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🎄Come celebrate with us!🎄

National Ugly Xmas Sweater Day is this Friday & we're celebrating with 6 performances of THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse tomorrow through Saturday! Remember to wear your ugly sweater!

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A green knit sweater pattern is in the background with green tinsel and silver, red, and gold balls hanging from it. At center, in a white frame, is the logo for THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL. At the bottom in all white text are the words, "NATIONAL UGLY XMAS SWEATER DAY." Below that, also in white, are the words "FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19." At top right is a small, white REV Theatre Company logo.
December 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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🚨Our 2026 Single Ticket Flash Sale is NOW LIVE!🚨

Click the link below to save $10 on single tickets for ALL 2026 performances!

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THE REV THEATRE COMPANY logo is in white above a pink cloud on a black background. Below the logo are the words, "DON'T MISS THE REV'S BEST DISCOUNT OF THE SEASON!" Below, a red banner with white text reads "FLASH SALE NOW LIVE!" Below that are four logos for A Bronx Tale, Tarzan, Carousel, and Rock of Ages. At the bottom of the image is another red banner with white text reading, "$10 OFF SINGLE TICKETS!"
December 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Rehearsals are under way for THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL, but what's this show actually all about? We thought we'd let Director/Co-Author Megan Larche Dominick explain.

Get your tickets now to top off your holiday season with a whole lotta laughter & joy!

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December 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀!

The REV will kick off its 2026 casting season with Auburn, NY auditions February 13-15, 2026.

Audition dates and sign up information for both Auburn and NYC auditions will be announced on January 12th!
A BRONX TALE Logo | TARZAN Logo | CAROUSEL Logo | ROCK OF AGES Logo 2026 AUDITIONS 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀! The REV will kick off its 2026 casting season with Auburn, NY auditions February 13-15, 2026. Audition dates and sign up information for both Auburn and NYC auditions will be announced on January 12th! The REV Theatre Company
December 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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You don't have to love theatre — or even see one of our shows. But this Giving Tuesday, we ask you to consider making a donation to a community-focused non-profit that is dedicated to improving the vibrancy of life in the Finger Lakes — for all of us.

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The staff of The REV Theatre Company poses for a photo on a pile of large rocks and lumber. Above them is a purple and pink REV logo and the GIVING TUESDAY logo.
December 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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You don't have to love theatre — or even see one of our shows. But this Giving Tuesday, we ask you to consider making a donation to a community-focused non-profit that is dedicated to improving the vibrancy of life in the Finger Lakes — for all of us.

DONATE HERE: bit.ly/4rsZqMh
The staff of The REV Theatre Company gathered on a pile of rocks and lumber. Above them is a purple and pink REV logo and the GIVING TUESDAY logo.
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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'Tis the season for ugly sweaters!

Meet the cast and creative team for the NY premiere of THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL running Dec. 17-20 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse!

Click the link below to read more about this talented team and get your tickets today!

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The cast of “The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical” features, in alphabetical order, Nicolette Hart as Olga, Finley-Imani Rivera as Misty and Kelli, Lucia Spina as Cheryl, Tom Staggs as Charlie, and Dax Valdes as Doug and Niles. “The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical” creative team is led by co-writer and director Megan Larche Dominick. Paige Faure is the choreographer, Jacob Carll is music director, and Will Larche is the assistant director. Additional members of the creative team include The REV’s resident costume designer Tiffany Howard, lighting designer Andy LiDestri, props and projection designer Marshall Pope, and sound designer Ian Malone. Nick Alteri is the production stage manager and Morgan Benford is the assistant stage manager. Described as “The Office” meets “Project Runway,” “The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical” is a laugh-out-loud, interactive, hysterically funny holiday musical that’s guaranteed to thrill audiences and warm their hearts. “The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical” is written by Dan Knechtges and Megan Larche Dominick and is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
December 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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THE OFFICE meets PROJECT RUNWAY in this laugh-out-loud, interactive, hysterically funny holiday musical!

With carols, cocktails and a company on the brink, THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL is the holiday party you actually want to attend!

𝑮𝑬𝑻 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑲𝑬𝑻𝑺 𝑵𝑶𝑾!
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November 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚!

Think “The Office” meets “Project Runway!” With carols, cocktails, and a company on the brink, it’s the holiday office party you actually want to attend!

𝑫𝑶𝑵'𝑻 𝑾𝑨𝑰𝑻 – 𝑮𝑬𝑻 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑲𝑬𝑻𝑺 𝑵𝑶𝑾!
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THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL logo. Christmas sweaters and various other holiday season paraphernalia are scattered around the title. At top are the words, "BY DAN KNECHTGES & MEGAN LARCHE DOMINICK"
October 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT!

Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show comes to the Playhouse for a two-performance engagement!

Relive the rock and roll magic of Fleetwood Mac circa 1975-87 with 𝑹𝑼𝑴𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑺!

𝑮𝑬𝑻 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑲𝑬𝑻𝑺 𝑵𝑶𝑾!
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A logo for RUMOURS: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mack Tribute Show. At bottom left is a red circle with white text in all-caps reading, "ONE WEEK TO GO!" At the bottom of the image is black text in all caps reading "OCTOBER 15 & 16 @ 7:30 PM" Directly below that black text is more black text in a slightly smaller font reading, "MERRY-GO-ROUND PLAYHOUSE | AUBURN, NY"
October 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Come on out and see BONNIE & CLYDE now through October 11th! Get your tickets now!

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September 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Registration for Jr. Stars: ON STAGE! closes 𝑶𝒄𝒕 𝟏𝒔𝒕!

Register your child today for a chance to act, dance, sing, & learn while rehearsing for an original, age-appropriate musical production of the Dickens’ classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL!

Don't miss out — register now!

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A group of children in Dickensian costumes posing for a photograph on the set of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. A white REV Theatre Company logo appears in the top left corner. At top right are the words, "JUNIOR STARS: ON STAGE!" Across the bottom of the image are the words, "REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON!"
September 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Irving Berlin’s TOP HAT opens tonight! Come on out and see us — now through September 2nd!

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Kaitlyn Davidson as Dale Tremont and Drew Redington as Jerry Travers in The REV Theatre Company’s production of TOP HAT. Laura Beth Wells (center, seated) as Madge Hardwick and the ensemble of The REV Theatre Company’s production of TOP HAT. Erik Gratton as Horace Hardwick and Matthew Schatz as Alberto Beddini in The REV Theatre Company’s production of TOP HAT. Erik Gratton as Horace Hardwick Michael Di Liberto as Bates in The REV Theatre Company’s production of TOP HAT.
August 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Here's a peek into rehearsals for TOP HAT!

Do not miss this song-and-tap-dance spectacular that will lift your spirits and leave you singing and dancing alll the way home – get your tickets now! 🎩🎩🎩

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August 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Happy "first day of school" to the cast of TOP HAT!

Get your tickets now for what is sure to be a delightful evening (or afternoon!) of famous songs, hearty laughs, and absolutely killer dance!

Don't wait — 𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙎𝙊𝙇𝘿 𝙊𝙐𝙏!

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July 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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It's the first day of school for BARNUM!

The team is assembled and ready to begin putting this song and dance circus musical on its feet!

Step right up and grab your tickets for BARNUM today!

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June 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Step right up and meet the cast and creative team for the second production of our 2025 season, 𝓑𝓐𝓡𝓝𝓤𝓜!

Join us July 9-26! Do you have your tickets yet?

𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑲𝑬𝑻𝑺 & 𝑴𝑶𝑹𝑬 𝑰𝑵𝑭𝑶:
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Today, The REV Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for “Barnum,” the second production of its 2025 season. The rarely produced title makes its first appearance on the REV’s Playhouse stage and will star Broadway veteran Jim Stanek in the title role of P.T. Barnum, the showman turned politician turned circus impresario. Stanek has appeared in no less than 9 Broadway musicals and steps into Barnum’s shoes for his REV debut. “Barnum” also features Kelly McCormick as Charity Barnum and Chrissy Albanese as Jenny Lind. The “Barnum” ensemble features (in alphabetical order) Lauren Emily Alagna, Alicia Albright, Gabriel Bommarito, Sawyer Coffin, Claudia Cooper, Andrew Fleming, Trey Harrington, Sophia Hillman, Scotty Jacobson, Karma Jenkins, Mason Derreck Lewis, Mitchell Lewis, Crystal Sha’nae, Katie Scarlett Swaney, and Carlita Vinciguerra. “Barnum” is directed by the REV’s Producing Artistic Director, Brett Smock. He is joined by choreographer, Ryan VanDenBoom, an MGR alum (“Kiss Me Kate” and “Altar Boyz”) who is currently performing in the Michael Jackson musical, “MJ,” on Broadway. Music Direction is by Dan Mullarney and the Assistant Music Director is Ben Kapilow. Amy Cohen of Circus Culture is the production’s Circus Coordinator. Additional members of the “Barnum” creative team include: Scenic Designer Milo Bue, Lighting Designer Dan Ozminkowski, Sound Designer Kyle Jensen, resident Costume Designer Tiffany Howard, Hair & Makeup Designer Mary Tyler, and resident Props Designer Marshall Pope. The Production Stage Manager is Nick Alteri with Assistant Stage Managers Terysa Malootian and Callista Veaughn. The Casting Director for The REV’s 2025 season is Megan Larche Dominick, CSA.
June 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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You simply must see JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.

Now through June 17 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn.

𝑮𝑬𝑻 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑲𝑬𝑻𝑺 𝑵𝑶𝑾!
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May 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR opens tonight!

See it through June 17th at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, NY!

Get your tickets now!

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The Company of The REV Theatre Company’s production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, running May 28-June 17 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, NY. Photo by Ron Heerkens, Jr.
May 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Tonight we’re remembering our friend George Wendt, who graced our stage in 2013 in HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY and filled our hearts with his warmth and sense of humor.

Thanks George. We’re having a beer for you tonight. Cheers.
George Wendt in HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY at The REV Theatre Company in 2013.
May 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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We thought we'd drop some JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR rehearsal footage as a treat.

Now click the link below to buy your tickets to see the show live and in person at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse May 28 – June 17! Don't miss out on #SuperstarSummer✨! Get your tickets now!

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May 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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It's officially #SuperstarSummer ✨

Don't miss out — get your tickets for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR now!

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Choreographer Phil Colgan and the ensemble of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The REV Theatre Company rehearsing "What's the Buzz?" Director Donald Rice gives a note to Ethan Hardy Benson (Jesus) during rehearsal for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR while Austin Turner (Judas) looks on. Ethan Hardy Benson (Jesus) and Sophie Madorsky (Mary) in rehearsal for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The REV Theatre Company. The Ensemble of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR rehearsing "What's the Buzz?" at The REV Theatre Company.
May 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Meet the cast and creative team of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, running May 28-June 17 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse! Get your tickets now!

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Meet the Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The REV Theatre Co. Parker Aimone - Ensemble Kolby Lamont Bates - Peter / Ensemble Ethan Hardy Benson* - Jesus Joshua Bess - Ensemble / US Judas Kailee Regan Brandt - Ensemble Jamari Darling* - Caiaphus Matt Donzella - Ensemble / US Jesus Ryaan Farhadi - Ensemble / US Caiaphus Timothy Matthew Flores* - Ensemble / US Annas Maya Fortgang - Ensemble / J'Quay Gibbs* - Ensemble / Herod Karma Jenkins* - Ensemble / Dance Captain Sophie Madorsky* - Mary Paige Anne Mills - Ensemble / US Mary Jessica Minter - Ensemble Alexis Papaleo - Ensemble Jonathan Reyes - Ensemble Nigel Richards* - Simon / Ensemble David Sattler* - Pilate Franco Tomaino - Annas Nick Traficante - Ensemble Austin Turner* - Judas *indicates membership in Actors' Equity Association Meet the Creatives of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The REV Theatre Co. Donald Rice - Director Phil Colgan** - Choreographer Alexander Tom - Music Director E. Renée Gamez - Assistant Music Director Jeffrey D. Kmiec† - Scenic Designer José Santiago† - Lighting Designer Tiffany Howard - Costume Designer Daniel Lundberg† - Sound Designer Mary Tyler - Hair & Makeup Designer Matthew Silar* - Production Stage Manager Molle Heil* - Assistant Stage Manager Nico Padilla - Assistant Stage Manager **Members of Stage Directors & Choreographers Society *Members of Actors Equity Association †Members of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829
May 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Last Friday, members of The REV's administrative staff and their families took a break from preparing for the 2025 season for some bowling at Starlite Lanes & ice cream at Reese's Dairy Bar.

Now it's time to get back to work – rehearsals for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR begin in just four weeks!
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April 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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A dynamic series with something for everyone — 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝑬𝑽'𝒔 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚!

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April 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM