Patricia Lewis

Blackfriars Theatre Presents THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY

Join Blackfriars Theater for a stunning one-man portrayal of a town in mourning over the disappearance of a young man. One actor portrays every character as he unravels the story of Leonard Pelkey, an infectiously positive and flamboyant fourteen-year-old boy who goes missing from his home in a small Jersey Shore town.

University of Rochester to Present FELLOWSHIP Beginning This Month

The University of Rochester’s International Theatre Program presents the world premiere of Fellowship—a newly commissioned work from playwright Sam Chanse. The production runs from September 29 through October 8 at the University’s Sloan Performing Arts Center.

BWW Review: SILENT SKY at Blackfriars Theatre

Blackfriars Theatre continues its 2021-2022 season (doing alternating repertory performances with Charlayne Woodard's 'Pretty Fire') with 'Silent Sky', an original play by Lauren Gunderson, who holds the unique accolade of being America's most produced living playwright. It's an inspiring show that touches on themes of gender and patriarchy on the surface, but if you dig a little deeper you'll also uncover explorations of space, time, human connection, and one's legacy.

Blackfriars Theatre Opens The 21-22 Season With Two Productions In Rep

Blackfriars Theatre returns to live, indoor performances this October with two beautiful and heart-warming productions to kick off its 72nd Season in downtown Rochester. Pretty Fire by Charlayne Woodard is a one-woman tour de force and is the recipient of the NAACP Theatre Awards for Best Play and Best Playwright.

Blackfriars Theatre Continues Its 70th Anniversary Season With SILENT SKY

Blackfriars Theatre's fifth show of its 70th Anniversary Season tells the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. Silent Sky is written by Lauren Gunderson, one of America's most produced living playwrights.

Top Musicians Celebrate South African Legend, Johnny Clegg

Over 50 prominent musical artists, including Dave Matthews, Peter Gabriel and Mike Rutherford, have come together to record a tribute to Johnny Clegg, a true South African legend who has made and continues to make an indelible mark on music history. Last night, the recording was revealed to Johnny Clegg at Ellerman House in Cape Town, South Africa.

Photo Flash: Blackfriars Theatre Presents ANNA IN THE TROPICS

The year is 1929, and Tampa-based cigar rollers Marela and Ofelia anxiously await the arrival of their new, dashingly handsome "lectore." Anna in the Tropics is written by Nilo Cruz and won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 2003. The play centers around the common Cuban tradition in which lectors are employed by cigar factories to educate and entertain the workers through the reading of novels. The arrival of a new lector is a cause for celebration, but when he begins to read aloud from Anna Karenina, he unwittingly becomes a catalyst in the lives of his avid listeners, for whom Tolstoy, the tropics, and the American dream prove a volatile combination.

Blackfriars Theatre to Spread Cheer with LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL

Blackfriars Theatre spreads cheer for the entire family this holiday season with Little Women, The Musical, the Broadway musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved book.

Blackfriars Theatre to Spread Cheer with LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL

Blackfriars Theatre spreads cheer for the entire family this holiday season with Little Women, The Musical, the Broadway musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved book.

The Public Theater is currently presenting its Free Shakespeare in the Park production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, directed by Lear deBessonet with choreography by Chase Brock. The show officially opened last night, Monday, July 31 and runs through Sunday, August 13. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night red carpet below!

BWW TV: Watch Magical Highlights from A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare in the Park

The Public Theater is currently presenting its Free Shakespeare in the Park production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, directed by Lear deBessonet with choreography by Chase Brock. The show officially opens tonight, Monday, July 31 and runs through Sunday, August 13. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights from the show below!