I've been to many shows at the Lyric on the main stage and the smaller cabaret stage in the back. They offer a variety of things. The sound is sometimes a little wonky and the elevator is a little scary. Get there early for the best seats because most shows are general admi read more

Lyric Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Beautiful theatre that was renovated from an old church. The location is on the beautiful East Ave. we came here to see Holding on Through Song. The Fringe Festival puts on an excellent array of art in all its form. read more

Lyric Theatre - Inside the main theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - Rochester, New York

Gorgeous old building that hosted Fringe Fest events. I enjoyed working with the owners and can imagine that they world be wonderful to work with if planning an event. They have a massive renovation planned, I hope they retain the charm of the woodwork and metal work that exists now. read more

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Went to a show here on Novemeber and wow, it was really a gorgeous theater. It looks like it was once a church, lots of marbles and of coarse the big columns out front. The pews also kind of give this away lol, though they do have cushions so we were perfectly comfortable. The leg room is a bit in short supply, this seemed to vary from row to row though and there was a LOT of confusion about which entrance to use. The parking map on their website is nice, once you find it. The bathrooms are also pretty out of the way and inconvenient, you can definitely tell its an older builder inside. The accoustics were not awesome but that could have been the specifics of the show we saw and it was COLD in there. Like bring an extra layer or battery operated blanket cold! read more

I went and saw the awesome performance of The Cat's Meow here (hint: it's about a murder; not a cat). This theater is right down the road from the City Grill, which makes it great for a night out with good food followed by good theater. We reserved a table on the second floor which had a nice romantic privacy to it, as we watched this great 1920s story unfold. Pro tips: Go with a group and get a five-person table on the first floor - it costs just $25 in addition to your tickets; bring cash for the bar The Great: The actors are very dedicated to their work, some with truly standout performances. We found the play itself to be very funny, often laughing out loud at the occasionally audacious language and actions. We absolutely loved our little table, which was tucked away in its own alcove. Each alcove was decorated differently, with carefully appointed 1920s-style touches, and a personalized sign and candy waiting for us. The building clearly has a lot of history, and is just a joy to walk into. The Could-Have-Been-Better: While we loved our table, the view was impeded at times. This is the kind of show where the actors use several areas of the theater off-stage as part of the act, and some of these areas were difficult to see. Because of the way the room is laid out, there are few areas where you would be able to see everything in the room, but the first floor tables seemed to have a better overall view. The building still has a very church-like style to it inside and I felt it could use some updates simply to make it feel more like a theater (i.e. maybe get rid of the red carpet on the stage), but at the same time it is nice to see the history. Note that the bar is cash only and there is no ATM, so come prepared! Wine is $7 and beer is $5 - fairly typical pricing for theater drinks. Overall, we had a fantastic time out. I highly encourage you to go and support your local theater! read more

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Went to the fringe festival concert Friday night and the music was beautiful. The choir was so moving I had chills everytime they sang.

Sometimes you have to step out of your little part of town and go see a show somewhere else! Our daughter decided to try for a fringe show that was at Lyric and so off we went to see her performance! WOW - what an amazing place! We have been to both the cabaret theater and main stage in the past year and just adore the place. The stage set up can be simple but you still feel as if you are transported into the show. The more complicated set up are amazing as well. Join a show, see a show - well worth the drive from your little part of town! read more

This is a gorgeous theatre that really expresses hisotric Rochester. The building has characteristics from when it was first built. The cieling is gorgeous and is built to help sound travel. The stairs were beautiful curved stairways. I saw a play here and it seemed that every seat had a good view of the stage. The theatre has a small shop inside to buy drinks and snacks for the show. Very beautiful theatre! read more

Great venue for the arts that was converted from a church. The old pews still remain and make for an enjoyable and intimate viewing experience. Would definitely recommend seeing a performance here. read more

Small and quaint theater that provides that up close and personal experience. Vintage and historical, it is something you have to see for yourself. read more

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The venue is a spectacular building. I've seen two dance performances here including the ballet last night and was very disappointed. The seats are old pews that have deep low seats making it impossible to see what is happening on the stage. Dance is a performance where seeing the dancers legs and feet are what you've come for. From my seat in the 11th row, I could only see the dancers from the waist up and at times could see nothing at all. Something needs to change to make it a venue for it's repurposed use or one I would visit again. read more