CenterStage Theatre
Coming Up...
Hitmakers: You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
February 4–19, 2023
Directed by Esther Winter
Written by Danny Kincaid-Kunz
Musical Direction and Arrangements by Casey Filiaci
ALL-NEW SHOW – Our 8th year of this popular music series continues to explore the groundbreaking music of the 1970s. Featuring music from the Doobie Brothers, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Wonder, Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Fleetwood Mac, KC & the Sunshine Band, and much more.
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Saturday, February 4, 8pm
Sunday, February 5, 2pm
Thursday, February 9, 7pm
Saturday, February 11, 8pm
Sunday, February 12, 2pm*
Thursday, February 16, 7pm
Saturday, February 18, 8pm
Sunday, February 19, 2pm
*Live Open Captioned Performance
Auditions
Callbacks: Monday, February 6 at 6pm
Auditions located at the JCC Hart Theater. Rehearsals will begin March 12. Performances are May 6-21, 2023
All tracks open. Roles for all races, genders, and ages. Trained singers required.
Special Event – Comedy Night!
Thursday, February 23, 7:30pm; Comedy at the Carslon
Born in New Jersey, raised in Atlanta, and the 2012 winner of Houston’s Funniest Person, Matthew Broussard is not exactly sure where he’s from. Matthew earned a degree in Applied Mathematics and had a job as a financial analyst before moving to West Hollywood to pursue stand-up comedy full time.
His brand of playful, witty humor covers topics from physics and grammar to the hardships of looking like an 80s movie villain. Aside from his popular webcomic, mondaypunday.com, he can be seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The League, The Mindy Project, Conan, Roast Battle, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the film Here Today with Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish, and has his own Half Hour Special on Comedy Central. But his Cajun father and Jewish mother still really want him to take the GMAT. Ages 21+
Please note: Tickets are sold through Comedy at the Carlson and are not available at the JCC. Visit carlsoncomedy.com for additional information.
CenterStage 2022–23 Subscription Series
On the Market
October 15–23
Something Musical…
Broadway in Concert
December 3–18
Hitmakers: You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet
February 4–19
I’m Not a Comedian…
I’m Lenny Bruce
March 15–19
Ragtime, the Musical
May 6–21
Covid-19 Policy
All patrons welcome regardless of vaccination status. Masks not required.
Requirements may vary when hosted by an outside organization.
Please check the event details.
Support the Arts
Actor: $100+
Friend: $250+
Patron: $500+
Supporter: $1,000+
Bronze: $2,500+
Silver: $5,000+
Gold: $10,000+
E-mail centerstage@jccrochester.org with any questions, or click below to give today!
About Us
CenterStage Theatre has been delivering spectacular performances that touch and inspire audiences for more than 40 seasons, including original plays and Broadway hits. We continue to open minds, start conversations, and delight theatre lovers, thanks to the support of patrons, volunteers, and sponsors.
The mission of CenterStage Theatre at the JCC is to entertain, enlighten and educate the Greater Rochester community by providing quality theatre that is relevant to the Jewish experience and has universal appeal.
Our focus is developing new works, presenting world and area premieres of America’s hottest new plays and musicals and re-imagining beloved classics. We love plays and musicals that spark conversations, celebrate world-changing people and events and bring the world closer together.
Covid-19 Policy:
For all indoor events:
All patrons welcome regardless of vaccination status. Masks encouraged, and may be required depending on Covid conditions at the time of the event.
Covid-19 vaccination and masks not required.
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To know where we are going, we must know where we have been.
Our 46th season explores groundbreaking music, theatre, and comedy of the past with fresh new works and an epic classic musical that all show their impact on America today.
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All patrons welcome regardless of vaccination status. Masks encouraged, and may be required depending on Covid conditions at the time of the event.
Non-Member: $160
Includes access to Lipson Lounge during CenterStage performances!
4-Show Package
JCC Member: $120
Non-Member: $136
Gift Cards Avaialble
Choose your own amount, send via e-mail or print yourself, or contact us for a personalized gift certificate.
Auditions
Online submission welcomed if you are not able to attend. Please email a link to an uploaded video to centerstage@jccrochester.org no later than February 5 at 4pm. Late submissions will not be considered.A video uploaded to an unlisted Youtube address usually works best. Please include contact information, resume, or performance experience and specify which show(s) you are auditioning for. Please also include a list of potential rehearsal conflicts. There can be no conflicts during tech week.
History
Theatre has also always been an important component of JY/JCC cultural arts offerings. Many shows were produced in the JY auditorium on Andrews Street. these shows were able to be produced in the newly built JCC Hart Theater. With superb acoustics and audience views from every seat in the house, the theater created an opportunity for an expanded focus on the arts.
In 1977 a committee of JCC volunteers launched a national search for a professional theater director. The committee selected Philadelphia-based actor/producer Herb Katz and JCC CenterStage was born.
Accessibility
Hearing Assistance
- Theater equipped with an FM Hearing Assistance System
- Select dates will be Live Open Captioned. Select seats toward audience right (3rd-5th rows are ideal) for best view.
2022–2023 Season Open Captioned Dates
On the Market: Sunday, October 16, 2pm
Something Musical: Sunday, December 11, 2pm
Hitmakers: Sunday, February 12, 2pm
I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce: Sunday, March 19, 2pm
Ragtime, the Musical: Sunday, May 14, 2pm
Accessible Approach/Entrance
- Venue is at ground level
- Route of travel not requiring use of stairs and is at least 36” wide
- Stability of route of travel (slip resistant, stable, firm)
- Objects can be detected by person with visual disability using a cane
- Curb cuts at drives, parking lot and drop-offs
Parking and Drop-Off Areas
- Accessible spaces closest to the entrance with accessible aisles
- Drop off with accessible path for paratransit users to entrance
- Parking lot with 20 van accessible spaces available
- Spaces are 8’ wide with minimum 8’ wide access aisles
- Access aisles for van accessible spaces marked with hash marks
- Accessible spaces marked with International Symbol of Accessibility
Entrance
- Main entrance accessible (no stairs)
- Entrance doors have at least 32” of clear opening
- At least 18” of clear wall on the pull side of door, next to handle
- Threshold edge accessible (1/4” or less)
- Door handle no higher than 48” and operable with a closed fist (can be opened with 5 lbs. or less pressure)
- Automatic opener available
Rooms and Spaces
- Aisles and pathways to materials and services at least 36” wide
- 5’ circle or T-shaped space for turning a wheelchair completely
- Obstacles are cane-detectable in circulation paths through public areas
- All doors in public spaces with at least 32” clear opening with at least 18” of clear wall space
Seats, Tables, and Counters
- Aisles between fixed seating at least 36” wide
- Wheelchair seating available at the top row on both sides of the theatre
- Companion seats alongside wheelchair seating (a range of stationary, portable and folding chairs)
- 25 seats with moveable/removable arm rests
- Counters for tickets and concessions accessible with a 36” wide section and free space in front of no less than 30” x 48”
- Items easily in reach on the counter (i.e. napkins, straws, etc.)
- Water fountain spout no higher than 36” and can be operated independently (with a closed fist) – clear space around fountain
Restrooms
- Accessible restrooms:
- One single person restroom
- Women’s room with one accessible stall
- Men’s room with one accessible stall
- Pictograms used to identify restrooms (doesn’t include braille)
- Doorway to restroom is at least 32” clear
- Restroom door equipped with accessible handles
- Adequate maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair (at least 5’ x 5’ clear of the door swing)
- 36” wide path to all fixtures
- Stall doors operable with closed fist
- Grab bars behind and on the side of wall nearest to the toilet
- Toilet seat less than 19” high in the single person restroom; seat in stalls in women’s and men’s rooms at 20”-21” high)
- Faucet operable with closed fist
- Soap dispenser no higher than 44” in the single person restroom
- Paper towel dispensers not higher than 44”
Volunteer
All CenterStage volunteers must be fully vaccinated.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, including backstage, front of house, and ushers, contact us.
Contact Us
Ralph Meranto, Director of CenterStage Theatre,
JCC Associate Executive Director
Marc Cataldi, Administrative Assistant, Box Office Manager
Crafted from the actual testimonies of Rochester-based Holocaust Survivors, CenterStage Theatre and the Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester commissioned this new play to put a human face on this important time in history. A cautionary tale on the risks of normalized hate, this inspirational and uplifting play ensures that the voices of our Survivors will never be silenced.
2022–23 CenterStage Season Sponsors:
CenterStage Theatre at the JCC
is a proud member of TheatreRocs