The comedian teams with PUSH Physical Theatre to tell her personal story. Her show runs at Blackfriars Theatre from June 3-12.
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Review: JCC CenterStage’s “Little Shop of Horrors” is gruesomely good fun
You’re unlikely to find a more quintessential production of this campy horror musical than the one playing at JCC CenterStage through May 22.
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Review: Bare bones script hampers Blackfriars’ ‘Calendar Girls’
Playful confidence of the actors and skillful direction can’t overcome the script’s challenges in “Calendar Girls.”
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‘Hadestown’ and ‘Hamilton’ among shows coming to Rochester Broadway Theater League next season
Seven new shows join a delayed showing of Hamilton.
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Geva’s ‘Somewhere Over the Border’ puts ‘Wizard of Oz’ spin on immigration
Brian Quijada’s new musical, playing at Geva through April 24, is based on his mother’s journey from El Salvador to America.
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Blackfriars’ ‘Surely Goodness and Mercy’ offers kindness and hope
Chisa Hutchinson’s play is an optimistic ode to community and empathy.
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REVIEW: ‘Tracy Jones’ is a farcical take on loneliness
“Tracy Jones,” a new play at the JCC CenterStage Theatre, captures the sometimes cringe-inducing feeling of learning how to socialize again.
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Geva’s gorgeous ‘How to Catch Creation’ explores art and family
Christina Anderson’s masterful script and a compelling cast carry this play about love and art in the Black community, now through March 20.
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Rochester Fringe Festival announces dates for 2022
After breaking attendance records in 2019, the festival has been a mix of in-person and virtual performances.
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Forging a festival for Black theater
The Bronze Collective Theatre Festival puts plays by Black artists front and center.
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Blackfriars’ ‘Too Much Light’ has laughs, energy, and some cringe
The production stays faithful to the fast-paced, chaotic spirit of the piece, and the cast creates a party-like atmosphere.
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Geva Theatre Center presents goofy, joyful ‘Airness’
“Airness” strikes a delightfully escapist chord about air guitar contests, but a sexist cliché hits a sour note. The play runs through Feb. 6.
