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Central New York Theatre Newsroom

The latest news on live theatre in Central New York from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Composers Concordance to Present Pizza Pizzicato at St. John's in the Village
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2025


Composers Concordance will present Pizza Pizzicato at St. John's in the Village. The event will feature the virtuosic saxophonist Todd Rewoldt alongside the CompCord String Quartet. Learn how to attend!

BWW Q&A: Jodi Benson on GYPSY at OFC Creations Theatre Center
by Joshua Wright - January 07, 2025


Gypsy continues OFC’s 2024-2025 Broadway In Brighton Series with a focus on bringing beloved shows and stories of heroes of generations to the stage, many that are not typically performed in Rochester. The series also includes Anything Goes and closing out the 2024-2025 season will be the hugely popular Jersey Boys, produced locally for the first time.

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards
by BWW Awards - January 07, 2025


Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Applications Open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's 15th Summer of Weeklong Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2025


Applications are now open to all musical theatre writers for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat’s summer residencies. Learn more about the residencies and see how to apply.

LOVE'S A JOKE Comes to Irvington Theater Next Month
by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2025


In this one-night-only event, two real-life couples (who just so happen to be professional comedians) will take the IT stage and tackle a wide range of topics.

Fort Salem Theater Announces SWEENEY TODD Principal Casting
by A.A. Cristi - January 03, 2025


Fort Salem Theater has announced principal casting for its highly anticipated 2025 production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Performances of Sweeney Todd are scheduled for April 25, 26, 27, and May 2, 3, 4, 2025.

Peri Mauer's LATE DAY THUNDER Will Premiere at Kostabi World
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2025


Composer Peri Mauer's new piece for piano and drum set, Late Day Thunder will be premiered this weekend in a concert of new music presented by Composers Concordance at Kostabi World.

CENTERstage Productions to Kick Off 2025 With SHREK THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 31, 2024


CENTERstage Productions will kick off 2025 with a laughter filled family-friendly fairy tale adventure! Get ready to laugh, sing, and cheer as Shrek The Musical takes the stage. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Dates Set For 2025 Rochester Fringe
by Stephi Wild - December 31, 2024


This Rochester Fringe Festival, New York State's largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival, has announced the dates for its 14th annual festival.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Blackfriars Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024


This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Syracuse Opera Company Files For Bankruptcy
by Stephi Wild - December 26, 2024


Syracuse Opera Company has filed for bankruptcy, according to a report filed in New York Northern Bankruptcy Court. This comes after cancellations of performances during the company's last season.

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Blackfriars Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Universal Preservation Hall Reveals March Music Lineup
by Stephi Wild - December 23, 2024


Universal Preservation Hall has announced its March lineup featuring four musical performances coming to Saratoga Springs. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!

World Premiere of TELL ME YOU'RE DYING Comes to Chautauqua Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - December 19, 2024


Chautauqua Theater Company the resident theater company of Chautauqua Institution, has announced plans for the world premiere of Tell Me You're Dying, a CTC-commissioned work by Brooklyn-based playwright C.A. Johnson.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company To Perform At Proctors Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - December 18, 2024


Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will perform Celebrating Lunar New Year on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 8pm at Proctors Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY.

Review: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at OFC Creations Theatre Center
by Matea Kanicki - December 17, 2024


What did our critic think of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at OFC Creations Theatre Center?

Video: Director Melissa Rain Anderson on CINDERELLA at Syracuse Stage
by Michael Major - December 17, 2024


Go inside Syracuse Stage's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella with director Melissa Rain. Watch a video of her explaining the 'contemporary lens' that she and the creative team leaned into for the new production!

Blackfriars Theatre Will Host Second Annual New Year's Eve Musical Mayhem
by Stephi Wild - December 17, 2024


Join Blackfriars Theatre for a night of Broadway showstoppers for Blackfriars' New Year's Eve Musical Mayhem, featuring a live band and complimentary dessert and wine reception; running one night only.

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Blackfriars Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

A.I.M By Kyle Abraham to be Presented at Nazareth University Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2024


Dancer and choreographer Kyle Abraham - winner of a Bessie Award and a MacArthur Foundation 'genius grant' - will bring his New York City-based dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham to the Nazareth University Arts Center. Learn how to attend.

Sara Evans Comes To Universal Preservation Hall This May
by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2024


Universal Preservation Hall has announced that country music superstar Sara Evans will perform in the Great Hall 7:30 p.m. May 17 for an evening of music and storytelling.

GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE is Coming to Chrysler Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 10, 2024


The Golden Girls are back and better than ever with a stage show that's more exciting than a trip to the Rusty Anchor. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue will stop at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, VA. Learn more!

JASON'S LYRIC Takes The Chrysler Hall Stage In March
by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2024


Celebrating the 30th anniversary of its release, Je'Caryous Johnson is transforming the beloved film Jason's Lyric into an immersive theatrical experience. The show kicks off a 22-city national tour. Including a stop on March 30, at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, VA.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Central New York Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024


Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - December 08, 2024


What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Geva Theatre?


Videos


Gypsy in Central New York Gypsy
OFC Creations Theatre (1/30 - 2/16) Tracker
An Evening With Tituss Burgess in Central New York An Evening With Tituss Burgess
Universal Preservation Hall (1/31 - 1/31) Tracker
Aztec Two-Step 2.0 featuring Rex Fowler, Dodie Pettit and friends in Central New York Aztec Two-Step 2.0 featuring Rex Fowler, Dodie Pettit and friends
Caffe Lena (3/7 - 3/7)
House of Stars
House of Stars (9/8 - 12/12)
Clue in Central New York Clue
Proctor's Theatre (5/2 - 5/4)
Beetlejuice in Central New York Beetlejuice
Landmark Theatre (5/14 - 5/18)
Shrek The Musical in Central New York Shrek The Musical
The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck (1/4 - 1/26)
Little Women in Central New York Little Women
Geva Theatre (2/25 - 3/23)
Mamma Mia! in Central New York Mamma Mia!
Landmark Theatre (3/11 - 3/16)
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