Geva Theatre

06/16/2024

Two weeks remain to see The Color Purple! In 2016, The Color Purple took home the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Tune in tonight to watch the 77th Tony Awards and see the best of Broadway.

The Color Purple is on the Wilson Stage through June 29th. Get your tickets today by calling our Box Office at 585-232-4382, or by visiting our website at GevaTheatre.org

Photo by Ron Heerkens Jr./ Goat Factory Media

06/15/2024

Have you RSVP’d for Embracing The Indian, Centering Indigenous Voices?

Geva Theatre, in association with Friends of Ganondagan and NTID and in affiliation with Native Voices presents Embracing the Indian, Centering Indigenous Voices, a free two-day event June 27 and June 28, 2024.

June 27 - The Mush Hole, a dance theatre performance about truths of Canada's first Indian Residential School, with free performances at 2pm and 7pm, at the Robert F Panara Theatre at NTID/RIT.

June 28- Indigenous Theatre Symposium, featuring keynote remarks from Artistic Director Santee Smith of the Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, a film screening of UNSEEN TEARS, and more! This event runs from 8:30am-4pm at Geva Theatre. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

These events are free to the public, registration is required by following this link - https://gevatheatre.org/centering-indigenous-voices/

06/11/2024

Check out what press and audiences are saying about The Color Purple - on stage now through June 29th!
A special thank you to BroadwayWorld for the wonderful review!

Video provided by Theater Latté Da, co-producer of The Color Purple

06/11/2024

Thank you for joining us this past Friday for another wonderful gala benefiting our Engagement and Education programs. Curtain Call: A Flare of Purple could not be possible without the generous support of our auction donors, who donated fabulous items to bid on this year! Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated in our Silent and Live Auctions.

06/06/2024

Curtain Call is TOMORROW! We’ve got some amazing performances lined up that you don’t want to miss!
Get your tickets today at https://gevatheatre.ejoinme.org/cchome

06/03/2024

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 How will you be showing your pride this year?

Pictured: Thomas Warfield at the Rochester Pride Parade, July 2023
Photo by Kyle Osenbach

06/01/2024

🎵 “Like a drop of water in the river high, there are miracles for you and I” 🎶

Happy Opening to the cast & crew of The Color Purple! On stage now through June 29!

The Color Purple is a co-production with our friends at Theater Latté Da
Photo by Ron Heerkens Jr./ Goat Factory Media

05/31/2024

Curtain Call is just one week away! As a reminder, our Curtain Call Silent Auction is now LIVE!
Want to join us in person? To purchase tickets for the June 7th event or to view our fabulous auction items click the following link: https://gevatheatre.ejoinme.org/cchome

05/29/2024

Students - don’t miss out! Grab your Student Rush Tickets for The Color Purple and experience all of the magic at a special price!
Please call our Box Office at 585-232-4382 for questions and more info.

05/25/2024

We are just one week away from the opening of The Color Purple! See the production Twin Cities press called “the show of the season” and “not to be missed.”

The Color Purple is a co-production with our friends at Theater Latté Da
Photo by Dan Norman photography

05/24/2024

Curtain Call 2024 is 2 weeks away! Join us June 7, 2024, from 6:00-9:30pm. To purchase tickets or learn more about the event visit, https://gevatheatre.org/curtaincall2024/.
This year we have a great selection of Live and Silent Auction items to be bid on during the event, so we wanted to give you a sneak peek at some of our favorites!
Even if you cannot join us in person, you can still bid ONLINE!
Take a look at all of our fabulous packages and sign-up now for Online Bidding!
Silent Auction Bidding opens Friday, May 31, 2024 at 12:00pm noon.

05/23/2024

The Color Purple begins May 28th and runs through June 29th. Here are all of the accessible performances for this production.
Audio Described - Sunday, June 16th at 2:00pm
Sign Interpreted - Thursday, June 20th at 7:30pm
Open Captioned -
Saturday, June 1st at 2:090pm
Wednesday, June 19th at 2:00pm
Wednesday, June 19th at 7:30pm

Geva also offers braille playbills, assisted listening devices, and Spanish translated playbills. If you are interested in booking an accessible performance please call our Box Office at 585-232-4382, or visit our website via the link in our bio for more into.

05/22/2024

Meet the cast of The Color Purple, opening on Geva’s Wilson stage June 1st!
Tickets are available by either calling our Box Office at 585-232-4382, or by visiting our website at GevaTheatre.org

The Color Purple is a co-production with our friends at Theater Latté Da

05/21/2024

There are only 6 days left until The Color Purple opens! Go behind the scenes with choreographer Heather Beal & music director Sanford Moore as they discuss the creative process for the production, opening this Saturday on our Wilson stage!
The Color Purple is a co-production with our friends at Theatér Latte Da
Video courtesy of Theatér Latte Da

05/20/2024

Join us Tuesday, June 4 post-performance for our Geva Insights! This event will feature guest Dr. Tokeya C. Graham (she/her) - a multi-award-winning educator, writer, entrepreneur, creative, and community steward. Her work centers racial equity, literacy, healing, and community care. Graham’s desire to create a better world informs her partnerships with historically excluded communities to create access and equity. Dr. Graham is the founder of Soulstainable Living LLC, an equity, education, and leadership consulting firm. She is also a well respected anti-racism educator and community activist working to dismantle oppressive systems. Dr. Graham’s transformative messages have been widely praised by engaged audiences. She is a committed volunteer who donates time, money, and other resources to many local organizations. Her volunteer work often propels her to leadership roles. Dr. Graham has served on various boards of directors for almost 30 years. Her goal is to be a beneficial presence in the world. This event is FREE, however if you wish to attend the performance of The Color Purple prior to the event tickets must be purchased through the Geva Box Office at 585-232-4382 or by visiting gevatheatre.org.

05/18/2024

This just in! By popular demand, The Color Purple will be extended through June 29th! This intimate version of the landmark musical celebrates life, love, and the strength to stand up for who you are and what you believe in - you don't want to miss out on this masterpiece!

The Color Purple is a co-production with Latté Da

05/17/2024

Join us Monday, June 3 from 6-8pm for Mondays at Geva! This event will feature an exhibit from artist Lavonne Barfield-Wilson who draws inspiration from a THE COLOR PURPLE quote of Shug Avery when she says to Celie, “I think it pi**es God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it…People think pleasing God is all God cares about. But any fool living in the world can see it always trying to please us back.” The exhibit will be composed of mixed media and acrylic on canvas pieces all incorporating the color purple in different hues, values, textures, and forms.

Lavonne Barfield-Wilson of LoveOn Artwork Originals is a God-gifted, multi-faceted artist and educator, who believes Art is a form of communicating with God. Art is helpful, Art is healing, Art is Necessary, Art is Love and everything is always better with Love On It!

This event is FREE.

05/16/2024

Take a behind the scenes look of The Color Purple with Director Daniel J. Bryant and cast members Angela Wildflower (Shug Avery), David L. Murray Jr. (Mister), Ronnie Allen (Harpo/Ensemble) & Dennis W. Spears (Pa/Old Mister/Ensemble).
The Color Purple opens June 1, with first previews starting in just one week. For more information, head on over to our website at GevaTheatre.org

Video courtesy of Theatér Latte Da

05/14/2024

Director Daniel J. Bryant makes his return to Geva this spring for The Color Purple, the highly acclaimed musical co-produced with Theater Latté Da. Bryant last directed How to Catch Creation at Geva in 2022.

The Color Purple will be running on our Wilson stage from May 28 - June 29. Visit our website at GevaTheatre.org or call our box office at 585-232-GEVA for tickets and more info.

05/13/2024

Geva Theatre is now hiring Run Crew Positions for our 24/25 season!
We are looking to hire stagehands, follow spot operators, A2s, wardrobe crew & production assistants. Each of the three shows on our fall schedule will require approximately a 6-8 week commitment.
Learn more & apply today: https://gevatheatre.org/careers/

05/13/2024

We are excited to announce the line-up for our annual fundraising gala, Curtain Call, June 7, 2024!

We are excited to announce the line-up for our annual fundraising gala, Curtain Call, happening on June 7, 2024!
In the Curtain Call Tent, Hebert Smith & The Freedom Trio.
In the Fielding Stage, Borinquen Dance Theatre followed by a trio of local students from Geva's Performer Internship program.
On the Wilson Stage, we are excited to welcome back Jennifer Sánchez, who was most recently seen in Geva's acclaimed production of The Wizard of Oz!
Alongside her performance there will be a Live Auction emceed by the wonderful Pam Sherman, testimonials from Geva’s Engagement and Education departments, and a paddle call in support of the Geva's Engagement and Education programming.

For more information about Tickets and Performances, use the following link: https://gevatheatre.ejoinme.org/cchome

05/12/2024

Happy Closing to the cast & crew of Newtown!

Pictured: Kate Abbruzzese, Max Chernin, Jonathan Walker

Photo by Ron Heerkens Jr./ Goat Factory Media

05/09/2024

There are only 5 performances left to see the World Premiere of Newtown - see what audiences are saying is “impactful” and “makes you think.”

Visit our website or call our Box Office at 585-232-4382 to secure your tickets now.

Pictured: Kellie Overbey
Photo by Ron Heerkens Jr/ Goat Factory Media

05/06/2024

Congratulations to Will Pickens on his Tony Award Nomination! Pickens is a former Geva Theatre employee and Sound Designer. We celebrate this remarkable achievement and wish the best to all involved with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play, Appropriate.

The nominees for Best Sound Design of a Play are...

05/03/2024

There are just two weeks left to see the World Premiere of Newtown!
On stage now through May 12, visit the link in our bio or call our Box Office at 585-232-GEVA for tickets and more info.

Pictured - Kate Abbruzzese, Max Chernin, Jonathan Walker

Photo by Ron Heerkens Jr/ Goat Factory Media

05/02/2024

Happening in Rochester! The Lotte Lenya Competition Finals are taking place this Saturday at Eastman School of Music’s Kilbourn Hall. Max Chernin, currently on Geva’s Wilson stage in the World Premiere of Newtown, was a finalist in the 2021 competition. The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music established this annual, one-of-a-kind contest to celebrate talented singing actors of all nationalities, ages 19-32, who can "do it all" across the dynamic landscape of lyric theater. Admission is free. Watch the excitement in person or streaming live, beginning at 1PM on Saturday, May 4 - learn more here: https://www.kwf.org/lotte-lenya-competition/2024finals/

04/30/2024

Register now! Geva Theatre, in association with Friends of Ganondagan and NTID and in affiliation with Native Voices presents Embracing the Indian, Centering Indigenous Voices, a free two-day event June 27 and June 28, 2024.

June 27 - The Mush Hole, a dance theatre performance about truths of Canada’s first Indian Residential School, with free performances at 2pm and 7pm, Robert F. Panara Theatre at NTID/RIT.

June 28 - Indigenous Theatre Symposium, featuring keynote remarks from artistic director Santee Smith of the Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, a film screening of UNSEEN TEARS, and more! This event runs from 8:30am-4pm at Geva Theatre. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

These events are free to the public, Registration is required by following this link: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=596dfa1b-d4f5-48ee-b6de-28357a7d4cb1&envId=p-dZzJpkyyiEuc_UZkDTOCQA&zone=usa

04/27/2024

Recently, playwright Dan O'Brien had the opportunity to write about his journey with Newtown - "I wanted to write about Sandy Hook. But I was frightened. Could I find any hope and light?". Read the full piece, published in Esquire, here.

The writer of 'Newtown' on what the play is—and why he wrote it.

04/26/2024

The World Premiere of Newtown is a fictional response to the tragic event at Sandy Hook Elementary School and focuses on the personal stories of the families impacted right before and five-weeks following the shooting, their search for healing and hope, and the possibility of forgiveness. Newtown is derived closely from documentary source material and is running on the Wilson Stage through May 12. Visit our website or call our Box Office at 585-232-4382 to secure your tickets now.