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June 9, 2022 - 10:00am

Sponsored Post: The Batavia Players present: The importance of being earnest

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May 5, 2022 - 12:00pm

Sponsored Post: The Batavia Players present: Back on the Boards Again

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February 11, 2020 - 3:00pm

Sponsored Post: Batavia Players present: One act play festival celebrating Thornton Wilder

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One act play festival celebrating Thornton Wilder. LOVE AND HOW TO CURE IT; QUEENS OF FRANCE; SUCH THINGS ONLY HAPPEN IN BOOKS.
One of America’s most prolific and honored playwrights. Thornton Wilder is known for his amazing stories and interesting characters. This one act play festival will delve into three of his most heartwarming and endearing one acts. 

By Thornton Wilder
Directed by Heather Ferris, Erin Hodge & Walker Kapral. Friday, February 28th & Saturday, February 29th at 7:30pm, Sunday, March 1st at 2pm.
Tickets: Adults $16; Students/Seniors $15. Click here to purchase tickets.

November 14, 2019 - 12:00pm

Sponsored Post: Batavia Players present: A Charles Dickens Christmas

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A Charles Dickens Christmas -tickets on sale now! Please join the Batavia Players for this tender and poignant musical on how Charles Dicken’s life was inspired and shaped while writing one of his most famous stories.  Jam packed with holiday favorites as well as some incredible new music, this is a must-see production for the holiday season featuring a wide ranging in age cast.  A truly gracious and wonderful way to end our 2019 season and to bring about some holiday cheer! Directed by Patrick Burk. Musical Direction by Kathy White

7:30 PM Friday, December 13th & Saturday, December 14th Friday, December 20th & Saturday, December 21st
2:00 PM Sunday, December 15th
Tickets Adults $15 Students/Seniors $13

 

October 17, 2019 - 12:00pm

Sponsored Post: Batavia Players presents: Off Our Rockers on November 8th and 9th. Get your tickets now

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September 25, 2019 - 3:00pm

Sponsored Post: Batavia Players presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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Visit our website for a schedule of all of our upcoming shows and special events. (www.BataviaPlayers.org)

Harvester 56 Theater, 56 Harvester Ave., Batavia

 

The mission of Batavia Players Inc. is to bring affordable theater to the community by making theater accessible to everyone with a variety of quality productions, to enhance artistic growth of participants and encourage audiences to think, feel and develop an appreciation for theater.

May 7, 2019 - 6:30pm

Sponsored Post: Batavia Players present: Hollywood Arms - get your tickets today

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November 7, 2018 - 9:11am

MY FAIR LADY

posted by Lisa Ace in My Fair Lady, RBTL’s Stars of Tomorrow Program, pavilion high school, theatre, Plays, Family Fun.
Event Date and Time: 
November 10, 2018 - 7:00pm

Pavilion Central School is proud to participate in the RBTL’s Stars of Tomorrow Program.

MY FAIR LADY
November 9 & 10, 2018 at 7pm. 
Pavilion High School Auditorium.

Tickets: $8 Adults, Student /Senior Citizens $6

 

My Fair Lady is presented through special arrangement with the Music Theatre International (MTI).

July 29, 2015 - 3:05pm

An Evening of Laughter with Etta Mae at GCC

posted by Cathy DeBellis in comedy, LIVE, theatre.
Event Date and Time: 
February 12, 2016 - 7:30pm
Enjoy an evening of laughter with the reigning “Queen of Southern Sass” and winner of American Comedy Awards: “Stand-Up Comic of the Year,” Etta Mae! www.ettame.com Stuart Steiner Theatre at Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY Tickets:$8/5/3 For tickets/information: [email protected] or (585)345-6814 
July 29, 2015 - 2:58pm

The Mystery of Edwind Drood: Dinner Theatre

posted by Cathy DeBellis in theatre.
Event Date and Time: 
November 14, 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Take a trip back to lively Victorian times for a dinner theatre excursion with a distinguished ensemble of actors, the Music Hall Royale (aka GCC’s Forum Players). Unravel the unfinished Dickens mystery about the upstanding young Drood who mysteriously disappears. Is he murdered? And if so, who the Dickens did it? In the end, the audience gets to decide! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Genesee County Mental Health Association. Tickets: All seats $30 and include full pasta buffet. Advanced reservations required.
July 29, 2015 - 2:57pm

The Mystery of Edwin Drood: Dinner Theatre

posted by Cathy DeBellis in theatre.
Event Date and Time: 
November 13, 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Take a trip back to lively Victorian times for a dinner theatre excursion with a distinguished ensemble of actors, the Music Hall Royale (aka GCC’s Forum Players). Unravel the unfinished Dickens mystery about the upstanding young Drood who mysteriously disappears. Is he murdered? And if so, who the Dickens did it? In the end, the audience gets to decide! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Genesee County Mental Health Association. Tickets: All seats $30 and include full pasta buffet. Advanced reservations required.
September 8, 2014 - 9:22am

Vampire Lesbians of Sodom

posted by Cathy DeBellis in funny, theatre, onstage.
Event Date and Time: 
October 19, 2014 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

With flashy costumes, awful puns, and harmless depravity - GCC's Forum Players Theatre Ensemble brings to life this Off-Broadway hit that tells the story of two fatally seductive vampiresses whose paths collide through time.  Presented by speical arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.  Due to mature themes admittance is limited to those 16 and older.

Tickets can be purchased and/or reserved by contacting the GCC Box Office in person, by phone at (585)345-6814, or by email at [email protected].

 

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September 8, 2014 - 9:20am

Vampire Lesbians of Sodom

posted by Cathy DeBellis in funny, theatre, onstage.
Event Date and Time: 
October 18, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm

With flashy costumes, awful puns, and harmless depravity - GCC's Forum Players Theatre Ensemble brings to life this Off-Broadway hit that tells the story of two fatally seductive vampiresses whose paths collide through time.  Presented by speical arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.  Due to mature themes admittance is limited to those 16 and older.

Tickets can be purchased and/or reserved by contacting the GCC Box Office in person, by phone at (585)345-6814, or by email at [email protected].

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September 8, 2014 - 9:18am

Vampire Lesbians of Sodom

posted by Cathy DeBellis in funny, theatre, onstage.
Event Date and Time: 
October 16, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm

With flashy costumes, awful puns, and harmless depravity - GCC's Forum Players Theatre Ensemble brings to life this Off-Broadway hit that tells the story of two fatally seductive vampiresses whose paths collide through time.  Presented by speical arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.  Due to mature themes admittance is limited to those 16 and older.

Tickets can be purchased and/or reserved by contacting the GCC Box Office in person, by phone at (585)345-6814, or by email at [email protected].

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January 6, 2014 - 9:26am

A Celebration of Black History

posted by Cathy DeBellis in music, dance, Drama, play, theatre.
Event Date and Time: 
February 21, 2014 - 7:30pm to February 23, 2014 - 2:00pm

The Forum Players Theatre Company of Genesee Community College will present A Celebration of Black History, Friday and Saturday, February 21 & 22, 2014 at 7:30 pm with a matinee performance at 2:00 pm Sunday, February 23 at the Stuart Steiner Theatre, Genesee Center for the Arts, Genesee Community College, Batavia.  This multi-arts event takes the stage in celebration of Black History Month and features a collage of songs, dance, poetry, monologues and a one act play, all celebrating the achievements of black Americans and recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.

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August 29, 2013 - 9:32am

Clue the Musical: Dine-In Mystery Theatre

posted by Cathy DeBellis in entertainment, theatre, musical theater.
Event Date and Time: 
November 8, 2013 - 7:00pm to November 10, 2013 - 2:00pm

 November 8 & 9 @ 7:00 pm, 

Matinee November 10 @ 2:00 pm, 2013

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April 4, 2013 - 11:15am

Charlotte's Web

posted by Cathy DeBellis in family, children, theatre.
Event Date and Time: 
June 14, 2013 - 7:00pm to June 16, 2013 - 2:00pm

You grew up with it.  Your kids love it.  Now see it spectacularly and imaginatively brought to life onstage as The Forum Players Theatre Company of Genesee Community College, with the support of the BEST Center, presents "Charlotte's Web", adapted from the book by E.B.White.  Autograph session after each performance.  Performances Friday, June 14 @ 7:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, June 15-16th @ 2:00 p.m.  Stuart Steiner Theatre, Genesee Center for the Arts, Genesee Community College, One College Road, Batavia, NY  Tickets: $5  For ticket information, purchasing and reservations contact t

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February 26, 2013 - 10:11am

GCC's Forum Players Present "The Triumph of Love"

posted by Cathy DeBellis in play, theatre, musical.
Event Date and Time: 
May 2, 2013 - 7:30pm to May 5, 2013 - 2:00pm

Join us for an entrancing musical based on the 18th century comedy by Pierre Marivaux and the book by James Magruder featuring a young princess trying to win the love of an exiled prince, while she ensnares two others.  In the end, all see the triumph of love.  Performances @ 7:30 p.m. nightly Thursday-Saturday May 2-4 with a Sunday matinee May 5th @ 2 p.m.  Tickets: $8/$5/$3  Tickets available online at [email protected], by phone 345-6814 or in person at the GCC Center for the Arts Box Office.

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February 25, 2013 - 10:26am

Notre Dame High School presents Mel Brook's "Young Frankenstein the Musical"

posted by Cathy DeBellis in family, music, theatre.
Event Date and Time: 
March 8, 2013 - 7:00pm to March 9, 2013 - 7:00pm

 

Mark your calendars!  March 8th, & 9th Notre Dame Drama Society is presenting Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein the Musical. This hilarious spoof features parodies of many different musical styles, singing, dancing, slapstick comedy and monstrous fun! Performances 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th at Notre Dame High School, Batavia.
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December 10, 2012 - 11:15am

The Sound of Music

posted by Eric Traugott in encore theatre arts, theatre, musicals.
Event Date and Time: 
January 11, 2013 - 7:30pm to January 13, 2013 - 2:00pm

The 2013 season for Encore! opens with “The Sound of Music” at  Batavia High School.  2 Evening and 2 matinee performances January 11-13.   A cast of over 50 will take the stage for the family-friendly production. “The Sound of Music” tells the semi-biographical story ofthe Von Trapp family, set in Austria during the rise of the Nazi party preceding World War II.

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