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Dear Evan Hansen

September 22nd at 6:30pm

Seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen has felt invisible his entire life. But when a tragedy shocks his community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel, though, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper than he bargained for.

Length: 150 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Theatre

The Good "Old" Days

September 23rd at 2:30pm

Take a musical journey through time with an "aging Aquarian" who is trying to figure out if she is 17 or 70! Baby Boomers—the "forever young" generation—are being blamed for a lot of today's problems, but they also created music that younger folks still like! Award-winning singer-songwriter Bonnie Abrams took on middle age in her CD, "Welcome to my Midlife Crisis." In "The Good 'Old' Days", she takes on aging with an equal amount of undignified humor!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Fireside Lounge
Genre: Music

Voices from the Resistance

September 23rd at 5:45pm

Who were they? Just ordinary people: school teachers, plumbers, bus drivers, shop keepers, bakers, housewives, students, even children. But they led Jews to freedom, rescued Allied soldiers, printed newspapers, blew up bridges, and risked their lives every day to do what they could to cripple the Third Reich. Using diaries, letters, oral histories and autobiographies, Pippa White will introduce you to five World War II resistance fighters: their stories are frightening, inspiring, and true!

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Theatre

Songs for Every Age, All at the Same Time

September 23rd at 6:00pm

Join award-winning songwriter Paul Vincent Nunes—aka Vincent Nunes, P.V. Nunes and the Occasional Saints—for an intimate and interactive show blending wit, warmth, and unforgettable original songs. From playful, award-winning children’s tunes to soulful, grown-up reflections on love, aging, and hope, Paul takes you behind the scenes of his diverse songwriting life. It’s part concert, part confessional, all true and all at the same time.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Music

Frequency and Flow

September 23rd at 7:30pm

Step into an immersive experience where sound, movement, and light come together in a living work of art. From LA to NYC, notable artists Alana Cahoon, Lisa Gates and ensemble create a sensory journey designed to be both witnessed and felt. Flowing movement, crystal singing bowls, harp, gong, drums, and voices invite the audience to witness and feel the power of vibration, awakening deeper states of awareness and resonance.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Multidisciplinary & Circus

Daniel Cainer: What Am I, Chopped Liver?

September 23rd at 8:00pm

A razor-sharp, richly warm and funny collection of songs inspired by current affairs, family affairs and affairs of the heart. As seen on TV, as heard on radio and as enjoyed in concerts all over the world, including seven runs off-Broadway. The multi-award-winning creator of Jewish Chronicles and Gefilte Fish & Chips returns. "Genius"—ThreeWeeks. "Lovingly detailed shaggy-dog storytelling"—Time Out. "Heartbreaking and laugh-out-loud funny"—Edinburgh Festival Guide.

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Music

In His Own Words: An Evening With Robert Frost

September 24th at 2:30pm

Who was Robert Frost? Why did he write poetry? What were his poems about? Two years in the making, including visits to Frost family homes in Franconia and Derry, New Hampshire, and South Shaftsbury, Vermont, the author and actor brings this four-time Pulitzer Prize winning poet to life by offering audiences an intimate look into the man—his poetry, relationships, and inner life.

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Theatre

Daniel Cainer: What Am I, Chopped Liver?

September 24th at 6:15pm

A razor-sharp, richly warm and funny collection of songs inspired by current affairs, family affairs and affairs of the heart. As seen on TV, as heard on radio and as enjoyed in concerts all over the world, including seven runs off-Broadway. The multi-award-winning creator of Jewish Chronicles and Gefilte Fish & Chips returns. "Genius"—ThreeWeeks. "Lovingly detailed shaggy-dog storytelling"—Time Out. "Heartbreaking and laugh-out-loud funny"—Edinburgh Festival Guide.

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Music

Voices from the Resistance

September 24th at 7:00pm

Who were they? Just ordinary people: school teachers, plumbers, bus drivers, shop keepers, bakers, housewives, students, even children. But they led Jews to freedom, rescued Allied soldiers, printed newspapers, blew up bridges, and risked their lives every day to do what they could to cripple the Third Reich. Using diaries, letters, oral histories and autobiographies, Pippa White will introduce you to five World War II resistance fighters: their stories are frightening, inspiring, and true!

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Theatre

The First Jew in Canada

September 24th at 8:00pm

"The First Jew in Canada" is the incredible true story of Jacques LaFargue...the 18th Century Transgender Man You’ve Never Heard Of! A wild journey in story, crossing oceans, religions, genders, and centuries overlayed with the personal account of S. Bear Bergman, a Jewish transgender man whose modern life mirrors Jacques’s in startling, hilarious, exhausting and illuminating ways. “Skillful…deeply affecting…funny and sad and sweet and difficult and true, a “Bear” hug of a show—Broadway World.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Theatre

The First Jew in Canada

September 25th at 6:30pm

"The First Jew in Canada" is the incredible true story of Jacques LaFargue...the 18th Century Transgender Man You’ve Never Heard Of! A wild journey in story, crossing oceans, religions, genders, and centuries overlayed with the personal account of S. Bear Bergman, a Jewish transgender man whose modern life mirrors Jacques’s in startling, hilarious, exhausting and illuminating ways. “Skillful…deeply affecting…funny and sad and sweet and difficult and true, a “Bear” hug of a show—Broadway World.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Theatre

Shootin Starzz Showcase: Resurrection—The Rise of a Star

September 25th at 8:30pm

"Resurrection—The Rise of a Star" is a live fashion, music, and theatrical experience by Shootin Starzz Institute x Shootin Starzz Productions for the Rochester Fringe Festival. Inspired by Mecca Starzz’s EP "Welcome Back," the production explores healing, heartbreak, identity, and self-discovery through runway, acting, and live music performances that tell a story of transformation, resilience, and rising back into your power.

Length: 90 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Multidisciplinary & Circus

Rich The Magic Man Total Pandemonium Magic Show

September 26th at 11:30am

Get ready for "Total Pandemonium!" Rich The Magic Man brings 40 years of high-energy, interactive magic, comedy, audience participation, surprises, and nonstop laughs to the Rochester Fringe Festival! Kids and adults will learn magic tricks, become part of the show, and have the best day ever! A one-of-a kind, must see experience! Limited tickets available, so get yours before they disappear!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Kids Fringe

In His Own Words: An Evening With Robert Frost

September 26th at 2:00pm

Who was Robert Frost? Why did he write poetry? What were his poems about? Two years in the making, including visits to Frost family homes in Franconia and Derry, New Hampshire, and South Shaftsbury, Vermont, the author and actor brings this four-time Pulitzer Prize winning poet to life by offering audiences an intimate look into the man—his poetry, relationships, and inner life.

Length: 2955 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Theatre

The Dice Is Right!

September 26th at 4:00pm

The moon is in the right phase, the runes shine softly on the ground, the stars above are aligned—everyone can make it back to the table! It's the D&D-themed game show you never thought you wanted—leveled up and back for your amusement. The wizard, his trusty artificer, and our heroes spin all-new tales of adventure and glory! Through wit, cunning, and the roll of a giant, inflatable, 20-sided die, they will save—or rue—the day. No matter how the dice roll, it's always a story!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Theatre

John Terlazzo - Singer/Songwriter/Poet /Storyteller

September 26th at 6:00pm

John Terlazzo is a singer-songwriter, poet, and storyteller with hundreds of original songs, decades of performance experience, three books and a dozen albums to his name. His work has been described as "Marc Chagall gone aural," "Leonard Cohen meets Rumi," "Modern Surrealist Gypsy Folk," with “a depth, weight, and insight ... that only comes from a life well-lived and a willingness to explore the mystery of one's own soul."

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Multidisciplinary & Circus

Coldwater Blues

September 26th at 8:00pm

With a shared passion for the blues and an eclectic collection of musical influences, Coldwater Blues is sustained by the joy of performing for others. The band is led by Myriah Marsh-Hall, whose range and style pay homage to blues and blues rock legends like Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, Koko Taylor, The Allman Brothers and the Tedeschi Trucks band, to name a few. Myriah is joined by Jim Rappleye (guitar), Joe Mulrooney (piano), Steve Walters (base), and Pete Steltmann (drums).

Length: 90 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Music

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