Tickets and Shows

The Dice Is Right!

September 26th at 4:00pm

The moon is in the right phase, the runes shine softly on the ground, the stars above are aligned—everyone can make it back to the table! It's the D&D-themed game show you never thought you wanted—leveled up and back for your amusement. The wizard, his trusty artificer, and our heroes spin all-new tales of adventure and glory! Through wit, cunning, and the roll of a giant, inflatable, 20-sided die, they will save—or rue—the day. No matter how the dice roll, it's always a story!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Theatre

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A Magician—by Jordan Rooks

September 26th at 4:00pm

Returning to Rochester Fringe, magician Jordan Rooks brings his award-winning life memoir show. This isn't your typical magic show—it's a whimsical story of the life of a Las Vegas magician. From growing up in the cornfields of Indiana, to working with the greatest entertainers of our time, this show is about the perseverance of a man on his path to success.

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Allen Main Stage Theatre
Genre: Theatre

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The Gator

September 26th at 4:30pm

Harris, a man obsessed with a mass casualty event, finds himself entangled in a conspiracy after discovering a pirate radio band hosted by a shadowy figure called the Gator, whose communications with "the Prophet" seem to predict tragedies before they happen. When the Prophet predicts that Harris' wife will soon become a victim, Harris races to solve the mystery of the Gator before it's too late.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

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Inescapable by Martin Dockery

September 26th at 5:00pm

Twilight Zone + Samuel Beckett in a mind-bending comedic thriller! Rapid-fire comedy mixes with slow boiling tension as two friends uncover a lifetime of secrets and betrayals just as quickly as they forget them. Best of Fest, Ottawa Fringe; Best Script: Orlando Fringe. Critics Pick–Orlando Weekly, Orlando Sentinel, Now Toronto. “Will fill your inner geek with glee!”–CBC. “5 STARS: Hilarious … mind-bending … pitch-perfect.”–Winnipeg Free Press.

Length: 50 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Ensemble Theatre
Genre: Theatre

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Bushwhacked Big Joy Fun Time Revival

September 26th at 6:00pm

An interactive, high-energy comedy spectacle where salvation comes in the form of pure, unfiltered joy. Hosted by the wildly charismatic Tim and Pammy Shea Fakker, this “revival” trades fire-and-brimstone for bubble guns and questionable advice. The inspirational duo will lead audiences through absurd testimonials, musical numbers, and miraculous transformations fueled by good vibes. Come ready to clap, cheer, and possibly be “healed” from your afflictions in the most ridiculous way possible.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Garden Studio
Genre: Comedy

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John Terlazzo - Singer/Songwriter/Poet /Storyteller

September 26th at 6:00pm

John Terlazzo is a singer-songwriter, poet, and storyteller with hundreds of original songs, decades of performance experience, three books and a dozen albums to his name. His work has been described as "Marc Chagall gone aural," "Leonard Cohen meets Rumi," "Modern Surrealist Gypsy Folk," with “a depth, weight, and insight ... that only comes from a life well-lived and a willingness to explore the mystery of one's own soul."

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Multidisciplinary & Circus

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

September 26th at 6:30pm

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a wildly funny musical where six fiercely competitive middle schoolers battle for spelling glory, one word at a time. As they navigate the bee, the spellers reveal hilarious, awkward, and surprisingly touching glimpses into their lives. Featuring audience participation and a score that’s as charming as it is clever, this Tony Award-winning musical is packed with enough laughter and spelling anxiety to make anyone grateful they’re not on stage.

Length: 90 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Allen Main Stage Theatre
Genre: Theatre

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Catharsis Time!

September 26th at 7:00pm

Join us for our fourth year of "Catharsis Time!" Created by local author Sara Zavacki-Moore and playwright Matthew Dwight Moore, the show features a terrific cast of hand-picked creatives. This year’s theme will be “resilience,” and will feature some of Rochester’s best storytellers. As a special bonus, we will be offering a free expressive writing workshop to explore the benefits of creative writing and mental health.

Length: 50 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Ensemble Theatre
Genre: Comedy

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Cirque du Fringe: Anchors Away

September 26th at 7:00pm

All New for 2026! Is there a doctor in the house?! You may just need one to treat you for all the heart-stopping entertainment that awaits you on board the beautiful HMS Spiegeltent! Let our crew whisk you away on a cruise of a lifetime that will leave you feeling like a cheeky sunset cocktail on the open sea. Hosted by the highly strung, overly familiar, and “charming” cruise director, this night promises to be a night you won’t soon forget. High Seas. High Stakes. High-Flying Circus!

Length: 90 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Spiegeltent
Genre: Multidisciplinary & Circus

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Hamilton

September 26th at 7:30pm

Rarely has Broadway moved to the screen as adeptly as “Hamilton.” This is not a remake of the musical but instead a direct stage-to-film version, one that faithfully captures the hip-hop buoyancy of the original. At America’s 250th, the musical serves as a reminder of our foundational tenets. It does so with actors, lyrics and characters who, contagiously singing and dancing, leap from the pages of history.

Length: 160 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Visual Arts & Film

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Just To Be Close To You

September 26th at 7:30pm

Direct from Edinburgh! New York Premiere! Meet Carl Poteraychke, a dreamy lounge singer ready to serenade, seduce, and show you what it means to love—just for an hour. Equal parts absurdist comedy and heartfelt longing, Cam Poter’s ten-time award-winning clown show blends character comedy and audience interaction into one hilariously surreal search for connection. “A clowning masterclass.” — The Skinny

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Garden Studio
Genre: Comedy

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Bushwhacked: Tim and Pammy Shea’s Pamper Camper

September 26th at 8:00pm

Step right up and be blessed by the radiant chaos of "Bushwhacked: Tim and Pammy Shea's Pamper Camper," a revival of laughter inside one joyful little trailer. Tim and Pammy invite you to testify, testify, TESTIFY as they deliver improvised miracles of comedy straight to your soul. Expect open hearts and a whole lot of playful nonsense dressed up like divine intervention. You’ll leave renewed, restored, and gloriously Bushwhacked—hallelujah and pass the shea butter! Only 4 tickets per show!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Spiegelgarden
Genre: Comedy

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Coldwater Blues

September 26th at 8:00pm

With a shared passion for the blues and an eclectic collection of musical influences, Coldwater Blues is sustained by the joy of performing for others. The band is led by Myriah Marsh-Hall, whose range and style pay homage to blues and blues rock legends like Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, Koko Taylor, The Allman Brothers and the Tedeschi Trucks band, to name a few. Myriah is joined by Jim Rappleye (guitar), Joe Mulrooney (piano), Steve Walters (base), and Pete Steltmann (drums).

Length: 90 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
Genre: Music

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Bushwhacked: Tim and Pammy Shea’s Pamper Camper

September 26th at 9:30pm

Step right up and be blessed by the radiant chaos of "Bushwhacked: Tim and Pammy Shea's Pamper Camper," a revival of laughter inside one joyful little trailer. Tim and Pammy invite you to testify, testify, TESTIFY as they deliver improvised miracles of comedy straight to your soul. Expect open hearts and a whole lot of playful nonsense dressed up like divine intervention. You’ll leave renewed, restored, and gloriously Bushwhacked—hallelujah and pass the shea butter! Only 4 tickets per show!