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CENTERSTAGE THEATRE AT THE JCC

1200 Edgewood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618

Upcoming Shows

The Sound: A New Musical, Inspired by True Events
The Sound: A New Musical, Inspired by True Events
May 2 – May 17, 2026

Presented by Cornell/Weinstein Family FoundationConceived by Charlotte CohnMusic & Lyrics by Christian DouglasBook by Charlotte Cohn & Jason Odell WilliamsMay 2–17, 2026In 1943, deportation orders of...



Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Shea’s 710 Theatre


by Michael Rabice - April 04, 2026

Sometimes alchemy really happens. A blockbuster title with a perfect cast at the most appropriate time of year makes up the spectacular new production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR now playing at Shea’s 710 Theatre. ...

Review: HEDDA GABLER at Kavinoky Theatre


by Michael Rabice - March 08, 2026

Lady Macbeth, Blanche DuBois, Medea… all are dream roles for any actress to conquer. And Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler ranks right up there with these supercharged women who dominate the stage. Kavinoky  Theatre is presenting a new version of HEDDA GABLER by Patrick Marber ( from a literal tr...

Review: EXIT STRATEGY at Road Less Traveled Theater


by Michael Rabice - March 01, 2026

Intrigue, angst and raw emotions run rampant in the dazzling new production of Ike Holter’s  EXIT STRATEGY now playing at Buffalo’s Road Less Traveled Theater. Against the gritty backdrop of a failing inner city Chicago High School, a staff of teachers and a lone student prepare for the dem...

Review: A SKULL IN CONNEMARA at Irish Classical Theatre


by Michael Rabice - February 22, 2026

When a cast list calls for grave diggers and props list call for skulls you may think you’re planning a production of HAMLET. But in this  case we have Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy A SKULL IN CONNEMARA, now playing in a winning production at Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre Company....

Review: MAMMA MIA at Shea's 710 Theatre


by Michael Rabice - January 20, 2026

One of the highest grossing movie musicals of all time just happens to be that wonder hit MAMMA MIA based on the 2001  Broadway stage musical . Thought to be the most successful jukebox musical ever, the story of a young bride-to-be's quest to find out who here real dad is on the eve of her wedding...

Review: IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Musicalfare At Shea’s 710 Theatre


by Michael Rabice - December 07, 2025

A heartfelt holiday story based on a beloved Christmas film sprinkled with iconic Irving Berlin tunes just about sums up the delightful stage musical WHITE CHRISTMAS now on stage at Shea’s 710 Theatre. Musicalfare has settled into their  new digs after a record breaking production of COME FROM A...

Past Shows

Sweat
Sweat
Mar 7 – Mar 22, 2026

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER! Based on interviews with working-class residents of Reading, PA, a group of factory workers share laughs, drinks, and dreams of a better...

Hitmakers: Rewind
Hitmakers: Rewind
Feb 7 – Feb 22, 2026

Rochester’s beloved popular music series has spanned 10 incarnations and featured over 300 songs from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Join us for a joyous evening...

End of the Rainbow
End of the Rainbow
Dec 6 – Dec 21, 2025

A look at the price of fame that Broadway and West End critics labeled “a masterpiece.” Featuring a dozen classic tunes.

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