News & Reviews

Artist spotlights, reviews and interviews from around Central New York.

Whistle While You Quilt-A Musical Revue at APT

(Auburn, NY— October 2, 2026) - October 29th ', 2026- Nov. 6th ', 2026- 7PM & 2PM shows- Presented by Auburn Public Theater.

Press Release · Fri, Oct 2

See you in September - Auburn Theater

BEYOND THEATER Live Performance Youth Education Film Event Spaces Community Grants

Press Release · Tue, Sep 1

GNAC Brings the Afterlife to the Stage with Central New York’s First-Ever Community Theater Production of Beetlejuice Jr.!

SYRACUSE – Great Northern Artists Collaborative (GNAC) is proud to announce its latest production — Beetlejuice Jr., a hilarious and heartwarming all-kids version of the smash Broadway musical! This…

By Press Pelease · Thu, May 15

THE STAGE IS SET, THE ACTORS ARE READY FOR ‘WHAT THE RABBI SAW’

The Oswego Players, Inc. 81st Season of continuous live community theater opens April 26th in the Frances Marion Brown Theater, Civic Arts Center, Oswego with the hilarious adult comedy, “What the…

By Press Pelease · Mon, Apr 22

Prom Night in the 80’s? It Was, Like, So Totally Rad

Director, Derek Potocki is calling all (like totally) RAD thespians for Theatre Du Jour’s first dinner theatre experience of the 2019 season – The Awesome 80’s Prom (WINNER! 2006 Improv Theater Award…

By Press Pelease · Sat, Mar 9

Bill Demott Teaching Graphic Design for the Theater Arts Youth Academy

Bill Demott, popular artist, and teaching professor will be an important addition to the Theater Arts Youth Academy this semester as it launches its program during the month of February at the Civic…

By admin · Sat, Feb 2

CNY Playhouse 2019 Season

CNYP shows and dates are pictured above: Main stage Shows are 10 performances: Week 1: Friday- Saturday- Sunday Week 2: Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday Week 3: Thursday- Friday- Saturday Special…

By Press Pelease · Mon, Dec 31

Baldwinsville Theatre Guild 2019 Season

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Jan 18- Feb 2 The Diviner’s: March 1-16 Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka: July 26- August 3 (6 shows- 2 matinees) Assassins: October 18- Nov 2 ** 3 special event […]

By Press Pelease · Mon, Dec 31

The Oswego Players latest production the holiday classic Jean Shepard’s “A Christmas Story” opens Friday December 1st for a two weekend run.

“A Christmas Story” tells the familiar tale of Ralphie and his quest for a Red Ryder BB gun and his family’s yuletide adventures, growing up in 1940 Gary Indiana. The Oswego Player’s version of the…

By Press Pelease · Tue, Nov 13

The Oswego Players Score a Hit with “Dracula”

By Jim Farfaglia The season of ghosts and ghouls has come a little early to the city of Oswego. Though I’ve never considered myself a huge fan of Halloween, this past weekend I had the […]

By Contributor · Tue, Sep 11

Oswego Players Have a Busy Summer Schedule

As they enter the meat of the summer theater season the Oswego Players have three separate events scheduled over the next couple of months. First off is the Oswego Players’ 3rd Annual Theater Day…

By Press Pelease · Thu, Jul 12

The Director’s Chair featuring Moe Harrington, Presented by Theatre Du Jour

Filmed at TDJ Art Loft in Oswego, NY Host – Fred Reed from CNY Alive Producer – Tammy Lynn Wilkinson Cameras – Deanna Reed Graphic Art – Brandon Holmes Sponsors – Oswego County Today, CNY […]

By admin · Thu, May 31

Butterfly Project Opens This Weekend

CNY Arts Center’s ambitious Butterfly Project, 15,000 Butterflies for 15,000 children, has surpassed its goal by nearly 3,000, and will launch the Butterfly exhibit with the opening of the play that…

By Press Pelease · Thu, May 10

The Oswego Players and Theatre Du Jour’s Next Production Features a Trio of Veteran Actors

The Oswego Player’s Second production of their 80th anniversary season, David Javerbaum’s comedy “An Act of God” features a trio of experienced actors.“An Act of God” ” is a satiric view of what it…

By Press Pelease · Wed, Mar 28

Trolls, goblins, and dragons, oh my!

CNY Arts Center Presents The Hobbit These are just a few of the creatures brought to life during CNY Arts Center opening night of The Hobbit directed by Chad Lewis and produced by special arrangement…

Sat, Nov 11

Law of the Hills

Who knew a theatre could feel like a reunion, a hillbilly reunion that is. Once a again the Theatre Du Jour put their heart and soul into the performance and the potato salad in the […]

By Bonnie · Fri, Oct 20

DAVID GARIBALDI at The Audurn Public Theater

“Many “first-timers” were elated and simply shocked at the magnitude of skill Garibaldi brought to the stage. Longtime fans were even more enthralled in Garibaldi’s magic.” – Sacramento Press “Every…

By admin · Tue, Sep 26

New Leading Men Pack a “Powerful Punch” for Theatre Du Jour

TDJ welcomes two more all-star local faces to their talented family of thespians! Jim Byrne and Derek Potocki join the cast of The Hilarious Hillbilly Massacre – an interactive, touring (dinner…

By admin · Wed, Sep 13