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 Rochester-area high school students’ passion, energy, and dedication as they bring these productions to life.
This year’s lineup offers something for everyone, from timeless classics like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to high-energy productions like Mamma Mia! 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.
List of Musicals and Plays by Date
November 2024
McQuaid Jesuit
All Quiet on the Western Front
Nov. 20–23
mcquaid.org
Penfield
The Mousetrap
Nov. 21–23
penfield.edu
Spencerport
Anastasia
Nov. 21–23
spencerportschools.org
Webster Thomas
The Diary of Anne Frank
Nov. 21–23
websterschools.org
Allendale Columbia
Once Upon a Mattress
Nov. 22–23
allendalecolumbia.org
Hilton
Anne of Green Gables
Nov. 22–24
hilton.k12.ny.us | Facebook
December 2024
West Irondequoit
Lost Girl
Dec. 6–8
westirondequoit.org
Pittsford-Mendon
The Play That Goes Wrong High School Edition
Dec. 12–14
pittsfordschools.org
School of the Arts
Scrooge!
Dec. 12–14
rcsdk12.org
February 2025
Greece Athena
Footloose
Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9
greececsd.org
Brighton
Mamma Mia!
Feb. 6–8
bcsd.org
School of the Arts
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Feb. 6–8
rcsdk12.org
Webster Schroeder
Hadestown (Teen Edition)
Feb. 6–8
WS Musicals on Facebook
Greece Odyssey
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Feb. 21–23
greececsd.org
March 2025
Fairport
Hadestown: Teen Edition
Mar. 6–8
fairport.org
Greece Arcadia
Into the Woods
Mar. 7–9, 14–16
greececsd.org
McQuaid Jesuit
Chicago: Teen Edition
Mar. 12–15
mcquaid.org
The Charles Finney School
Bye Bye Birdie
Mar. 14–16
finneyschool.org
East Rochester
Grease
Mar. 20–22
erschools.org
Penfield
Mean Girls
Mar. 20–22
penfield.edu
Pittsford-Sutherland
Anything Goes
Mar. 20–22
pittsfordschools.org
West Irondequoit
Once Upon a Mattress
Mar. 20-23
westirondequoit.org
Eastridge
Hadestown: Teen Edition
Mar. 20–22
eastiron.org
Gates-Chili
Mary Poppins
Mar. 21–23
gateschili.org
Greece Olympia
Matilda
Mar. 21, 22, 28, 29
greececsd.org
Honeoye Falls-Lima
Hadestown: Teen Edition
Mar. 27–29
hflcsd.org
Aquinas Institute
Hadestown: Teen Edition
Mar. 27–29
aquinasinstitute.com
Rush-Henrietta
Once Upon a Mattress
Mar. 27–29
rhnet.org
Webster Thomas
Legally Blonde
Mar. 27–29
websterschools.org
Wheatland-Chili
Little Women
Mar. 27–29
wheatland.k12.ny.us
Churchville-Chili
The Addams Family
Mar. 27–30
cccsd.org
Bishop Kearney
Mamma Mia!
Mar. 28–29
bkhs.org
Roc City Players, Franklin
The Wiz
Mar 28–29
rcsd121.org
April 2025
Hilton
The Addams Family School Edition
Apr. 4–6
hilton.k12.ny.us | Facebook
Pittsford-Mendon
Hadestown: Teen Edition
Apr. 3–5
pittsfordschools.org
May 2025
School of the Arts
Mamma Mia!
May 1–3
rcsdk12.org
Webster Schroeder
The Cafe Mocha Murders
May 1–3
WS Musicals on Facebook
June 2025
School of the Arts
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Jun. 5–7
rcsdk12.org
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 College
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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2024-25 School Year: 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 2024-25 school year, please let me know in the comments below!
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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