Central New York Theatre Newsroom

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.

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 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.

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

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 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.

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

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 will perform Celebrating Lunar New Year on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 8pm at Proctors Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY.

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

The HVSO will present Handel's Messiah in partnership with the Poughkeepsie based community choir, Cappella Festiva. Guest Conductor Christine Howlett will lead the orchestra and chorus in this holiday favorite. Learn how to attend.

Broadway Stars in Regional Premiere of 'The Prince of Egypt!'

TikTok sensation and comedian Nurse John has announced a new tour date on April 12 at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, VA.

EMPIRE TRAINING CENTER FOR THE ARTS (ETCA), a new not-for-profit workforce development initiative at the historic Chance Theater in the City of Poughkeepsie has opened applications for its Stagecraft and Technology program.

EMPIRE TRAINING CENTER FOR THE ARTS, a new not-for-profit workforce development initiative at the historic Chance Theater in the City of Poughkeepsie has opened applications for its Stagecraft and Technology program. Learn how to apply.