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The Prince of Egypt
The Prince of Egypt
12/5 - 12/29/2024


Experience the epic emotion, soaring music and breathtaking dance of The Prince of Egypt, a brand-new musical with music and lyrics by Grammy and Oscar ...

An Eric Whitacre Holiday: The Gift of the Magi


Audiences get a holiday treat with composer/conductor Eric Whitacre in An Eric Whitacre Holiday: The Gift of the Magi Presented by DCINY a choir of international ...

How I Learned What I Learned
How I Learned What I Learned
10/15 - 12/1/2024


From Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson comes this autobiographical one-actor play chronicling Wilson’s life as a Black artist in the Hill District in Pittsburgh. Through ...

Mozart’s Messiah


Experience the Timeless Beauty of Handel’s Messiah arranged by Mozart: A Spectacular Concert conducted by Maestro Jonathan Griffith, presented by DCINY, December 1, 2024, Carnegie ...

A Winter's Light: The Music of Martin and Raney


Directly from the heart of New York City’s Carnegie Hall, Distinguished Concerts International, New York (DCINY) is thrilled to announce a captivating evening of music ...


Merry Swift-mas: Taylor Swift Holiday Dance Party invites fans to celebrate the festive season in style with a night filled with music and fun at ...

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical


Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical  ...

MJ
MJ
12/3 - 12/8/2024


He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry has finally arrived on Broadway in a brand-new ...

Comfort Food
Comfort Food
12/6 - 12/15/2024


WoW Productions and Fitz&Startz Productions present  Comfort Food  by Rachel Lampert and Larry Pressgrove     By Rachel Lampert and Larry Pressgrove Directed by Cynthia ...

Snow Business
Snow Business
12/13 - 12/15/2024


A Fort Salem Theater tradition, "Snow Business," brings back your favorite Fort Salem Theater performers as they deck the halls with boughs and Broadway in ...

The Singing Anchors Holiday Reunion


Ready for a little Holiday cheer? The spirit of the Season will be in full swing when The Singing Anchors and Musical Director Jay Kerr ...

The Sisters Fitz&Startz: Cook with Kids


< Back to Kitchen Sink Season The Sisters Fitz&Startz: Cook with Kids December 7-8 & 14-15, 2024   As part of KTC's Family Fare programming, ...


The Hip Hop Nutcracker combines the classic holiday tale with the vibrant energy of hip hop culture. Hosted by Kurtis Blow, the show features a ...


The Gibson Brothers Christmas Show brings the celebrated bluegrass duo to Universal Preservation Hall for an evening of festive music and joy. Known for their ...

A Christmas Story: The Musical
A Christmas Story: The Musical
12/4 - 12/22/2024


DECEMBER 4-22, 2024 Wednesday-Saturday at 7pm, Saturday & Sunday at 2pm at COHOES MUSIC HALL WHETHER YOU'RE A LONG-TIME FAN OF THE MOVIE OR NEW ...

MJ
MJ
12/17 - 12/22/2024


He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Rochester in MJ, the multiple Tony ...

The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
12/6 - 12/22/2024


A beloved classic in time for the holiday season at Redhouse Arts Center in downtown Syracuse.

Dot
12/13 - 12/29/2024


Blackfriars Theatre presents Colman Domingo's Dot, running from December 13 to 29. The play focuses on the complexities of family dynamics as three middle-aged siblings ...

Geva's A Christmas Carol
Geva's A Christmas Carol
11/23 - 12/29/2024


Rochester’s favorite holiday tradition returns in a refreshed adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story by Award-winning playwright Harrison David Rivers! Beginning with a wish made ...

The Prince of Egypt
The Prince of Egypt
12/5 - 12/29/2024


Experience the epic emotion, soaring music and breathtaking dance of The Prince of Egypt, a brand-new musical with music and lyrics by Grammy and Oscar ...


The Annual Dance Benefit 30-30-30 at Dixon Place will feature a celebration of the dance community on December 30, showcasing 30 dance companies, each presenting ...

Changemakers Series: Nazareth University Welcomes The Capitol Fools


A Rochester New Year’s Eve tradition returns to Nazareth!  Former cast members and a co-writer of the long-running, beloved Capitol Steps introduce their new musical ...


Syracuse Stage presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, a beloved musical that tells the enchanting tale of dreams coming true through the power of hope and ...

The Prince of Egypt
11/13 - 1/7/2025


The Prince of Egypt brings the beloved story of Moses to the stage with music and lyrics by Grammy and Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz and ...

The Cher Show (Non-Equity)
The Cher Show (Non-Equity)
1/29 - 1/30/2025


For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one ...

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity)


An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen ...


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Review: LES MISERABLES at Rochester Broadway Theatre League


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - October 16, 2024

The Rochester Broadway Theatre League begins its 2024-2025 season with one of the 20th century’s most iconic musicals; one that has traversed the globe, been spun into multiple screen adaptations and has done pit stops at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre on more than one occasion in recent years. &n...

Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Blackfriars Theatre


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - September 15, 2024

What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Blackfriars Theatre?...

Review: RENT at Blackfriars Theatre


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - July 21, 2024

What did our critic think of RENT at Blackfriars Theatre?...

Review: A CHORUS LINE at JCC Centerstage Theatre


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - July 15, 2024

Reviewing summer youth theatre productions is always an assignment I eagerly anticipate, because I’m reminded of the treasure trove of young theatrical talent that Rochester has to offer. Summer youth shows in Rochester (Blackfriars Theatre and JCC both have them) consistently feature professional-c...

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Geva Theatre


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - June 08, 2024

What did our critic think of THE COLOR PURPLE at Geva Theatre?...

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at JCC CenterStage Theatre


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - May 10, 2024

What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at JCC CenterStage Theatre?...

Review: CABARET at Blackfriars Theatre


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - May 10, 2024

One of theatre’s many powers is its ability to reflect the happenings of the outside world, illuminating events and societal trends, and even portending things to come. When “Cabaret” was written in 1966 we were only one generation removed from the biggest global conflict in world history, in which ...

Review: THREE MOTHERS at Capital Repertory Theatre


by Noah Casner - May 03, 2024

I’ll be the first to admit that when it came time for me to see Three Mothers, I was a bit worried what the experience would be. Watching three women grieve the loss of their sons didn’t sound like the kind of activity I would generally choose to subject myself to for entertainment— it frankly seeme...

Review: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at Proctors Theatre


by Peyton VanDerheyden - April 21, 2024

What did our critic think of CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at Proctors Theatre?...

Review: STELLA AND LOU at Out Of Pocket Productions


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - April 20, 2024

What did our critic think of STELLA AND LOU at Out Of Pocket Productions?...



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