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Central New York Theatre Newsroom

The latest news on live theatre in Central New York from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Syracuse Opera Company Files For Bankruptcy
by Stephi Wild - December 26, 2024


Syracuse Opera Company has filed for bankruptcy, according to a report filed in New York Northern Bankruptcy Court. This comes after cancellations of performances during the company's last season.

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Blackfriars Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Universal Preservation Hall Reveals March Music Lineup
by Stephi Wild - December 23, 2024


Universal Preservation Hall has announced its March lineup featuring four musical performances coming to Saratoga Springs. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!

World Premiere of TELL ME YOU'RE DYING Comes to Chautauqua Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - December 19, 2024


Chautauqua Theater Company the resident theater company of Chautauqua Institution, has announced plans for the world premiere of Tell Me You're Dying, a CTC-commissioned work by Brooklyn-based playwright C.A. Johnson.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company To Perform At Proctors Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - December 18, 2024


Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will perform Celebrating Lunar New Year on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 8pm at Proctors Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY.

Review: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at OFC Creations Theatre Center
by Matea Kanicki - December 17, 2024


What did our critic think of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at OFC Creations Theatre Center?

Video: Director Melissa Rain Anderson on CINDERELLA at Syracuse Stage
by Michael Major - December 17, 2024


Go inside Syracuse Stage's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella with director Melissa Rain. Watch a video of her explaining the 'contemporary lens' that she and the creative team leaned into for the new production!

Blackfriars Theatre Will Host Second Annual New Year's Eve Musical Mayhem
by Stephi Wild - December 17, 2024


Join Blackfriars Theatre for a night of Broadway showstoppers for Blackfriars' New Year's Eve Musical Mayhem, featuring a live band and complimentary dessert and wine reception; running one night only.

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Blackfriars Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

A.I.M By Kyle Abraham to be Presented at Nazareth University Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2024


Dancer and choreographer Kyle Abraham - winner of a Bessie Award and a MacArthur Foundation 'genius grant' - will bring his New York City-based dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham to the Nazareth University Arts Center. Learn how to attend.

Sara Evans Comes To Universal Preservation Hall This May
by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2024


Universal Preservation Hall has announced that country music superstar Sara Evans will perform in the Great Hall 7:30 p.m. May 17 for an evening of music and storytelling.

GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE is Coming to Chrysler Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 10, 2024


The Golden Girls are back and better than ever with a stage show that's more exciting than a trip to the Rusty Anchor. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue will stop at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, VA. Learn more!

JASON'S LYRIC Takes The Chrysler Hall Stage In March
by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2024


Celebrating the 30th anniversary of its release, Je'Caryous Johnson is transforming the beloved film Jason's Lyric into an immersive theatrical experience. The show kicks off a 22-city national tour. Including a stop on March 30, at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, VA.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Central New York Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024


Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - December 08, 2024


What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Geva Theatre?

Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra to Present Handel's MESSIAH With Cappella Festiva
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 06, 2024


The HVSO will present Handel's Messiah in partnership with the Poughkeepsie based community choir, Cappella Festiva. Guest Conductor Christine Howlett will lead the orchestra and chorus in this holiday favorite. Learn how to attend.

Spotlight: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at OFC Creations Theatre Center
by BWW Special Offer - December 06, 2024


Broadway Stars in Regional Premiere of 'The Prince of Egypt!'

Comedian Nurse John Comes To Chrysler Hall This April
by A.A. Cristi - December 04, 2024


TikTok sensation and comedian Nurse John has announced a new tour date on April 12 at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, VA.

Empire Training Center For The Arts Opens Applications For Stagecraft And Technology Program
by A.A. Cristi - December 03, 2024


EMPIRE TRAINING CENTER FOR THE ARTS (ETCA), a new not-for-profit workforce development initiative at the historic Chance Theater in the City of Poughkeepsie has opened applications for its Stagecraft and Technology program.

ETCA Opens Applications for Stagecraft and Technology Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2024


EMPIRE TRAINING CENTER FOR THE ARTS, a new not-for-profit workforce development initiative at the historic Chance Theater in the City of Poughkeepsie has opened applications for its Stagecraft and Technology program. Learn how to apply.

Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards
by BWW Awards - December 03, 2024


Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

SNOW BUSINESS Returns to Fort Salem Theater
by Stephi Wild - December 03, 2024


Fort Salem Theater has announced the return of the holiday tradition, 'Snow Business', running this December on the mainstage. Learn more about the show here!

Hoff-Barthelson Music School Will Host Placement Auditions for Youth Orchestra Program
by Stephi Wild - December 03, 2024


Hoff-Barthelson Music School has announced the upcoming placement auditions for its prestigious Youth Orchestra Program. Young musicians are invited to showcase their talents during auditions for the Chamber Orchestra and Festival Orchestra.

Copland House Names Caples Jefferson Architects To Design Transformational Expansion
by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2024


Copland House, the award-winning creative center for American music and the arts based at legendary composer Aaron Copland's National Historic Landmark home in New York's Lower Hudson Valley, has announced its selection of Caples Jefferson Architects to plan, design, and develop Bluestone Farm, its vast, recently-purchased satellite venue on the New York-Connecticut border.

A Night of Broadway in The Catskills Will Benefit The Margaretville Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - December 02, 2024


Broadway is coming to a rustic-chic hotel in a bucolic town in the Catskills for an evening of song to benefit the Margaretville Arts Center and Delaware County School of Performing Arts.


Videos


Gypsy in Central New York Gypsy
OFC Creations Theatre (1/30 - 2/16) Tracker
The Prince of Egypt in Central New York The Prince of Egypt
OFC Creations Theatre (12/5 - 12/29) Tracker
The Capitol Fools in Central New York The Capitol Fools
Callahan Theater at Nazareth University (12/31 - 12/31)
Aztec Two-Step 2.0 featuring Rex Fowler, Dodie Pettit and friends in Central New York Aztec Two-Step 2.0 featuring Rex Fowler, Dodie Pettit and friends
Caffe Lena (3/7 - 3/7)
Beetlejuice in Central New York Beetlejuice
Landmark Theatre (5/14 - 5/18)
Digging In Group: Artist Residency at Green Space in Central New York Digging In Group: Artist Residency at Green Space
Green Space (10/12 - 5/18)
Shucked in Central New York Shucked
Proctor's Theatre (3/18 - 3/23)
Come From Away (Non-Equity) in Central New York Come From Away (Non-Equity)
Proctor's Theatre (3/14 - 3/16)
Mamma Mia! in Central New York Mamma Mia!
Landmark Theatre (3/11 - 3/16)
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