Hangar Theatre marks 50 years with music-filled season
Ithaca’s Hangar Theatre is celebrating its 50th birthday with a vibrant 2025 season featuring music, magic, and mystery, according to Tompkins Weekly. The summer kicked off with the rock ’n’ roll hit “Million Dollar Quartet,” ... more
The Lion King JR. roars to life in Schuyler County
The Pride Lands are coming to Watkins Glen as The Lake Country Players bring Disney’s The Lion King JR. to the stage with a vibrant cast of 80 young actors from across five counties. Performances ... more
Staged reading of camp horror comedy set for June 13 at HWS
A devilishly entertaining night awaits in Geneva on Friday the 13th. Let’s Summon a Demon at Debbie’s, a staged reading of a new camp horror comedy by playwright Brandon Monokian, will take place at 7:30 ... more
‘Something Rotten!’ musical to raise funds for Ovid Fire Department
The Between the Lakes Community Service Players will stage the hit Broadway musical Something Rotten! this summer to benefit the Ovid Fire Department, which responded to a destructive blaze earlier this year. The production, set ... more
Auburn theater wins $50K state grant for repairs
Auburn Public Theater has secured a $50,000 state grant to make key building improvements, according to The Citizen. The funding, part of New York’s $86 million arts infrastructure initiative, will go toward fixing the theater’s ... more
Geneva Theatre Guild announces auditions for ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
The Geneva Theatre Guild is summoning local performers to bring their talent and energy to the stage for its summer production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” set to run August 8–10 at the Bartlett Theatre ... more
Auditions open for Ovid musical benefiting fire department
The Between the Lakes Community Service Players are partnering with the Ovid Fire Department for this summer’s production of Something Rotten. Open auditions will be held May 12 and 14 at South Seneca Middle/High School ... more
Auditions set for “The Sound of Music” at Midlakes
Auditions for the Phelps-Clifton Springs Community Theatre’s production of "The Sound of Music" kick off Friday at Midlakes High School, according to organizers. Adults and students in grades 11-12 can audition on Friday evening or ... more
Theatre444 Premieres Contemporary Musical In Pieces in Geneva
Theatre444 is bringing a fresh, emotionally charged musical to the Finger Lakes stage with the regional premiere of In Pieces, a modern exploration of love, loss, and identity by acclaimed composer Joey Contreras. Performances will ... more
Auburn Chamber Orchestra to perform movie-themed concert at the Rev on Sunday
The Auburn Chamber Orchestra will take center stage this Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse (The Rev Theatre), performing a “Pops Concert: Let’s Go to the Movies” featuring classic and contemporary film scores ... more
Auburn HS presents “Band Geeks” this weekend
Auburn High School Musical Dept. will proudly present their Spring musical production of Band Geeks on April 4th, 5th and 6th, 2025. Three performances will take place at Auburn High School, 250 Lake Ave., Auburn, ... more
CMAC lands ACM nomination for top venue
A beloved Upstate New York concert venue is getting national recognition, according to WROC. CMAC, the Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center, has been nominated for “Outdoor Venue of the Year” by the Academy ... more
Theatre444 to hold auditions for new musical ‘In Pieces’
Theatre444 will hold auditions April 2–3 for In Pieces, a contemporary musical by Joey Contreras, at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Geneva. With a pop-inspired score, the show follows eight characters navigating love, heartbreak, and ... more
Auditions set for Xavier’s debut play ‘Sampson’
Auditions for Love or Murder: The Sampson Mystery, the first play by columnist Gary Xavier, will be held April 1–2 at the Waterloo Library from 6–8 p.m. Set at the historic Sampson Naval Training Station, ... more
Geneva Theatre Guild seeks actors for play readings
The Geneva Theatre Guild’s annual Playwrights’ Play Readings returns for its 27th season, showcasing original short plays from around the world. This year’s submission cap of 150 plays was reached in just five days. Following ... more
RBTL announces blockbuster 2025-2026 Broadway season in Rochester
The Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) and Albert Nocciolino have unveiled an electrifying lineup for the 2025-2026 M&T Bank Broadway Season at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre, featuring a mix of brand-new productions and returning ... more
Wayne High School hosts senior night for Les Misérables
Wayne High School is inviting senior citizens to a special preview of Les Misérables on March 27, 2025. The event includes appetizers and desserts at 4:30 p.m., followed by the musical performance at 6:00 p.m ... more
Marcus Whitman to stage Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Marcus Whitman High School will bring the magic of Hogwarts to life with its production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition, running March 21-23. Directed by Damian Grzeskowiak, the play follows ... more
O-M High School to present Cinderella
Odessa-Montour High School will stage Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella from March 14-16 in the Fetter-Brown Auditorium. Performances are set for 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets are ... more
