Central New York Theatre Newsroom

Fort Salem Theater has announced the cast of its upcoming production of 'Godspell,' running from May 31st to June 9th.

Carla Stetson will present her lyric collection of artworks called Water Ways in Kitchen Theatre Company's lobby gallery starting May 1st. These artworks might be considered sculpture or maps, Carla fabricates them by sewing, painting or delicate collage, a weaving of rhythms and forms.

Rochester’s The Company Theatre has announced its mainstage lineup for the 2024-25 season. Learn more about the season here!

Starting on Tuesday, May 7th, the six queens of SIX the musical will be in town for a week performing the hit Broadway show about the six wives of Henry VIII. Among them is 23-year-old Upstate native Adriana Scalice, who dazzles audiences with her portrayal of one of history's most intriguing monarchs, Catherine Parr.

This August, the Bard Music Festival returns for its 34th season with an intensive two-week exploration of “Berlioz and His World.” In eleven themed concert programs, the festival examines the life and times of visionary French composer Hector Berlioz, whose grand-scale works, startling sonorities, and advanced literary leanings helped redefine musical Romanticism.

At age 90, Sybil Evans makes a triumphant return to the jazz scene with the Sybil Evans Trio. Learn more!

Pipeline Arts Foundation celebrates emerging musical theatre talents in 2024 with over $110,000 in awards. Learn more about the awardees!

Irvington Theater has decided to host a free, virtual event to help commemorate Memorial Day. There will be free, daily video releases on Irvington Theater's YouTube Channel  from May 20 to 27.

Multifaceted content creator and comedian, Radel Ortiz, will be performing at West Nyack Levity Live on Friday, May 17th & Saturday, May 18th.

Opening June 22 at the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College’s (CCS Bard) Hessel Museum of Art, Remember to Dream revisits the range and breadth of Carrie Mae Weems’ prolific career through seldom displayed and lesser-known works that demonstrate the evolution of her pioneering, politically engaged practice.

Proctors announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Schenectady will go on sale 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2.

The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival will inaugurate its 26th season with a special Mother's Day program featuring the acclaimed Ariel Quartet.

Experience the cult classic musical comedy, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, presented by CENTERstage Productions at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Join the Composers Concordance for the next installment of its 'Eclectic Virtuoso' series featuring acclaimed clarinetist Charles Neidich.

Kitchen Theatre Company's 2023-2024 Main Stage season will end with THE TURNAWAY PLAY by Ithaca-based Lesley Lisa Greene.

Ancram Center for the Arts will host “Behind the Scenes: Real People Real Stories,” on Saturday, May 11 from 5-7pm to raise funds for its many free storytelling and theater-making workshops throughout the year.

Proctors has announced that tickets for the Tony Award®-Winning electrifying new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award®-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will be on the MainStage in less than two weeks.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat has revealed the residencies for 24 writers to develop nine new musicals. Learn more about the artists!

OFC Creations will conclude their 2023-2024 Broadway in Brighton series with Mel Brook's THE PRODUCERS. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Broadway in Syracuse has announced the lineup for its 2024-25 season. The season will kick off in October with Les Miserables and will continue with a total of 6 shows through May 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

 Experience the 1929 Berlin club scene with Blackfriars Theatre (795 East Main Street) for Kander and Ebb's Cabaret, running May 10th-26th. 

Syracuse Stage concludes its 50th season with the popular musical ONCE. Dive into the captivating performances and unforgettable music as this iconic theater wraps up its golden anniversary.

What did our critic think of CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at Proctors Theatre?

Theatre444 has announced performance dates for the rarely produced play, How I Learned to Drive.

What did our critic think of STELLA AND LOU at Out Of Pocket Productions?