Blackfriars Theatre

Blackfriars Theatre Blackfriars Theatre is a mid-sized professional theatre that has entertained audiences for 75 years in downtown Rochester, NY!

Blackfriars is proud to invite you to our theater located in Rochester's "Theatre Row" along Main St. We are now in our 72nd season of providing quality theatrical entertainment to the Greater Monroe County and Finger Lakes region. Blackfriars Theatre produces 7 theatrical productions each year (6 in our subscription series and 1 special summer show through our Summer Intensive program from young artists). Our theatrical season starts each fall and runs through May. Our committed group of performers, technicians and volunteers are proud to bring live entertainment in the form of dramatic and musical productions to our local community in western New York.

ANNOUNCING: the featured artists of Blackfriars' 12th Annual Season Soiree!! WHAT SONGS/SHOWS DO YOU HOPE THESE ARTISTS ...
09/25/2026

ANNOUNCING: the featured artists of Blackfriars' 12th Annual Season Soiree!! WHAT SONGS/SHOWS DO YOU HOPE THESE ARTISTS SURPRISE YOU WITH?!
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New banner, new box, new vibes for fall!! Thank you so much to the incomparable ensemble of Eureka Day for delivering th...
09/23/2026

New banner, new box, new vibes for fall!! Thank you so much to the incomparable ensemble of Eureka Day for delivering the perfect tone setter to open our 77th season ... now onto Men On Boats! Let's keep it going, Rochester! 😎🎭

Looking for a Fringe-packed Friday night?! Blackfriars Theatre has you covered with THREE unique acts in just 4 hours!5:...
09/22/2026

Looking for a Fringe-packed Friday night?! Blackfriars Theatre has you covered with THREE unique acts in just 4 hours!
5:00 - Kick it off with the improv hilarity of MISERY LOVES COMPANY
6:30 - Keep it going with the charm and acrobatics of WELL-BALANCED DADS
8:30 - Close it out with the mysterious musicality of THE EGO & THE ORACLE

ESL Rochester Fringe Festival is alive and well this Friday night at Blackfriars Theatre!

09/21/2026

These characters tell us this improv treat for ESL Rochester Fringe Festival is going to be just the right amount of unhinged 🎭🔨😱

Get ready for a HILARIOUS double-header as we return to this Thursday!! The 2025 smash hit MISERY LOVES COMPANY kicks ...
09/20/2026

Get ready for a HILARIOUS double-header as we return to this Thursday!! The 2025 smash hit MISERY LOVES COMPANY kicks us off at 6pm, while WELL-BALANCED DADS finishes off the evening at 9pm ... Come laugh with us!

🚨🔆One more week to sign up for auditions for THE MINUTES, directed by the great Jeff Siuda!!🔆🚨 This script is WILD, frie...
09/18/2026

🚨🔆One more week to sign up for auditions for THE MINUTES, directed by the great Jeff Siuda!!🔆🚨 This script is WILD, friends ... get in on this insane Tracy Letts action! Appointment requests and video submissions due by Friday, September 25th.
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It's a 🎶musical double header🎶 this Sunday for ESL Rochester Fringe Festival at Blackfriars Theatre!! Start the night of...
09/18/2026

It's a 🎶musical double header🎶 this Sunday for ESL Rochester Fringe Festival at Blackfriars Theatre!! Start the night off with Bright Threads AT 5PM, then grab a glass and settle in with Songs to Drink Wine To: Prosecco Edition AT 7PM, featuring Blackfriars performer, Sophia Mostafa!!
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Don't forget your favorite way to start a Saturday morning: with Body Positivity Dance Parties!! We've got one for you t...
09/17/2026

Don't forget your favorite way to start a Saturday morning: with Body Positivity Dance Parties!! We've got one for you this Saturday--just $10 to join in the fun 🔥🔥🔥

Address

795 E Main Street
Rochester, NY
14605

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15854541260

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