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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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
12/17 - 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Wiz
The Wiz
2/22 - 2/28/2025


Everybody look around! The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back! THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in ...

Funny Girl
Funny Girl
4/8 - 4/13/2025


WELCOME TO MUSICAL COMEDY HEAVEN! Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from ...

Some Like it Hot
Some Like it Hot
5/13 - 5/18/2025


Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is ...

Back to the Future The Musical


Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Rochester in 2025. Winner of ...



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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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