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PRESS INFORMATION
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 announces audition opportunities for 2026/2027 Season April 23, 2026
Syracuse Stage presents the 25/26 Annual Fundraiser featuring Broadway star, Syracuse University alum Patti MurinApril 6, 2026
Syracuse Stage continues 25/26 season with August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” March 10, 2026
Syracuse Stage announces 26/27 seasonMarch 5, 2026
Syracuse Stage invites audience into the ring with the world premiere boxing drama “Relentless”January 22, 2026
Syracuse Stage announces cast and creatives for world premiere boxing drama “Relentless” by Rae Binstock December 11, 2025
Syracuse Stage invites audiences to celebrate the season and experience holiday nostalgia with “A Christmas Story”November 17, 2025
Hitchcock spoof “The 39 Steps” brings spies and side-splitting antics to Syracuse StageOctober 14, 2025
Syracuse Stage opens 25/26 season with brand-new production of heroic WWI musical “The Hello Girls” September 9, 2025
Syracuse Stage announces auditions for 25/26 Theatre for the Very Young production “Tiny Martians, Big Emotions”August 12, 2025
Syracuse Stage announces full cast and production team of the heroic WWI musical “The Hello Girls”August 4, 2025
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 FestivalMay 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 DirectorJanuary 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 SeasonSeptember 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
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