CenterStage Theatre
CenterStage 2022–23 Subscription Series
Individual show tickets available now!
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Joan Osborne
Wednesday, September 7, 7pm; Dawn Lipson Canalside Stage
Her 1995 album Relish was a critical and commercial success and spawned the international hit single and video What If God Was One Of Us. She directed the video for Relish’s second single St. Teresa and created the artwork for the album’s physical package. She has traveled the U.S. and the world for over twenty-five years performing in clubs, theaters, arenas, and stadiums.
Tommy in concert
Saturday, September 10, 7pm; Dawn Lipson Canalside Stage
The Who’s groundbreaking rock opera TOMMY revolutionized the genre of the concept album. Join some of your favorite local musicians and performers as they bring to life songs from The Who’s iconic and expansive Tommy catalogue performed like you’ve never heard them before! A one night only concert event that is not to be missed!
Rochester Fringe Festival
On the Market
A World Premiere Comedy
October 15–23, 2022
Written by Jason Odell Williams
A middle-aged, widowed real estate agent struggles with dating in the modern world. Will unexpected signs from beyond the grave help her let go of the past, or have her hanging on for dear life? A new romantic comedy from the author of Church & State and Handle with Care.
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.
Subscription packages available now for our 46th Season! Click below for details and to subscribe today!
Get discounted tickets when you buy a 4 or 5-show package. Plus, free unlimited exchanges and no ticketing fees!
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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
Auditions
Online submission welcomed if you are not able to attend. Please email a link to an uploaded video to centerstage@jccrochester.org. 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 are currently no auditions scheduled.
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.
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.
2021–22 CenterStage Season Sponsors:
