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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...
“STORM STILL” BRINGS SISTERHOOD, SHAKESPEARE, AND A FAMILY RECKONING TO BRIDGE STREET THEATRE Three sisters. A backyard full of their late father’s belongings. And a childhood game that transforms Shakespeare’s “King Lear” into something intimate, unruly, and entirely their own...
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...
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...
Gab Reisman's female-centered reimagining of Shakespeare's King Lear follows sisters Cordelia, Regan, and Goneril as they reunite to sort through their late father's belongings. Returning to a game from their childhood, they act out King Lear, slipping between Shakespeare's...
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.
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.
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...
“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...
Poetry, devotion, and a summer jewel well worth the drive at Ancram Center for the Arts. Letters from Max runs now through July 26 at the Ancram, NY venue.…
THE SECRET GARDEN at MacHaydn Theatre is a force of nature. Get tickets to the final week of its run.…
Dolly Parton’s office revenge comedy makes a fast, funny, gratifying summer night in Chatham, New York. The production runs now through July 5.…
With the recent Rocky Horror revival reminding everyone how much fun the macabre can be, how lucky is Columbia County to have its own creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky night out right there at the Mac-Haydn? The production runs through 6/21.…
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is dazzling audiences with extraordinary theatrics, creative visual concepts, and emotional moments. Adapted from the New York Times bestselling novel, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has a book written by Rick Elice, and features a score by PigPen Theatre Co. …
KINKY BOOTS brought the fun to Proctors. This touring production is filled with many high points that captivate the audience. The story follows Charlie Price, who inherits his father’s shoe factory, which is on the brink of financial ruin. …
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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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Clyde's Capital Repertory Theatre (4/23-5/16) |
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Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) The Longacre Theatre (11/01-11/01) |
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Just in Time Proctors Theatre (6/01-6/06) |
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Million Dollar Quartet Geva Theatre (2/23-3/21) |
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Wanted James Earl Jones (10/15-3/31) |
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Green Day's American Idiot Aquinas Hall at Mount Saint Mary (11/07-11/08) |
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Eureka Day Eureka Day (2/26-3/21) |
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A Christmas Carol Geva Theatre (11/25-12/27) |
