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Founded in 1974, Syracuse Stage is the non-profit, professional theatre company in residence at Syracuse University. It is nationally recognized for creating stimulating theatrical work that engages Central New York and significantly contributes to the artistic life of Syracuse University, where it is a vital partner in achieving the educational mission of the University’s Department of Drama. Syracuse Stage’s mission is to tell stories that engage, entertain and inspire people to see life beyond their own experience. Each season 70,000 patrons enjoy an adventurous mix of new plays, and bold interpretations of classics and musicals, featuring the finest theatre artists. In addition, Stage maintains a vital educational outreach program that annually serves more than 15,000 students from 14 counties. Syracuse Stage is a constituent of the Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre, and a member of the Arts and Cultural Leadership Alliance (ACLA), the University Hill Corporation and the East Genesee Regent Association. Syracuse Stage is a member of The League of Resident Theatres (LORT), the largest professional theatre association in the country.

PRESS CONTACTS
If you would like to inquire about an interview with any member of the Syracuse Stage staff or have a photo or video request, please contact:

Joanna Penalva
Director of Marketing + Communications
jlpenalv@syr.edu

PRESS RELEASES

Syracuse Stage concludes 24/25 season with world premiere psychological thriller “The National Pastime” June 4, 2025

Syracuse Stage celebrates, supports contemporary voices with inaugural Julie Lutz New Play Festival May 27, 2025

Syracuse Stage celebrates the end of the 2024/2025 season with annual fundraiser ‘Cast Party’ May 15, 2025

Syracuse Stage announces Youth Auditions for upcoming 25/26 Season April 10, 2025

Jane Austen returns to Syracuse Stage with “Sense and Sensibility” April 9, 2025

Syracuse Stage announces 25/26 season April 1, 2025

Syracuse Stage celebrates friendship and fandom with playwright Rajiv Joseph’s basketball-obsessed “King James” February 19, 2025

Syracuse Stage Announces Appointment of Carly DiFulvio Allen as Managing Director January 28, 2025 

Syracuse Stage welcomes 2025 with “Primary Trust,” the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play set in Central New York
January 15, 2025 

Syracuse Stage announces free reading of Mary Chase’s “Harvey” January 15, 2025 

Syracuse Stage welcomes the holiday season with “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” November 13, 2024 

Syracuse Stage opens 24/25 season with a new adaptation of classic nailbiter “Dial M for Murder” September 30, 2024 

Syracuse Stage Announces First Free Family Day of 24/25 Season September 10, 2024

Legendary Comedy Troupe Second City Opens Syracuse Stage Season September 5, 2024

Syracuse Stage Names Richard Driscoll as Board of Trustees Chair, adds five new members July 30, 2024

Syracuse Stage announces auditions for ‘Airborn’ and ‘House for Mouse’ June 14, 2024

Syracuse Stage Announces 2024/2025 Season [National]  June 13, 2024

Salt City Drag Battle returns to Syracuse Stage May 22, 2024

Syracuse Stage celebrates the end of 23/24 season with annual fundraiser ‘Cast Party’ May 22, 2024

Syracuse Stage closes 50th Anniversary Season with the heartwarming Irish musical ‘Once’ April 23, 2024

Syracuse Stage announces 24/25 season April 11,2024

Jill A. Anderson departs Syracuse Stage for Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis April 2, 2024

Syracuse Stage continues its 50th Anniversary Season with the classic Poirot mystery ‘Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express March 4, 2024

Syracuse Stage announces youth auditions for lively Irish musical ‘Once’ February 19, 2024

Syracuse Stage welcomes 2024 with ‘Clyde’s,’ a witty new dramedy by Lynn Nottage January 11, 2024

Billie Holiday Musical ‘Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar And Grill’ November 13, 2023

Syracuse Stage Opens 50th Anniversary Season With What the Constitution Means to Me August 30, 2023

Syracuse Stage Receives $1 Million Gift Expanding Organization’s Commitment to New Work and Launching $2.5 Million 50th Anniversary Campaign August 14, 2023

Syracuse Stage Adds Sensory Friendly Performance for Every Production in 2023/2024 Season August 9, 2023

Syracuse Stage Re-Opens Youth Auditions For 50th Anniversary Season Holiday Production  July 31, 2023

Syracuse Stage Adds Five Trustees To Board Of Directors July 6, 2023

Syracuse Stage Adds Two Musicals To 50th Anniversary Season May 25, 2023

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