There is a cruel irony in that Neil Diamond, whose songs have made millions of people feel “so good, so good, so good,” felt so bad about himself for much of his life. Diamond has spoken openly about his persistent depression and loneliness, but even his most ardent fans could be forgiven for being surprised […]
David Andreatta
In his second act, Mark Cuddy bets on Chekhov — and Rochester
Mark Cuddy was known as a hands-on artistic director during his nearly three decades at the helm of Geva Theatre. But he’s been giving new meaning to that reputation as the founder of his latest venture, The Classics Company, which arrived on the local theater scene with authority in January with a striking production of […]
REVIEW | ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ is not dead yet
“Monty Python’s Spamalot” galloped into the West Herr Auditorium Theatre this week on invisible horses, leaving behind a trail of flatulence, flesh wounds, flying cows and a lot of laughter, proving that this 20-year-old madcap musical of the highest disorder is“not dead yet.” If those references were lost on you, not to worry, not to […]
REVIEW | ‘Rumors’ at Blackfriars Theatre is nonsense — but good for a laugh
When Neil Simon’s “Rumors” premiered in 1988 it was unlike anything Simon had ever written. Indeed, it would be unlike anything he would ever write again. The play is Simon’s only farce, which is hard to believe considering his vast body of acclaimed work and that he honed his comedic chops early in his career […]
REVIEW | This truth is self-evident: ‘Hamilton’ soars in a divided America
At this point, what more can a review of any production of “Hamilton” say that hasn’t already been said about the beloved hit musical? Since its debut 10 years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking hip-hop-driven homage to America’s previously undersung founding father, Alexander Hamilton, has burst into Broadway’s billion-dollar-club and been showered with the kind of […]
Second act
A Webster resident’s real life experiences become a heartwarming holiday film featuring Chevy Chase.
Meet the giant faces projected on East Avenue trees
Three unsung local heroes are on display through September 23 as part of Rochester Fringe Festival’s ‘Craig Walsh, Monuments.’
Auditorium Theatre becomes West Herr Performing Arts Center under naming-rights deal
The Buffalo-based car dealership contributes to Rochester’s theater scene.
Monroe County invites arts groups to apply for $900,000 in grants
Monroe County has expanded eligibility requirements for arts groups seeking funding.
EZ Rollers Arm Wrestling Club: Hand-to-hand combat with a side of fries
Part “therapy,” part adrenaline rush, arm wrestling is riding a wave of popularity.
The verdict is in: “To Kill a Mockingbird” sings
The Broadway production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” was written for the modern audience — and it is works.
Former ‘vandal’ finds Zen painting graffiti on model trains
Alex Price used to risk life and limb painting train cars. Now ‘Demon’ works at scale.






