Gatesinger Co. to perform “Sugar” musical in Williamson

The Gatesinger Co. will stage the musical "Sugar" at Williamson Middle School on Feb. 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. Based on the 1959 film "Some Like It Hot," the show ... more
Geneva Theatre Guild seeks youth production proposals

The Geneva Theatre Guild Youth Theatre is accepting director proposals for its 2025 summer production, with a preference for plays over musicals. Submissions are due by March 1. Directors must provide a résumé, budget, script ... more
Seneca Community Players unveil 53rd season lineup

The Seneca Community Players have announced their 53rd season, featuring comedies, musicals, and seasonal favorites. Performances will take place at the Lafayette Theater in Waterloo. The season kicks off with “Bedroom Farce,” a comedy by ... more
Documentary on migrant struggles screens in Canandaigua

A special screening of “Running to Stand Still: Migrants Search for Hope in the Promised Land” will take place on Jan. 7 at Wood Library in Canandaigua. Hosted by Worldwide Documentaries and Called to Care, ... more
Penn Yan Theatre Company Revitalizes Village Tradition With Inclusive Program

The Penn Yan Theatre Company has introduced the Penn Yan Youth Ambassador Program, a reimagined version of the former Miss Penn Yan Program. Open to all high school juniors regardless of gender, the program retains ... more
Cayuga’s Harlequin Productions Honored at State Theater Festival

Cayuga Community College’s Harlequin Productions earned a prestigious ensemble award for their comedic performance of Jest Desserts at the Theatre Association of New York State (TANYS) annual festival. The festival, held earlier this month near ... more
‘Merry Christmas, George Bailey’ returns for holiday season

The Seneca Community Players will once again perform their adaptation of the 1947 Lux Radio Theatre’s “It’s a Wonderful Life,” titled “Merry Christmas, George Bailey.” The show will run December 6-8 at the Lafayette Theater ... more
FLCC presents family musical ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

Finger Lakes Community College will stage the family-friendly musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown with three performances starting Thursday. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday in the ... more
Fostering cultural unity: Seneca Falls event highlights indigenous community

A transformative event aimed at promoting Indigenous health and cultural wellbeing is set to take center stage from November 21 to November 24 at Elks Lodge #992 in Seneca Falls. Organized by the Indigenous Health ... more
Marcus Whitman students bring ‘Clue: The Musical’ to life in Rushville

Marcus Whitman High School students are bringing a twist to the classic board game “Clue” with a live musical performance on Nov. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 24 at 2 p.m., in ... more
Cayuga’s Harlequin Productions presents comedy showcase ‘Jest Desserts’

Cayuga Community College’s student theatre troupe, Harlequin Productions, will bring laughter to the stage this fall with its production of Jest Desserts, a collection of comedic sketches debuting this week at the Auburn Campus. Directed ... more
‘Hamilton’ star Daveed Diggs captivates sold-out audience at Cornell

Tony and Grammy award-winning actor and musician Daveed Diggs spoke to a sold-out crowd at Cornell University on September 25, sharing stories of his career and offering advice to students. Diggs, best known for originating ... more
Opera enthusiasts toast Verdi and “Falstaff” at Lakeside Gala

Opera fans and patrons will convene this Thursday at 5 p.m. at the lakeside home of Steven and Kim Naimoli in Geneva to honor composer Giuseppe Verdi's birthday and celebrate Geneva Light Opera's upcoming 2025 ... more
Curtain Call program unites 140 students in performing arts celebration at Lyons

The 31st annual Curtain Call program gathered 140 students from eight school districts for a vibrant celebration of performing arts at Lyons High School, running from July 1 to July 25. Students in grades 3-12 ... more
Seneca Community Players announces The Prom cast

The multi-Tony award winning musical comedy The Prom will be the next production staged by Seneca Community Players. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, The Prom - music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin - follows four Broadway actors in desperate need to revive ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Steve Duprey on “Men of a Certain Age” (podcast)

Geneva Theatre Guild is presenting a new play written and directed by Steve Duprey, titled Men of a Certain Age. Four men in their sixties gather at their usual getaway to play cards, eat wings ... more
Phelps-Clifton Springs Community Theatre announces ‘Bright Star’ auditions

The Phelps-Clifton Springs Community Theatre is set to hold auditions for its upcoming production of "Bright Star," a musical inspired by a true story with music by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Auditions are scheduled ... more
Marcus Whitman Winterguard Takes Fourth in Circuit Championships

The Marcus Whitman Marching Wildcats Winterguard secured a commendable fourthplace finish in the Regional A Class at the North East Color Guard Circuit Championships. The event, held on Saturday, April 6th, took place at Gates ... more
Seneca Community Players set to host ‘Radio Gals’

The Seneca Community Players are gearing up to present "Radio Gals," a musical comedy by Mike Craver and Mark Hardwick. The story centers on Hazel Hunt from Cedar Ridge, Arkansas, who starts her own radio ... more