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News 8 interviews the lead stars for the upcoming production of "Shrek the Musical" at Blackfriars Theatre. Andy Byron, the ...
Join Blackfriars Theatre (795 East Main Street) to experience the family-friendly joy and hilarity of Shrek, the Musical, running July 25th – August 3rd!
A show for young audiences takes the stage at Blackfriars Playhouse and Buffalo Rome: The Music of Laurel Canyon live at ...
The Musical” as the soft opening for the 76th season at Blackfriars Theatre. While we all know the wonderful and hilarious story of Shrek, Donkey, the princess, and more, this version comes with a ...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Blackfriars Theatre on East Main Street has announced its lineup for the 2025 to 2026 season, featuring musicals, heartfelt plays, comedic productions, and more.
Lights up. Enter the whirlwind. Blackfriars Theatre's production of NEXT TO NORMAL drops its audience smack in the middle of an emotional storm. The 2010 Pulitzer Prize winning rock musical ...
Rochester, N.Y - Blackfriars Theatre announced its 2023-2024 season lineup Monday. With the company under new leadership, this season's lineup is said to have the highest production value the ...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Blackfriars Theatre’s 2024 season kicks off this Friday with a performance of ‘Sweeney Todd.’The show will kick off the theatre’s 75th year of performances.
The Theatre Academy isn’t just for show — these kids mean business! Putting on three full-scale musicals a year, plus an end-of-year spectacular, Blackfriars has launched many a future ...
Rochester, N.Y. — The 75th anniversary season of Blackfriars Theatre is underway. The final weekend of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s "Cabaret" brought in a packed house. The story takes place at ...
The Blackfriars Comedy Series continues with the local groups Unleashed! Improv and Canary in a Coal Mine, while Writers and Books will co-produce the 24 Hour Musical Theatre Festival.
Where: Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E. Main St. Cost: $36.50 to $39.50. Tickets are available in person at the theater box office (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday), online or by phone.