GENESEO — The Livingston County Historical Society (LCHS) will be hosting an upcoming production of the original musical "Wicket Ways" at the Riviera Theater. Three screenings of the historical musical will be offered: Sept. 30 at 8 p.m., Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. The show includes eight original songs written by Conesus' own Ruth Henry. "The story involves 14 Livingston County and Genesee Valley historical figures such as Clara … [Read more...]
‘The Addams Family’ to Grace the Stage at Avon Central School
AVON — Avon Central School will be putting on their own rendition of the Broadway musical hit The Addams Family. The event, which will be held at the Avon Central School District Auditorium, takes place on March 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and March 13 at 2 p.m. Adult volunteers have been working along with Avon Central students to make the show possible. Tickets will be available at the door and in advance, at the Avon Middle School Office … [Read more...]
Local Names Headline One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at York Central School
YORK – The Geneseo Community Players are bringing Dale Wasserman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest to York Central School, featuring several local local names like Gene Scherline, Stan Janczak, Chris Norton, Dave Peck, and Phil Bracchi. Producer Darlene Hunt and firsttime Director Blaine Vanry will bring their unique adaptation based on the play to the Ivan F. Hilfiker Auditorium at York Central School on Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 6 at 2 … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo’s Upcoming Play Digs into Our Relationship with Food
GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo's upcoming play wants to digest humanity's eternal relationship with food, in a sometimes serious and sometimes hilarious light. The 'dramedy' adaptation of Tina Howe's The Art of Dining doesn't quite settle as either a comedy or a drama, says the SUNY Geneseo professor who is directing the play, Randy Barbara Kaplan. "I've wanted to do this for 30 years," said Kaplan. "The Art of Dining shows the different ways we … [Read more...]
Oliver! is an Act of Genuine Philanthropy in Geneseo
GENESEO- This week's production of Oliver! is not only a great musical, but actually designed to aid families in need in Livingston County. According to Lin Callahan, Patron Coordinator for the production team, Geneseo Community Players, non-perishable food donations for the Geneseo Groveland Emergency Food Pantry will be accepted at the door of the Alice Austin Theater on SUNY Geneseo's campus, in exchange for a bottle of water. Canned … [Read more...]
EXCLUSIVE: New era for Riviera Theatre
GENESEO — A shuttered movie theatre in Downtown Geneseo is going to be brought back to life thanks to two local developers and entrepreneurs. Palace Properties owners Don Livingston and Jim Sullivan, have now added the Riviera Theatre to their projects and their first act was to post the wording 'coming soon' in the marquee. "The end result will be a performing arts center. This will include a theatre with stage, dancing floor, bistro … [Read more...]