anselm College.
JESSICA GRAVES (VOCALS)
Jessica Graves is a Boston-based singer and performer originally from Brooklyn, NY. A classically trained soprano, she has performed with Odyssey Opera, MassOpera, Opera Untapped, and Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra. She received Second Place in the Professional Musical Theatre Division of Opera Mississippi’s John Alexander National Vocal Competition. With a foundation in opera and concert repertoire, Jessica is now exploring musical theatre and the art of storytelling through song. She recently performed in A Starry Night, a cabaret with Franklin Performing Arts Company, and will appear in The Longwood Players’ upcoming production of John Bucchino’s It’s Only Life.
ABIGAIL WHITNEY SMITH (VOCALS)
Massachusetts native Abigail Whitney Smith (she/her) is a singing actress who relishes in authentic storytelling. Smith has both performed & produced performances with organizations across New England including Aural Compass Projects, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, Lowell House Opera, MassOpera, Moonbox Productions, NEMPAC, Odyssey Opera, Opera Hub, Opera Untapped, Seaglass Theater Company, & Tri-Cities Opera. Equally passionate about equity diversity & inclusion in the arts, Smith is a graduate of the inaugural class of the Inclusive Stages Cohort Certification Program. Smith received her MM in Opera Performance from Binghamton University & her BM in Vocal Performance from Boston University. Smith is based in Hartford, CT with her partner & their cats Bruce, Fifi, & Leila.
EHI OMIGIE (VOCALS)
Ehi Omigie, Tenor, is so happy to be back performing with both Atelier Belt and NEMPAC for one wonderful show!
Ehi has performed with several Boston-based opera companies including Odyssey Opera, MassOpera, NEMPAC, and the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra. Most recently, he performed as tenor soloist with the Harvard-Radcliffe Chorus in works by Alice Parker and Stephen Paulus.
While Ehi has performed as a soloist in many classical works, his first cabaret with Atelier Belt sparked a new love for musical theater, giving him the opportunity to expand his craft and explore new styles that he’s excited to share with you.
DAVID THOMAS MATHER (vocals)
Praised for his “strikingly subtle” and “eloquently versatile voice” (Boston Music Intelligencer), David Thomas Mather is sought after in the Boston area as a soloist and chamber musician.
Recent appearances include Aeneas in Dido’s Ghost by Errollyn Wallen, Octavian in The Onion by Eric Sawyer, and 1st Witch in Macbeth by John Eccles. Other solo highlights include BWV 123, Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, Handel’s Messiah, BWV 106: Actus Tragicus, and BWV 140. David enjoys performing regularly with Emmanuel Music, the Handel and Haydn Society, Boston Baroque, and other choral ensembles in Boston.
Mr. Mather holds a Master of Music degree in Historical Performance, Voice from the Longy School of Music of Bard College.
PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
There are several parking garages within a few minutes’ walk, including the Haymarket Garage located at 136 Blackstone Street, with parking maxed at $16 for evenings and weekends.
The closest MBTA stations are Haymarket (orange and green lines) about a 5 minute walk, and North Station (orange and green lines), also about a 5 minute walk.
ACCESSIBILITY: City Winery Boston is fully handicap accessible. Their ADA entrance is located at the corner of New Chardon St and N. Washington St. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact their Concierge at bostonconcierge@citywinery.com or call them at 617-933-8047. For Information about All their Accessibility options please email accessibility@citywinery.com.
