Review: The Mac-Haydn’s 9 TO 5 Clocks In and Gets Even
Dolly Parton’s office revenge comedy makes a fast, funny, gratifying summer night in Chatham, New York.
Central New York Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Central New York.
Review: The Addams Family at The Mac-Haydn Theatre Conjures a Ghoulishly Good Time
With the recent Rocky Horror revival reminding everyone how much fun the macabre can be, how lucky is Columbia County to have its own creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky night out right there at the Mac-Haydn? The production runs through 6/21.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Proctors
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is dazzling audiences with extraordinary theatrics, creative visual concepts, and emotional moments.
Review: KINKY BOOTS at Proctors
KINKY BOOTS brought the fun to Proctors.
Review: WICKED at Proctors Theatre
What did our critic think of WICKED at Proctors Theatre? The WICKED national tour has seen nearly 25 million patrons across the country, and for good reason.
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Pendragon Theatre
Pendragon Theatre’s production of Twelfth Night delivers a fresh and delightfully offbeat take on the Shakespearean classic, transporting audiences from Illyria to a rustic Adirondack summer camp (Illyria Lake).
Review: THE FERRYMAN at Rochester Community Players
What did our critic think of THE FERRYMAN at Rochester Community Players? Every so often, a production comes along that reminds you exactly why Irish theatre holds such a special place in the dramatic canon.
Review: PURE NATIVE at Geva Theatre
Geva Theatre’s latest production, Pure Native by Vickie Ramirez, is a gripping and gorgeously realized exploration of identity, tradition, and the complicated interplay between cultural survival and economic progress.
Review: LITTLE WOMEN at Geva Theatre
Geva Theatre’s production of Little Women is superb—a moving, beautifully crafted adaptation that honors Alcott’s legacy while offering fresh insights into Jo’s artistic journey.
Review: NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN at Geva Theatre
What did our critic think of NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN at Geva Theatre?
Review: DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! TOUR at Proctors Theatre
What did our critic think of DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! TOUR at Proctors Theatre?
Review: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at OFC Creations Theatre Center
What did our critic think of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at OFC Creations Theatre Center?
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Geva Theatre
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Geva Theatre?
Review: LES MISERABLES at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
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.
Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Blackfriars Theatre
What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Blackfriars Theatre?
Review: RENT at Blackfriars Theatre
What did our critic think of RENT at Blackfriars Theatre?
Review: A CHORUS LINE at JCC Centerstage Theatre
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.
Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Geva Theatre
What did our critic think of THE COLOR PURPLE at Geva Theatre?
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at JCC CenterStage Theatre
What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at JCC CenterStage Theatre?
Review: CABARET at Blackfriars Theatre
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.
Review: THREE MOTHERS at Capital Repertory Theatre
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.
Review: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at Proctors Theatre
What did our critic think of CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at Proctors Theatre?
Review: STELLA AND LOU at Out Of Pocket Productions
What did our critic think of STELLA AND LOU at Out Of Pocket Productions?
Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Company Theatre
What did our critic think of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Company Theatre?
Review: SISTERS IN LAW at JCC Centerstage Theatre
Currently playing at Rochester’s JCC Centerstage Theatre is a play that seems out of place in our modern era of intense division and heightened polarization because it explores the deep respect and affection between two people who hold sharply different political and philosophical views, performed
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Così Glimmerglass Festival (7/17-8/14) |
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Così Glimmerglass Festival (7/17-8/14) |
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Fellow Travelers Glimmerglass Festival (7/18-8/16) |
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Madame Butterfly The Glimmerglass Festival (7/11-8/17) |
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Oklahoma! The Glimmerglass Festival (7/10-8/17) |
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Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) The Longacre Theatre (11/01-11/01) |
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A Red, White & Blue Christmas Tri-Cities Opera (12/11-12/13) |
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Doja Cat at Madison Square Garden Madison Square Garden (12/01-12/01) |
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Late Nite Catechism The Stanley (10/17-10/17) |
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OFC Creations Theatre Presents: The Witches of Eastwick OFC Creations Theatre Center (3/04-3/21) |