Central New York Theatre Newsroom

Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s 2023-24 HB Artist Faculty Performance Series is set to culminate in a spectacular finale on Friday, April 19, 2024, featuring an ensemble of distinguished faculty members and guest artists.

The 'CompCord @ 40' festival continues with a concert featuring new music compositions which reflect upon the year 1984, when the Composers Concordance series was founded in New York City by composers Joseph Pehrson and Patrick Hardish.

Discover the selected plays and playwrights for the annual ten-minute play fest, BEST OF PLAYGROUND(NY) ’24. Celebrating new and returning talent like Claire Abramovitz, Anthony Anello, Howard Ho, Lyra Nalan, Bailey Jordan Garcia, and Vicky Pham. Live performances on April 22 at 7pm ET.

A special edition of “Ukuleles Unleashed”, Bridge Street Theatre’s regular third-Tuesday-of-each-month live radio broadcast hits the BST Mainstage (44 West Bridge Street in Catskill) this April 16th.

Katonah Classic Stage will give audiences a double dose of Broadway talent this Spring.  Starting in May, audiences will be treated to Yasmina Reza’s hysterical satire 'God of Carnage' in repertory with a dramatic interpretation of the classic Swedish novella 'Dr. Glas.'

Jill A. Anderson, Syracuse Stage managing director since 2016, will become managing director of Minneapolis’ Tony Award-winning Children’s Theatre Company.

On April 23rd at DROM NYC, the 'CompCord @ 40' festival will continue with the 14th Annual Comp-Play-Comp Marathon. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Currently playing on Geva Theatre’s Fielding Stage is “Sanctuary City”, a powerful—and timely—story about the American dream and the concept of home.

Geva Theatre has announced its 24/25 Season, kicking off this September. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Following sold-out engagements in the UK, the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will come to Schenectady from April 5 to April 7.

On April 19th at Shapeshifter Lab, the 'CompCord @ 40' festival will begin appropriately with an anniversary CD release party. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Ancram Center for the Arts has announced its 2024 season, an eclectic mix of productions and collaborations that will feature three new works developed during Ancram Center's Summer Play Lab residencies.

“The Glass Menagerie” returns to Bridge Street Theatre's intimate “Priscilla” Mainstage weekend run April 4 – 13, 2024.

 The 2024 Hoff-Barthelson Master Class Series will continue with celebrated pianist John McCarthy on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 1:00 – 3:15 pm. This series of classes features coaching sessions from globally acclaimed musicians and educators. 

This spring season, the multi-award winning Purchase Opera will present a reimagined version of Ambroise Thomas’ Hamlet, in French with English surtitles. 

The Rochester Fringe Festival has announced the opening of the Production Launch Fringe Fund, a    stipend program for individual artists and companies with financial need who would like to bring their shows to the Fringe in 2024.  Additionally, the Fringe has extended general show submissions to March 25.  

Join Illusionist Ryan Dutcher for a night of comedy magic at the STAND UP COMEDY MAGIC SHOW in Rhinebeck, NY. Learn about performance dates and see how to purchase tickets.

Get a first look at Syracuse Stage's Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by playwright Ken Ludwig. Directed by Syracuse Stage artistic director Robert Hupp, the show runs through March  31 in the Archbold Theatre at Syracuse Stage.

Join Hilarie Burton Morgan and author Sarah Langan for a discussion on Langan's new novel at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. This fundraising event supports local arts and artists.

Redhouse Arts Center has revealed its 24/25 season and new ticket packages with special pricing (available through March 29, 2024). See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Barrington Stage Company has announced that the 2024 BSC Musical Theatre Conservatory will be tuition-free. 

Discover the Seneca Community Players' 52nd Season in 2024 including musicals, plays, their signature haunted house, and more.

Universal Preservation Hall has announced the performance lineup for the 2024 Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on March 25, sponsored by MLB Construction Services LLC. 

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack, NY will be presenting Fun Home, winner of Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score. Performances run March 15 through April 13.

Discover the summer 2024 season of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center at SPAC.