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Syracuse Arts and Theater News

This page covers theater, opera, dance and visual arts events. Reporting follows performance schedules, major exhibitions, company programming and the management of cultural institutions.

Syracuse to Host State Field Band Championships

Syracuse to Host State Field Band Championships

Over 50 marching bands will compete at the JMA Wireless Dome this Sunday, November 1.

Live Poll

Do you feel local school extracurricular competitions deserve more community attendance and support in your area?


Classical

Classical

Merz Trio Performs Clara Schumann at Hendricks Chapel

The chamber ensemble brought a floral-themed program to Syracuse University this weekend.


Fashion

Live Poll

Do you believe student-led fundraising events are an effective way to support local community needs?

Fashion

Syracuse Students Host Anatomy-Themed Fashion Show

The event featured 11 anatomical systems and raised over $3,000 for a local children's hospital.

Syracuse Students Host Anatomy-Themed Fashion Show

Fine Art

Live Poll

Do you think local historical exhibits improve your community's understanding of current political challenges?

Fine Art

City Hall Commons Hosts Yoichi Okamoto Photo Exhibit

The exhibition highlights the career of the first official U.S. presidential photographer.

City Hall Commons Hosts Yoichi Okamoto Photo Exhibit

Comedy

Live Poll

Do you feel local government provides enough transparency regarding large-scale community construction projects in your area?

Comedy

Whitney Cummings Critiques Syracuse Aquarium Project

The comedian publicly questioned the construction of the new Crouse Health Harborview Aquarium during a September show.

Whitney Cummings Critiques Syracuse Aquarium Project

Children’s Theater

Live Poll

Do you believe university theater programs should prioritize staging contemporary stories over historical works?

Children’s Theater

Syracuse University Students Conclude Run of Rent

The Syracuse University Department of Drama successfully finished its production of the hit musical at Syracuse Stage.

Syracuse University Students Conclude Run of Rent

More in Arts and Theater

Day to day, that means exhibition openings, season announcements, performance debuts and institutional operational changes. It reaches across the city and the communities around it where these events happen. Syracuse arts organizations rely heavily on seasonal programming to anchor their revenue streams throughout the year. Attendance levels and donor support remain the primary factors determining which productions reach the stage or the gallery wall.