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AVENUE Q Extends Run to March 11
by James T Harding - February 15, 2012
MusicalFare Theatre have anounced an additional week of performances for Avenue Q. The show will now run until March 11.
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Accepting Applications from Musical Theatre Writers for Summer 2012
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2012
Kathy Evans, Founder and Executive Director of the Rhinebeck Writers Retreat, announced that applications for summer 2012 are now being accepted. Musical theatre writers may apply as a team with one musical. The Rhinebeck Writers Retreat provides one-week residencies for writers to work on their musical in a home just outside of Rhinebeck, New York. There will be seven retreats offered in July and August. Applications are due February 15th and there is a submission fee of $25. All information as well as the online application can be found at www.rhinebeckwriters.org.
Emelin Theatre Announces This Weekend's Events
by Kelsey Denette - February 14, 2012
The Emelin Theatre announces the following upcoming events.
THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED Opens at Blackfriars Theatre, 3/3
by Kelsey Denette - February 13, 2012
Blackfriars Theatre, a not-for-profit, professional theatre on Rochester's East Main Street "Theatre Row," today announced the opening of "The Little Dog Laughed," a comedy by Douglas Carter Beane.
Geva Theatre Presents PERFECT WEDDING Thru 2/12
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2012
Geva Theatre Center's 2011-2012 Season continues with a comedy - Perfect Wedding by Robin Hawdon, which began performances on January 10 and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage through February 12.
SARTA Needs Volunteers, Actors, and Patrons for NEXT TO NORMAL, etc 2/18-4/22
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2012
Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance (SARTA) needs volunteers for an upcoming event, an actor to fill the role of Mitch in SPELLING BEE, Gabe in NEXT TO NORMAL, men for ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, all roles for NUNSENSE II, PETER COTTONTAIL, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, and 45 SECONDS FROM BROADWAY.
Geva Theatre's PERFECT WEDDING Closes
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2012
Geva Theatre Center's 2011-2012 Season continues with a comedy - Perfect Wedding by Robin Hawdon, which runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage through February 12.
Geva Presents I GOT SICK THEN I GOT BETTER 3/7-11
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 10, 2012
Geva Theatre Center's 2012 Nextstage Season kicks off with I Got Sick Then I Got Better, written and performed by Jenny Allen which begins performances on March 7 and runs in the Fielding Nextstage through March 11.
Hudson Stage Company Kicks Off Winter/Spring Season With RAISING JO Reading
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2012
Hudson Stage Company is leading off its winter/spring season with a staged reading on Friday, February 10th at 7:30 P.M. of the new play RAISING JO by Charlotte Miller, helmed by noted theatre director and Westchester resident, Evan Yionoulis. A tightly woven comedy about a young couple redefining parenting from this exciting young writer, featured in Rattlestick Theatre's F@#$ing Good Plays Festival and at PlayPenn in Philadelphia.
CM Performing Arts Center Presents HAIRSPRAY 2/18-3/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 08, 2012
CM Performing Arts Center is set to present HAIRSPRAY February 18-March 11.
The Shakespeare Players Present TIMON OF ATHENS March 16-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 07, 2012
The Shakespeare Players, a program of the Rochester Community Players, will be presenting William Shakespeare's Timon of Athens in March, 2012.
Bard SummerScape Announces 2012 Season
by Kelsey Denette - February 06, 2012
Culture at the crossroads in Belle Epoque France will be explored at the ninth annual Bard SummerScape festival, which once again features what's being described as 'a sumptuous tapestry of music,opera, theater, dance, film, and cabaret, keyed to the theme of the 23rd annual Bard Music Festival.'
MusicalFare to Present Talk on Finding Purpose and Self After College, 2/16
by Harmony Wheeler - February 06, 2012
As part of MusicalFare Theatre's T3 Series and in connection with MusicalFare's current production of AVENUE Q, MusicalFare will present "Gotta Find My Purpose, Gotta Find Me" on Thursday, February 16 following a performance of AVENUE Q at approximately 9:30 p.m. The event is an informative and spirited talk about young peoples' aspirations and the challenge of starting out in the 'real' world after college, everyone's desire to find a purpose in life, the need to take chances and change and the importance of helping others.
'What's On' in Central New York this Season - Theater to Watch!
by Kelundra Smith - February 06, 2012
Just four hours north of the great wide way theater is flourishing in central and upstate New York. Albany, Rochester, Syracuse and Ithaca all maintain professional, regional theatres that offer a wide variety of experiences for theatergoers. Here's what's on our radar (and what you can look for reviews of) in the coming months.
BWW Reviews: CAROLINE, OR CHANGE is Part History Lesson, Part Life Lesson
by Leah Stacy - February 06, 2012
Powerhouse cast -- led by Greta Oglesby -- begins performance run at Syracuse Stage
The Musical Adventure of Flat Stanley Plays CM Performing Arts Center, 1/21-2/4
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2012
The beloved children's book written by Jeff Brown comes to life on the stage!
Adirondack Shakespeare Company Partners with St. John's University for 'The Justice Project'
by Kelsey Denette - February 03, 2012
The Adirondack Shakespeare Company will work again this year with St. John's University to present The Justice Project, a dual production of Measure for Measure and The Merchant of Venice examining law and justice through the works of William Shakespeare.
Photo Flash: Syracuse Stage's Caroline, or Change
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 03, 2012
Caroline, or Change features a book and lyrics by Tony Kushner and is directed by Marcela Lorca. The music is by Jeanine Tesori. The show is set to run through February 26, 2012.
Suzanne Vega Performs at Rockland Community College 2/3/2012
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2012
ArtsRock presents this musical powerhouse who will perform on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at Rockland Community College's Cultural Arts Theatre in Suffern, NY.
Bard SummerScape Announces Their 2012 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 02, 2012
Culture at the crossroads in Belle Époque France will be explored at the ninth annual Bard SummerScape festival, which once again features a sumptuous tapestry of music, opera, theater, dance, film, and cabaret, keyed to the theme of the 23rd annual Bard Music Festival.
CRT Hosts Trivia Night Fundraiser, 2/2
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2012
Question: Who was the fourth U.S. President? What family lived in the "Little House on the Prairie"? Where were the first televised Olympics held? Do you think you know? Then come on out to Cortland Repertory Theatre's Trivia Night on February 2! This unique and fun fund-raiser event, suitable for all ages, will be held downstairs in Hairy Tony's Pub & Fare, 102 Main Street in Cortland. The doors will open at 6:30 PM, with the contest beginning at 7:00 PM.
John W. Engeman Theater's PINKALICIOUS Cast Announced
by Kelsey Denette - February 01, 2012
The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport will present PINKALICIOUS, part of the Youth Theater Series.
Hudson Valley Writers’ Center Hosts HVWC Setting the Stage Series
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2012
The Hudson Valley Writers' Center has announced the HVWC Setting the Stage New Play Reading Series for 2011, consisting of three new works presented at the Writers' Center in Sleepy Hollow (Westchester), NY.
Greta Oglesby Leads Kushner & Tesori’s Caroline, or Change at Syracuse Stage
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2012
Running February 1-26, Caroline, or Change will be performed in the Archbold Theatre at Syracuse Stage, 820 East Genesee Street.
Hudson Stage Produces TALLEY'S FOLLY This Spring
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 31, 2012
Hudson Stage Company has announced that its Spring's Mainstage production will be a revival of the Pulitzer Prize winning, romantic comedy TALLEY'S FOLLY by the late, great Lanford Wilson.

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