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Broadway Upstate Arts Alive presents " The Prom" This show follows Emma Nolan (Mattea Rice), a high school student in the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, who wants to attend prom with her girlfriend, Alyssa Greene (Violet Brown). The local PTA & school board initially...
Theatre444, the Finger Lakes region’s acclaimed destination for innovative, transformative theatre, is proud to announce its upcoming production of the award-winning musical Dogfight.
Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning three-act play that explores the profound beauty in ordinary life within the small fictional town of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, between 1901 and 1913 comes to the Nazareth stage this fall!
Acclaimed classical actor Geoffrey Owens brings to life Shakespeare's unforgettable outsiders, from the twisted Richard III and the Bastard in King John to memorable rogues, fools, and misfits, in an extraordinary solo performance.
The Hot Sardines perform at Staller Center for the Arts on October 10, 2026 at 8 pm. The jazz ensemble delivers high-energy performances rooted in classic jazz traditions.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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
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...
“What’s not to love about BettyBoop?” (Chicago Tribune) Foralmost acentury, theBettyBoop®character has won hearts and inspired fans around the world with her trademark looks, voice, and style. Now, in"BOOP!®The Musical," Betty’s dream of an ordinary day off from super-celebrity...
Celebrated British countertenor Iestyn Davies, a GRAMMY-winner and recipient of multiple Gramophone awards, returns to Caramoor's Music Room with harpist Oliver Wass, the first harpist to win the prestigious Guildhall Gold Medal. Davies has appeared at The Metropolitan Opera, La...
Step into a magical forest where adventure, danger, and wonder await in Hansel and Gretel . This enchanting opera follows two spirited siblings who, while searching for food, lose their way and stumble upon a world filled with mystery—from a dreamy night watched over by angels...
A co-production of Phoenix Theatre Ensemble and The Drilling Company by Joseph Vitale, celebrating legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow. The play traces Murrow's courageous reporting from the London Blitz, the liberation of Buchenwald, and his historic confrontation with...
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Dogfight Theatre444 (8/21-8/29) |
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THE PROM The Wood Theater (8/14-8/23) |
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Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) The Longacre Theatre (11/01-11/01) |
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A Red, White & Blue Christmas Tri-Cities Opera (12/11-12/13) |
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Versa-Style Street Dance Company: “Rooted Rhythms" Sloan Performing Arts Center (9/19-9/20) |
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The Who''s Tommy The Stanley (4/06-4/07) |
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N/A, by Mario Correa Kitchen Theatre Company (9/09-9/27) |
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OFC Creations Presents: Kiss of the Spider Woman OFC Creations Theatre Center (1/28-2/14) |
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B-Sides of Broadway: A Cabaret of Cut Songs Rochester Fringe Festival (9/19-9/19) |
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Urinetown Nazareth University (11/19-11/21) |
