Stage

A Carpenters tribute and an improv comedy night will take the stage at the Hangar Theatre in March as part of its In Flight Entertainment Series. The Ithaca venue will host “Close to You: The ... more

Film lovers will pack two historic Geneva venues this weekend as the Finger Lakes Film Festival returns for its fifth year. The annual event, which features short films from around the world, takes place February ... more

A Tony Award-winning Broadway hit will anchor Theatre444’s milestone season this spring, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Geneva-based company will launch its 10th anniversary season with “Dear Evan Hansen,” running April 2-12 at ... more

Pink takes center stage at North Rose-Wolcott High School later this month, according to The Times of Wayne County. The school’s Musical Club will perform Legally Blonde: The Musical in the NRW auditorium. Students will ... more

A free community movie night is coming back to Interlaken later this month. The Interlaken Community Action Group will host its next “Movie Nite” on Saturday, February 28, featuring the 2025 film “Superman.” The screening ... more

A big, green ogre takes over the spotlight next week as Wayne Central students prepare for a musical run, according to The Times of Wayne County. Wayne Central School District will present Shrek the Musical ... more

A Pulitzer Prize–winning American classic is coming to Geneva as the Geneva Theatre Guild prepares to present Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. The production will run across three performances in late February and ... more

A fairy tale with a twist is coming to the Midlakes stage this March as the Midlakes Theatre Experience prepares its spring musical. The award-winning program announced it will present Once Upon a Mattress at ... more

Color guards from across Western New York will take the floor this weekend as Marcus Whitman hosts its annual winterguard showcase. The Marcus Whitman Band & Guard Boosters will present the Artistry in Motion Winterguard ... more

Fake ticket listings are popping up online for local shows, and they could cost fans real money, according to Auburn Public Theater officials. The theater says third-party sellers and scalpers are advertising tickets for past ... more

Local playwrights have a short window to get their work on stage this spring, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Geneva Theatre Guild is accepting original short plays for its 28th annual Playwrights’ Play ... more

A small-town theater will open its 2026 season with a deeply personal story about friendship, loss, and survival. Seneca Community Players announced auditions for Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz, scheduled for early January at the ... more

A locally produced film exploring folklore in the Bristol Hills has earned top honors in a regional competition. “History and Mystery: The Folklore and Legends of the Bristol Hills” won first place in the arts ... more

Finger Lakes Community College will bring a holiday classic to living rooms across the region this weekend with the broadcast of the Phelps Community Center Dance Studio’s performance of “The Nutcracker.” The recorded ballet will ... more

Finger Lakes Community College will host its annual Winter Concert on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m., featuring performances by student guitar and percussion ensembles. The free event is open to the public and takes ... more

Holiday classics, live vocals, and even Buddy the Elf will take center stage in Auburn on December 14. The Auburn Chamber Orchestra’s “Sounds of the Season” concert kicks off at 2 p.m. that Sunday inside ... more

A record-breaking year at the Smith Center for the Arts ended with over $1.2 million in revenue — the most in its 131-year history, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Leaders shared the milestone during ... more

Finger Lakes Community College will stage three performances of The Diary of Anne Frank next week, offering a powerful retelling of one of history’s most enduring stories of resilience. The show runs Nov. 20 through ... more

The holiday season will get a touch of magic next month as the Rochester City Ballet brings its beloved production of The Nutcracker to Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, with shows scheduled from Dec. 5 ... more