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Rochester Fringe Festival Announces Venue-Show Submissions
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
The Rochester Fringe Festival, New York State's largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival, announced the date for its Venue-Show Submissions today. Artists and producers interested in performing at the 2023 Rochester Fringe Festival may submit their production proposals to various Rochester venues beginning on February 22, 2023 at 9:00 AM.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Announces Ticket Lottery Policy at Proctors
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has announced a lottery ticket policy in Schenectady playing at Proctors Feb. 3 -5. Proctors will be partnering with Lucky Seat. At the end of Jan., patrons will have a chance to win $25 tickets for the run at Proctors in Schenectady. A limited number of tickets will be available.
Upstate Historic Performing Arts Centers Unite to Seek Ongoing State Support to Better Serve Upstate Communities
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2023
In a remarkable statewide effort, the 13 downtown historic performing arts centers from Jamestown to Poughkeepsie have come together to form Alive Downtowns!
Review: DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! 2023 at Proctors Theatre
by Peyton VanDerheyden - January 17, 2023
A splendid evening, filled to the brim with glamour, laughs, and of course dancing!
Blackfriars Theatre Presents THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2023
Join Blackfriars Theater for a stunning one-man portrayal of a town in mourning over the disappearance of a young man. One actor portrays every character as he unravels the story of Leonard Pelkey, an infectiously positive and flamboyant fourteen-year-old boy who goes missing from his home in a small Jersey Shore town.
Renowned Pianist Philip Edward Fisher to Join Schenectady Symphony Orchestra at Proctors
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra returns to the MainStage at Proctors at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 29 with internationally renowned pianist Philip Edward Fisher in Mozart’s “Piano Concerto in D Minor,” along with Rossini’s “Overture to the Barber of Seville,” Salieri’s Sinfonia in D Major and Brahms “Variations on a Theme by Haydn.”
Applications Open For Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Summer Residencies
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Applications are open to all musical theatre writers for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's summer residencies. Nine teams will be hosted for nine consecutive weeks in the Hudson Valley between June 25 and August 27. Each writing team will have a private retreat to focus solely on writing their musical for one week.
Phoenix Festival: Live Arts Hudson Valley Awarded State Grant to Support 2023 Event
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
On the heels of a successful 2022 launch, the Phoenix Festival: Live Arts Hudson Valley has been awarded an $86,000 grant from Empire State Development's Division of Tourism, through the state's Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
News Anchor and Reporter Jen Maxfield To Hold Book Signing And Meet & Greet Event In West Nyack 
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Jewish Community Center of Rockland County welcomes Emmy Award-winning reporter and news anchor Jen Maxfield for a book talk about, “More After the Break,” on Monday, March 13.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards
by BWW Awards - January 11, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
ESPEJOS: CLEAN Comes to Syracuse Stage Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Next up at Syracuse Stage is Espejos: Clean, written by Christine Quintana and performed in both English and Spanish with respective supertitles simultaneously, running February 15 to March 5, 2023. In cooperation with Hartford Stage, Espejos: Clean is directed by Syracuse Stage Associate Artistic Director Melissa Crespo both in Hartford, CT and Syracuse, NY.
Redhouse Arts Center Executive Director Samara Hannah To Depart In 2023
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2023
Redhouse Arts Center Executive Director Samara Hannah, who began her career with Redhouse in 2014, announced to the Board of Directors that she has accepted the position of Executive Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations at North Carolina State University, beginning in February 2023 and will soon be leaving her post at Redhouse.
Arc Stages Presents THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA?
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2023
Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages presents The Goat or, Who Is Syliva? by Edward Albee, for their professional company, the Next Stage. The Next Stage focuses on showcasing new, innovative work by a wide variety of exciting and talented writers. It is the third wing of a company that also includes a thriving Educational Stage and Community Stage.
Touring Duo Soulstice Sound Performs Valentine's Day Cabaret At Fort Salem Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
Fort Salem Theater recently announced a one-night-only special event to take place on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th at 7:30PM.
Theatre444 To Present Jonathan Larson's TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2023
Before RENT, there was Tick, Tick... Boom! After a sold out run of RENT this past summer, Theatre444 brings you a new vision of another Larson cult favorite.
The Company Theatre Presents THE WISDOM OF EVE, February 23 - March 5
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2023
The Company Theatre will present “The Wisdom of Eve” February 23- March 5, 2023 in the Temple Theatre Loft, 50 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester. 
Ancram Opera House Receives $40,000 Grant From NYSCA
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2023
The Ancram Opera House (AOH) will start the new year with the announcement of a grant award totaling $40,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector.
THE FIRST NIGHT OF FUNNY Returns To Proctors For Its 15th Year!
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2022
The First Night of Funny, the annual New Years' Eve stand-up comedy event that has long been a tradition for comedy fans is BACK!
Blackfriars Theatre Presents TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2022
Before there was RENT, there was tick, tick … BOOM! Join Blackfriars Theater for a remount of this stunning production, directed by Blackfriars Theatre Artistic Director, Brynn Tyszka. 
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Syracuse Stage Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - December 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Bristol Valley Theater Announces 2023 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2022
Bristol Valley Theater, the Finger Lakes' award-winning live professional theater, will return this summer to live performances inside their theater venue at Main Street in Naples.
EMPAC to Present World Premiere Of Mary Kouyoumdjian And Nigel Maister's 'Paper Pianos' Performed by Alarm Will Sound
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2022
On Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 3:00pm, EMPAC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY will present the world premiere of Armenian-American composer and documentarian Mary Kouyoumdjian and South African-American director and writer Nigel Maister's Paper Pianos, commissioned by Alarm Will Sound.
Review: MISS BENNETT: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Blackfriars Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - December 14, 2022
What did our critic think of MISS BENNETT: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Blackfriars Theatre?
Hoff-Barthelson Hosts College Advisory for High School Students and Their Families
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2022
Hoff-Barthelson Music School hosts its annual College Advisory on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, at the Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, New York.
Local Teen Performers Ring In 2023 With LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2022
The Random Farms Kids' Theater will present Legally Blonde The Musical at The Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill, NY, January 27 –29, 2023. 

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