Theatres

Our city's theatres provide places to see live stage performances in Rochester.

Theatre Locations

Large Theatres

* Kodak Center Comedy shows, concerts, and more Maplewood. Capacity 1,964
* Rochester Auditorium Center Home to full seasons of touring Broadway shows at the Masonic Temple on East Main Street in Neighborhood of the Arts. Capacity 2,464

Mid-Sized Theatres

Geva Theatre Home to full seasons of Off-Broadway Productions at the old downtown Armory in Washington Square Neighborhood. Capacity 552 and 180
Lyric Theatre Home to a limited number of theatrical productions in the old Church of Christ Scientist in East Avenue Historic District. Capacity 600 and 170

Small Theatres

A Magical Journey Thru Stages Nonprofit youth theater with musicals, plays, and workshops for kids on the 3rd floor of the Auditorium Center. Capacity 240
Bread & Water Theatre An LGBTQ friendly theatre in an old church on West Main in the Cascade District downtown. Capacity 100
Blackfriars Theatre A smaller off-Broadway theatre on East Main Street in Neighborhood of the Arts. Capacity 100
Bristol Valley Theater Theatre located in Naples, NY. Capacity 218
JCC Centerstage Mixture of Jewish community and secular programming. Location in Brighton. Capacity 288
Multi Use Community Cultural Center Neighborhood theatre in an old church in Neighborhood of the Arts. Capacity 100
OFC Creations Theatre Center - Educational theatre for kids, professional theatre for adults, touring shows and rental events in Winton Place. Capacity 260
Todd Theatre Small theatre on the River Campus at the University of Rochester.

Festivals

Theatrical Organizations

A Magical Journey Thru Stages Nonprofit youth theater with musicals, plays, and workshops by and for kids in the Auditorium Center.
Black Sheep Theatre Coalition Founded in 2006. Usually perform at SOTA and Village Gate.
Everyone's Theatre Company Founded in 2000. Usually perform at Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation and MuCCC.
Greater Rochester Repertory Companies Founded in 1996. Usually perform at RAPA.
Geneva Theatre Guild Founded in 1978. Usually perform at The Smith Opera House.
Kingfisher Theatre Founded in 2015. Usually perform at 215 Tremont in Corn Hill.
Method Machine Founded in 2007. Usually perform at MuCCC and the Rochester Fringe Festival.
Mystery Company Founded in the 1990's. Usually perform at Corporate Events and the Rochester Fringe Festival.
Off Broadway On Campus Founded in 1998. Usually perform on Campus at the University of Rochester.
OFC Creations Educational theatre for kids, professional theatre for adults, touring shows and rental events in Winton Place.
Off-Monroe Players Founded in 1977. Usually perform at Salem United Church of Christ.
Out of Pocket Productions Founded in 2008. Usually perform at SOTA and MuCCC.
Penfield Players Founded in 1966. Usually perform at Penfield Community Center.
Pittsford Musicals Founded in 1966. Usually perform at Pittsford Mendon High School.
Rochester Broadway Theatre League Founded in 1957. Venue Management and Marketing.
Rochester Community Players Founded in 1923. Usually perform at Highland Bowl and MuCCC.
Rochester Latino Theatre Company Usually perform at RAPA.
Screen Plays - Hollywood's Golden Age on Stage Founded in 2012. Usually perform at RAPA and Geva Theatre.
Shake Co.: The Shakespeare Company of Greater Rochester Founded in 2000. Usually perform at MuCCC.
TYKEs: Theatre Young Kids Enjoy Founded in 2008. Usually perform at the JCC.
Webster Theatre Guild Founded in the 1936. Usually perform at Webster Thomas High School.

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Lessons and Programs

A Magical Journey Thru Stages Nonprofit youth theater organization with musicals, plays, and workshops for kids on the 3rd floor of the Auditorium Center.
Dazzle School of Visual & Performing Arts

* OFC Creations Theatre Center - Educational theatre for kids, professional theatre for adults, touring shows and rental events in Winton Place. Capacity 260