ESL ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL Unveils 2025 Lineup With Over 250 Shows Across 12 Days
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
The 2025 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival to return September 9–20 with over 250 shows and 650 performances across 30+ venues. Highlights include the U.S. premiere of TRACES, the world-famous aerial spectacle SPHERE, immersive light installation SUBMERGENCE, and the debut of Cirque du Fringe: Claws Out.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
The 2025 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival to return September 9–20 with over 250 shows and 650 performances across 30+ venues. Highlights include the U.S. premiere of TRACES, the world-famous aerial spectacle SPHERE, immersive light installation SUBMERGENCE, and the debut of Cirque du Fringe: Claws Out.
Irvington Theater To Host Family-Friendly MAGIC FEST July 26
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
Irvington Theater will present Magic Fest on Saturday, July 26, with two unique, family-friendly magic shows. Kids can join The Sword Fighting Tea Party at 3 p.m., followed by the mind-twisting magic of The Deviant Deceptionist at 6 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
Irvington Theater will present Magic Fest on Saturday, July 26, with two unique, family-friendly magic shows. Kids can join The Sword Fighting Tea Party at 3 p.m., followed by the mind-twisting magic of The Deviant Deceptionist at 6 p.m.
PUNCH AND JUDY Returns To Rochester Fringe With Free Performances
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
The Port-A-Globe Puppet Theatre will return to the Rochester Fringe Festival for the third year in a row with its acclaimed production of Punch and Judy, a riotous puppet show
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
The Port-A-Globe Puppet Theatre will return to the Rochester Fringe Festival for the third year in a row with its acclaimed production of Punch and Judy, a riotous puppet show
The Queen's Cartoonists Come to Cooperstown Summer Music Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025
The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has announced a one-of-a-kind performance with The Queen's Cartoonists at the Fenimore Farm and Country Village's Louis C. Jones Center.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025
The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has announced a one-of-a-kind performance with The Queen's Cartoonists at the Fenimore Farm and Country Village's Louis C. Jones Center.
GYPSY is Coming to The CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
Up In One Productions will present Gypsy, often considered the greatest American musical, live, onstage at The CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
Up In One Productions will present Gypsy, often considered the greatest American musical, live, onstage at The CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck. Learn more!
SOUTH: A NAUTICAL MUSICAL to Set Sail at Bridge Street Theatre This July
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill, NY will present the world premiere of SOUTH: A NAUTICAL MUSICAL from July 24 to August 3, 2025. This original musical by Carmen Borgia, directed and choreographed by Timothy Dakin-Dunn, features pirates, nuns, a live 8-piece band, and a cast of local and New York-based performers.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill, NY will present the world premiere of SOUTH: A NAUTICAL MUSICAL from July 24 to August 3, 2025. This original musical by Carmen Borgia, directed and choreographed by Timothy Dakin-Dunn, features pirates, nuns, a live 8-piece band, and a cast of local and New York-based performers.
Franklin Stage Company to Present Encore Performance os MAGDALEN
by Emmy Rice - July 11, 2025
Franklin Stage Company will present an encore performance of award-winning solo show Magdalen by actress and playwright Erin Layton July 25–27 at Chapel Hall in Franklin, NY.
by Emmy Rice - July 11, 2025
Franklin Stage Company will present an encore performance of award-winning solo show Magdalen by actress and playwright Erin Layton July 25–27 at Chapel Hall in Franklin, NY.
SOUTH: A NAUTICAL MUSICAL to Open at Bridge Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2025
This summer, Bridge Street Theatre is inviting audiences to hoist the sails, pack their sense of adventure, and come aboard South: A Nautical Musical. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2025
This summer, Bridge Street Theatre is inviting audiences to hoist the sails, pack their sense of adventure, and come aboard South: A Nautical Musical. Learn more!
MAGDALEN Encore Performance Set for Franklin Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2025
Franklin Stage Company will present an encore performance of award-winning solo show Magdalen by actress and playwright Erin Layton. Learn more and see how o attend.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2025
Franklin Stage Company will present an encore performance of award-winning solo show Magdalen by actress and playwright Erin Layton. Learn more and see how o attend.
WICKED Single Tickets at Proctors To Go On Sale Next Week
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
WICKED will return to Proctors this fall. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Tuesday, July 15. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
WICKED will return to Proctors this fall. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Tuesday, July 15. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
SHREK, THE MUSICAL Begins This Month at Blackfriars Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
Join Blackfriars Theatre (795 East Main Street) to experience the family-friendly joy and hilarity of Shrek, the Musical, running July 25th – August 3rd!
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
Join Blackfriars Theatre (795 East Main Street) to experience the family-friendly joy and hilarity of Shrek, the Musical, running July 25th – August 3rd!
GUYS ON ICE to Open Lake George Dinner Theatre 58th Season
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Lake George Dinner Theatre will open its 58th season with Guys on Ice, The Ice Fishing Musical with book and lyrics by Fred Alley, and music by James Kaplan. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Lake George Dinner Theatre will open its 58th season with Guys on Ice, The Ice Fishing Musical with book and lyrics by Fred Alley, and music by James Kaplan. Learn more!
Emily Kristen Morris and More to Lead WAITRESS at the Hangar Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
The Hangar Theatre has revealed casting and creative team details for its regional premiere production of Waitress, running July 11–19, 2025, in Ithaca, New York. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson, the show is adapted from the 2007 film written by Adrienne Shelly.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
The Hangar Theatre has revealed casting and creative team details for its regional premiere production of Waitress, running July 11–19, 2025, in Ithaca, New York. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson, the show is adapted from the 2007 film written by Adrienne Shelly.
American String Quartet Opens the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival’s 27th Season
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
The American String Quartet will launch CSMF’s new season with a captivating program that ranges from Mozart's royal court elegance to folk-inspired works of the late 19th century.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
The American String Quartet will launch CSMF’s new season with a captivating program that ranges from Mozart's royal court elegance to folk-inspired works of the late 19th century.
Single Tickets On Sale For A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Proctor's
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will go on sale this week. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will go on sale this week. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Seneca Community Players Present SHREK THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
Seneca Community Players and the Waterloo Library & Historical Society will present this swamp-tacular show: SHREK the Musical! Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
Seneca Community Players and the Waterloo Library & Historical Society will present this swamp-tacular show: SHREK the Musical! Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure.
BUSTED to Premiere in One Act Festival at Chain Theatre
by Emmy Rice - July 06, 2025
Busted, a one act play written by Annie Rasiel, will perform in the Chain Theatre One Act Festival. Performances take place on July 12 at 2pm, July 20 and July 29 at 8pm.
by Emmy Rice - July 06, 2025
Busted, a one act play written by Annie Rasiel, will perform in the Chain Theatre One Act Festival. Performances take place on July 12 at 2pm, July 20 and July 29 at 8pm.
Photos: THE WEDDING SINGER at Cortland Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2025
Cortland Repertory Theatre is currently presenting its summer production of THE WEDDING SINGER, running now through July 11 at the Little York Pavilion, located at 6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble, NY. See production photos below.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2025
Cortland Repertory Theatre is currently presenting its summer production of THE WEDDING SINGER, running now through July 11 at the Little York Pavilion, located at 6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble, NY. See production photos below.
WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA To Have Regional Premiere at Ancram Center
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2025
Ancram Center for the Arts will present the regional premiere of WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA, running July 11–20 in the Hudson Valley. Written by Jeff Augustin with music by The Bengsons, the play will be directed by stage and screen veteran Christopher Windom.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2025
Ancram Center for the Arts will present the regional premiere of WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA, running July 11–20 in the Hudson Valley. Written by Jeff Augustin with music by The Bengsons, the play will be directed by stage and screen veteran Christopher Windom.
DOWN TO EARTH Festival to Celebrate Outdoor Performance in City Parks and Public Spaces
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
DOWN TO EARTH will bring world-class international performance, theater, contemporary circus, an opera installation, and participatory events-absolutely free-directly to New York City's vibrant, diverse communities.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
DOWN TO EARTH will bring world-class international performance, theater, contemporary circus, an opera installation, and participatory events-absolutely free-directly to New York City's vibrant, diverse communities.
SON OF ZEUS Comes to Penguin Rep Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Son of Zeus, a new play written and performed by Jimmy Georgiades, directed by Gretchen Cryer. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Son of Zeus, a new play written and performed by Jimmy Georgiades, directed by Gretchen Cryer. Learn more here!
SOUTH: A NAUTICAL MUSICAL Comes to the Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
This summer, Bridge Street Theatre invites audiences to hoist the sails, pack their sense of adventure, and come aboard South: A Nautical Musical - a delightfully offbeat, emotionally rich, and gloriously tuneful new musical comedy.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
This summer, Bridge Street Theatre invites audiences to hoist the sails, pack their sense of adventure, and come aboard South: A Nautical Musical - a delightfully offbeat, emotionally rich, and gloriously tuneful new musical comedy.
Harbinger Theatre to Present Capital Region Premiere of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2025
Harbinger Theatre will continue its mission to bring bold new works to the Capital Region with its 17th production and 16th Capital Region premiere: Between Riverside and Crazy by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Directed by Patrick White, the darkly comedic drama runs July 18–27, 2025, at Albany Civic Theater, with a free preview on July 17.
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2025
Harbinger Theatre will continue its mission to bring bold new works to the Capital Region with its 17th production and 16th Capital Region premiere: Between Riverside and Crazy by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Directed by Patrick White, the darkly comedic drama runs July 18–27, 2025, at Albany Civic Theater, with a free preview on July 17.
RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE's Ross 'Rosé' McCorkell to Star in FINDING NEVERLAND at OFC Creations Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
Ross 'Rosé' McCorkell will star as J.M. Barrie in OFC Creations Theatre's production of Finding Neverland next season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
Ross 'Rosé' McCorkell will star as J.M. Barrie in OFC Creations Theatre's production of Finding Neverland next season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Richard Skipper Returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre for Encore
by Emmy Rice - June 21, 2025
ollowing a sold-out, standing-room-only performance on May 30th, acclaimed entertainer Richard Skipper returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Friday, August 22 at 7 PM for an encore of his newest hit, “Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Richard Skipper (But Were Afraid To Ask).'
by Emmy Rice - June 21, 2025
ollowing a sold-out, standing-room-only performance on May 30th, acclaimed entertainer Richard Skipper returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Friday, August 22 at 7 PM for an encore of his newest hit, “Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Richard Skipper (But Were Afraid To Ask).'
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