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Rochester Auditorium Theatre

885 East Main Street, Rochester, NY
(585) 222-5000 x0
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Ranked #21 of 52 attractions in Rochester
Type: Theatres
Most recent review
- 12 Jun 2013
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Rochester, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

We got to sit in the box seats for a performance of Les Miserables. What a great experience - to be that close to the action was exciting. The only downside is that you can't see well on the side of the stage. And in general, the acoustics are not the best, but the beauty of the theater makes up... More

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Rochester, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

I was in "The Aud" this weekend to attend my daughter's ballet recital. It always enthralls me, every time I set foot inside this grand old theater, just how magnificent it is. It is truly reminiscent of the grandeur of another day. It is decorated with high-arched ceiling and painted frescoes on the walls, just the way it appeared a... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Loved the theater. Les Mis was a U.S. tour (since it was rolling through many cities in a short schedule, did not have very high expectations) but I was pleasantly surprised. Set design was excellent for a travelling show. A little trouble hearing vocals but that could just be because of performers singing too quickly. Loved the theater. Very big!!

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Rochester, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

My husband and I recently watched the Celtic Woman show on PBS. We were delighted to hear that they were coming to Rochester. Most shows of this kind come to the Rochester Auditorium Theater. Parking was a nightmare the night of the show because of another concert going on the same evening across the street at the Armory. Once we... More

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Wolcott NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

This 2013 show is Awesome!! Top of the line for guest experience. Started on time @ 7:30, twenty minute intermission, then more pleasure until 9:55 p.m. Outstanding all around. Instruments were bagpipes, drums, and of course the violin. Well worth the price. Very enjoyable experience that we will do again. If you have the opportunity to see Celtic Woman in... More

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Rochester
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

I enjoy the broadway shows that come to Rochester but the theater is uncomfortable and old. The Rochester Broadway Theater may be moving to a new location but that has been on and off so I get dizzy trying to figure it out. Tickets aren;t cheao and only those who can afford the pricey ticket will get to see a... More

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Rochester, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Good acoustics, with basic seats that are reasonably comfortable. They let you take your intermission wine or bottle of soda back to your seat if you haven't finished!

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Rochester NY area
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

Very pretty and elegant. I'd say, the facilty is adequate; shows have great staging; sound seems fine. we seem to attact good shows, so I guess it is an alright facilty.

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Newark, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

This theatre is lovely and there really isn't a bad seat in the house for viewing. My only real complaint is that the seats are very tight, not alot of room to get past someone else and very little elbow room.

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Rochester, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

This October we saw Mary Poppins. The snack lines get long- but they move quickly. We had a great view on the lower "orchestra" level.

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