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Tickets to SHUCKED National Tour at Chrysler Hall on Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2025
Single tickets for Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy are on sale now at the Scope Arena box office and online. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Pendragon Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - August 02, 2025
Pendragon Theatre’s production of Twelfth Night delivers a fresh and delightfully offbeat take on the Shakespearean classic, transporting audiences from Illyria to a rustic Adirondack summer camp (Illyria Lake).
CIRQUE DU FRINGE: CLAWS OUT! Announces World Premiere With All-Star Cast at 2025 Rochester Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
The ESL Rochester Fringe Festival has revealed the world premiere of Cirque du Fringe: Claws Out!, created by Matt Morgan and Heidi Brucker Morgan and running September 9–20, 2025, in the newly acquired Spiegeltent.
OFC Creations Theatre Presents Stars of Stage and Screen in 2025-2026 Season
by Team BWW - July 31, 2025
OFC Creations Theatre just announced the 2025-2026 Broadway in Brighton Series, back for a third year, after last season’s impressive lineup featured Tony and Emmy nominated actors from Hollywood and Broadway. OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series is comprised of six professional musical productions under the direction of OFC’s Executive Director Eric Vaughn Johnson, featuring performers from New York City, Los Angeles, and across the country, continuing OFC’s inclusion of celebrities in featured roles across the season.
Caroga Arts Ensemble Returns to Cooperstown Summer Music Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
The Caroga Arts Ensemble, a collective of celebrated performers from across the country who gather each summer at Caroga Lake, will return to the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival for their fourth appearance.
Franklin Stage Company Closes Twenty-Ninth Season With RED By John Logan
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Franklin Stage Company, Delaware County's admission-free, professional theater, will close its season with John Logan's play Red, August 8–24 at Chapel Hall, in Franklin, NY.
Photos: SOUTH: A NAUTICAL MUSICAL at Bridge Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
After a sold-out opening weekend and a wave of critical and audience acclaim, South: A Nautical Musical enters its final weekend at Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill, NY. Check out photos of the production.
Kitchen Theatre Company Unveils 35th Anniversary Season and Welcomes New Team Members
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
Kitchen Theatre Company has announced its 35th anniversary season, featuring five compelling new plays that span dark comedy, buddy drama, holiday satire, poetic world premieres, and reimagined classics.
DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL Comes to Proctors
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
Proctors will present Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical for nine performances on the MainStage at Proctors in December. Learn more here!
Tickets to & JULIET National Tour at Chrysler Hall Now on Sale
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
Single tickets for & Juliet are on sale now at the Scope Arena box office and online. & Juliet will run for eight performances in December. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Photos: Richard Kind, Christie Brinkley and More Lead CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY At Guild Hall
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
The international comedy sensation Celebrity Autobiography returned to Guild Hall in East Hampton, New York for one night only on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This Drama Desk Award-winning show featured a star-studded cast reading from the most jaw-dropping celebrity memoirs—verbatim. Check out photos from the show.
Leticia Cirne Brings HOPE to The Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2025
Emerging Artists Theatre will present Hope, a contemporary ballet piece choreographed and performed by Leticia Cirne. The production takes place on Sun Sep 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM is part of the 2025 Fall Spark Theatre Festival NYC.
Single Tickets on Sale for Capital Repertory Theatre 2025-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2025
Single tickets for Capital Repertory Theatre's 2025-26 season, will be on sale 12 p.m. Friday, July 25. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets here.
Violinist Rachell Ellen Wong Returns to Cooperstown with Baroque Masterworks
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2025
Following her acclaimed performance last year, violinist Rachell Ellen Wong will return to Cooperstown with harpsichordist David Belkovski and cellist Clara Abel.
TICK, TICK... BOOM! to be Presented at Fort Salem Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2025
Fort Salem Theater will present “Tick, Tick... Boom!,” the explosive, autobiographical rock musical by “Rent” creator Jonathan Larson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tarot Cabaret Comes to the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2025
Sunday Stages will present Tarot Cabaret at the School of the Art's Blackbox Theatre. A Night of Music as Told Through Tarot. There will only be 4 performances. Learn more here!
VENUS IN FUR and More Set for The Company Theatre 2026-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Rochester’s The Company Theatre has revealed its upcoming 2025-26 season along with its move to a location familiar to many in the Rochester theatre community. Learn more.
Bridge Street Theatre to Premiere SOUTH: A Nautical Musical
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Bridge Street Theatre will present the world premiere of SOUTH: A Nautical Musical - an original, joy-fueled adventure created and music directed by Carmen Borgia. Learn how to attend!
Classical Theatre of Harlem Presents ASL Performance of MEMNON
by Emmy Rice - July 19, 2025
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) has announced a special ASL-interpreted performance of its acclaimed summer production, Memnon, taking place on Saturday, July 19 at 8:30 PM in Marcus Garvey Park.
Composers Concordance Kicks Off season with Andrew White - Baritone
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2025
On Monday, August 18 at 7pm, Composers Concordance, in association with Vox Novus, kicks off its preseason with a unique concert: Andrew White - Baritone. This dynamic program showcases new works for solo baritone voice-ranging from a cappella to pieces with piano and electronics.
Internationally Renowned Performance Artist Eiko Otake Debuts A BODY IN PLACESAt Rochester Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2025
On Film, and the University of Rochester Program of Dance and Movement will present Eiko Otake in her Rochester debut at the 2025 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival.
Photos: MURDER FOR TWO at Cortland Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2025
Cortland Repertory Theatre is currently presenting the zany musical comedy Murder for Two, now running through July 25 at the Little York Pavilion, located at 6799 Little York Lake Road in Preble, NY. See photos of the production.
Václav Havel's PROTEST Comes to the 2025 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2025
Theater Apparatus will present Václav Havel's 'Protest' at the 2025 Rochester Fringe Festival at MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. This performance marks the company's fifth appearance at the festival.
Everclear and Tower of Power Are Coming to Universal Preservation Hall
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2025
From Everclear's platinum-selling hits and enduring ‘90s anthems to Tower of Power's five-decade reign as purveyors of irresistible grooves, audiences can look forward to nights of music at the Great Hall at Universal Preservation Hall this fall.
50 SHADES OF GAY TAKES ON THE '80s to Play at The Rochester Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2025
The hit variety show 50 Shades of Gay Takes On The '80s is heading to the 2025 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival for two performances only. Created and hosted by award-winning comedian Ike Avelli, the show will play at the School of the Arts: Ensemble Theater.

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