I'm a regular visitor to Auburn in the summer months and I never miss a production by the REV. The…read morebest theater you will find.

A fabulous theater space in middle of the Finger Lakes, and completely worth a drive from the…read moreRochester area. I have been to this theater pre-covid in 2019 and after they opened again in 2021. Both fabulous shows (South Pacific and 42nd Street), both Broadway-level talent and professionalism. The theater itself is/was called the Merry Go Round Playhouse as it used to house a carousel. I believe the building is about 100 years old. The grounds are in a park and overlooking a lake, and there is a patio area and seating to enjoy wine and snacks before the show or during intermission. The restrooms (at least the women's) could use some extra attention and/or a renovation - they are small and not going to pass a stringent cleanliness check. Other than that, the experiences here have been a fun date night/road trip. If you like musical theater, this is a must do!

This is just one of Auburn's local treasures. I have been to several events here and am thankful…read morethat this venue makes available to us many different artful experiences. Some of the events I have been a part of here are: I have seen many live theatre shows (both local and national acts) I have come here to listen to bands. Once again, local, national, and even international performances I have watched comedic acts here... including the owner as well as famous acts I have watched movies here I have come here for film and discussion events My grandson has taken acting classes I have attended photo and art exhibits, as well as demonstrations There may be other opportunities that I am missing, but I have had the pleasure to attend many interesting events at this venue. The owners are very community oriented and have done a really nice job bringing cultural events and workshops to our small city. Definitely worth checking out!

I've been to numerous events here recently: music, comedy shows and open mics that happen every…read moreTuesday at 7:30. All great! Highly recommended. Plus the attached Cafe 108 serves delicious food.

This is my second or 3rd year as a season subscriber. Top notch quality theatre with reasonable…read moreprices. It's local cast and crew which is why I subscribe. I don't always love the shows they pick, but it's a wide range - keeping my theatre chops sharp. Always opt for the Sunday show with the talk back with the actors. Great stuff.

Returning to the Hangar Theatre felt like coming home. We got lucky enough to catch a performance…read moreof "Matilda", sponsored by the wonderful Running to Places Theatre Company. The evening turned into a lively night. Watching the young cast navigate those first-night jitters with such grace became a joy. The audience felt their excitement in every note. Walking through those doors brought back a flood of memories--most notably, our best man Andrew's wedding. Rare to find a space that can host both life's biggest milestones and the budding dreams of local actors. The Hangar has built a reputation for excellence. I feel proud to support it.

Giving four stars for now until I can FINALLY see a show indoors here! I went to see Sweeney Todd…read morein their gorgeous outdoor stage just to the back of the theatre proper. Parking was a breeze which was really nice - the theatre is also conveniently located so you can hop right back on the road and head home after seeing a show if coming from Rochester region. I loved that they served finger lakes wine at the concession stand, and all of the volunteers and staff I encountered were wonderful and helpful. We went on a HOT day, and I wish for the outdoor stage they would have sprung for a covered option. The bulk of the audience were boiling by the time the razors came out, and we still had two hours of murderous fun left to go. The show itself had its great and not so great moments (I am not sure if it was a budgetary thing but the set for this show was...off putting. I don't need to be reminded that they're eating humans in word form on the set - there's a Greek chorus to remind me every other scene! Also, there were pretty severe issues with the mix and sound. Forgetting to turn actors mics back on, inability to hear the orchestra at times, etc.) Overall the cast and team at Hangar absolutely did the best they could given the circumstances all theatres are being forced to operate under right now, and I am SO GLAD to be out watching theatre and making snide comments about sets again! If there's a show you love playing here - go go go! Broadway talent and stardom in FLX!

We have just viewed 'The Woman in Black'! Jan/2026! In…read moreour 55 years of marriage, we have seen a huge amount of plays-on and off Broadway as well! Geva Theatre is a secret GEM!!!! We have been there many times, traveling from Buffalo, NY, and each and every performance is spectacular and entertaining !!! The theater, itself, is comfortable and inviting- never a bad seat! We highly recommend!!! Len & Marie Grieco

Christmas Carol- not worth the time or money. We will be…read moreback when the old version returns until then. Time for a new play to to watch at Christmas Time

RBTL's Auditorium Theatre is always a wonderful location to see a show. The theatre is currently…read moreunder construction and some of the outside areas were fenced in. One exciting edition I noticed on this visit were working elevators. In the past they did not have elevators which was difficult when I came to a show with my mother who has limited mobility. Very pleased to see this has been addressed by the venue. Check in process is quick. Scan your tickets and move through the security screening line. The bar had speciality drinks for the musical we were seeing, Back to the future. We purchased some candy for the show, $3 a piece. Cookies and cheese & crackers samplers were also available for purchase. You can also purchase merchandise for the show on the first floor. The theatre is gorgeous with molded ceilings and stained glass light fixtures. We were seated on the main level and the seats are comfortable. I did feel packed in at times but overall comfort was good. I would order aisle seats next time, as this is my preference. Bathrooms were very clean though the lines were crazy during intermission. I went to the lower level and it was chaos with no clear direction for the lines. I did not want to wait in this line, so I walked up to the second level. The line was shorter and the bathroom had an attendant directing the line traffic. The second floor also had a photo op area for the show and the rbtl staff took a photo for us. RBTL does a great job bringing exciting productions to town. Very happy to have the opportunity to see broadway shows in Rochester.

Lovely place to see a show. We showed up a few minutes late so they turned up the volume on the TV…read morefor us to watch the first song while we waited to go in. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The auditorium itself is beautiful. Multiple paid parking lots nearby including the back lot whih you can pre-reserve.

BVT is a gem of a summer stock theatre company located in Naples, NY! It's about an hour drive from…read moredowntown Rochester, and provides a wonderful day trip opportunity, given the proximity to the finger lakes, wineries, and gorgeous views. The theatre itself a repurposed church, replete with pews for seating (gorgeous on the eyes, less kind on the tushy if you're settling in for a longer musical or play.) Like any good summer theater company, they turn shows around within a week and the sets are always top notch. In addition to their summer season, they offer a reading program for emerging writers where plays can be previewed by the Naples community, AND a summer education program for Naples students. The staff is wonderful and welcoming. BVT is my go-to for all things Finger Lakes entertainment, and I am looking forward to seeing what they have in store for summer 2019!

From the owner: Bristol Valley Theater produces a six show Summer Season, featuring artists from all over the…read morecountry. Join us for tales of unrequited love, unlikely friendships, book club squabbles, and family road trips!

It's been a few years since we've been able to get out to Sterling for the Festival and things have…read moredefinitely changed. A few years ago, they rarely took card and it was mostly cash, now that is flipped and they take card only at most of the food stands. The extras and games still are primarily cash which is fine, that's what we expected. The big concern I have is again the prices. It was about $20 just for an order of chicken fingers with fries, $17 for fried cheese curds, $5 for a pickle, and at least $4 for a bottle of water. It was $50 every time you wanted something to eat. While I appreciate them being able to take card so I don't need to get a bunch of cash out, I wonder if they jacked up the prices to pay for the card fees. The food isn't very over the top and they definitely feel like they're gouging the prices just a bit. I will say that the "Steak on a Stake" was delicious but not worth the price tag because of it's size. The strawberry shortcake though was HUGE, however it was also $15. The entrance fee is always more and more expensive each year which is another downside. The owner of the festival is not a good person based on what we've read and heard from the employees. It's definitely getting more expensive than it's worth. Also pro tip: there is ZERO reception here so be prepared to meet up with people in the parking area or before you enter. Maybe go old school with some walkie-talkies because finding people is almost impossible here. I love that you can unplug here, just don't get lost or separated from your party.

This would mark the 3rd time I've visited the Renaissance Festival, and it was as great as the…read moreprevious years. Let's get the obvious out of the way, the food and drinks here are pricey. You're looking at $20 turkey legs, $15 dollar beers, $14 fruit smoothies, $6 jerky slabs etc. Of all the years, this was the first year trying their turkey leg. This was giant and you would have to eat it like a barbarian since it isn't the most tender thing. Make sure you grab extra napkins. The "fruit" smoothie isn't made to order and don't contain any actual fruit. Rather a fruit flavoured syrup blended with ice. Nevertheless, this helped us stay cool. The jerky man walking around with slabs of jerky for $6 we've always liked. Tender jerky and for $6, that's not too bad. The shows were entertaining and the actors/actresses seemed to enjoy playing their role which made a difference. We didn't come across anyone who seemed like they didn't want to be there. The employees seemed genuinely nice. There was a "torture museum" which we found to be a waste of money and time. At $5 a ticket, we walked through this shack of dummies in various torture positions, and the entire walk-through took 5 minutes. Would definitely skip that for next time. As for acts, we agreed the most enjoyable and entertaining one was performed by the Acrobatrix hosted by Thunder and Tipsy. Although every act we saw was very good. If there's one thing I wish would improve is the state of the bathrooms, particularly the ones in the way back of the festival. The front and middle ones are kept in decent condition, while the one way in the back isn't climate controlled, and seems like there was no upkeep. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and now know to stick with the snacks and simple drinks to keep us going throughout the day and finding dinner elsewhere. We look forward to visiting again for future years.

We got the pleasure of attending feast based on Beowulf but from the mother's perspective. It's a…read moresmall intimate venue with had a great set. It was almost like life theater because the first row was basically on the stage with the performer, single woman performer right in the middle of everything so it was a really cool. First experience the staff was very friendly. They have a full bar with snacks and yeah, they have a lot of associations with non-for-profit loaves and fish as the sponsor for the show who feed the homeless and there was other art organizations present there as well. You know it's a great central theater that has like a lot of like really good shows known for having great actors from Ithaca College, so usually seeing a performance in the city is a solid choice and I definitely recommend the kitchen theater. Their regular shows. It's very popular.

I came on the "pay what you can" night for Peter and the Starcatcher. It impressed me they had such…read morea night to make theatre accessible to anyone by means of financial ability. The building is modern and artistic in a simple way. It was my first time coming here and I suppose I had the expectation it would be like the other plays I'd seen in my life; your standard auditorium and sitting in darkness, alone to my own devices. I was pleasantly surprised! Their motto is "bold, intimate, engaging", and I soon found out why as I walked back a hall which entered into a small theatre where the relatively small amount of seats were placed in such away around the room you had no choice but be part of the stage. What an experience. It was like someone was not only telling you a story, but acting it out for you... You personally. And they were so close they would all make eye contact with you from time to time making it more personal. I felt engaged and pulled along with the story. They move so fast and don't have time or a way to dim the lights and move props etc so it's interesting how creative they get... It's literally like daddy acting out a story to his children at some points, very sweet and special. You can tell the actors are having fun, and they did a splendid job! I'd go back, but make sure to reserve ahead if you can- it's small!