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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy revives the charm and whimsy that made the first three Bridget Jones films so delightful. Again portrayed by Renée Zellweger, Jones is in her 50s and still trying to navigate the confusing waters of life. Hugh Grant returns as the cad Daniel Cleaver. This film is captioned.
Join Chuck and Rodger—two legendary, questionably qualified roadies—as they wind down from the chaos of the gig with a backstage bonfire. It’s stories, singalongs, and survival tips from the road, all delivered with beer-fueled wisdom and ridiculous charm. Grab a lawn chair—it’s time to kick back, roadie-style. Only 4 tickets per performance!
It’s a one-of-a-kind live rock concert and comedy show where the roadies take center stage! Trained by the outrageously unqualified Chuck and Rodger, these backstage wannabes will rock their way through the ultimate gig. As the band Herding Cats brings the music, the chaos unfolds behind—and sometimes in front of—the scenes. Expect classic rock, backstage mayhem, big laughs, and a night that goes gloriously off-script. Only 16 tickets per performance - includes two drinks!
Two roadies, one hot tub, and zero shame—Chuck and Rodger are taking a hilariously unexpected break right in the middle of the Rochester Fringe Festival. This free interactive comedy show invites passersby to throw jokes, trade barbs, and riff with the duo like a backstage VIP. Catch them at random times throughout the festival, where no two dip sessions are ever the same!
Welcome to Roadie School, the immersive comedy experience where chaos, cables, and classic rock collide! Join your wildly unqualified instructors as they guide you through the ridiculous ins and outs of backstage life—no experience or common sense required. It’s silly, fun, and absolutely hilarious—grab your crotch and prepare to earn your place on the crew! Only 16 tickets per performance!
The Cabinet of Musical Curiosities is a unique experience featuring original and contemporary music performed using a variety of common, rare and down right odd instruments. Traditional Drums and Guitars are joined by Melodica, Banjo, Theremin and other instruments (just to name a few). Join the Cabinet Orchestra as they perform meditative, moving and irreverent pieces in unique arrangements using whatever they have found in the cabinet. Come and see what mysteries the cabinet holds...
The story of Calon Arang is an ancient Balinese legend centered on the struggle of a community to overcome the dark magic of the powerful and fearsome Calon Arang. It is a tale of the balance of cosmic powers that underpins the philosophy of Balinese society featuring vibrant music, dancing and an enigmatic cast of characters. Nusantara Arts perform electrifying highlights from their one-of-a-kind show with new music composed by master Balinese musician and guest performer Gusti Komin.
Join us for a memorable evening of music featuring two of RIT’s standout a cappella groups! Eight Beat Measure, RIT’s original a cappella ensemble with over 30 years of history, will showcase a wide-ranging repertoire spanning multiple genres. Then, enjoy the rich harmonies of Surround Sound, RIT’s premier barbershop group, as they perform everything from barbershop classics to pop hits—and maybe even a Disney tune or two!
Experience the vibrant sounds of RIT’s a cappella scene as three dynamic groups take the stage! First is Encore, RIT’s first soprano/alto group, delivering everything from early 2000s hits to today’s pop favorites. Next up is Vocal Accent, another powerhouse soprano/alto group known for its bold blend of rock, soul, and modern pop. Closing out the evening is Kaminari, RIT’s only Japanese a cappella group, performing a unique and exciting mix of songs from across Japanese music genres.
Join us for a lively hour of a cappella music featuring three of RIT’s standout vocal groups! The always entertaining Brick City Singers, known for their signature Hawaiian shirts, will kick things off with a mix of classic pop hits. Then, enjoy smooth jazz selections from Grace Note, RIT’s newest a cappella ensemble. The show wraps up with Proof of Purchase, RIT’s original co-ed group, delivering high-energy, feel-good tunes that are sure to leave you smiling.
Catch & Collide brings together some of the region's most inventive choreographers, sharing new dances by Rose Pasquarello Beauchamp, Elliot Reza Emadian, Ripp Greatbatch, Natalia Lisina, Missy Pfohl Smith, Mariah Steele, and Anne Wilcox. Join us as we catch, collide, topple, and turn in this extraordinary and thought-provoking contemporary dance collection featuring choreographic premieres and new music!
From the creative minds that brought you Fringe Gardens, Shakespeare's Sharknado, and Zoom Your Own Adventure, join us for a new season of Catharsis Time! Laugh, cringe, cry and find inspiration as Rochester's best storytellers, comedians and improvisors share 5-minute true stories in front of a live audience. Experience catharsis through clever awkward vulnerability.
NYC goth-folk duo Charming Disaster return to the Rochester Fringe with an interactive concert where original songs inspired by myth, magic, monsters, and mortality are selected by chance by audience members who draw cards from the Charming Disaster Oracle Deck. This Tarot-style divination not only determines the set list, but also provides insight into the mysterious workings of destiny (and makes each performance unique). What does the future hold? Find out before it’s too late...
Bennie J sings original songs set to poems written by her late partner, Martha Kelch, who passed away in 2020 leaving behind a stack of poems a foot tall and very few other material things. The poems explore lost love, sex, religion and death—with a distinct voice and humor. Most of the songs will be about sex: “Cheesecake and hot chocolate that lull me to the bed; sweet visions of us naked are dancing in her head.” Come to the show to hear the rest of the story!
Join comedian, TV host, and seven-time New York Times best-selling author CHELSEA HANDLER as she headlines the Fringe for ONE NIGHT ONLY! A celebrated voice in entertainment and pop culture, Chelsea’s humor and candor delighted audiences in a seven-year run of E!’s Chelsea Lately. She has penned seven best-sellers, including her recent I’ll Have What She’s Having. She hosts her hit iHeart Radio podcast Dear Chelsea and can be seen at her Las Vegas residency at The Cosmopolitan.
Moxy Cabaret returns to Rochester Fringe with Choise of Valentines! The show brings to life Thomas Nashe's 1592 erotic poem by combining music, storytelling, burlesque and cirque. Young Thomalin is on a quest to lose his virginity to the love of his life, narrated by storytellers Nashe, loud mime Ziggy, and the punk rock pinup Moxy. Join a vibrant mix of performers for an unforgettable, hilarious, naughty night!
Brothers Jimmy and Barrett, once high school bandmates, have grown estranged through the years. Now their parents have passed, and the brothers meet to dispose of the home they grew up in. As memories are shared, secrets revealed, and relationships threatened, "Churchbells" explores the elusive quality that makes the difference between separate people and family. Featuring three original songs played onstage by the cast. Directed by Judy Molner. Written and composed by Doug Waterman.
Winner of the audience choice award at the NYC Fringe, Circumscribed is a comedy storytelling show where Noam Osband talks about growing up with a father who was a mohel (Jewish ritual circumciser) who buried foreskins at home, failed efforts at finding paternal figures after his untimely death, and wrestling with circumcising his own kid. Weaving together family video, pictures, and audio recordings, this comedic storytelling is a perfect show about the loveable eccentrics we call family.
Have you always wanted to run away and join the circus? Or maybe just learn some of those great circus skills? Here’s your chance! You get to learn the skills but skip the hardships of living on the road. Who knows, maybe this will launch your “cirque” career? Ted Baumhauer of Red Tie Variety will host this fun session on the basics of balancing and juggling. From beginners to intermediates, Ted can get you started or guide you to the next level.
Join us on a mystical midsummer night as the air crackles with energy and even the trees seem to tingle with anticipation for the most galvanic gathering of the year. The coolest of the cool cats come out and are dressed to impress. Beloved socialite and renowned opera singer, Kitty Ross, cordially invites you to be her guests for this unforgettable evening with glamorous aerialists, mind-blowing acrobats, a swashbuckling swordsman, and festival favorites, Matt and Heidi Morgan.
