Central New York Theatre Newsroom

Experience the electrifying energy of TINA The Tina Turner Musical at Proctors in two weeks. Celebrate the life and legacy of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll with this powerful and inspiring show.

Now Playing: LEGALLY BLONDE at Cohoes Music Hall

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, will go on sale starting 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25. 

THE VILLAGE CIDIOT will be featured at the 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival, showcasing a unique blend of humor and storytelling. Don't miss this engaging performance that highlights rural life experiences.

Experience CROSS THAT RIVER at the Rochester Fringe Fest on September 14 at Hart Theater.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center has announced its 2024-2025 dance season in Spa Little Theater featuring modern dance troupes A.I.M by Kyle Abraham (NOV 9 & 10) and Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana (MARCH 8 & 9) for the world premiere of its new work QUINTO ELEMENTO.

Johnnie McNamara Walker is presenting the New York state debut of The Heterosexuals at the 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival.

Iona Sky, an acclaimed English indie pop-rock band, will make their U.S. debut this August with a series of East Coast performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Becoming Grandma Kat will be part of the 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival at The Little Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Yolanda Bush and the Cool Water Collective will perform at Franklin Stage Company, offering a unique blend of music and storytelling in an intimate setting. Learn how to purchae tickets.

OFC Creations Theatre Center will be presenting The Boy From Oz The Musical, opening their 2024-2025 Broadway in Brighton Series in Rochester, NY. The show running September 12-29 marks the first time the show has been performed in New York state since the 2003 Broadway run starring Hugh Jackman (who won the Tony Award for best actor). 

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey by James Lecesne will be performed in partnership with The Company Theatre and performed at the Temple Theater in Downtown Rochester; 50 Liberty Pole Way. 

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival has approved the full site plan for its new home, following a multiyear public process. Learn more!

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Renowned pianist Richard Goode will perform Beethoven's final sonatas at the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival on July 30th. Don't miss this extraordinary event showcasing classical music mastery.

Great American Media is set to create what is anticipated to be the largest and most immersive Christmas experience in the country in partnership with UBS Arena & New York Islanders and CandyRock Entertainment.

Experience THE OPEN EYE THEATER's presentation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS by Paul Zindel. Suitable for older teens and adults. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cortland Repertory Theatre will present as the fourth mainstage show in their 53rd annual summer season, a new adaptation of the classic thriller “Wait Until Dark'. Get a first look at photos!

Renowned jazz vocalist Andrea Wolper makes a rare concert appearance in Mt. Kisco on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

OFC Creations Theatre Center has announced casting for West Side Story, performing October 10-27, 2024 as part of the Broadway in Brighton Series, performing ten years since the last time West Side Story was last seen in Rochester.

The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival will continue its 26th season with a return visit from the ever-popular Caroga Arts Ensemble performing 'American Journeys' on Thursday, July 25 at 7pm at The Farmers' Museum.

Franklin Stage Company will present a dance concert featuring New York-based dance company, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company at Chapel Hall in Franklin, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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-caliber performers, choreography, and production designs, and the JCC CenterStage Theatre’s 2024 production of “A Chorus Line” is no different.

Pete Davidson will headline the 2024 ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL, bringing his unique comedic style to the event. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cabaret superstar Rizo will perform at Ancramdale's Circa 1799 Barn, featuring a mix of comedy, burlesque, rock ‘n’ roll, and glamour. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.