Blackfriars Theatre

01/10/2024

Look at that - the box office posters have been officially flipped! That’s how you know we’ve hit the halfway mark in the 2023-2024 Season! Which of the remaining three productions are you most looking forward to? Drop your #1 title in the comments!

01/09/2024

Here it is, the cast list for DIVAS & DANCE: A Night of Movement & Song!! This is going to be a Valentine's Day BLAST, so come join us before OR after dinner plans, and see some gorgeous dancers and vocalists do their thing!
https://www.blackfriars.org/bt-concert-series

01/09/2024

QUESTION: How many chandeliers is TOO many chandeliers?

ANSWER: The limit does not exist.

The set construction for ✨LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES✨ is well underway! Come see these glamorous, shiny chandeliers (plus a cast of gorgeous, vicious beasts) in action, beginning January 26th. Get your tix: https://www.blackfriars.org/les-liaisons-dangereuses

01/08/2024

Congratulations to our very own Lauren McCall, who placed the winning bid for the beautiful handcrafted Wickhams table!! We're so happy it can live with someone to whom it means so much ❤

Thank you to all our bidders for your support!!

01/08/2024

ANNOUNCING: the best Total Eclipse party in ROC!! We're going to party it up in the parking lot with Empanadas by Stephanie and adult bevs, then enjoy the mind-blowing totality before heading inside for a viewing of Mel Brooks's SPACEBALLS on the big screen!!
TIX & SCHEDULE HERE: https://www.blackfriars.org/total-eclipse-2024

01/08/2024

BT Book Club is 🔥spicing up January🔥 in honor of our production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses!! Read the play and join us for a special in-person meeting at Writers & Books on January 18th at 7PM ... JUST in time to be "in the know" for the opening of the show 😎🪭🇫🇷
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://www.blackfriars.org/book-club-sign-up

01/06/2024

Is your New Year's resolution to learn new things? Beef up your skills? Step outside of your comfort zone? Get back on stage?

Well this is the PERFECT opportunity - new Conservatory classes start up at BT just one week from today! All experience levels are welcome!

REGISTER: https://www.blackfriars.org/engage-learn -theatre-conservatory

01/05/2024

Skatin' into the first weekend of 2024...

(Did you know that BT's Artistic Director, Brynn Tyszka, was a competitive figure skater in her youth?? A woman of many talents...)

01/04/2024

SILENT AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT!! The famous custom, handcrafted Wickhams table and benches are UP FOR GRABS (end chairs not included)! Do you want to own a piece of this treasured holiday production? Then email us at [email protected] with your highest bid by Saturday, Jan 6th at 12:00 noon (bidding starts at $250--this is even lower than the cost of materials). The highest bidder will be announced on Sunday afternoon via our social media!!

LET THE BIDDING BEGIN!
📸: Goat Factory Media

01/04/2024

Did you know that the first Saturday performance of every production's run is an ASL interpreted performance? If you or someone you know relies on ASL interpretation to experience plays and musicals, we hope you'll join us at one of the following performances:

LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES - Saturday, January 27th at 8pm
MALA - Saturday, March 23rd at 8pm
CABARET - Saturday, May 11th at 8pm

For best viewing of the interpreters and the action on stage, select a seat in House Right! 🙌

🎟: https://www.blackfriars.org/ #2324-season-subscriptions-home

12/30/2023

We're THRILLED to welcome The Brett & Julia Team at WCI Realty as our sponsors for tomorrow's NYE Musical Mayhem! If you are looking to buy or sell your home in 2024, look no further than this dynamic duo (who may or may not have sold Brynn her beautiful home) - make your New Years Resolution to support the businesses that support your local theatre company! 👏 We couldn't do it without them!

To learn more about The Brett & Julia Team, check out their page - https://www.facebook.com/thebrettandjuliateam

12/30/2023

We're closing 2023 with a look back at this memorable year at Blackfriars! What was your favorite production or BT moment this year??

Can't wait for 2024? Neither can we! Join us at the theatre for LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES, MALA, and CABARET with a 3-Show Flex Pass for just $99.

Make your 2024 plans with Blackfriars Theatre!
https://www.blackfriars.org/2324-subscriptions-page

12/29/2023

Big thanks to Brennan Somers and WROC-TV (Rochester) for a great pre-show plug!

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Are you still looking for New Year’s Eve plans? You can start your night at Blackfriars Theatre in Rochester for NYE Musical Mayhem. The group’s artistic …

12/28/2023

Which of our fabulous ✨️Musical Mayhem✨️ singers will be behind which door?! Only one way to find out!
https://www.blackfriars.org/bt-concert-series

Oh, and no use telling your friends with 7PM tickets ... the headshots are interchangeable 😉😎🥳🍾

12/27/2023

Dance auditions are just 10 days away!! See audition listing for full details:
https://www.blackfriars.org/auditions-divas

12/27/2023

Big thanks to Abby Fridmann and Dan Schrack of Good Day Rochester and WROC-TV (Rochester)!! Get those NYE seats now!

Start your New Year’s Eve celebrations with Blackfriars Theatre. Artistic Director Brynn Tyszka joins us on Good Day Rochester to talk about the upcoming show M

12/26/2023

Well, it looks like the NYE panic has begun!! Already 13 seats sold just today for MUSICAL MAYHEM, featuring an all-star cast of face melters! With a dessert/wine/cheese reception included and a promise to have you out and on to your next party by 9:30 at the LATEST, is anyone surprised?
https://www.blackfriars.org/bt-concert-series
Get em now, folks ...

12/21/2023

It's true: we really DON'T know who's singing which Act 2 song. Don't miss the insanity, New Years Eve (drinks & treats included between shows) 🥳🥂🕺
https://www.blackfriars.org/bt-concert-series

12/20/2023

We're sure your mom will love the "new napkin thing for the table" that you made her, but why not treat her to theatre tickets, too? They make a perfect holiday gift!

GIFT CARDS: https://www.blackfriars.org/gift-cards

12/19/2023

We're halfway through our run of THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY! We still have terrific seats available for this Saturday's 8pm performance as well as next weekend's Friday and Saturday shows. Get your seats while you can - this show must close on the 30th! 🎄

12/19/2023

Another fantastic review for The Wickhams! https://www.broadwayworld.com/central-new-york/article/Review-THE-WICKHAMS-CHRISTMAS-AT-PEMBERLEY-at-Blackfriars-Theatre-20231217

GET THOSE TIX: https://www.blackfriars.org/the-wickhams

12/18/2023

Family can play a big role in your story. We're asking our BT family to play a part in ours! Support Blackfriars this holiday season with a gift to our GIVE Joy holiday fundraising campaign ➡️ https://www.blackfriars.org/donate-now-1 -now

12/17/2023

The big shiny ball drops just two weeks from today! Do you have your NYE Musical Mayhem tickets yet??

🪩: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35952/production/1156614

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Production photo of John Winter as Mr. Green in CLUE by Ron Heerkens Jr. / Goat Factory Media

12/16/2023

Did you catch MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY in 2022? Then you might have noticed the outstanding costume continuity in this year's THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, courtesy of costume designer Diane Spacher! This year's installment takes place *at the same time* as last year's story (except now we're seeing what's happening ✨downstairs✨), so naturally the returning characters would be wearing the same clothes! We are lucky to work with talented designers like Diane who have such an eye for detail and storytelling! 👏👏

Catch the second installment: https://www.blackfriars.org/the-wickhams

12/16/2023

HAPPY 248th BIRTHDAY, JANE AUSTEN!

We're back on stage with THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY tonight, and in honor of Miss Austen's special day, patrons will be treated to a fizzy toast and complimentary cupcakes from our partners at Get Caked Bakery!

🎟: https://www.blackfriars.org/the-wickhams

12/15/2023

Our end-of-year holiday fundraising campaign is well-underway!

A theatre cannot survive on ticket sales alone - sets, costumes, advertising, artist stipends, rent … theatre is expensive! Nevertheless, Blackfriars Theatre is on a never-ending mission to bring you the best that local theatre has to offer. Your gift to GIVE JOY sets the stage for everything we hope to accomplish as we enter 2024.

Please consider a gift today! https://www.blackfriars.org/donate-now-1

12/15/2023

The CITY review is IN - "The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley" is a holiday hit! Congratulations to absolutely everyone on this stellar team for their hard work - it clearly shows! 👏👏 Check out the full review and then head over to the BT website to get your reservations in while you still can!

CITY review: https://www.roccitymag.com/arts-entertainment/theatre-review-the-wickhams-christmas-at-pemberley-17023052

12/14/2023

We're heading into our second weekend of THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY! Don't miss out - shows are filling up fast but there are still performances with amazing seats available!

Get yours before they're gone - https://www.blackfriars.org/the-wickhams

12/14/2023

"A BT gift certificate? For me? Why, Lizzie dearest, you shouldn't have!"

✨Give the gift of theatre this holiday season!✨ BT gift certificates are available for purchase on our website. Enjoy an unforgettable evening or afternoon at one of our performances with family and friends!

Get giftin': https://www.blackfriars.org/gift-cards 🎁