Auditorium Theatre

Tickets On Sale For HELL'S KITCHEN at West Herr Auditorium Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026

Tickets are now available for HELL'S KITCHEN, Alicia Keys' Tony- and Grammy-winning musical, running November 3-8 at West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester as part of RBTL's 2026-2027 Broadway season.

Full Cast Announced for BOOP! THE MUSICAL National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2026

BOOP! The Musical has just announced the full cast for the upcoming North American Tour.  Joining previously announced Aliya Grace, who will play Betty Boop®, will be Mason Ballard (Dwayne), Ashia Collins (Carol Evans), Michelle Jennings (Valentina), Dan Mason (Grampy), Joshua Woodie (Raymond Demarest), Ashley Calderon (Trisha), Adam Clarke (Pudgy), Kevin W. Egan (Oscar Delacorte), and Kevin Bowman, Christian J. Collins, Leah Faye, Kayla Goins, Eric Gonzalez, Jesse Hanks, Izzy Herz, Anya Katherine Jones, Jaxon Keller, Elie Kuppermann, Helena Elizabeth Laing, Ava Madara, Neema Muteti, Annalise Northway, PJ Palmer, Jame Tomé Rotz, Kenneth Sweeney, Devyn Trondson and Evan Michael Vaughan. 

Lisa Howard and Dylan Bradford Join THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026

New faces will join the Abbey in the North American tour of The Sound of Music this fall. The show welcomes Lisa Howard as the Mother Abbess and Dylan Bradford as Rolf Gruber.

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM to Return to NY City Center April 1–4, 2027
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

Dance Theatre of Harlem will tour the U.S. and make its Morocco debut in Rabat October 2–3, 2026, before its 2027 New York season at City Center April 1–4.

Jersey Boys 20th Anniversary Tour Cast Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026

Jersey Boys reveals its full 20th Anniversary tour cast, kicking off in Syracuse before hitting Chicago, Denver, LA, San Francisco and more.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 4, 2026- BOOP! National Tour Finds Its 'Betty' and More
by - Aug 4, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Exclusive: Aliya Grace Will Lead the BOOP! National Tour- Meet the Rising Star
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 3, 2026

This fall, Aliya Grace will star as Betty Boop in the North American Tour of BOOP! The Musical, which will officially launch its 50-week tour at Rochester, NY’s West Herr Auditorium Theatre, playing October 3-10.

American Ballet Theatre to Present World Premiere and Company Premieres in 2026-2027 Seasons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026

American Ballet Theatre revealed its upcoming seasons at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring a world premiere by Brady Farrar and company premieres of Helen Pickett's Petal, and more.

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, EUGENE ONEGIN and More Set for League of Chicago Theatres Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026

This summer, Chicago is offering a wide variety of plays and musicals, as well as comedy, dance, music, and more. To highlight these productions, The League of Chicago Theatres is publishing its Summer Theatre Guide.

THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.

DANCE FOR LIFE 35th Anniversary: 10 Chicago Companies & World Premiere Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

Chicago Dance Health Fund announced the lineup for DANCE FOR LIFE's 35th anniversary at The Auditorium, featuring 10 Chicago companies, a community work revival, and a world premiere finale by choreographer Randy Duncan.

Porchlight Music Theatre Names New Executive Director and Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Porchlight Music Theatre announced Klaus Peter Schuller as its new executive director and Michael Weber as The Elaine Cohen and Arlen Rubin Artistic Director, with Schuller set to join the Chicago company later this year.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Extends FIREBIRD With Fall 2026 Tour Dates
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

Dance Theatre of Harlem announced an extension of FIREBIRD, adding fall tour stops in Washington DC, Chicago, and Tempe following sold-out performances in New York and an international premiere in Paris.

The Auditorium Theatre Unveils 2026–27 Dance Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

The Auditorium in Chicago announced its 2026-27 dance season, featuring DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM, BALLETS JAZZ MONTRÉAL, LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO, BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO DE AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ, and ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER.

Review: RAYE Balances Power and Emotional Honesty in Sold-Out Vancouver Show
by Alyson Eng - Apr 7, 2026

RAYE’s THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC North American run made its Vancouver stop at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on April 2, 2026, following a series of sold-out arena shows across Europe and the UK, including six nights at London’s The O2.

BOOP!, HELL'S KITCHEN and More Set for RBTL's 26-27 Season at West Herr Auditorium Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

A seven-show 2026-2027 M&T Bank Broadway Season will take place in Rochester, including four local premieres including Boop! The Musical, Hell's Kitchen, and more.

& JULIET National Tour Starring Joey Fatone is Coming to The Bushnell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

Pop music superstar Joey Fatone is joining the North American Tour company of & Juliet, reprising the role of ‘Lance’ following his recent Broadway run. Fatone will join the touring cast for an engagement when the show plays The Bushnell in Hartford.

OUTLANDER IN CONCERT: ECHOES THROUGH THE HIGHLANDS World Tour Dates Unveiled
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2026

The global tour dates for “Outlander in Concert: Echoes Through the Highlands” have been revealed. The tour will take place this fall, stopping in more than 75 cities across the United States and Europe.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Continues National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2026

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present a series of performances and workshops in New York City and across the United States, starting March 2026. The tour will also introduce the 'Finding Grace' curriculum aimed at schools nationwide.

The Head and The Heart Add New Round of Dates for North American Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026

The Head And The Heart have announced more tour dates as part of their 15th Anniversary Tour, which will celebrate the release of their beloved self-titled album, released in 2011.