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Review: CLUE at Syracuse Stage
Syracuse Stage closes its 2022-23 season with the madcap farce, Clue. Based on the iconic 1950’s board game of the same name, Clue spoofs whodunit mysteries, film noir, 1950’s pop culture and gothic horror films. The play is adapted for stage from the 1985 film that was a critical flop but has s...
Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Rochester Broadway Theatre League? The relevance of “To Kill a Mockingbird” is bewilderingly on the nose. How is it that a 60+-year-old story about racism and the brokenness of the American criminal justice system feels as topical and fresh i...
Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Proctors Theatre
What did our critic think of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Proctors Theatre?...
Review: CINDERELLA at Geva Theatre
What did our critic think of CINDERELLA at Geva Theatre?...
Review: SIX at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
What did our critic think of SIX at Rochester Broadway Theatre League?...
Review: TENDER RAIN at Syracuse Stage
Syracuse Stage is currently offering a world premiere play by resident playwright Kyle Bass. Tender Rain is an intriguing play and certainly stimulated hours of discussion on our drive home. It took time to unravel the events of the play's past and untangle the complex character relationships, like ...
Review: RAGTIME at JCC Centerstage Theatre
JCC Centerstage Theatre's Ragtime is a powerful and moving production, featuring unforgettable performances and intricate choreography. Don't miss this epic tale of worlds colliding in early 20th century New York City, playing until May 21st....
Review: AND SO WE WALKED: AN ARTIST'S JOURNEY ALONG THE TRAIL OF TEARS at Geva Theatre
What did our critic think of AND SO WE WALKED: AN ARTIST'S JOURNEY ALONG THE TRAIL OF TEARS at Geva Theatre?...
Review: ALADDIN at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
What did our critic think of ALADDIN at Rochester Broadway Theatre League?...
Review: OUR TOWN at Syracuse Stage
What did our critic think of OUR TOWN at Syracuse Stage? The Syracuse Stage production of Our Town celebrates the 125th anniversary of the birth of Thornton Wilder. One might think a play written in 1938 would be irrelevant for an audience in the 21st century. But it is important to remember that th...
Review: THE NIGHT ALIVE at Rochester Community Players
What did our critic think of THE NIGHT ALIVE at Rochester Community Players? Ireland has a long and rich history of producing playwrights with unique voices, exploring intricate themes through complex characters. Everyone from Eugene O'Neill to Samuel Beckett to Martin McDonagh fits this bill, and t...
Review: WE ARE CONTINUOUS at Geva Theatre
What did our critic think of WE ARE CONTINUOUS at Geva Theatre? Rochester's Geva Theatre is currently presenting 'We are Continuous' on its Fielding Stage, a small-scale interpersonal confessional about how love grows and evolves, about the unconditional love of a mother and lover, and about the saf...
Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Blackfriars Theatre
What did our critic think of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Blackfriars Theatre? While Rochester may still be immersed in the cold and blustery late-winter climate, one need only head to East Main Street for reprieve, as Blackfriars Theatre's 'Once on this Island' will transport you to the warm tropics of t...
Review: I'M NOT A COMEDIAN…I'M LENNY BRUCE at JCC Centerstage Theatre
What did our critic think of I’M NOT A COMEDIAN…I’M LENNY BRUCE at JCC Centerstage Theatre?...
Review: HADESTOWN at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at Rochester Broadway Theatre League? This touring production of 'Hadestown' could not have been better cast, with each performer taking turns captivating the audience and delivering lush, emotional musical performances....
Review: RUSSIAN TROLL FARM at Geva Theatre
What did our critic think of RUSSIAN TROLL FARM at Geva Theatre?...
Review: BEETLEJUICE at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
What did our critic think of BEETLEJUICE at Rochester Broadway Theatre League? If you're a fan of late 80's pop culture, the occult, or musicals with a decidedly heavy metal Halloween-meets-'A Chorus Line' aesthetic, than the Rochester Broadway Theatre League has got the show for you. 'Beetlejuice',...
Review: WOODY SEZ at Geva Theatre
What did our critic think of WOODY SEZ at Geva Theatre? With rare exceptions, there probably aren't many theatregoers of my generation (Millennial) or younger who have a passing familiarity with the life and legacy of Woody Guthrie beyond 'This Land is Your Land.' I certainly didn't before heading t...
Review: THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY at Blackfriars Theatre
What did our critic think of THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY at Blackfriars Theatre?...
Review: MANDY PATINKIN: BEING ALIVE at Proctors Theatre
From the moment Mandy Patinkin stepped on stage, it was clear that this show was going to be something incredibly special. Met with thunderous entrance applause, Patinkin took a moment to absorb the audience response before promptly turning the applause around and clapping for us, the patrons who we...
Interview: Sam McLellan Of THE BOOK OF MORMON at Proctors Theater
Prior to this week’s arrival of THE BOOK OF MORMON to Proctors, I spoke with Sam McLellan, who is currently playing the role of Elder Price on tour. His career includes some memorable moments, previously appearing as Dmitry in the national tour of ANASTASIA, and in the touring production of FIDDLE...
Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Geva Theatre
What did our critic think of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Geva Theatre? It's curious that 'Ain't Misbehavin'' feels like such a perfect show for a Rochester audience, given that Fats Waller has no apparent Rochester connection; he was born in New York City, died in Kansas City, and spent the bulk of his sho...
Review: DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! 2023 at Proctors Theatre
A splendid evening, filled to the brim with glamour, laughs, and of course dancing!...
Review: MISS BENNETT: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Blackfriars Theatre
What did our critic think of MISS BENNETT: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Blackfriars Theatre?...
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Proctors
As I settled into my seat at Proctors to watch the new touring production of HAIRSPRAY, I wasn’t expecting anything particularly revolutionary. Instead, I was met with a production that embodies the show’s themes of love and solidarity so effectively that I’m convinced this show is more timely...
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Amelie Theatre444 (6/05-6/13) |
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Moulin Rouge! Proctor's Theatre (6/02-6/07) |
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Wedding Band Capital Repertory Theatre (6/04-6/14) |
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Mystic Pizza Capital Repertory Theatre (7/10-8/09) |
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Freestyle Feast: TKA Catholic Health Amphitheater At Bald Hill (7/25-7/25) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Stanley Center for the Arts [Stanley Theatre] (6/01-6/02) |
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A Dream (Role) Come True Don’t Tell Mama NYC (1/10-12/05) |
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A Beautiful Noise Landmark Theatre (6/09-6/14) |
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Dogfight Theatre444 (8/21-8/29) |
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