Support Monroe County’s talented young performing artists while enjoying some of the most celebrated musicals and plays for a fraction of the cost of Broadway shows. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to witness the passion, energy, and dedication of Rochester-area high school students as they bring these productions to life.
This year’s lineup offers something for everyone, from timeless classics like Singin’ in the Rain to high-energy productions like Footloose. With affordable ticket prices, these performances provide the perfect opportunity for a fun night out with friends or family while backing the creative efforts of local students.
Hi! I’ve updated this list for the 2025-26 school year, but many schools have yet to announce their shows. If you are able to help fill in the unknown high school musical for this year, please add a comment below or contact me directly.
Thank you! Debi (10/2/25)
List of Musicals and Plays by Date
October 2025
Churchville-Chili
Queens
Oct. 17–18, 2025
Wheatland-Chili
Production TBA
Oct. 17–18, 2025
Gates-Chili
Super Scary
Oct. 23, 2025
School of the Arts (SOTA)
Dracula
Oct. 23, 2025
Greece Athena
Nunsense
Oct. 24–26, November 1–2, 2025
November 2025
Our Lady of Mercy
Mean Girls: High School Version
Nov. 6–9, 2025
Brighton
The Crucible
Nov. 7–8, 2025
Fairport
Charlotte’s Web
Nov. 13–15, 2025
Hilton
Cinderella: A Dream Come True
Nov. 11–13, 2025
McQuaid Jesuit
A Sherlock Carol
Nov. 19–22, 2025
Penfield
A New Style of Murder
Nov. 20–22, 2025
Webster Thomas
Much Ado About Nothing
Nov. 20–22, 2025
December 2025
School of the Arts (SOTA)
Little Women, the Musical
Dec. 11–13, 2025
Pittsford Mendon
Ride the Cyclone: High School Edition
Dec. 12–13, 2025
January 2026
Pittsford Sutherland
Footloose
Jan. 15–17, 2026
East Rochester
Production TBA
Jan. 16–17, 2026
February 2026
Webster Schroeder
On the Town
Feb. 5–8, 2026
School of the Arts (SOTA)
The Dancing Plague (World Premiere)
Feb. 2026 (exact dates TBA)
March 2026
Fairport
Production TBA
Mar. 5–7, 2026
Pittsford Mendon
The Drowsy Chaperone
March 5-7, 2026
Webster Thomas
Footloose
Mar. 5–7, 2026
McQuaid Jesuit
Anything Goes
Mar. 11–14, 2026
Penfield
Production TBA
Mar. 12–14, 2026
Eastridge
Production TBA
Mar. 19–21, 2026
Wheatland-Chili
Production TBA
Mar. 20–21, 2026
Hilton
Production TBA
Mar. 20–22, 2026
Gates-Chili
Singin’ in the Rain
Mar. 20–22, 2026
April 2026
Brighton
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Apr. 24–25, 2026
Allendale Columbia
24 Hour Musical
Apr. 24–25, 2026
School of the Arts (SOTA)
Hairspray
Apr. 29–May 2, 2026
Webster Schroeder
Production TBA
Apr. 30–May 2, 2026
May 2026
TBA
June 2026
School of the Arts (SOTA)
The Lion King Junior
Jun. 4–6, 2026
List of Schools for Contact Information
Please visit each school’s website for specific information, including directions and showtimes.
Allendale Columbia
519 Allens Creek Rd.
(585) 381-4560
allendalecolumbia.org
Aquinas Institute
1127 Dewey Ave.
(585) 254-2020
aquinasinstitute.com
This school typically participates in the Stars of Tomorrow
Bishop Kearney
125 Kings Highway S.
(585) 342-4000
bkhs.org
Brighton
1150 Winton Road
(585) 242-5000
bcsd.org
This school typically participates in the Stars of Tomorrow
Brockport
40 Allen Street
(585) 637-1870
bcs1.org
Charles Finney
2070 Five Mile Line Road
(585) 387-3770
finneyschool.org | Facebook
Churchville-Chili
5786 Buffalo Road
(585) 293-4540
cccsd.org
This school typically participates in the Stars of Tomorrow
East Rochester
200 Woodbine Ave.
(585) 248-6350
erschools.org
Eastridge
2350 East Ridge Road
(585) 339-1450
eastiron.org
This school typically participates in the Stars of Tomorrow
Fairport
1 Dave Paddock Way
(585) 421-2100
fairport.org
Gates-Chili
1 Spartan Way
(585) 247-5050
gateschili.org
Greece Arcadia
120 Island Cottage Road
(585) 966-3000
greececsd.org
Greece Athena
800 Long Pond Road
(585) 966-4000
greececsd.org
This school typically participates in the Stars of Tomorrow
Greece Odyssey
750 Maiden Lane
(585) 966-5200
greececsd.org
This school typically participates in the Stars of Tomorrow
Greece Olympia
1139 Maiden Lane
(585) 966-5000
greececsd.org
Harley
1981 Clover Street
(585) 442-1770
harleyschool.org
This school typically participates in the Stars of Tomorrow
Hilton
400 East Ave.
(585) 392-1000
hilton.k12.ny.us | Facebook
Honeoye Falls-Lima
83 East St.
(585) 624-7050
hflcsd.org
McQuaid Jesuit
1800 S Clinton Ave.
(585) 473-1130
mcquaid.org
Our Lady of Mercy
1437 Blossom Road
(585) 288-7120
mercyhs.com
This school typically participates in the Stars of Tomorrow
Penfield
25 High School Drive
(585) 249-6700
penfield.edu
Pittsford-Mendon
472 Mendon Road
(585) 267-1600
pittsfordschools.org
This school typically participates in the Stars of Tomorrow
Pittsford-Sutherland
55 Sutherland St.
(585) 267-1100
pittsfordschools.org
This school typically participates in the Stars of Tomorrow
Roc City Players
Franklin Campus
950 Norton Street
(585) 467-3131
rcsd121.org
ROC City Players is open to all Rochester City School District students in Grades 4-12.
Rush-Henrietta
1799 Lehigh Station Road
(585) 359-5200
rhnet.org
This school typically participates in the Stars of Tomorrow
School of the Arts
45 Prince St.
(585) 242-7682
rcsdk12.org
Rochester’s School of the Arts features multiple shows throughout the school year.
Spencerport
2707 Spencerport Road
(585) 349-5200
spencerportschools.org
Webster Schroeder
875 Ridge Road
(585) 670-5000
WS Musicals on Facebook
This school typically participates in the Stars of Tomorrow
Webster Thomas
800 Five Mile Line Road
(585) 670-8000
websterschools.org
West Irondequoit
260 Cooper Road
(585) 266-7351
westirondequoit.org
Wheatland-Chili
940 North Road
(585) 889-4500
wheatland.k12.ny.us
This school typically participates in the Stars of Tomorrow
Community & Professional Theater
But wait, there’s more! Why stop at high schools when we can share children’s theater, community theater, off-Broadway, etc.? Because it would be impossible for me to keep up with the ever-evolving schedules, please visit each company’s website to see the latest shows.
A Magical Journey Thru Stages
West Herr Performing Arts Center
875 E. Main Street, Suite 380
(585) 935-7173
mjtstages.org
Artists Unlimited
Greece Central Performing Arts Center
800 Long Pond Road
(585) 219-5188
rocartistsunlimited.com
The Avenue Blackbox Theatre
780 Joseph Ave.
(585) 491-6730
avenuetheatre.org
Blackfriars Theatre
795 E. Main St.
(585) 454-1260
blackfriars.org
Bristol Valley Theatre
Naples, Ontario County
151 S. Main St.
(585) 374-6318
bvtnaples.org
CenterStage Theatre
JCC Hart Theater
1200 Edgewood Ave.
(585) 461-2000
jccrochester.org
Comedy @ The Carlson
50 Carlson Road
(585) 426-6339
carlsoncomedy.com
Eastman Theatre
255 East Ave.
(585) 454-2100
rpo.org
Geva Theatre Center
75 Woodbury Blvd.
(585) 232-4382
gevatheatre.org
The Hochstein School
50 N. Plymouth Ave.
(585) 454-4596
hochstein.org
Kodak Center
200 W. Ridge Road
(585) 254-0181
kodakcenter.com
MT Ed
4785 Lake Avenue
(585) 802-1902
musicaltheatreeducation.com
Multi-use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC)
142 Atlantic Ave
muccc.org
Nazareth University
4245 East Ave.
(585) 389-2170
naz.edu
Neighborhood Acting Company
Ontario, Wayne County
6200 Ontario Center Road
(315) 791-2066
neighborhoodactingcompany.com
OFC Creations Theatre Center
3450 Winton Place
(585) 667-0954
ofccreations.com
Pittsford Musicals
Pittsford Sutherland High School
55 Sutherland St.
(585) 586-1500
pittsfordmusicals.org
RBTL Auditorium Theatre
885 E. Main St.
(585) 222-5000
rbtl.org
RIT Visual and Performing Arts
One Lomb Memorial Drive
(585) 475-2411
rit.edu
Roberts Wesleyan Community Theatre
Cultural Life Center
2301 Westside Drive
roberts.edu
Roberts Wesleyan University
7 Apple Lane
(585) 594-6008
roberts.edu
Rochester Community Players
Performances at Multi-Use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC)
142 Atlantic Ave
rochestercommunityplayers.org
SUNY Brockport
Tower Fine Arts Center Mainstage
180 Holley St.
(585) 395-2787
brockport.edu
The Theater at Innovation Square
131 Chestnut St
(585) 281-4893
theaterais.com
The University of Rochester Sloan Performing Arts Center
407 Alumni Road
(585) 275-2121
sas.rochester.edu
Webster Theatre Guild
Webster Thomas High School
800 Five Mile Line Road
webstertheatreguild.org
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The most frequent question I receive in September is, “When will you update this guide for the new school year?” I usually start researching in October after schools announce their productions. I have a friend who also helps track down this information, so between his research and mine, we pull together a list for you in time to enjoy them all! If you know which musical and play your high school will perform during the current school year, please let me know in the comments below!
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Pittsford Mendon High School
The Drowsy Chaperone
March 5-7, 2026
Thank you, Katie!
Whoops! I forgot something. Webster Thomas is doing Much Ado About Nothing from November 20 to 22. And I just found out Penfield is doing “A New Style of Murder” these same days. And Webster Schroeder is likely doing their spring drama from April 30 to May 2.
Thank you for sharing these, Sylvia. I appreciate you!
I’d double check on this info but here’s what I got
Fairport fall drama-Charlotte’s Web-11/13 to 15
Hilton fall drama-Cinderella: A Dream Come True-11/21 to 23
East Rochester musical-1/16 to 17
Fairport musical-3/5 to 7
Penfield musical-3/12 to 14
Eastridge musical-3/19 to 21
Hilton musical-3/20 to 22
WIll you be doing a similar post for the 2025-26 school year? I found this really helpful last year! My homeschooling daughter and I love going to everyone’s shows 🙂
I’d like to! Since the school year just started, many schools have not yet announced what the plays/musicals will be. Most hold the dates on their calendar, though, so I’ll start there and fill in the gaps as known. I’m happy you find this helpful!
Chantal, I’ve updated the list to the best of my knowledge, and will continue to update it as productions are announced. Enjoy!
Hi! East Rochester High School is doing Grease!!! March 20-22! Tickets are $5 at the door!! Showtimes are 3/20-6:30
3/21-3/22-7:00
Wonderful, thank you! I was going to call the school next week to find out. Thank you for taking time to share this with us, Denise.
Renaissance Charter School will be doing Sponge Bob Jr. in June
Greece Central School District has their plays posted for 24-25 on their website already.
Monster Songs, Arcadia High School, November 1 & 2 – 7:00 PM, November 2 – 2:00 PM, Greece Arcadia Auditorium
Elf, Athena Middle School, November 22, 23, 29 & 30 – 7:00 PM, November 23 & 30 – 1:00 PM, Greece Performing Arts Center
Footloose, Athena High School, January 31, February 1, 7 & 8 – 7:00 PM,
February 2 & 9 – 2:00 PM, Greece Performing Arts Center
The Little Mermaid, Odyssey, February 21 & 22 – 7:00 PM, February 23 – 2:00 PM,
Greece Odyssey Auditorium
Into the Woods, Arcadia High School, March 7, 8, 14, 15 – 7:00 PM, March 9 & 16 – 2:00 PM, Greece Arcadia Auditorium
Matilda, Olympia, March 21, 22, 28 & 29 – 7:00 PM, March 22 & 29 – 2:00 PM, Greece Olympia Auditorium
Alice in Wonderland, Arcadia Middle School, April 4 & 5 – 7:00 PM, April 5 – 2:00 PM, Greece Arcadia Auditorium
Forever Plaid, Athena High School, April 25 & 26, May 2 & 3 – 7:00 PM, April 27, May 4 – 2:00 PM, Greece Athena Forum Room
Will you do a list for 2024-2025?
Yes. I’ll probably start researching it in late October since most schools will have announced their fall plays and spring musicals by then. If you know of any, please leave a comment!
Hello – Would you please add the non-profit youth theater A Magical Journey Thru Stages to your listing? Our website is http://www.mjtstages.org We have three shows coming up for the rest of this season. A Play “Rehearsal For Murder”, and Musicals “The Little Mermaid JR.” and “Anastasia The Musical”. Then we have summer camp shows too. Thank you! Sherry Vile
I just added it, Sherry—thank you so much for reaching out!
Please add the following listing from Rochester Community Players 99th Season (2024) (Rochester’s oldest theatre) to your listings:
https://www.rochestercommunityplayers.org/
Done! Thank you for the recommendation, Michael!
Are you doing an updated list for the 2023-2024 school year?
Yes, I’m planning to add what I have tonight, and I’ll add the rest once they’re announced.
in addition to the beautiful telling of Anastasia, don’t miss the next group of talent from Greece Athena Middle School doing The SpongeBob Musical April 21 and April 28 at 7 pm, and Saturdays April 22 and 29 at 1pm and 7pm