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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!


Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss; Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason; Music by Mel Marvin; Additional Music and ...

A Bennington Christmas Carol
A Bennington Christmas Carol
12/18 - 12/21/2025


A Bennington Christmas Carol” is a new musical written by Brian Haner. It’s the classic Dickens tale – with a twist. Everything you’ve always loved ...

A Christmas Story: The Musical
A Christmas Story: The Musical
12/3 - 12/21/2025


THE BEST SHOW OF THE LAST YEAR IS THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING! DECEMBER 3-21, 2025 AT COHOES MUSIC HALL HE’S GOT ONE WISH. ...

Spamalot
Spamalot
1/6 - 1/11/2026


THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS…RETURNS! TOURING ACROSS AMERICA THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Peter Marks of The Washington ...

Spamalot
Spamalot
1/13 - 1/18/2026


SPAMALOT , which first galloped onto Broadway in 2005, features a book & lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric ...

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Lyric Theatre


Come see real theatrical magic when you order your tickets to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts 1 & 2 live on the ...

Wicked
Wicked
2/18 - 3/1/2026


WICKED, Rochester’s most popular musical, flies back to the West Herr Auditorium Theatre February 18 – March 1. Immerse yourself in the wonderful Land of ...

Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
3/14 - 3/15/2026


The boots are back!  Kinky Boots  will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! Celebrated with six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, a Grammy Award® for Best ...

Bat Out of Hell The Musical


BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL , the award-winning musical, is a thrilling spectacle where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns ...

Kimberly Akimbo
Kimberly Akimbo
3/24 - 3/29/2026


A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL.  ...

The Prom
The Prom
4/2 - 4/4/2026


Book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on an original concept by Jack Viertel Directed by ...

SU Drama's A Rebel Prayer
SU Drama's "A Rebel Prayer"
3/27 - 4/5/2026


A REBEL PRAYER ACADEMIC WORLD PREMIERE Book and Lyrics by Eloise T. Govedare | Music by Aleksandra M. Weil | Directed by Kathleen Wrinn | ...

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella


Rodgers and Hammerstein’s "Cinderella" brings the timeless fairytale to life with warmth, wit, and a touch of theatre magic. Featuring a glittering score, magically unforgettable ...

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical


Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping ...

Suffs
Suffs
6/9 - 6/14/2026


BEHIND EVERY POWERFUL WOMAN…ARE MORE POWERFUL WOMEN. Direct from Broadway comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical  Suffs  about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought ...

Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical


Sisterhood, stirring songs, and spectacular adventure. In the Kingdom of Arendelle, Anna and Elsa enjoy a sheltered royal life, as they prepare to one day ...

Mystic Pizza
Mystic Pizza
7/10 - 8/9/2026


Book written by Sandy Rustin  Arrangements and Orchestrations by Carmel Dean  Based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Motion Picture with Story and Characters by Amy Holden Jones ...

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)


Direct from acclaimed runs in London’s West End and Boston’s A.R.T., this “clever, funny and delightfully surprising” (Boston Globe) original musical about timing, connections, and ...

House of Stars
House of Stars
9/8 - 12/12/2027


A mock-sitzprobe for Guys & Dolls has been organized by Seth Rudetsky, David Chase, and MUSE to foster networking opportunities between marginalized artists and Broadway ...



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Latest Central New York Reviews


Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Cole Escola's OH, MARY!?


by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 19, 2025

Oh, Mary! is an uproariously dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mr...

Review: I AND YOU Connects Us All at Capital Stage


by Courtney Symes - December 18, 2025

At a time when many are feeling a fractured sense of community, Capital Stage has brought Lauren Gunderson’s story about human connection to the stage. Under Imani Mitchell’s direction, I AND YOU becomes an anthem for friendship, trust, and embracing vulnerability....

Review: THE NOTEBOOK Makes it Rain at DCPA


by Jon Bee - December 18, 2025

It is no wonder so many movies, tv shows, and musicals start out as the written word. I would argue the best stories are those that draw you in and keep you engaged from start to finish, regardless of how long it takes to finish. Perhaps that is why when I first read The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks ...

Review: BIG BAND HOLIDAYS Jazzes Up Holiday Classics at Jazz At Lincoln Center


by Sharon Ellman - December 18, 2025

The evening, for this reviewer, truly was a winter wonderland chocked full of wondrous music, solo performances and singing of old favorites with a jazz twist. Bravo! BIG BAND HOLIDAYS continues tonight through Sunday December 21. ...

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center


by Jarrod Michael - December 18, 2025

Set against the grit, rhythm, and unmatched energy of 1990s New York City, Hell’s Kitchen translates Alicia Keys’ personal narrative and iconic catalog into a timeless coming-of-age story rooted in one of the city’s most well-known and misunderstood neighborhoods....

Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Wilmington Drama League


by Rosanne DellAversano - December 18, 2025

Disney’s The Little Mermaid, loosely based on the fairytale of Hans Christian Andersen, tells the simple story of the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, and her longing to leave her ocean home and live in the world above with humans....

Review: STAR OF WONDER at West Valley Arts is Fulfilling


by Tyler Hinton - December 18, 2025

STAR OF WONDER, an original musical playing at West Valley Arts, is an incredibly fulfilling production that is worth seeking out this Christmas. This year, forgo yet another iteration of A CHRISTMAS CAROL and instead find meaning in the beauty of STAR OF WONDER....

Review: CHANUKKAH IN THE DARK at Theater J


by Hannah R. Wing - December 18, 2025

Theater J’s Chanukah in the Dark, directed by Tyler Herman, is a play with music (by Adam Wernick), and it is a wonderful, family-friendly celebration of Hanukkah....

Review: WHEN WE ARE MARRIED, Donmar Warehouse


by Gary Naylor - December 18, 2025

Perfect medicine for the winter blues...

Review: AN EVENING WITH LEN CARIOU at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Valuable and Unforgettable


by Stephen Mosher - December 18, 2025

This is one of the reasons we choose to be New Yorkers....



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