Rochester Opera House

JUST SO, MR. KIPLING - THE JUNGLE BOOK - May 25-27

COMMUNITY ARTS - Presented by Homeschool Theatre Guild.

Step into Rudyard Kipling’s world and let your imagination soar as you connect with the playful cast of characters roaming the jungles of India and meet the individuals who influenced Kipling’s family on the home front of England during WWI. This beautiful ensemble drama will entertain audiences of all ages with its timeless appeal. Theater-goers old and young will revel in the antics of familiar jungle animals and be drawn into Mowgli’s encounters with the man village and his final confrontation with Shere Khan... Read More

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF presented by MILLWORKS - June 2-4

COMMUNITY ARTS - Presented by Millworks Theatre Troupe.

A classic heartwarming story set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia... Read More

PERFORMANCE & ARTS CENTER (RPAC) PREVIEW PARTY - Thurs, June 8

PREVIEW PARTY - Stop in to see what we've been working on at 32 North Main Street!

The Rochester Opera House invites the community to another special preview party for the new Performance & Arts Center, with construction nearly completed, in the former Carney Medical Supply location, in downtown Rochester. The preview party/reception will take place at 32 North Main Street on Thursday, June 8th from 5-7pm. There will be complimentary refreshments served. The public is encouraged to attend.

LIVING ON A BAD NAME (Bon Jovi Tribute) & BOYZ GONE WILD - Friday, June 9

SPECIAL EVENT - 80's Rock Tribute - Bon Jovi Tribute & Boyz Gone Wild

Living On A Bad Name is the very best live concert performance that Bon Jovi fans can hope to find without Jon and the boys themselves in person. World renowned guitarist Ethan Brosh and singer Ken Pittman are the features in this fun, talented and energetic Bon Jovi tribute band... Read More

STRAFFORD WIND SYMPHONY - Saturday, June 10

FAMILY SERIES - Prelude to Summer.

Celebrate the arrival of summer with favorite summer music! The fifty-five member Strafford Wind Symphony performs a variety of music from well-known classical favorites to contemporary pieces... Read More

COMEDIAN JUSTON McKINNEY - Saturday, June 17

SPECIAL EVENT - New Hampshire’s Juston McKinney returns!

Juston has two Comedy Central Specials including his own one-hour special and multiple appearances on the Tonight Show, and Conan O’Brien, but there’s no place like home! When NH magazine named him “Best of NH” they wrote, “NH may have more famous comedians than you can shake a stick at (Sarah Silverman & Adam Sandler) but no one really “gets” New Hampshire humor like Juston McKinney... Read More

COMEDIAN DAVE RUSSO - Friday, June 23

MAINSTAGE - Winner of Boston Comedy Festival's “Best New Comic.”

Dave Russo is a comedian like no other. Dave has yet to meet a crowd that he can’t win over with his charm and upbeat attitude. His quick wit and clever improvisation skills keep audiences on their toes, never sure where Dave’s mind will ricochet to next. His artful storytelling, combined with his flair for theatrics, has entertained audiences around the country... Read More

ROCHESTER INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL - June 24 & 25

FILM SERIES - Hosted by Rochester Public Library and Museum of Fine Arts

The Rochester Public Library and Museum of Fine Arts are coming together to host the first ever Rochester Independent Film Festival at the Rochester Opera House. The weekend long festival will feature award-winning independent films from around the globe. The event is broken down into sessions organized by film genre. The public is at liberty to view as few or many films as they choose. There is no formal admission fee although there is a suggested donation of $6 to help support the new film program.

COMEDIAN GILBERT GOTTFRIED - Saturday, July 8

MAINSTAGE - Unique Brand of Comedy.

Gilbert Gottfried began doing stand-up at open mike nights in New York City and quickly became known as “the comedian’s comedian.” The veteran stand-up is a former Saturday Night Live cast member and has appeared in several popular films and comedy specials. Mature Content... Read More

COMEDIAN MARK RICCADONNA - Friday, July 14

MAINSTAGE - Actor, Storyteller, and Comedian.

Mark is a gifted storyteller, with a charisma that makes you feel like you’ve known him forever, unique delivery, signature voice (that has landed him several commercials) and likability; you will see why he is a favorite everywhere! Most recently Mark has a lead role in the feature film "Days of Power" and is writing for Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update... Read More

DIRTY DEEDS THE AC/DC TRIBUTE - Saturday, July 22

MAINSTAGE - A wildly entertaining tribute concert!

Take an unpredictable thrill ride with the nation’s number one AC/DC Tribute Band Dirty Deeds, back on our stage by popular demand. It’s high energy and wild entertainment, when Dirty Deeds delivers the on stage antics and theatrics of AC/DC, one of the world’s best rock and roll bands. Escape into pure rock n’ roll for an evening of the timeless hits of the great AC/DC... Read More

COMEDIAN JACKIE FLYNN - Friday, July 28

MAINSTAGE - Comedian, Actor, and self-proclaimed Action Hero.

Jackie Flynn has emerged as one of the funniest and most talked about comedians to come out of Boston. Joining the ranks of Steven Wright, Denis Leary, Lenny Clarke and Jay Leno, he has quickly parlayed his success as a stand-up to firmly establish himself in film and television. Audiences young and old appreciate his wit and rapid fire “take no prisoners” delivery... Read More

FRONTIERS - The Ultimate Journey Tribute - Saturday, July 29

MAINSTAGE - The best JOURNEY tribute band in the world!

FRONTIERS is hailed by fans and critics alike as the BEST JOURNEY tribute band in the world, performing JOURNEY’S music with chilling accuracy! Lead vocalist Elaine Tuttle is an absolute dead ringer for Steve Perry vocally. Fans agree that FRONTIERS delivers the closest experience to the original Steve Perry fronted lineup... Read More

COMEDIAN TIM KROMPIER - Friday, August 11

MAINSTAGE - Stand-up Comedy Maven!

Having headlined in comedy clubs, theatres, and showcases across the country, and with weekly spots in New York City and Long Island; Tim Krompier has blossomed into a stand-up comedy maven. Tim was recently featured on the MSG Network’s “The Bracket” giving his witty and educated comments on New York sports. Tim headlines at clubs across the US and Canada and continues to be in high demand for private and corporate events... Read More

COMEDIAN LENNY CLARKE - Friday, August 18

MAINSTAGE - It’s never the same show twice!

Lenny Clarke has an oddly calibrated act — his material and his perspective are very much in an old-school Don Rickles vein, but his attitude is very much that of a quick-witted young comic. This contrast comes wrapped in a conversational, deceptively genial delivery, with just brief moments of clowning. Clarke is also unpredictable in a very good way on stage — you don’t know where he’s going to go next... Read More

ROCHESTER ROTARY PRO-AM FALL CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT - Tuesday, September 26

Tournament is a scramble format with a PGA Club Professional matched with each team. 8AM Registration and a 9 AM Shot-gun start. Player buffet begins at tourney completion. Team and Individual Prizes and Contests. Space is limited to 72 players. To register by email contact: dclaveau@hrcu.org. Click here for registration and sponsorship forms.

Proceeds benefit the all-new Rochester Performance & Arts Center in downtown Rochester.

MICRO CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING - Saturday, September 30

MAINSTAGE - Half the size, Twice the violence!

Micro Championship Wrestling is a high powered, explosive, athletic show with just the right touch of comedy thrown in to make it an event for all ages! These micro athletes may be short in stature but are giants in the world of entertainment where they will keep you on your feet, screaming and crying at the same time. Micro Championship Wrestling is the #1 Midget Wrestling company in the USA... Read More

COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR CLINT BLACK - Saturday, October 7

SPECIAL EVENT - Clint has sold over 20 million records and earned more than a dozen gold and platinum awards in the U.S. and Canada!

Clint Black surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of '89, reaching #1 with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, Killin' Time. He followed that with the triple-platinum Put Yourself in My Shoes, and then a string of platinum and gold albums throughout the '90s... Read More

COMEDIAN BOB MARLEY - Friday, October 13

SPECIAL EVENT - Bob loves being a comedian. He’s wicked good at it!

Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late-night TV circuit: ‘The Late Show’ with David Letterman, ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jay Leno, ‘Late Night’ with Conan O’Brien, and ‘The Late Late Show’ with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn... Read More

DIRTY DEEDS THE AC/DC TRIBUTE - Saturday, October 14

PEACE FROG - TRIBUTE TO JIM MORRISON & THE DOORS - Saturday, October 21

MAINSTAGE - Peace Frog has traveled the world keeping the spirit of Jim Morrison and The Doors alive.

Peace Frog pays tribute to Jim Morrison and The Doors by recreating the magic and intensity of a Doors concert experience. Based out of Venice California, The Birthplace of The Doors, lead singer Tony Fernandez invokes the spirit of “The Lizard King” and delivers a powerful re-creation of a Doors concert experience... Read More

THE CAPITAL STEPS - Sunday, November 12

SPECIAL EVENT - Fundraiser for the Rochester Performance and Arts Center

The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. The group was born in December, 1981 when some staffers for Senator Charles Percy were planning entertainment for a Christmas party. Their first idea was to stage a nativity play, but in the whole Congress they couldn't find three wise men or a virgin. So, they decided to dig into the headlines of the day, and they created song parodies & skits which conveyed a special brand of satirical humor... Read More

EAGLEMANIA - The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band - Sat, Nov 18

MAINSTAGE - EagleMania has emerged as a major act throughout the East Coast.

The music of the Eagles appeals to a wide variety of age groups, and the combination of heartfelt ballads, rock anthems laden with guitar harmonies, and the unmistakable sound of vocal harmonies as only the Eagles can do, has propelled the band for the past 40-plus years, positioning them as one of the most successful and popular bands in music history... Read More