Upcoming Events Events

Dinner With Friendsgiving is a group of dinner parties that combine three of our favorite things: our love of food, fondness for fellowship, and support for Stages and its youth theater programs! 

You choose one or more small dinner parties, hosted by a friend of Stages. Some have a theme, some might have participation in the preparation, and all will be great fun! Since the hosts are donating the dinner, your ticket price is a tax-deductible charitable donation to Stages! Scroll below descriptions to “Get Tickets” for the party of your choice.

Address and directions will be sent prior to the event. All events are for people age 21+ as alcohol will be served.

Want to support Stages but not attend a dinner? Click here to donate!

	Friday, November 15, 2024, 6:00 PM, West Irondequoit Grill and Chill with the Amans! Enjoy a cozy evening of fall-themed delights! Savor barbeque ribs and delectable tubers while you taste-test refreshing cider. This fun-loving autumn gathering will be perfect for relaxing, sharing laughs, and connecting with new acquaintances and old pals. (21+ only). Signup by November 11 please.
	Saturday, November 16, 2024, 4:30 PM, Brighton Pasta-bilities with the Palomakis! This celebrazione begins with guests rolling up their sleeves to make homemade spaghetti and gnocchi from scratch! As we savor the fun of crafting our pasta, you’ll also enjoy a delectable spread of antipasto, cocktails, meatballs, brasciole, salad, and, of course, a mouthwatering dessert. (21+ only)
	Saturday, November 16, 2024, 6:00 PM, Fairport Chili Cook-Off Bash with the Lords! Chili lovers unite at this Tex-Mex fiesta! Choose between beef, chicken, or vegetarian chili, or indulge in all three! A selection of refreshing soft drinks will be available throughout the evening. If you’d like something a little stronger, please feel free to bring your own adult beverages to enjoy! (21+ only). Signup by November 13, please.
	Saturday, November 23, 2024, 6:00-10:00 PM, Brighton Taco Night with Friends with the Loboses and Currans! A festive night filled with laughter, delicious food, and great company. This will be a taco bar extravaganza—your favorite toppings, yummy appetizers, and decadent desserts that will have you coming back for seconds (or thirds)! Let’s taco ‘bout a good time—see you there! (21+ only). Signup by November 21, please.
	Saturday, November 30, 2024, 6:00-10:00 PM, Rochester Cozy Cocktail Circle with Ali Fernaays and Ted Forsyth! Join us for a night of comfort food and conversation around a cozy backyard fire, and enjoy the crisp autumn air (weather permitting). Grab a blanket, unwind, eat, drink, and be merry! Soak in the cozy atmosphere with warming food and good friends! (21+ only). Signup by November 25, please.
	Saturday, December 7, 2024, 6:30 PM, Brighton Sips, Bites, & Fiesta Nights with the Broders and Kinslers! Enjoy the rich flavors of Spain and Mexico. Indulge in various handcrafted tapas alongside mouthwatering tacos, all perfectly paired with refreshing beverages. It's a night of delicious food, lively conversations, and a celebration of good friends! (21+ only). Signup by December 3, please.
	Saturday, December 14, 2024, 6:00 PM, Rochester Crafted Cocktails and Curated Canapes with Donnell Adler and Jeffrey Carlson! The holiday celebration starts with guests mingling and enjoying a variety of delightful appetizers to set the festive mood! Sip on delicious drinks in an atmosphere filled with laughter and cheer to get you in the holiday spirit. (21+ only). Signup by December 7, please.

Honk! JR. is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score.  Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving, Honk! JR. will treat your audiences to equal amounts of laughter and tears.

Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be.
 

Performed by talented students in grades 1-5 from all over the Rochester area.

Suitable for all ages.

• Artistic Director: Sam Nelson
• Music Director:  Ben Bernstein
• Choreographer:  Raelynn Bovenzi
• Production Manager: Sherry Vile

Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. 

Performed by talented students in grades 8-12 from all over the Rochester area and beyond.

Production Team

• Director: Erin McKenna Arvizzigno
• Music Director: Christian Drew
• Choreographer: Tammi Colombo
• Production Manager: Lisa Shearer

Celebrate the holidays with Family Open Mic Night at Stages! It's always a fun time to re-unite with old friends and make new ones, perform a song or skit you’ve been working on, play improv games, and be entertained. Performers of all ages including parents and Stages Alumni are invited to present an act up to 3 minutes long; please register in advance through the ticket buying process. Only 25 performance slots are available, and you may sign up for only 1 individual act and/or 1 group act as time allows. Priority given to 1st - 12th grade students for performing and improv games.

We welcome Will Belecz as Master of Ceremonies. Admission is $10 for both performers and audience members. Get your tickets and performance slots early, as tickets and signups at the door may be limited! Performers must bring their own music and props.