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Review: CLUE at Blackfriars Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - September 11, 2023

What did our critic think of CLUE at Blackfriars Theatre? For Blackfriars Theatre’s opening production of the 2023-2024 season, Rochester theatregoers are being treated to the classic pop culture whodunit, “Clue”, whose adaptations have spanned board game, film, musical and play. While the murder-my...

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - September 06, 2023

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Geva Theatre? Fall is here (kinda? It’s 90 degrees today), which means the return of theatre season and the coming-to-life once again of Rochester’s premiere regional theatre, Geva. And what better way to kick-off the season than with a timeless class...

Review: Blackfriars Theatre Delivers A Spirited Take On GODSPELL
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - August 01, 2023

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

Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Pendragon Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - July 01, 2023

What did our critic think of ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Pendragon Theatre?...

Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Blackfriars Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - June 19, 2023

What did our critic think of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Blackfriars Theatre?...

Review: CLUE at Syracuse Stage
by Dan and Julie Izzo - June 16, 2023

Syracuse Stage closes its 2022-23 season with the madcap farce, Clue. Based on the iconic 1950’s board game of the same name, Clue spoofs whodunit mysteries, film noir, 1950’s pop culture and gothic horror films. The play is adapted for stage from the 1985 film that was a critical flop but has since...

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - June 14, 2023

What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Rochester Broadway Theatre League? The relevance of “To Kill a Mockingbird” is bewilderingly on the nose. How is it that a 60+-year-old story about racism and the brokenness of the American criminal justice system feels as topical and fresh in 20...

Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Proctors Theatre
by Peyton VanDerheyden - May 24, 2023

What did our critic think of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Proctors Theatre?...

Review: CINDERELLA at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - May 21, 2023

What did our critic think of CINDERELLA at Geva Theatre?...

Review: SIX at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - May 18, 2023

What did our critic think of SIX at Rochester Broadway Theatre League?...

Review: TENDER RAIN at Syracuse Stage
by Dan and Julie Izzo - May 08, 2023

Syracuse Stage is currently offering a world premiere play by resident playwright Kyle Bass. Tender Rain is an intriguing play and certainly stimulated hours of discussion on our drive home. It took time to unravel the events of the play's past and untangle the complex character relationships, like ...

Review: RAGTIME at JCC Centerstage Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - May 08, 2023

JCC Centerstage Theatre's Ragtime is a powerful and moving production, featuring unforgettable performances and intricate choreography. Don't miss this epic tale of worlds colliding in early 20th century New York City, playing until May 21st....

Review: AND SO WE WALKED: AN ARTIST'S JOURNEY ALONG THE TRAIL OF TEARS at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - April 18, 2023

What did our critic think of AND SO WE WALKED: AN ARTIST'S JOURNEY ALONG THE TRAIL OF TEARS at Geva Theatre?...

Review: ALADDIN at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - April 13, 2023

What did our critic think of ALADDIN at Rochester Broadway Theatre League?...

Review: OUR TOWN at Syracuse Stage
by Dan and Julie Izzo - April 04, 2023

What did our critic think of OUR TOWN at Syracuse Stage? The Syracuse Stage production of Our Town celebrates the 125th anniversary of the birth of Thornton Wilder. One might think a play written in 1938 would be irrelevant for an audience in the 21st century. But it is important to remember that th...

Review: THE NIGHT ALIVE at Rochester Community Players
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - April 03, 2023

What did our critic think of THE NIGHT ALIVE at Rochester Community Players? Ireland has a long and rich history of producing playwrights with unique voices, exploring intricate themes through complex characters. Everyone from Eugene O'Neill to Samuel Beckett to Martin McDonagh fits this bill, and t...

Review: WE ARE CONTINUOUS at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - March 28, 2023

What did our critic think of WE ARE CONTINUOUS at Geva Theatre? Rochester's Geva Theatre is currently presenting 'We are Continuous' on its Fielding Stage, a small-scale interpersonal confessional about how love grows and evolves, about the unconditional love of a mother and lover, and about the saf...

Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Blackfriars Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - March 27, 2023

What did our critic think of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Blackfriars Theatre? While Rochester may still be immersed in the cold and blustery late-winter climate, one need only head to East Main Street for reprieve, as Blackfriars Theatre's 'Once on this Island' will transport you to the warm tropics of t...

Review: I'M NOT A COMEDIAN…I'M LENNY BRUCE at JCC Centerstage Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - March 16, 2023

What did our critic think of I’M NOT A COMEDIAN…I’M LENNY BRUCE at JCC Centerstage Theatre?...

Review: HADESTOWN at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - March 16, 2023

What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at Rochester Broadway Theatre League? This touring production of 'Hadestown' could not have been better cast, with each performer taking turns captivating the audience and delivering lush, emotional musical performances....

Review: RUSSIAN TROLL FARM at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - March 11, 2023

What did our critic think of RUSSIAN TROLL FARM at Geva Theatre?...

Review: BEETLEJUICE at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - February 16, 2023

What did our critic think of BEETLEJUICE at Rochester Broadway Theatre League? If you're a fan of late 80's pop culture, the occult, or musicals with a decidedly heavy metal Halloween-meets-'A Chorus Line' aesthetic, than the Rochester Broadway Theatre League has got the show for you. 'Beetlejuice',...

Review: WOODY SEZ at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - February 09, 2023

What did our critic think of WOODY SEZ at Geva Theatre? With rare exceptions, there probably aren't many theatregoers of my generation (Millennial) or younger who have a passing familiarity with the life and legacy of Woody Guthrie beyond 'This Land is Your Land.' I certainly didn't before heading t...

Review: THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY at Blackfriars Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - February 07, 2023

What did our critic think of THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY at Blackfriars Theatre?...

Review: MANDY PATINKIN: BEING ALIVE at Proctors Theatre
by Noah Casner - February 03, 2023

From the moment Mandy Patinkin stepped on stage, it was clear that this show was going to be something incredibly special. Met with thunderous entrance applause, Patinkin took a moment to absorb the audience response before promptly turning the applause around and clapping for us, the patrons who we...