Three Series of Shows at OFC Creations

OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series Presents

The Producers

Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan; Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks

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Performances May 9-26, 2024 at the OFC Creations Theatre Center;

Appropriate for ages 13 & up

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The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all "little old ladies") out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive "Springtime for Hitler"), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction.

With a truly hysterical book co-written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan (Annie) and music and lyrics by Mr. Brooks, The Producers skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners! It is a truly "boffo" hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards with outrageous, in-your-face humor.

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Along Came Bialy... Meet Your Max Bialystock!

David Autovino* A proud member of Actors' Equity Association with a BFA in Theatre Studies, David draws upon his extensive classical and musical theatre experience to bring characters to life, with WNY appearances at Geva Theatre Center, Artpark, Irish Classical Theatre and Shakespeare in Delaware Park. After starring alongside NFL star Michael Strahan in a series of national commercials, his career shifted to voiceover, commercials and film. He now serves voiceover clients around the world from his home recording studio right here in Rochester, NY.​  *Actor appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States.

OFC Creations Presents

Drag Me To Brunch

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Live in person performances on Sunday, May 12 (Mother's Day). Doors open at 10:30am, brunch served at 11am, show starts at 12pm at OFC’s The Old Farm Café (3450 Winton Place, next door to the theatre)

Mother's Day Celebration! Travel down to the farm with Rochester’s most fabulous drag queens to celebrate all of the mothers in your life! The honky-tonk show starts at 12pm and will conclude at 2pm. $60 tickets which includes one mimosa, brunch buffet, and the show. Please note that the brunch will be a pre-set buffet, not our normal menu. Tickets are by reserved seating, please note, if you do not purchase all tickets at your table, you may be seated with other parties. Parties larger than four are encouraged to purchase two tables close to each other and adjust them together upon arrival. We suggest bringing some cash for tipping the fabulous queens (but please don't tip the farm cows)!

OFC Creations Presents

Willy Wonka KIDS

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Performances on Friday, May 31 at 7PM; Saturday, June 1 at 3PM; and Saturday, June 1 at 6PM at the OFC Creations Theatre Center; Appropriate for all ages

The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.

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Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.

OFC Creations Presents

OFC's 2024 Spring Student Recital

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Performances on Saturday, June 1 at 11AM at the OFC Creations Theatre Center; Appropriate for all ages

OFC's private lesson students perform an end of year showcase featuring voice students, guitar students, acting students, and dance students. Families and friends are invited to celebrate their artistic successes.

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Private lessons are open for students ages 7 to 107 with one-on-one instruction in music, drama, and dance. The advantage of private lessons at OFC is that our instructors can focus on audition material for upcoming shows you will be joining us for or focus on skill building.

OFC Creations Presents

Under the Sea Princess Celebration

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Performance on Sunday, June 2 at 10AM and at 12PM at the OFC Creations Theatre Center; Appropriate for all ages

Your majesty’s party awaits, and we are so excited to journey under the sea with you! The OFC Creations Theatre Center is lucky enough to have Ariel and her magical friends join us this spring for the Under the Sea Princess Celebration.

Join us for an interactive event for young princes and princesses as well as their families at OFC. Guests will participate in the magical festivities including a sing-a-long, story time, games, crafts, snacks, and, of course, our on stage dance party!

Princess Ariel will lead the festivities alongside her freshwater friends. Our princess, and her friends, have the most energetic personalities – especially Ariel, who has a special talent of working with and inspiring young guests.

Ideal for guests ages 3 to 7, their families are welcome to attend (tickets are per person, including adults). We encourage attendees to dress up in their favorite royal costume! A perfect opportunity to introduce young ones to theatre in an interactive and welcoming environment.

While light snacks and juice will be provided to our young guests at the end during the meet and greet, all attendees can purchase coffee, pastries, and other assorted breakfast items in the lobby or at our cafe upon arrival.

OFC Creations Presents

Freaky Friday

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Performances on Friday, June 7 at 7PM; Saturday, June 8 at 2PM; and Saturday, June 8 at 7PM at the OFC Creations Theatre Center; Appropriate for all ages

​When an uber-organized mother and her spontaneous teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right. Masquerading as each other, they must work together to solve the mystery of how to break the spell. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another in a way they never could have imagined. In the end, both learn the true power of love and the strength of the bond between a mother and daughter in this heartfelt and hilarious adaptation.

Based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, Freaky Friday features a book by Bridget Carpenter - the co-executive producer and writer on the beloved TV hits, "Friday Night Lights" and "Parenthood" - and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey - the Pulitzer Prize-winning composers of Next to Normal.

OFC Creations Presents

Winnie the Pooh KIDS

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Performances on Wednesday, June 12 at 5PM and Thursday, June 13 at 5PM at the OFC Creations Theatre Center; Appropriate for all ages

Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS is a delightful show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Featuring favorite songs from the film, as well as new hits by the Academy Award-winning Robert and Kristen Lopez (Frozen), this honey-filled delight is as sweet as it is fun.

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Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship and, of course... sharing snacks.

OFC Creations Presents
 

Memories of Elvis Concert

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Performance on Friday, June 21 at 7:30PM at the OFC Creations Theatre Center; Appropriate for ages 13 & up

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, Patrick Johnson, will be coming to the OFC Creations Theatre Center with the King's greatest hit! Songs include: Burning Love, Suspicious Minds, American Trilogy Unchained Melody, Can’t Help Falling in Love, and many more. Patrick's show is appropriate for the whole family and will get you singing and dancing with the King!  

Patrick Johnson is considered by many to be one of the elite tribute artists in the entertainment business. As a leading Elvis Presley tribute artist, he has traveled far and wide; recreating the music and excitement of Elvis Presley in concerts, casinos, and corporate events throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada. Audiences at Chicago’s Hard Rock Café, Kodak Center, and Finger Lakes Casino in Canandaigua, NY have all enjoyed the music of “The King” in his shows.  

OFC Creations Presents

Jolly Holiday Brunch with Mary & Friends

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Performance on Sunday, June 23 at 10AM and Sunday, June 23 at 1PM; Doors open 30-minutes prior to listed showtime when brunch will be served, photos will directly follow the show. At OFC’s The Old Farm Café (3450 Winton Place, next door to the theatre); Appropriate for all ages

Spit spot! A spoonful of sugar and a magical brunch is in your future at The Old Farm Cafe when Mary and her friends visit us for brunch! This Jolly Holiday celebration will begin with guests taking their seats throughout the enchanted farmyard until the brunch is served. Brunch platters will be served family style and include mini croissants, mini muffins, bacon, cheesy egg bites, cream cheese & cucumber sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, fruit and yogurt, and more! Lemon juice magic tea will also be served to guests to enjoy a special "Tea Time with Mary" - additional specialty beverages will be available for purchase including lattes, cappuccinos, mimosas, and juice.

Throughout the event Mary will lead her old friends and new friends in musical performances including a sing-a-long involving all attendees (do you know how to spell supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?)! Directly following the show young guests will have the opportunity to take photos with Mary and her friends on our gazebo stage. We encourage attendees to dress up in their favorite costume! A perfect opportunity to introduce young ones to theatre in an interactive and welcoming environment. Ticket price includes the show and the brunch meal and magic tea, please note that the brunch will be a pre-set platter, not our normal menu.

Tickets are by reserved seating, please note, if you do not purchase all tickets at your table, you may be seated with other parties. Parties larger than four are encouraged to purchase two tables close to each other and adjust them together upon arrival. Separate parties sitting together will have separate food platters. Suggested for young ones ages 3 to 8 years old.

OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series Presents

The Boy From Oz

Music and Lyrics by Peter Allen. Book by Martin Sherman and Nick Enright

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Performances September 12-29, 2024 at the OFC Creations Theatre Center Main Stage; Appropriate for ages 13 & up

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Starring Blake McIver Ewing as Peter Allen (Full House, The Little Rascals)

and Marcia Mitzman Gaven as Judy Garland (Tony Award Nominee, Original Broadway Casts: The Who's Tommy and Chess)

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Upstate New York Regional Premiere! It’s time to shake the maracas and dust off your dancing shoes as The Boy from Oz tells the dazzling, funny, and heartbreaking true story of singer songwriter Peter Allen. From humble beginnings growing up singing in country pubs throughout the Australian outback, Peter’s career took off without warning after being discovered and taken under the mentorship of, the one and only, Judy Garland. As her opening act, Peter relocated to New York City and quickly introduced to Judy’s daughter and future wife, Liza Minnelli.

Peter Allen rose to international stardom in the 1980s, best known for his hits including ‘I Honestly Love You,’ ‘Best That You Can Do,’ ‘Not The Boy Next Door,’ ‘Everything Old Is New Again,’ and the showstopping, ‘I Go to Rio.’ From winning an Oscar, to selling out performances in Radio City Music Hall, and receiving adulation when he returned to Australia, Peter struggled through divorce, heartbreak, failure, and navigating through the unknowns of the AIDS epidemic.

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Blake McIver Ewing and Marcia Mitzman Gaven will reunite on stage in The Boy From Oz, after originally performing together almost 30 years ago in the 1997 World Premiere production of "Ragtime" in Los Angeles. Marcia starred as Mother, for which she won the Ovation Award for Best Lead Actress, and Blake starred as her son, Edgar. In OFC’s The Boy From Oz, Marcia and Blake will once again perform as mother and son.

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No longer caught between the moon and New York City, the global phenomenon of The Boy From Oz makes its regional premiere in Rochester as the first time the show being performed in New York State besides the 2003 Broadway production. This electrifying story is under the direction of Eric Vaughn Johnson.

OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series Presents

West Side Story

Based on a Conception of Jerome Robbins
Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

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Performances October 10-27, 2024 at the OFC Creations Theatre Center Main Stage; Appropriate for ages 13 & up

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From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the greatest love stories ever told. This Tony and Oscar Award winning masterpiece has become a timeless classic and landmark musical for audiences across the globe.

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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to the vibrant battleground of New York City’s West Side in the 1950s as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. Unforgettable musical numbers include ‘Tonight,’ ‘Something’s Coming,’ ‘America,’ ‘One Hand, One Heart,’ and equally mesmerizing choreography to ‘Mambo,’ ‘Cool,’ and ‘The Rumble.’

West Side Story changed the face of musical theatre forever when it debuted on the Great White Way in 1957, the lyrics "There's a place for us, somewhere a place for us..." couldn't resonate any louder than it does today, hailed as an “indisputable, boundary-busting masterpiece” (The New York Times).

Under the direction of Eric Vaughn Johnson, the award winning West Side Story features a cast of professional performers from across the country.

OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series Presents

The Prince of Egypt

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; Book by Philip LaZebnik
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Film

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Performances December 5-29, 2024 at the OFC Creations Theatre Center Main Stage; Appropriate for all ages

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Regional Premiere! The Prince of Egypt is a sweeping epic of a musical with music and lyrics by Grammy and Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz, a book by Philip LaZebnik, and ten new songs written by Schwartz, together with five of his songs from the adored DreamWorks Animation film. Acclaimed as “one of the greatest animated films of all time” (Evening Standard) and “a brilliant film” (The Guardian), it remains one of the most beloved animated feature films of all time.

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Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as Ramses and Moses, two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever. Featuring a soaring score by Schwartz, including ‘All I Ever Wanted,’ ‘Through Heaven's Eyes,’ ‘Footprints on the Sand,’ ‘Deliver Us,’ and, the Academy Award winning song, ‘When You Believe.’

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“This ‘Prince’ is the new king of musicals. An event to dazzle, musical theatre doesn’t come bigger than this.”

Stefan Kyriazis, Sunday Express

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The Prince of Egypt is not only a Rochester regional premiere, OFC Creations Theatre Center is one of the first performing arts centers in across the globe to be granted permission to present this show. Under the direction of Eric Vaughn Johnson, featuring a cast of professional performers from across the country.

OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series Presents

Gypsy

Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Performances January 30-February 16, 2025 at the OFC Creations Theatre Center Main Stage; Appropriate for ages 16 & up

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Starring Jodi Benson as Mama Rose!
Jodi Benson is best known for providing the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid, the character Barbie in Toy Story, the title role in Thumbelina, as well as for her Tony Award nomination for Polly Baker in Crazy For You on Broadway​

Delaney Benson, Jodi's daughter, will star alongside her as Louise.

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Regarded by many theatre professionals as the finest musical ever created, Gypsy is the ultimate tale of the ambitious stage mother, Rose, fighting for her daughters’ success – while secretly yearning for her own. All while June and Louise wish their mother would settle down and get married, Rose continues to pursue dreams of stardom for her girls and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

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Set across America throughout the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, this landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business with brass, humor, heart, and sophistication. 

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The celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim boasts one glorious hit after another, including ‘Everything's Coming Up Roses,’ ‘Let Me Entertain You,’ ‘Some People,’ ‘You'll Never Get Away from Me,’ ‘If Momma Was Married,’ ‘All I Need Is the Girl,’ ‘You Gotta Get A Gimmick,’ ‘Small World’ and ‘Together Wherever We Go.’

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Under the direction of Eric Vaughn Johnson, this mother of all musicals, Gypsy, features a cast of professional performers from across the country.

OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series Presents

Anything Goes

Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter; Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse; New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman

Performances April 3-19, 2025 at the OFC Creations Theatre Center Main Stage; Appropriate for ages 13 & up

Packed with music, dance, and laughs, Anything Goes sets its sails regarded as delightful, delicious, and de-lovely. Cole Porter’s saucy and splendid classic musical has a whole new flair in this updated version for modern audiences.
 

As the S.S. American heads out to sea, two unlikely pairs set off on the course to find true love, proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of tap dancing sailors, exotic disguises, and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this hilariously bumpy ride are some of musical theatre’s most memorable hits, including ‘I Get a Kick out of You,’ ‘You’re The Top,’ ‘It’s De-Lovely,’ and of course, ‘Anything Goes.’

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“Anything Goes exists to put a daffy grin on your face... if you’re looking for sheer escape, this is your ticket!”

The Washington Post

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Under the direction of Eric Vaughn Johnson, featuring a cast of professional performers from across the country.

OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series Add On

Together Wherever We Go: Gypsy Rose Lee

An Evening with Her Son, Erik Lee Preminger

Performance Thursday April 24, 2025 at 7PM at the OFC Creations Theatre Center Main Stage; Appropriate for ages 13 & up

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Series Add On! If you love the greatest musical of all time, Gypsy, then join us to meet Gypsy Rose Lee’s son, Erik Lee Preminger, who will be at OFC for a one-night engagement.

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Enjoy an intimate evening of first-class and true stories about the legendary Gypsy Rose Lee. If there was ever a man with a mind-boggling life story, it's Erik Lee Preminger, the son of burlesque legend Gypsy Rose Lee and film director, Otto Preminger. Gypsy Rose Lee was a show-business phenomenon. Starting at the age of five, when she appeared in vaudeville, she went on to become a headliner in burlesque, carnivals, and nightclubs. Preminger brings her rich story to life by showcasing rare home movies, newsreel, and TV footage, so that audiences will not only get a peek inside Gypsy’s long and varied career, but a sense of the adventures that Erik shared on the road with his much-loved mother. Featuring a lively Q&A session after the show...this is sure to be an entertaining evening for all!

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This series add on is not included in the season subscription, however subscribers will receive 10% off tickets by calling the box office.

OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series Presents

Jersey Boys

Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, Music by Bob Gaudio, Lyrics by Bob Crewe

Performances May 8-25, 2025 at the OFC Creations Theatre Center Main Stage; Appropriate for ages 16 & up

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Starring Adam Marino as Frankie Valli!

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First Production Produced in Rochester! Oh, what a night! How did a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks become one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time?

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Jersey Boys is the smash-hit musical that gives us the true, sometimes gritty, and always spectacularly entertaining story of falsetto idol Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The blue-collar boys in the shiny Lurex suits strode onto the scene in 1965, wowing the public for 20 years with hits such as ‘Big Girls Don't Cry,’ ‘Oh What a Night,’ ‘Walk Like a Man,’ ‘Beggin,’ ‘Sherry’ and many more. But before fame and fortune came a difficult, and sometimes not entirely legal, journey to stardom.

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Since its debut in 2005, Jersey Boys has become a must-see, embedding itself in the American musical theater landscape, winning 4 Tony Awards on Broadway and proving that the rags to riches, to rags again, story is an ever-enduring theme!

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The first Rochester produced production of Jersey Boys is under the direction of Eric Vaughn Johnson featuring a cast of professional performers from across the country. Starring as Frankie Valli is Adam Marino who has performed this iconic role at five different professional theatres across the country.