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Composers Concordance to Present Michael Hall & Kathleen Supové
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Composers Concordance will present Michael Hall and Kathleen Supové, performing new compositions for viola and piano. Learn more and see how to attend.
Rock Trio BETTY to Celebrate New Album with Special Shows in May
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
BETTY, the Indie Rock trio of sisters Elizabeth and Amy Ziff and Alyson Palmer, will celebrate their new album Eat with two special concert events next month in Philadelphia and Hudson Valley.
Blackfriars Theatre Reveals 76th Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Blackfriars Theatre has announced its 2025-2026 Season, commemorating 76 years of locally-produced theatre in downtown Rochester, NY. Learn more about the lineup here!
Nya, Ashley Lalonde and Charlotte Odusanya to Lead DREAMGIRLS at WPPAC
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2025
The White Plains Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for its Mainstage production of DREAMGIRLS. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Caroga Arts Collective Reveals 2025 Caroga Lake Music Festival Programming
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2025
Caroga Arts Collective has revealed the lineup for Caroga Lake Music Festival's 2025 summer season. Throughout the summer, Caroga Arts will bring more than 150 artists and thousands of arts lovers together. Learn more!
Brazilian Theater Classic WEDDING DRESS By Nelson Rodrigues Premieres In NYC
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
This May, Off-Broadway audiences will experience a groundbreaking moment in Brazilian and Latin American theater history as Wedding Dress (Vestido de Noiva), the seminal work by Nelson Rodrigues, makes its highly anticipated New York premiere.
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN IN CONCERT Come to Chrysler Hall
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to Chrysler Hall with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert, the third film in the Harry Potter series. Learn more here!
PARADE And More Announced for Blackfriars Theatre 76th Season
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Blackfriars Theatre has announced its 2025-2026 Season, commemorating 76 years of locally-produced theatre in downtown Rochester, NY! Since its inception in 1950, Blackfriars has called a number of Rochester landmarks its home: Christ Church, Xerox Auditorium, School of the Arts, and, for the past 16 years, 795 E. Main Street.
Experience The Soul Of Jazz At UPH's Sunday Jazz Series
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Universal Preservation Hall is bringing the smooth, soulful sounds of jazz to the heart of Saratoga Springs with its highly anticipated monthly Sunday Jazz Series. Learn more here!
Annabelle Duffy To Perform Free Concert At Cohoes Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
Playhouse Stage Company has announced that the company will welcome Capital Region native Annabelle Duffy, who studied with the Playhouse from 2011 through 2019, back to Cohoes Music Hall for a one-night-only, free concert event featuring the songs of Funny Girl and more.
World Premiere of RELENTLESS and More Set for Syracuse Stage 25/26 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
The 25/26 season at Syracuse Stage will feature a Broadway hit, fresh revivals of award-winning classics, an inspiring new American musical and a knockout world premiere play. See the full season here!
Pulitzer Prize-Winning THE FLICK Begins In April At Redhouse Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
Redhouse Arts Center will present the 2014 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama, The Flick, by Annie Baker. The production will run from April 4 - April 13, 2025.
FINDING NEVERLAND Regional Premiere & More Set for OFC Creations Theatre 'Broadway In Brighton' 2025-2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
OFC Creations Theatre has announced the 2025-2026 Broadway in Brighton Series, back for a third year, after last season's lineup featured Tony and Emmy nominated actors from Hollywood and Broadway.
Garrett Clayton as 'The Grinch' and More Set for OFC Creations 25-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
OFC Creations Theatre has revealed the 2025-2026 Broadway in Brighton Series, back for a third year. OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series is comprised of six professional musical productions. See full programming and learn more!
WHAT THE MOON SAW OR ‘I ONLY APPEAR TO BE DEAD' Continues Syracuse University Department of Drama 2024/2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2025
The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues the 2024/2025 season with the surreal “What the Moon Saw or ‘I Only Appear to Be Dead'” by Stephanie Fleischmann, directed by Danyon Davis.
Steve Poltz to Host New Songwriting Camp in Upstate New York
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2025
Veteran troubadour Steve Poltz has announced the first-ever Steve Poltz Song Factory Camp, set for Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, NY, on August 26-29, 2025.
New Stories Take Center Stage at Capital Repertory Theatre's 2025 Next Act! Next Play Summit
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2025
A tradition of storytelling returns to Capital Repertory Theatre in the 14th annual Next Act New Play Summit, a week-long festival celebrating new voices, bold ideas, and the art of play development April 2-7.
Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Presents A Tour Of INTO THE WOODS Freeport And St. James
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Lighthouse Repertory Theatre will present a tour of INTO THE WOODS in Freeport and St. James, running March 21st - April 6th. One of Stephen Sondheim’s most beloved works, 3x Tony-winning INTO THE WOODS opens Lighthouse's season of five productions touring Long Island.
BLAST to Play THE COTTAGE At The Cider Mill Stage
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2025
BLAST (Bold Local Artists of the Southern Tier) will present its fourth production of the season with The Cottage by Sandy Rustin. Check here for more details.
Photos: Joanna Pickering Stars In LARA'S JOURNEY At The Chain Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2025
Joanna Pickering's new one-act play, Lara's Journey, had its debut performance in The Spark Theater Festival on March 6th, at the venue of the Chain Theater, in New York City, to a sold out evening. See photos from the show.
WICKED and More Set for 2025-2026 Broadway Season at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
The 2025-2026 Broadway Season at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre has been revealed, including CLUE, & JULIET, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE Neil Diamond MUSICAL and SUFFS. WICKED and SPAMALOT. Learn more!
Juliet Ewing & The Ron Drotos Trio Come to Jazz On Main
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Juliet Ewingwill sing with arranger and pianist Ron Drotos and his trio, an ensemble of expert jazz musicians who are sure to thrill, celebrating Spring with fresh jazz tunes from “Blue Skies” to “Fly Me to the Moon”.
Franklin Stage Company Wins New Play Commission Grant
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
The Franklin Stage Company has been awarded a Support for Artists Grant for the commission of a new play titled The Civilities, written by Kyle Bass. Learn more here!
Staller Center For The Arts Appoints First Assistant Director
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
The Staller Center for the Arts has announced the creation of a new leadership position–Assistant Director–and the appointment of Katie Stockhammer to the role. This move underscores the Center's commitment to strengthening its operational structure and ability to better serve its community. 
Fifth Year Fairgame Grant Application Deadline Approaching
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
The Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame has announced the fifth annual Fairgame Arts Grants, offering critical funding for non-profit arts and cultural organizations across the Capital Region, Catskills and Southern Tier of New York.

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