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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 ...

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, ...

UKE THE HALLS!


It’s a party! It’s a concert! It’s a live radio broadcast! Be part of the audience on December 17th when Ukuleles Unleashed celebrates the Holidays ...


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 ...


On December 21, 2024, Composers Concordance presents Music & Film @ Westbeth, an event that merges innovative short films with live contemporary music. The evening ...


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 ...


On January 4, 2025, the Jeffryes Brothers will perform at Composers Concordance in a concert featuring original compositions for piano and drum set. Pianist Jai ...


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 ...

MJ
2/4 - 2/9/2025


MJ is a multiple Tony Award-winning musical that delves into the creative process behind Michael Jackson's iconic 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Directed and choreographed by ...

The Cher Show (Non-Equity)
The Cher Show (Non-Equity)
2/18 - 2/19/2025


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 ...

Life of Pi
Life of Pi
2/18 - 2/23/2025


Life of Pi is an the epic tale of adventure. This Tony Award® and Olivier Award-winning hit is “an exhilarating evening of theater” (The Wall ...

King James
2/28


King LeBron Jamess reign in Cleveland brings promise, prosperity and renewal to a city in desperate need of all three. It also brings together two ...


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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...

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