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The string quartet ETHEL and legendary bassist Ron Carter will join forces for an unforgettable classical-jazz mashup performance at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall this winter. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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.

Japan Society will present a world premiere double bill of contemporary puppet theater with Shinnai Meets Puppetry, created & performed by Sachiyo Takahashi/Nekaa Lab with Rowan Magee and Emma Wiseman.

Le Patin Libre's acclaimed ice show MURMURATION comes to Rochester's Tim Hortons Iceplex. Experience breathtaking choreography from the renowned Montreal-based skating company. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Society of Composers & Lyricists will honor Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Jeff Beal with the Ambassador Award at the SCL New York Holiday Party on December 4, 2024.

The American Composers Orchestra has announced its 2024-2025 season highlights. This upcoming season brings ACO's annual series presented by Carnegie Hall.

American Composers Orchestra revealed its 2024-2025 season, featuring works by Michael Abels, Kebra-Seyoun Charles, Curtis Stewart, Paul Novak, and Victoria Polevá. Learn more!

Barkha Patel's Dance Company will perform at the Rochester Fringe Festival, blending live music and kathak dance. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Internationally renowned PUSH Physical Theatre will present the Rochester debut of its twist on the iconic, 19th-century Jekyll and Hyde story by Robert Louis Stevenson, HYDE, at the 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival for four performances at School of the Arts' Allen Main Stage.

Palm Beach Opera welcomes James Barbato as its new General Director. Barbato, an OPERA America Leadership

The University of Rochester's Institute for the Performing Arts is seeking presenter proposals for the ARTs + Change Virtual Conference in 2025, inviting artists, educators, and community members to discuss diversity, inclusion, and transformation in the arts.

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary Gala of TWO RIVER THEATER with special entertainment by Andrew Polec. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Get ready for JOYWAVE's fifth studio album, PERMANENT PLEASURE. Stay tuned for the latest updates and sneak peeks from the much-anticipated album. The band revealed the official artwork and track list alongside the release of their new single, “Scared,” from the forthcoming album. The accompanying music video, directed by Dimitri Basil.

Arts leader Lee Koonce, who transformed Gateways Music Festival from an all-volunteer local festival into an organization of national significance, will receive the Gold Baton, the League of American Orchestras has announced.

Watch a discussion about the artistic process of producing Barrington Stage's annual 10 minute play festival - featuring director Matthew Penn and cast members Peggy Pharr Wilson, Matt Neely and Robert Zukerman.