Home > Arts & EntertainmentThe Performing Arts in the Finger LakesAURORAMorgan Opera House370 Main St., 2nd floor Aurora, NY 13026 315-364-5437 A variety of forms of entertainment, including opera, instrumentalists, children's theatre, and historical lectures. AUBURNAuburn Players Community Theater197 Franklin St. 315-258-8275 Affiliated with Cayuga Community College, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious community theatres in the country. Auburn Public Theater108 Genesee St. Auburn, NY 13021 315-253-6669 One of the newest theatre companies in the country, Auburn Public Theater offers a variety of productions, including plays, musicals, and comedies. The building also includes a cafe, art gallery, black box theatre, and cinema. Merry-Go-Round PlayhouseEmerson Park, Rt. 38A Auburn, NY 13021 800-457-8897 Professional musical theatre in the historic carousel building on Owasco Lake. BIG FLATSTag's2679 State Route 352 Big Flats, NY 14814 Multifaceted entertainment facility with a full service restaurant, a banquet room, upper deck, outdoor pavilion, and a nationally recognized concert facility with 2 stages. CORNING171 Cedar Arts Center171 Cedar St. Corning, NY 14830 607-936-4647 Multifaceted center providing dance, theatre, improv as well as art gallery, and classes. Corning Civic MusicP.O. Box 1402 Corning, NY 14830 800-531-3679 With more than 80 years to their credit, Corning Civic Music presents a variety of musical styles in a fall-to-spring series. Their six-concert season is rich, offering the premier musical talent of today and the rising stars of tomorrow in a world-class live performance venue. Performances are held at the Corning Museum of Glass. The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes1 Cedar St., P.O. Box 15 Corning, NY 14830 607-936-2873 A fully professional regional orchestra, OSFL provides inspiring performances of all the major orchestral repertory. CORTLANDCortland Repertory TheatreEdward Jones Playhouse Dwyer Memorial Park Little York, NY 13087 800-427-6160 Professional theatre presenting quality musical and dramatic performances. ELMIRACantata Singersvarious venues Elmira, NY 14902 607-732-5034 Free concerts of great classical choral works. Clemens Center207 Clemens Center Parkway Elmira, NY 14902 800-724-0159 Providing a wide variety of quality performing arts programs, including touring Broadway shows, dance, international orchestras, comedy clubs, as well a quality children's theatre. Elmira Little Theatre1000 Laurel St. Elmira, NY 14904 Since 1944, ELT has produced a wide variety of entertainment, including comedy, farce, tragedy, and drama--the common theme always being the human condition. Gibson TheatreElmira College One Park Place Elmira, NY 14901 607-735-1853 A variety of preforming arts programs including music, dance, and theatre. Rafael Grigorian Ballet TheatreClemens Center 207 Clemens Center Parkway Elmira, NY 14902 607-733-2554 The resident classical ballet company of the Clemens Center. GATESGates Community TheaterGates Chili High School Auditorium 910 Wegman Rd. Rochester, NY 14624 585-247-6100 ext. 234 Offering drama, comedy, and musicals. GENESEOGeneseo Community PlayersAlice Austin Theatre Geneseo, NY 14454 585-245-5833 Presents well-known modern works. GENEVAGeneva Theatre GuildGeneva, NY 14456 315-789-5677 Presents drama, comedy, and one-act plays at various venues in the area. Headless Sullivan Theater427 Exchange St. Geneva, NY 14456 Geneva's only absurdist theatre, bringing new theatre to new people in new spaces. Smith Opera House82 Seneca St. Geneva, NY 14456 866-355-5483 An eclectic mix of quality films, dance, and music. GREECEGreece Summer TheaterGreece Olympia High School 1139 Maiden La. Greece, NY 14616 585-234-5636 Musicals presented by the Greece Performing Arts Society. HAMMONDSPORTKeuka Lake PlayersP.O. Box 631 Hammondsport, NY 14840 607-776-1146 A rural community theatre group formed to inspire community involvement in every aspect of live theater, the Players perform year-round with three major shows and a one-act festival. IRONDEQUOITIrondequoit Theatre GuildBroadway musical productions. ITHACAActors' Workshop of IthacaRisley Theatre Risley Dr. Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-339-9999 Students performing a cornucopia of comedic and dramatic scenes, one act plays, and monologues to showcase what they have learned throughout the semester. Cayuga Chamber Orchestra116 N. Cayuga St. Ithaca, NY 14850 607-273-8981 Classical chamber music of the highest quality. Cornell SavoyardsKulp Auditorium Ithaca High School 1401 N. Cayuga St. Ithaca, NY 14850 607-844-4039 Ithaca's Gilbert and Sullivan company. Cornell University Center for Theatre Arts430 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14853 607-254-2700 Housed at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts on the Cornell University campus, this regionally recognized cultural facility acts as a teaching and performance facility. Its three theatre performance spaces offer a variety of works. Dillingham Performing Arts CenterIthaca College 953 Danby Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 607-274-3224 Clark Theatre can seat 280 in the round, while Hoerner Theatre presents a 520-seat proscenium-style venue with a Broadway-sized stage. Hangar TheatreTaughannock Boulevard (Rt. 89) at Cass Park 607-273-8588/800- 284-8422 Located in a converted airplane hangar, the Hangar has provided professional theatre since 1975. Kitchen Theatre Company417 W. State St.. Ithaca, NY 14850 607-272-0403 Dynamic group of actors perform bold and brash works in a 99-seat theatre. The Readers' Theatre of IthacaThe Space @ Greenstar 700 W. Buffalo St. Ithca, NY 14850 607-217-6272 A raw experience stripped down to the actors, scripts in hand, allowing the members of the audience to use their imaginations to fill in the gaps. The State Theatre109 W. State St. Ithaca, NY 14850 607-277-8283 Wide range of performing arts, including Broadway hits, classics, comedy, well-known singers, instrumentalists, and dance troupes. MONTOUR FALLSOld Havana Courthouse Theatre408 W. Main St. Montour Falls, NY 14865 607-742-0850 The grand theatrical tradition comes alive with dasterdly villians and fainting heroines. Four one-act plays per season. NAPLESBristol Valley Theater151 South Main St. Naples, NY 14512 585-374-6318 Professional theatre offering a mix of music, mystery, and drama. Season runs from June through October. OWEGOTi-Ahwaga Community Players42 Delphine St. Owego, NY 13827 607-687-2130 Cabaret-style theatre, performing comedies, musicals, children's shows, concerts and dramas. PITTSFORDPittsford MusicalsPittsford Mendon High School Pittsford, NY 14534 585-586-1500 Only the best in musicals. PULTNEYVILLEGatesinger Company Ltd.Gates Hall 4107 Lake Rd. Pultneyville, NY 14538 315-589-3326 The Gatesinger Company, Ltd. is the non-profit umbrella organization for the Pultneyville Civic Light Opera Company and YouTHeatre Productions. They present modern interpretations of well-known works. ROCHESTERBellAdele Productions500 Hinchey Rd. Rochester, NY 14624 585-235-2514 Productions written and starring Adele Fico. Blackfriars Theatre795 E. Main St. Rochester, NY 14605 585-454-1260 Mid-sized professional theatre that has entertained audiences for more than 60 years with comedies, dramas, and musicals. CenterStageFeinbloom Center for the Arts The Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester 1200 Edgewood Ave. Rochester, NY 14618 585-461-2000 Home of "Unleashed!" improv troupe and theatre productions by the latest Jewish playwrights. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre20 Windsor St. Rochester, NY 14605 585-325-4370 Live, professional, not-for-profit theatre, producing musicals, comedies, dramas, new works, and cabaret artists in a year-round, repertory schedule. Everyone's Theatre CompanyThe JCC Hart Theatre 1200 Edgewood Ave. Rochester, NY 14618 585-415-4747 Provides a variety of theatrical experiences, including dinner theatre and open-air productions. Garth Fagan Dance50 Chestnut St. Rochester, NY 14604 585-454-3260 Internationally known troupe of contemporary dancers under the direction of award-winning dancer Garth Fagan. Geva Theatre Center75 Woodbury Blvd. Rochester, NY 14607 585-232-4382 The most attended regional theatre in the state and Rochester's leading professional theatre, Geva has 2 stages that showcase a wide variety of theatre, including American classics, musicals, children's theatre, and improv comedy. A Magical Journey Thru Stages875 E. Main St. Rochester, NY 14605 585-935-7173 Rochester's premier youth theater performs musicals and plays featuring some of the brightest young stars of the Greater Rochester Area. Mercury Opera Rochester26 Gibbs St. Rochester, NY 14604 585-473-6567 Professional opera from classical to modern. Off-Monroe PlayersSalem United Church of Christ 60 Bittner St. Rochester, NY 14604 585-234-0500 Rochester's Gilbert and Sullivan company. PUSH Physical TheatreTheatre that's eminently accessible to audiences of all ages and backgrounds while being profoundly transformational. RAPA PLayhouse727 Main St. East Rochester, NY 14605 585-325-3366 RAPA provides professional training in dance, theater, and music for those pursuing careers or for personal enjoyment. Rochester Broadway Theatre LeagueAuditorium Theatre 885 E. Main St. Rochester, NY 14605 585-222-5000 RBTL provides a wide variety of quality performing arts programs, including touring Broadway shows, at various venues in the Rochester area. Rochester City Ballet1326 University Ave. Rochester, NY 14607 585-461-5850 Contemporary ballet, often with live music. Venues vary. Rochester Community PlayersAward-winning group in existance for more than 8 decades, RCP has put on more than 600 productions at both indoor and outdoor venues. Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra108 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14604 585-454-2100 Founded by George Eastman in 1922, the RPO performs more than 140 classical, pop, family, and free concerts per year. TYKEs"...we promise you the most spectacular children’s theatre in town..." SENECA FALLSSeneca Community Players91 Cowing St. Seneca Falls, NY 13148 607-586-0114 The best in American drama and musicals. SYRACUSEAppleseed ProductionsAtonement Lutheran Church 116 W. Glen Ave. Syracuse, NY 13206 315-492-9766 Award-winning, non-profit dessert theatre. Gifford Family TheatreLeMoyne College 1419 Salt Springs Rd. Syracuse, NY 13214 800-333-4733 Professional theatre for children and families designed to enrich, empower, and entertain young audiences through the creation of innovative theatre of the highest caliber. Landmark Theatre362 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-475-7980 Full schedule of live performances by the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, touring Broadway shows, and a wide variety of renowned musicians. Oncenter Complex800 S. State St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-435-2121 Three theatrical venues in one cultural complex, the Oncenter offers lectures, concerts, dramatic presentations, poetry readings, dance, and films. The Palace Theatre2384 James St. Syracuse, NY 13206 315-463-9240 A variety of musical concerts and events in a historic theatre seating 1,300. Red House Arts Center201 S. West St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-425-0405 A variety of events from musical concerts to classical theatre. Art gallery on the second floor. Salt City Center for the Performing Arts204 Lincoln Park Dr. Syracuse, NY 13203 315-475-9749 The non-profit center houses two theatres, a shop, dance studio, lounge, offices and classrooms. Activities include theatrical presentations, a Youth Theatre, outreach programs, apprenticeship training, classes in the arts, and special events. Syracuse Civic TheatreJohn Mulroy Civic Center 203 Revere Rd. DeWitt, NY 13214 315-412-7529 Produces spectacular family musicals, cutting edge contemporary plays, and introduces theatre to over 8000 middle and high school students each year through its School Dramatic Series. Syracuse Opera411 Montgomery St., Suite 60 P.O. Box 1223 Syracuse, NY 13 201 315-476-7372 Upstate New York's only year-round professional opera company. Syracuse Shakespeare Festival517 Stinard Ave. Syracuse, NY 13207 315-476-1835 Shakespeare plays for adults and children. Put on the annual Shakespeare in the Park series. Syracuse Stage820 E. Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13210 315-443-3275 Professional theatre offering 8 works each season. Syracuse Symphony Orchestra411 Montgomery St., Suite 40 Syracuse, NY 13202 800-724-3810 Plays 193 classic, pop, and family concerts locally and nationally per year, including Carnegie Hall. Syracuse Talent CompanyNewTimes Theatre, Art & Home Centre, NYS Fairgrounds 581 State Fair Blvd. Syracuse, NY 13209 315-479-SHOW A variety of Broadway hits. WAVERLYWaverly Storefront Theatre324 Broad St. Waverly, NY 14892 607-565-8714 Venue for films, concerts, lectures, presentations as well as popular theatrical productions. WEBSTERWebster Theatre GuildP.O. Box 670 Webster, NY 14580 585-234-1069 Great musicals for more than 30 years.
Updated 16 February 2014
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