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You can't stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl's inspiring dream to dance. Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and toe tappin’ tuneful songs! It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable...
ROCHESTER THEATRE PREMIERE October 10–25, 2026 Tony & Olivier Award-Winning Musical! Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein The remarkable true story! What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover when 38 planes, carrying...
In this Tony-winning musical, the hopes, heartbreak, and ambition of dancers vying for a spot on Broadway come to life.
A Number, written by Caryl Churchill (Cloud 9, Top Girls), is a psychological thriller set in the near future that examines identity, nature versus nurture, and the ethics of scientific advancement through the story of a father and his three sons, two of whom are clones of the...
Caryl Churchill's taut and haunting drama explores cloning, identity, and the bonds between fathers and sons. The play centers on the standoff between an aging father, Salter, and his three grown sons, two of whom are clones of the first, with all three sons portrayed by the...
Shakespeare In a Parking Lot, winner of the 2025 Phoenix Festival Outstanding Ensemble Award, returns with Shakespeare's beloved romantic comedy, presented on the beautiful grounds of the historic Ross-Hand Mansion.
An inspirational, crowd-pleasing musical about community, connection and simple acts of kindness, directed by James Vásquez. On September 11, 2001, 38 planes were diverted to Gander Airport, stranding 7,000 international travelers and doubling the population of the tiny...
The Emerson Legacy Concert takes place on October 11, 2026 at 5 pm at the Staller Center for the Arts. The performance features former Emerson String Quartet artists Eugene Drucker (violin), Lawrence Dutton (viola), and Paul Watkins (cello), joined by advanced students from the...
Set in 1962 Baltimore, this musical follows plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad as she pursues her dream to dance on the Corny Collins Show. Tracy transforms from social outcast to sudden star, using her newfound fame to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of...
You can't stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl's inspiring dream to dance. Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and toe tappin’ tuneful songs! It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable...
Join us under the Hangar's KIDDSTUFF tent for a spellbinding afternoon as Mary Malaney and friends perform thrilling songs from their favorite spooky and horror musicals–all to benefit the Hangar Theatre’s KIDDSTUFF Series! Enjoy a festive atmosphere with a cash bar offering...
As the finale of the ninth season of the China Now Music Festival, The Orchestra Now tells the story of the Chinese laborers who carved the Transcontinental Railroad out of the Sierra Nevada in the 1860s. Men of Iron and the Golden Spike is a large-scale symphonic oratorio by...
A delightful new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's beloved classic. This 80-minute interactive production is perfect for families.
Festival Artists and invited guests share hilarious real onstage mistakes.
Musical
The show explores how four blue-collar guys — Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi — grew to become the singing sensation The Four Seasons.
An immersive theatrical experience where Shakespeare meets the neighborhood pub. Audience members become part of the action while enjoying dinner and drinks.
Giancarlo Esposito, celebrated for his transformative performances across television, film, and stage, is an artist whose craft transcends genres and generations. Known for his iconic portrayal of ‘Gus Fring’ in AMC’s Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, Esposito has earned...
Bandits on the Run is an indie-folk-pop-Americana outfit consisting of three lead singers who also play guitar, cello, suitcase drum, accordion, and various toy instruments. Hailing from Brooklyn, they are known for their vivacious performance style, genre-defying sound, and...
Following an extensive national tour and before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Leo Lion returns to Phoenix Festival with his acclaimed solo performance.
A Revolution of Her Own!™ , the inspirational story of America’s first professional female soldier Deborah Sampson, has been performed over 2,500 times across the country and virtually, receiving accolades from journalists, actors, CEOs, & historians, and earning a standing...
An adventure theatre piece in which Clara Croft races to recover a priceless amulet stolen from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Clara Francesca delivers a hilarious spoof inspired by the iconic adventure game franchise.
Holly Souchak presents a sharp, satirical interactive comedy in which audiences participate in an evening of democracy, debate, and outrageous humor.
Comedy
Join The Party Theater for our 5th annual Microcosm—an immersive outdoor theater walk. Attendees are guided through an autumnal landscape where local artists have embedded original performances inspired by the season, the surroundings and this year’s theme: LORE. Our 2026...
Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour comes to the Attucks Theatre on October 17, 2026, as part of an expanded run of over 100 shows across the U.S. and Canada. Nurse Blake (Blake Lynch), hailed "a genuine phenomenon" by The New York Times, brings his blend of humor and...
A Revolution of Her Own!™ , the inspirational story of America’s first professional female soldier Deborah Sampson, has been performed over 2,500 times across the country and virtually, receiving accolades from journalists, actors, CEOs, & historians, and earning a standing...
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Come From Away CenterStage Theatre at the JCC (10/10-10/25) |
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OFC Creations Theatre Presents: Hairspray! OFC Creations Theatre Center (9/24-10/11) |
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OFC Creations Theatre Presents: Miss Saigon OFC Creations Theatre Center (5/06-5/23) |
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BOOP! The Musical Proctors Theatre (10/13-10/18) |
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The Last American Newspaper Capital Repertory Theatre (9/25-10/18) |
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Clyde's Capital Repertory Theatre (4/23-5/16) |
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OFC Creations Theatre Presents: The Witches of Eastwick OFC Creations Theatre Center (3/04-3/21) |
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Mary Malaney & Friends in a Spooky Cabaret Hangar Theatre (10/11-10/11) |
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A Christmas Carol Geva Theatre (11/25-12/27) |
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All The Devils Are Here Geva Theatre (1/13-1/31) |
