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Rochester Broadway Theatre League History
RBTL owns and manages Rochester’s Auditorium Theatre, home to a full season of touring Broadway shows, the M&T Bank Broadway Season. The Auditorium Theatre also hosts a number of live concerts, comedy, dramatic and family events throughout the year, and is used by local performing groups for recitals and other presentations. As a leader in presenting, production and administration of arts and entertainment in Rochester, the Rochester Broadway Theatre League is set for a leading role in future planning for the community, and is a catalyst for a substantial local economic impact each year.
Shows at the Rochester Broadway Theatre League
DATES PRODUCTION 6/9/2026 - 6/14/2026 Suffs (2025)
Click Here to Buy Tickets1/13/2026 - 1/18/2026 Spamalot (2025)
Click Here to Buy Tickets12/9/2025 - 12/14/2025 & Juliet (2024)
Click Here to Buy Tickets2/22/2025 - 2/28/2025 The Wiz (2025)
Click Here to Buy Tickets6/7/2022 - 6/12/2022 The Band's Visit (2021) 6/7/2022 - 6/12/2022 The Band's Visit (2021) 4/12/2022 - 7/2/2023 Dear Evan Hansen (2021) 12/7/2021 - 12/12/2021 Pretty Woman (2020) 3/17/2020 - 3/20/2020 Hello, Dolly! (2018) 2/18/2020 - 2/23/2020 Jesus Christ Superstar (2019) 12/19/2019 - 1/5/2020 The Lion King (2002)
Click Here to Buy Tickets11/19/2019 - 11/24/2019 Come From Away (2018) 6/4/2019 - 6/9/2019 Waitress (2017)
News
Industry Pro Newsletter: Women in Theater, Engaging Gen Z, & Broadway's Big Wins!
by Alex Freeman - Jul 7, 2025
A major thread woven throughout this week's stories is the crucial need for greater inclusivity and accessibility. We'll explore the troubling underrepresentation of women in upcoming regional theater seasons and efforts to address it, alongside insights into engaging younger demographics in cultural organizations. You'll also read about a new, tuition-free mentorship program for high school students from underrepresented communities, and a significant grant for theater renovations aimed at improving accessibility for all. Simultaneously, we examine the powerful impact of financial realities, from how rising costs are prompting local theaters to 'play it safe' with programming, to the impressive box office recoupment of a Broadway hit.
by Alex Freeman - Jul 7, 2025
A major thread woven throughout this week's stories is the crucial need for greater inclusivity and accessibility. We'll explore the troubling underrepresentation of women in upcoming regional theater seasons and efforts to address it, alongside insights into engaging younger demographics in cultural organizations. You'll also read about a new, tuition-free mentorship program for high school students from underrepresented communities, and a significant grant for theater renovations aimed at improving accessibility for all. Simultaneously, we examine the powerful impact of financial realities, from how rising costs are prompting local theaters to 'play it safe' with programming, to the impressive box office recoupment of a Broadway hit.
Review Roundup: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Launches National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023
The National Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire is now underway! The 2023-2024 North American Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire launched at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo before continuing on to play 30+ cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville and more. Read the reviews for Mrs. Doubtfire on tour here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023
The National Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire is now underway! The 2023-2024 North American Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire launched at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo before continuing on to play 30+ cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville and more. Read the reviews for Mrs. Doubtfire on tour here!
Review Roundup: BEETLEJUICE Haunts Houses Across the U.S. on its National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2022
The North American Tour of Beetlejuice the Musical kicked off this month in Paducah, KY, before its official launch at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco, CA. Read the reviews for the tour of Beetlejuice here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2022
The North American Tour of Beetlejuice the Musical kicked off this month in Paducah, KY, before its official launch at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco, CA. Read the reviews for the tour of Beetlejuice here!
Review Roundup: LES MISERABLES Launches New National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2022
The new National Tour of Les Miserables launched earlier this month in Cleveland. Read the reviews for Les Miserables here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2022
The new National Tour of Les Miserables launched earlier this month in Cleveland. Read the reviews for Les Miserables here!
Review Roundup: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL National Tour; What Did the Critics Think?
by Alan Henry - Apr 22, 2022
What did critics think of Moulin Rouge on tour? The cast is led by Chicago's own Courtney Reed as Satine and Conor Ryan as Christian, as well as Austin Durant as Harold Zidler, André Ward as Toulouse-Lautrec, David Harris as The Duke of Monroth, Gabe Martínez as Santiago and Libby Lloyd as Nini.
by Alan Henry - Apr 22, 2022
What did critics think of Moulin Rouge on tour? The cast is led by Chicago's own Courtney Reed as Satine and Conor Ryan as Christian, as well as Austin Durant as Harold Zidler, André Ward as Toulouse-Lautrec, David Harris as The Duke of Monroth, Gabe Martínez as Santiago and Libby Lloyd as Nini.
Rochester Broadway Theatre League Chosen to Build Theatre on Parcel 5
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2017
According to Rochester's Democrat & Chronicle, the city has chosen the Rochester Broadway Theatre League to build the much anticipated performing arts center on Midtown's Parcel 5.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2017
According to Rochester's Democrat & Chronicle, the city has chosen the Rochester Broadway Theatre League to build the much anticipated performing arts center on Midtown's Parcel 5.
Bill Cosby Cancels New York Performances
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 23, 2015
Bill Cosby's comedy tour continues to dwindle.
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 23, 2015
Bill Cosby's comedy tour continues to dwindle.
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