BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - December 13, 2018
Fiddler on the Roof is one of the most iconic and memorable shows in the musical theatre cannon, having originated on Broadway over 50 years ago and seen scores of revivals, and a feature length film, in the intervening years. The production currently playing at Rochester's Auditorium Theatre until December 16th is a rich and powerful experience, unlike any production of Fiddler you've ever seen before.
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - December 13, 2018
Fiddler on the Roof is one of the most iconic and memorable shows in the musical theatre cannon, having originated on Broadway over 50 years ago and seen scores of revivals, and a feature length film, in the intervening years. The production currently playing at Rochester's Auditorium Theatre until December 16th is a rich and powerful experience, unlike any production of Fiddler you've ever seen before.
Holiday Trivia Night Announced At CRT, Today
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2018
The Cortland Repertory Theatre Youth Programs will host a Holiday Trivia Night today, December 13 starting at 7:00 PM. This fund raiser for CRT's Youth Programs will be held at CRT Downtown, 24 Port Watson Street, and will offer free snacks with a beer/wine cash bar. Subject matters will focus on the holiday season with a few surprises mixed in.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2018
The Cortland Repertory Theatre Youth Programs will host a Holiday Trivia Night today, December 13 starting at 7:00 PM. This fund raiser for CRT's Youth Programs will be held at CRT Downtown, 24 Port Watson Street, and will offer free snacks with a beer/wine cash bar. Subject matters will focus on the holiday season with a few surprises mixed in.
BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Enchants at The Landmark Theatre
by Natasha Ashley - December 12, 2018
The latest touring production enchanting audiences at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, New York is none other than Rodgers and Hammerstein's Tony Award-winning 1959 musical The Sound of Music. Purely breathtaking and nostalgic, it, of course, features favorite and familiar musical numbers such as "My Favorite Things," "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "Edelweiss," and "The Sound of Music," just to name of few. Richard Rodgers (Music) and Oscar Hammerstein II's (Lyrics) score features some of the most gorgeous and emotional songs in musical theater history and they are very well performed in this production.
by Natasha Ashley - December 12, 2018
The latest touring production enchanting audiences at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, New York is none other than Rodgers and Hammerstein's Tony Award-winning 1959 musical The Sound of Music. Purely breathtaking and nostalgic, it, of course, features favorite and familiar musical numbers such as "My Favorite Things," "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "Edelweiss," and "The Sound of Music," just to name of few. Richard Rodgers (Music) and Oscar Hammerstein II's (Lyrics) score features some of the most gorgeous and emotional songs in musical theater history and they are very well performed in this production.
CRT Youth Programs Present THE STORY OF EBENEZER SCROOGE For Kids And The Family
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2018
On Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 PM, CRT Downtown welcomes back the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company with THE STORY OF EBENEZER SCROOGE. Held at CRT's downtown location at 24 Port Watson Street in Cortland, this interactive re-telling of the Christmas classic is perfect for kids and the young at heart. With two actors playing all the roles, audience members will be invited to participate in the story telling.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2018
On Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 PM, CRT Downtown welcomes back the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company with THE STORY OF EBENEZER SCROOGE. Held at CRT's downtown location at 24 Port Watson Street in Cortland, this interactive re-telling of the Christmas classic is perfect for kids and the young at heart. With two actors playing all the roles, audience members will be invited to participate in the story telling.
BWW Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at the Redhouse is the Perfect Holiday Treat
by Natasha Ashley - December 10, 2018
Memories and tradition are a large part of the Holiday and watching Bill Mendez and Lee Mendelson's television special A Charlie Brown Christmas is certainly a Holiday tradition for many children and adults. The Redhouse Arts Center brings Eric Shaeffer's stage adaptation by (with special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson) to life under the delightful direction of Jonathan David Martin. Indeed, A Charlie Brown Christmas is the first holiday show to take place in the newly relocated Redhouse and it is a delightful trip down memory lane.
by Natasha Ashley - December 10, 2018
Memories and tradition are a large part of the Holiday and watching Bill Mendez and Lee Mendelson's television special A Charlie Brown Christmas is certainly a Holiday tradition for many children and adults. The Redhouse Arts Center brings Eric Shaeffer's stage adaptation by (with special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson) to life under the delightful direction of Jonathan David Martin. Indeed, A Charlie Brown Christmas is the first holiday show to take place in the newly relocated Redhouse and it is a delightful trip down memory lane.
Jewish Repertory Theatre Presents TALLEY'S FOLLY
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
Set in a 1944 deserted Victorian boathouse on the Talley place in Lebanon, Missouri, Talley's Folly follows Matt Friedman, an accountant from St. Louis, who has arrived to plead his love to Sally Talley, the susceptible but uncertain daughter of the family. Bookish, erudite, totally honest, and delightfully funny, Matt refuses to accept Sally's rebuffs and her fears that her family would never approve of their marriage. Charming and indomitable, Matt gradually overcomes Sally's defenses, telling his innermost secrets to his loved one and, in return, learning hers as well.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
Set in a 1944 deserted Victorian boathouse on the Talley place in Lebanon, Missouri, Talley's Folly follows Matt Friedman, an accountant from St. Louis, who has arrived to plead his love to Sally Talley, the susceptible but uncertain daughter of the family. Bookish, erudite, totally honest, and delightfully funny, Matt refuses to accept Sally's rebuffs and her fears that her family would never approve of their marriage. Charming and indomitable, Matt gradually overcomes Sally's defenses, telling his innermost secrets to his loved one and, in return, learning hers as well.
Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Central New York Awards!
by BWW Staff - December 10, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
by BWW Staff - December 10, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
CRT Presents SISTER'S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM: THE MYSTERY OF THE MAGI'S GOLD
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
The hilarious nun "Sister" returns to Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown with another installment in the Late Night Catechism Series with SISTER'S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM: THE MYSTERY OF THE MAGI'S GOLD, with two performances on December 15 at 2:00 and 7:30. It's "CSI: Bethlehem' in this holiday comedy mystery extravaganza. Sister takes on the question that has intrigued historians throughout the ages - whatever happened to the Magi's gold?
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
The hilarious nun "Sister" returns to Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown with another installment in the Late Night Catechism Series with SISTER'S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM: THE MYSTERY OF THE MAGI'S GOLD, with two performances on December 15 at 2:00 and 7:30. It's "CSI: Bethlehem' in this holiday comedy mystery extravaganza. Sister takes on the question that has intrigued historians throughout the ages - whatever happened to the Magi's gold?
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Opens Tomorrow At RBTL's Auditorium Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
RBTL and Albert Nocciolino are proud to present the Rochester engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre, December 11-16, as part of the 2018-2019 M&T Bank Broadway Season. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 and in person at the Auditorium Box Office - 885 East Main Street.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
RBTL and Albert Nocciolino are proud to present the Rochester engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre, December 11-16, as part of the 2018-2019 M&T Bank Broadway Season. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 and in person at the Auditorium Box Office - 885 East Main Street.
The John Denver Christmas Show Comes To Patchogue Theatre With Holiday Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2018
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present 'The John Denver Christmas Show' along with a holiday fundraiser today, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2018
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present 'The John Denver Christmas Show' along with a holiday fundraiser today, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m.
Holiday Trivia Night Announced At CRT, 12/13
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2018
The Cortland Repertory Theatre Youth Programs will host a Holiday Trivia Night on Thursday, December 13 starting at 7:00 PM. This fund raiser for CRT's Youth Programs will be held at CRT Downtown, 24 Port Watson Street, and will offer free snacks with a beer/wine cash bar. Subject matters will focus on the holiday season with a few surprises mixed in.
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2018
The Cortland Repertory Theatre Youth Programs will host a Holiday Trivia Night on Thursday, December 13 starting at 7:00 PM. This fund raiser for CRT's Youth Programs will be held at CRT Downtown, 24 Port Watson Street, and will offer free snacks with a beer/wine cash bar. Subject matters will focus on the holiday season with a few surprises mixed in.
LYT's Protege Troupe's SPELLING BEE Opens This Month
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2018
Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn't everything. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2018
Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn't everything. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - December 06, 2018
It's that time of year again. Time for cookies and eggnog, wrapping presents and hanging mistletoe, the relentless barrage of 'Dominic the Donkey' and 'Santa, Baby'. Love them or hate them, the Christmas season is a time for traditions, and one tradition that helps nullify the dredge of office holiday parties and Eastview Mall pandemonium is one that all of us Rochesterians treasure: A Christmas Carol at Geva Theatre, which first premiered on the theatre's Wilson Mainstage in 2010.
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - December 06, 2018
It's that time of year again. Time for cookies and eggnog, wrapping presents and hanging mistletoe, the relentless barrage of 'Dominic the Donkey' and 'Santa, Baby'. Love them or hate them, the Christmas season is a time for traditions, and one tradition that helps nullify the dredge of office holiday parties and Eastview Mall pandemonium is one that all of us Rochesterians treasure: A Christmas Carol at Geva Theatre, which first premiered on the theatre's Wilson Mainstage in 2010.
Adventurous Five-Play 2019 Season Announced For Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2018
Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre is delighted to announce its 2019 line-up of plays - five magnificent and audacious stage works for audiences to savor between April and October. It includes two world premieres, a Victorian comedy, an American classic and an astounding musical about The Shaggs.
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2018
Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre is delighted to announce its 2019 line-up of plays - five magnificent and audacious stage works for audiences to savor between April and October. It includes two world premieres, a Victorian comedy, an American classic and an astounding musical about The Shaggs.
BWW Review: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE at JCC CenterStage Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - December 04, 2018
JCC Centerstage continues its 2018-2019 season with a play as unique and ambitious as its season opener (Becoming Dr. Ruth). The Legend of Georgie McBride, a Rochester-area premiere written in 2015 by Matthew Lopez, highlights the JCC's commitment to staging unique and diverse stories, as well as featuring both well-known and lesser-known works of theatre.
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - December 04, 2018
JCC Centerstage continues its 2018-2019 season with a play as unique and ambitious as its season opener (Becoming Dr. Ruth). The Legend of Georgie McBride, a Rochester-area premiere written in 2015 by Matthew Lopez, highlights the JCC's commitment to staging unique and diverse stories, as well as featuring both well-known and lesser-known works of theatre.
Brian Newman To Ring In New Year's Eve At Fine & Rare
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2018
Throughout his career, Brian Newman has dazzled audiences with his modern jazz renditions, performing alongside industry titans such as Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, while appearing on the latter's most recent album Joanne.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2018
Throughout his career, Brian Newman has dazzled audiences with his modern jazz renditions, performing alongside industry titans such as Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, while appearing on the latter's most recent album Joanne.
LOVE IS A BAD NEIGHBORHOOD Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2018
LOVE IS A BAD NEIGHBORHOOD opens tonight at theater 54 @ Shetler Studios, for a limited Off-Broadway run.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2018
LOVE IS A BAD NEIGHBORHOOD opens tonight at theater 54 @ Shetler Studios, for a limited Off-Broadway run.
Vote For The 2018 BWW Central New York Awards; INTO THE WOODS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 03, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
by BWW Staff - December 03, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
BWW Review: Syracuse City Ballet's Annual Tradition of THE NUTCRACKER at Crouse Hinds Theater
by Natasha Ashley - December 03, 2018
This past weekend the Syracuse City Ballet, the only professional ballet company serving the Central New York community, presented its annual festive and heartwarming production of The Nutcracker astutely directed and choreographed by Syracuse City Ballet founding Artistic Director Kathleen Rathbun. The talented dancers performed to the familiar music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, lighting up the stage at the Crouse Hinds Theater creating lasting memories and carrying on tradition for many Central New Yorkers.
by Natasha Ashley - December 03, 2018
This past weekend the Syracuse City Ballet, the only professional ballet company serving the Central New York community, presented its annual festive and heartwarming production of The Nutcracker astutely directed and choreographed by Syracuse City Ballet founding Artistic Director Kathleen Rathbun. The talented dancers performed to the familiar music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, lighting up the stage at the Crouse Hinds Theater creating lasting memories and carrying on tradition for many Central New Yorkers.
BWW Review: Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University Department of Drama Bring Holiday Cheer with ELF THE MUSICAL
by Natasha Ashley - December 02, 2018
The Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University (SU) Department of Drama Holiday production is an annual tradition for many Central New Yorkers. This year, the family friendly holiday show Elf the Musical is the perfect start to the Holiday season. The production features fabulous SU drama students, local child performers, and accomplished equity actors. Director Donna Drake, last season's director of The Wizard of Oz, brings the comedy, the heart, and the holiday cheer to life with her fun and festive direction.
by Natasha Ashley - December 02, 2018
The Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University (SU) Department of Drama Holiday production is an annual tradition for many Central New Yorkers. This year, the family friendly holiday show Elf the Musical is the perfect start to the Holiday season. The production features fabulous SU drama students, local child performers, and accomplished equity actors. Director Donna Drake, last season's director of The Wizard of Oz, brings the comedy, the heart, and the holiday cheer to life with her fun and festive direction.
NEWSIES Comes to The Riverdale YM-YWHA
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2018
Stop the presses! The award-winning Riverdale Rising Stars presents NEWSIES, the Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit, at the Riverdale YM-YWHA for a limited engagement of six performances beginning tonight, December 1, 2018, and continuing through Sunday, December 16, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2018
Stop the presses! The award-winning Riverdale Rising Stars presents NEWSIES, the Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit, at the Riverdale YM-YWHA for a limited engagement of six performances beginning tonight, December 1, 2018, and continuing through Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Hoff-Barthelson Music School Ushers in the Holiday Season with the Holiday Music Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2018
Hoff-Barthelson Music School ushers in the holiday season with the annual Holiday Music Festival - a weekend of music and fun for the entire family! Enjoy performances by HBMS student ensembles; find that special holiday gift at the Silent Auction; and feast on international cuisine and scrumptious desserts! The Festival takes place Today, December 1, and Sunday, December 2, 2018, from 10 am to 4 pm, at the School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Join us and celebrate the season!
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2018
Hoff-Barthelson Music School ushers in the holiday season with the annual Holiday Music Festival - a weekend of music and fun for the entire family! Enjoy performances by HBMS student ensembles; find that special holiday gift at the Silent Auction; and feast on international cuisine and scrumptious desserts! The Festival takes place Today, December 1, and Sunday, December 2, 2018, from 10 am to 4 pm, at the School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Join us and celebrate the season!
Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL Opens This Sunday
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
The Hangar Theatre Company presents its second annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca with public performances running December 2-23, 2018. Opening performances are this Sunday, December 2, at 2 and 7 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
The Hangar Theatre Company presents its second annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca with public performances running December 2-23, 2018. Opening performances are this Sunday, December 2, at 2 and 7 p.m.
The Kitchen Theatre Company Presents Lisa Kron's 2.5 MINUTE RIDE
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
The Kitchen Theatre Company's 2018-19 Season continues with 2.5 Minute Ride by three-time Tony-winner Lisa Kron, writer of Broadway's Fun Home. Performances of 2.5 Minute Ride begin at the Kitchen Theatre Company in the Percy Browning Performance Space on November 25th and run through December 9th. Opening night is Today, November 29th.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
The Kitchen Theatre Company's 2018-19 Season continues with 2.5 Minute Ride by three-time Tony-winner Lisa Kron, writer of Broadway's Fun Home. Performances of 2.5 Minute Ride begin at the Kitchen Theatre Company in the Percy Browning Performance Space on November 25th and run through December 9th. Opening night is Today, November 29th.
The Carriage House Players Present JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
The Carriage House Players 2018 Fall season concludes with our annual production of 'Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol' by Tom Mula!
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
The Carriage House Players 2018 Fall season concludes with our annual production of 'Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol' by Tom Mula!
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