HYPNOTIST FRANK SANTOS JR.

Side-splitting Fun!

Santos is back in the house, but this year he's in the club...the floor is leveled (orchestra seats removed) for cocktail seating and a cash bar. Expect the unexpected at this fast-paced show with lots of audience participation, when innovative comedian and hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. returns by popular demand. Under Santos' spell, audience members become the stars of the show in this unpredictable, uproarious R-rated comedy show.

*The orchestra seats are removed and the floor is flat with cocktail seating!
*Cash Bar. 18+
*So that tables can be arranged to seat your party: please call the box office to reserve your tables.
*Wheelchair/Handicap accessibility in balcony only.

STRAFFORD WIND SYMPHONY

Sealed With A Kiss

Love is in the air...so show your sweetheart how much you care! The mood is set for a romantic evening as you glide across the floor. Dance cheek to cheek. Special guest, Nic Orovich charms you with his saucy trombone while Elaine and Mary Gatchell show off their sultry voices. Enjoy a Viennese buffet at intermission. The floor is leveled (orchestra seats removed and replaced with cocktail seating).

Receive 10% off dinner at Fat Tony's Italian Grill (61 N. Main Street) or Spaulding Steak & Ale at the Governor's Inn (78 Wakefield Street) on this performance dates with your show ticket or stub.

*Wheelchair/handicap access available in balcony only.

THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Hilarious Horror

Visit the Little Shop of Horrors, when Rochester Opera House Productions presents this deliciously humorous rock musical. Enjoy cocktail seating with a cash bar, light supper and desserts as down-and-out Skid Row floral attendant, Seymour, contentedly attends to an exotic plant that he has named Audrey II in honor of the love of his life, Audrey. Seymour soon discovers that this is no ordinary plant as it grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B singing carnivore with a craving for blood. Finally revealing its true identity, Audrey II offers Seymour fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its voracious appetite.

One of the longest running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this charming spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies was written by Howard Ashman. The music, composed by Alan Menken in the style of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown, includes several well-known tunes, including the title song, Skid Row (Downtown), Somewhere That's Green and Suddenly, Seymour.  

Producing Director: Anthony Ejarque
Director: Sharon Asher Arsenault
Music Director: William Asher

Cast:
Seymour: Chris Bradley
Audrey: Linette Miles
Audrey II: Jeremy Asher
Mushnik: Steven Bornstein
Orin Scrivello, DDS: Keith Belanger
Chiffon: Emily K
Crystal: Haley Noddin
Ronette: Sarah Asher 

*The orchestra seats are removed and the floor is flat with cocktail seating!
*Cash Bar. 18+
*Light Supper, Desserts and Snacks by the Portable Pantry available for purchase.
*So that table can be arranged to seat your party: please call the box office to reserve your tables.
*Wheelchair/handicap accessibility in balcony only.

Receive 10% off dinner at Fat Tony's Italian Grill (61 N. Main St., Rochester) or Spaulding Steak & Ale at the Governor's Inn (78 Wakefield St., Rochester) on these performance dates with your show ticket or stub.

GRAND DRAPE VIGNETTES

In 1908, ten magnificent curtains, hand painted on linen, were ordered from the O.L. Story Scenic Studio of Boston to grace the stage of the Rochester Opera House. These grand drapes, with their lavish center scenes, were ornamented with elaborate fringe and tassels to give an illusion of heavy drapery. In 1996, during theatre restoration, one last tattered and torn curtain remained.  A century of wear has taken its toll, but as this lovely fragment attests, the beauty endures.  More

Exhibit Opening

A series of Rochester Opera House Grand Drape Vignettes will be on display at the satellite gallery at the Portable Pantry, 12 Hanson Street in Rochester. We invite you to attend the exhibit opening with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The Vignettes will be on display, with some pieces for sale, until April 9, 2012.

Some pieces of The Grand Drape Vignettes series will also be offered for purchase during the auction at the Rochester Opera House Lottery Cocktail Party Luck Be A Lady Tonight on Friday, April 13, 2012.

THE CORVETTES
                 DOO WOP REVUE

Let's Do Doo Wop!

Take a trip back in time, when cruising the strip, hanging out at the drive-in and cranking up the tunes on the jukebox were cool! The Corvettes will take you there with the greatest Solid Gold hits of the Doo Wop era like In the Still of the Night, The Twist, Come Go with Me, Earth Angel, Sea Cruise, At the Hop, Runaround Sue...and many, many more. The Corvettes have performed with many of the famous Doo Wop groups, including The Drifters, The Coasters, The Marvelettes, The Platters, Danny and the Juniors and The Tokens.

Cash Bar, 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

ST. PATTY'S DAY COMICS FOR K-9's

A Benefit for the Working Dog Foundation

Starring comedian Juston McKinney with a very special guest, Kelly MacFarland. Hosted by WOKQ's Mark Ericson.

Cash bar, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

More about Juston

More about Kelly

DANCE ROCHESTER!

Festival Of Dance!

Over seventy-five dancers, from dance companies and education centers around the region, come together to present a colorful, energetic celebration of dance. The afternoon performance showcases junior companies and up-and-coming student choreographers and the evening performance features senior and professional companies. Special lighting and sound enhance the innovative and diverse choreography of the region's finest young dancers.

TAP KIDS

Tantalizing Tap

Eight of the nation's most talented young tap dancers thrill audiences with their incredible skill and fierce passion in this rousing, joyous celebration of American youth culture. In a series of musical vignettes Tap Kids tells the story of a group of high school kids facing the challenges, both mundane and momentous, as they prepare for high school graduation. With an original score by Philip Stern and dazzling choreography by Lisa Hopkins, Tap Kids takes a traditional dance form to new heights in an electrifying performance that is hip, contemporary and uplifting. While on tour, this sensational jubilation of dance has won international acclaim. It's Spec-tap-ular!

Local resident and Sole City Dance teacher Ayan Imai-Hall dazzles!

WE THE PEOPLE

Learn...To The Music!

Civic lessons come to life in this all-new Theatreworks USA musical revue featuring rock, rhythm & blues and hip-hop. Students have a blast learning about the three branches of government, the judicial process, presidential elections, the first amendment, democracy and more! This all-new Theatreworks USA musical revue featuring rock, rhythm & blues and hip-hop brings Civic lessons to life.

THE MACHINE PERFORMS PINK FLOYD

Awesome Lights, Sound and Music

The Machine cleverly combines electrifying theatrical elements and elaborate stage displays to make every show an awesomely authentic Floydian experience. The New York based band performs a diverse mix of Pink Floyd's extensive sixteen album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems. The Machine's stellar musicianship, dramatic lighting, video and passionate delivery sets them apart from all the rest. They sell out theatres and clubs across North and Central America and have appeared at renowned music festivals, including Bonnaroo, Riverbend, Buffalo's Artpark and Germany's Rock of Ages.

Cash Bar, 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR.

Walk into Wonderland

Join Alice's madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Cheshire Cats and dozens of wonderfully wacky characters abound in this fast-paced, fun-for-all-ages stage adaptation featuring updated dialogue and new arrangements of classic Disney songs like I'm Late, The Un-Birthday Song and Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.

HENRY AND MUDGE

Best Friends Forever?

Moving from the city to a new house in the country can be tough. Just ask Henry. He misses Annie, his cousin and best friend, and can't find a playmate in his new neighborhood. Luckily Mom and Dad buy him a great, big, slobbery dog - Mudge - with whom he can share all kinds of adventures. It looks like Henry and Mudge will be best friends forever, until Annie arrives for a visit. Will Annie come between a boy and his dog? Can a kid have two best friends? This charming Theatreworks musical is based on the best-selling series of books by Cynthia Rylant.

THE LOTTERY COCKTAIL PARTY

Luck Be A Lady Tonight!

Be part of this premier fundraising event of the season that puts the fun in fundraising! Dozens of prizes, tasty hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and music plus the chance to win the $10,000 Grand Prize equals an evening of entertainment and suspense! The last ten lucky ticket holders will split cash totaling over $13,000. Sip champagne as you bid on dozens of wonderful and unique items donated by the community. The auditorium floor will be leveled and the orchestra seats will be replaced with cocktail seating. Take a chance, throw the dice and enjoy yourself while supporting the arts at the historic Rochester Opera House!

Tickets are $100 and only 300 are sold, so your odds of winning the Grand Prize of $10,000 are 300:1...and your odds of having a grand evening of fun are 1:1! The next nine prizes are 2nd: $1,000, 3rd: $500, 4th: $300 and 5th-10th: $200.

Cash Bar, 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Please consider a donation of goods, services, gift certificates or gift baskets for the live and silent auctions to make this event our most successful...ever! Please click here to download a donation form. Thank you!

THE MANY COLORS OF DOLLY:
           A Musical Tribute to Dolly Parton 
                                       Starring Sherrill Douglas

"Just like Dolly"

Sherrill Douglas is a remarkable singer, engaging entertainer and acclaimed as one of the premiere tribute artists in the world. An ultimate crowd pleaser with an amazing four octave range, she returns as country favorite Dolly Parton. Sherrill sings all of Dolly's greatest hits and you will believe that you are seeing, hearing and feeling the real Dolly Parton. As one fan said, "I can't believe that you look just like Dolly. You made me cry when you sang I Will Always Love You".

Cash Bar, 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

THE TEDDY BEARS' BIGGEST BIRTHDAY BASH EVER

See Magical Stage Props Come to Life!

Tap your toes and sing along to the music. Take the whole family to this delightful musical and join in the fun family of bears as they celebrate their Biggest Birthday Bash Ever. Bring your own bear for a fix-up at the Teddy Bear Clinic or stop by the face-painting table, starting forty-five minutes before each show, during intermission and after the show. Before you bid the bears adieu, catch colorful balloons to take home with you.

TIM SAMPLE

Welcome Back, Chummy.

Premier native humorist Tim Sample returns to regale the audience with more quintessentially quirky tales from Down East Maine, where "curiosities and oddities are the rule, rather than the exception". The master storyteller with a deliciously wry wit opens a treasure chest of humorous observations from the Pine Tree State where he was born, raised and educated. Tim Sample has performed thousands of shows on stages from Maine to California, but explains why the Rochester Opera House remains one of his all time favorite venues:

Unless you've traveled and performed as much as I have you really can't appreciate the magic of Rochester Opera House. This place has a warmth, intimacy and comfort which just draws the audience together. It's the perfect hall for the type of monologue I do. Although there's a real grandeur to the Rochester Opera House and a palpable connection to our past and our New England culture, it's also as intimate and friendly as your own living room. I can't explain it. But, I feel that magic every time I walk through the curtain and greet a new audience at the Rochester Opera House. I've enjoyed every single show I've done there and I always get genuinely excited about coming back for another one.

Cash Bar, 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

STRAFFORD WIND SYMPHONY

Rhythmic Notions

Thrill with rhythm and variations. Tap your toes to a little Shark Cage Fugue and a bit of Aaron Copland.

Receive 10% off dinner at Fat Tony's Italian Grill (61 N. Main Street) or Spaulding Steak & Ale at the Governor's Inn (78 Wakefield Street) on this SWS performance date with your show ticket or stub.  

SUMMER THEATRE CAMP

Lights!  Sound!  Action!

Rochester Opera House Summer Theatre Camp is a joyous hands-on theatre experience for children ages four and up. Our program, offering all levels of training in theatre techniques, is a great opportunity for children around the region to dance, sing, learn and grow on the stage at our grand historic theatre. On the final day of each camp, students showcase their skills with an evening performance for family, friends and the public. We look forward to introducing your children to the wonders of the performing arts!

Theatre Camp Brochure

Downloadable registration packet

Registration packets also available at the box office, M/W/F 10am-5pm.