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An American in Paris
An American in Paris
5/3 - 5/18/2025


JCC CenterStage  is one of the first regional theatres in the nation to present  An American in Paris ,  an epic song and dance extravaganza ...

In Pieces
In Pieces
5/29 - 6/1/2025


Theatre444 announces the Regional Premiere of a new contemporary musical; In Pieces, written and composed by Fred Ebb Award Finalist and Jonathan Larson Grant Finalist, ...

Are You The Next Showstopper


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: Michael Clarkston The N’Kenge Foundation 929-673-5033 Production.nkenge.foundation@gmail.com www.nkengefoundation.org   Despite National Cuts in Arts Funding & School Arts Programs: N’Kenge ...

A Revolution of Her Own!™ Deborah Sampson


History At Play™, LLC (HAP) has garnered international acclaim for their solo and ensemble Immersive Living History Experiences, chronicling the lives of legendary figures who ...

Boulder Chamber Orchestra’s Carnegie Hall debut, featuring pianist Adam Żukiewicz


The  Boulder Chamber Orchestra  celebrates its 20th anniversary with its Zankel Hall debut, showcasing the artistry of pianist  Adam ukiewicz , a soloist and chamber ...

Digging In Group: Artist Residency at Green Space


D.I.G. will provide 8 choreographers the opportunity to develop and share new work during 8 mentor sessions, ending in two culminating Take Root performances on ...

Some Like it Hot
Some Like it Hot
5/13 - 5/18/2025


Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is ...

THE OTHER PLACE by Sharr White


Tangent Theatre to present reading of THE OTHER PLACE by Sharr White, part of LIVE from Upstate series

Jersey Boys
5/8 - 5/25/2025


OFC Creations presents Jersey Boys, featuring Rochester native Adam Marino in the role of Frankie Valli. This production, running from May 8 to May 25, ...

Laughing Lassi - The Best Desi Standup Comedy Show in NYC!


Laughing Lassi is the Best South Asian (Desi) Standup Comedy Show in New York City!

The Short Staffed Tour
4/12 - 5/30/2025


Nurse John, a popular TikTok comedian known for his humorous take on nursing, is expanding his sold-out Short Staffed Tour to additional cities across North ...

MARY JANE
MARY JANE
5/22 - 6/1/2025


Bridge Street Theatre Brings Amy Herzog’s Acclaimed Drama Mary Jane to the Stage, May 22 – June 1, 2025 A Quietly Extraordinary Portrait of Motherhood, ...

Letters Live
Letters Live
5/31 - 6/2/2025


Letters Live returns to The Town Hall in Midtown, Manhattan, for a run of three completely unique back-to-back shows on the May 31, June 1 ...

UNBANNED: Exploring Censorship in Books, Art, & Media


Presented by the Four Freedoms Park Conservancy and the National Coalition Against Censorship, Unbanned is a free, outdoor celebration of the freedom to read. At ...

Kronos Quartet with The Next Festival of Emerging Artists


The NEXT Festival of Emerging Artists returns to PS21 for a weeklong artist residency and concert.  The legendary Kronos Quartet joins The Next Festival of ...

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
5/28 - 6/17/2025


The iconic, thrilling rock opera with a worldwide fan base! See Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical directed by Tim's son, Donald Rice.

Back to the Future The Musical


Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Rochester in 2025. Winner of ...

La Vie parisienne
6/20 - 6/28/2025


Opera Saratoga presents La Vie parisienne, composed by Jacques Offenbach with a libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, along with a new book by ...

Million Dollar Quartet
Million Dollar Quartet
6/19 - 6/28/2025


Million Dollar Quartet June 19–28, 2025 Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux Original Concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrux Inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny ...

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical


Before she was hit-maker Carole King, she was Carole Klein, an up-and-coming songwriter from Brooklyn.  Beautiful: The Carole King Musical  is the inspiring story of ...

Saratoga Jazz Festival
6/28 - 6/29/2025


The Saratoga Jazz Festival returns for its 48th annual celebration on June 28 and 29, 2025, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The festival features ...

American Idiot
American Idiot
6/27 - 7/6/2025


Broadway Upstate is excited to present this The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical  Green Day's American Idiot , based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, boldly takes the ...

Waitress
Waitress
7/10 - 7/19/2025


Waitress July 10–19, 2025 Book by Jessie Nelson Music and Lyrics by Sara Bareilles Based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly Jenna, a ...

Oklahoma!
Oklahoma!
7/1 - 7/27/2025


THERE’S A BRIGHT GOLDEN HAZE ON THE MEADOW IN THIS MUSICAL MASTERPIECE BY RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN…. In 2025, the enduring Rodgers & Hammerstein classic Oklahoma! ...


Frida and the Bravest Girl in the World is a captivating children's opera set to debut on July 1, 2025, as part of Opera Saratoga's ...

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B


Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B July 26 – Aug. 2, 2025 By Kate Hamill A clever, comedic, contemporary take on Sir Arthur Conan ...

The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
7/22 - 8/17/2025


July 22-August 17, 2025 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at 7:00PM Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:00PM at COHOES MUSIC HALL DIVE INTO THE MAGICAL ...


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Latest Central New York Reviews


Review: THE FERRYMAN at Rochester Community Players


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - April 27, 2025

What did our critic think of THE FERRYMAN at Rochester Community Players? Every so often, a production comes along that reminds you exactly why Irish theatre holds such a special place in the dramatic canon. Rochester Community Players’ The Ferryman by Jez Butterworth is one such production—spooky, ...

Review: PURE NATIVE at Geva Theatre


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - April 24, 2025

Geva Theatre’s latest production, Pure Native by Vickie Ramirez, is a gripping and gorgeously realized exploration of identity, tradition, and the complicated interplay between cultural survival and economic progress. ...

Review: LITTLE WOMEN at Geva Theatre


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - March 02, 2025

Geva Theatre’s production of Little Women is superb—a moving, beautifully crafted adaptation that honors Alcott’s legacy while offering fresh insights into Jo’s artistic journey....

Review: NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN at Geva Theatre


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - January 24, 2025

What did our critic think of NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN at Geva Theatre?...

Review: DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! TOUR at Proctors Theatre


by Peyton VanDerheyden - January 23, 2025

What did our critic think of DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! TOUR at Proctors Theatre?...

Review: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at OFC Creations Theatre Center


by Matea Kanicki - December 17, 2024

What did our critic think of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at OFC Creations Theatre Center?...

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Geva Theatre


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - December 08, 2024

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Geva Theatre?...

Review: LES MISERABLES at Rochester Broadway Theatre League


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - October 16, 2024

The Rochester Broadway Theatre League begins its 2024-2025 season with one of the 20th century’s most iconic musicals; one that has traversed the globe, been spun into multiple screen adaptations and has done pit stops at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre on more than one occasion in recent years. &n...

Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Blackfriars Theatre


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - September 15, 2024

What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Blackfriars Theatre?...

Review: RENT at Blackfriars Theatre


by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - July 21, 2024

What did our critic think of RENT at Blackfriars Theatre?...



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