The annual co-production between Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University Department of Drama proudly features "Cinderella" in the 24/25 Season. Music Director Brian Cimmet and Choreographer Jessica Chen speak with host Melissa Crespo about their work on the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

Costume designer Lux Haac speaks with host Melissa Crespo about her designs for Syracuse Stage’s upcoming production of Dial M for Murder.

There is an entire economic ecosystem connected to the creative economy. And whether you’re onstage, in the box office, or the audience, we’re all a part of it. Dr. Travis Newton from Le Moyne College reveals the financial impact of arts & culture organizations in Central NY.

Throughout our 50th anniversary season, audience members were invited to record a memory of their experience at Syracuse Stage. Recorded in an audio booth located right in our lobby, enjoy a short compilation of our oral history.

Syracuse Stage closes out its 50th anniversary season with the heartwarming musical “Once.” Host and director of the production, Melissa Crespo, sits down with cast members Ana Marcu and Pearl Rhein. Marcu is also an SU Drama alum class of 2016, and Rhein also serves as music director. Performances run May 1 - 19.

David Lowenstein (Drama Faculty & Actor) and Madison Manning (Drama sophomore) talk with host Melissa Crespo about the annual co-productions between Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University’s Department of Drama.

Artistic Director Bob Hupp, and actor Jason O’Connell talk about their work on Agatha Christie’s "Murder on the Orient Express," adapted by Ken Ludwig, coming up next at Syracuse Stage.

Chip Miller and Andrea Vernae sit down with host Melissa Crespo to discuss Lynn Nottage’s “Clyde’s,” a wickedly funny and insightful play about second chances, amazing sandwiches, and the world’s worst boss.

Jim Clark’s decades-long history with Syracuse Stage spans back to his appointment as managing director in 1976. In honor of the 50th anniversary season, Jim joins host Melissa Crespo to talk about his leadership tenure at Syracuse Stage.

As the weather turns cold, audiences will warm their hearts this holiday season with "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Co-produced with the Syracuse University Department of Drama, Syracuse Stage is pleased to welcome back Melissa Rain Anderson, along with Ben Franklin and Joshua Dean from 2 Ring Circus, who sit down with Associate Artistic Director Melissa Crespo and talk about this unique adaptation by Richard Hellesen and David DeBerry.

Next up on the main stage, "Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill" by Lanie Robertson. Director, Jade King Carroll and actor Tracey Conyer Lee discuss what it takes to conjure the life of the legendary Billie Holiday.

Actors, Mel House and Phillip Taratula, sit down with director Melissa Crespo and discuss the upcoming production of "What the Constitution Means to Me." Heidi Schreck’s Tony and Pulitzer nominated play is the first show of Syracuse Stage’s 50th Anniversary Season.

Robert Moss, former Artistic Director of Syracuse Stage, continues his trip down memory lane as part of Syracuse Stage’s 50th Anniversary Season.

Robert Moss, former Artistic Director of Syracuse Stage, sits down with Melissa Crespo to reminisce about his time at Syracuse Stage and his life in the theatre.

The 2023/2024 Season marks the 50th Anniversary of Syracuse Stage! Associate Artistic Director, Melissa Crespo, talks with 50th Anniversary Coordinator Joseph Whelan and Artistic Director Bob Hupp about our upcoming season celebration.

Syracuse Stage brings the hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery play, 'Clue,' to our main stage. Artistic Director, Bob Hupp, and Scenic Designer, Czerton Lim (The Play That Goes Wrong), talk with Melissa Crespo about big plays that feel like musicals.

Syracuse Stage is proud to present the world premiere of 'Tender Rain,' by Kyle Bass. He is joined by Tracy Dorman, Emmy Award-winning Costume Designer, to discuss this highly anticipated new play by our Resident Playwright.

Artistic Director Bob Hupp and actor Jim True-Frost discuss Syracuse Stage’s upcoming production of Thornton Wilder’s classic 'Our Town.' Hupp directs 'Our Town' in celebration of the 125th anniversary of Wilder’s birth, and True-Frost from HBO’s 'The Wire,' 'Treme,' and 'Boardwalk Empire' returns to Syracuse Stage as the Stage Manager.

Syracuse Stage presents the East coast premiere "Espejos: Clean" by Christine Quintana with Spanish translation and adaptation by Paula Zelaya Cervantes. Associate Artistic Director Melissa Crespo directs the co-production with Hartford Stage and discusses the play’s origins, the process of translation, and the power of representation in theatre with Christine and Paula.

Disney’s The Little MermaidNovember 25, 2022 – January 8, 2023Music by Alan Menken | Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater | Book by Doug Wright | Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film that was produced by Howard Ashman and John Musker and written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements | Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions | Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson | Music Direction by Brian Cimmet | Choreography by Adam Cates | Co-produced with the Syracuse University Department of DramaDive into musical family fun with Ariel, Sebastian, and all the watery gang from this beloved tale. With spectacular aerial (what?) acrobatics provided by 2 Ring Circus (The Wizard of Oz, 2017), this production promises enough thrills and delights for landlubbers of all ages. Nothing fishy about this holiday treat.Learn more here.

When Kyle Bass introduced The Cold Read Festival in the 2016/2017 season, his goal was to invite audiences into the creative process of the playwright at various stages of a play’s development. This season the festival returns under the direction of associate artistic director Melissa Crespo. An ardent supporter of new work development, Crespo has expanded Cold Read. In addition to a line-up of exciting in-person new work, she has invited leading theatre artists to participate in digital panels to examine the challenges and rewards of developing new work, which, as many play incubators around the country struggle, seems more important than ever. These discussions were live-streamed over zoom and recorded for all to enjoy.

When Kyle Bass introduced The Cold Read Festival in the 2016/2017 season, his goal was to invite audiences into the creative process of the playwright at various stages of a play’s development. This season the festival returns under the direction of associate artistic director Melissa Crespo. An ardent supporter of new work development, Crespo has expanded Cold Read. In addition to a line-up of exciting in-person new work, she has invited leading theatre artists to participate in digital panels to examine the challenges and rewards of developing new work, which, as many play incubators around the country struggle, seems more important than ever. These discussions were live-streamed over zoom and recorded for all to enjoy.

When Kyle Bass introduced The Cold Read Festival in the 2016/2017 season, his goal was to invite audiences into the creative process of the playwright at various stages of a play’s development. This season the festival returns under the direction of associate artistic director Melissa Crespo. An ardent supporter of new work development, Crespo has expanded Cold Read. In addition to a line-up of exciting in-person new work, she has invited leading theatre artists to participate in digital panels to examine the challenges and rewards of developing new work, which, as many play incubators around the country struggle, seems more important than ever. These discussions were live-streamed over zoom and recorded for all to enjoy.

When Kyle Bass introduced The Cold Read Festival in the 2016/2017 season, his goal was to invite audiences into the creative process of the playwright at various stages of a play’s development. This season the festival returns under the direction of associate artistic director Melissa Crespo. An ardent supporter of new work development, Crespo has expanded Cold Read. In addition to a line-up of exciting in-person new work, she has invited leading theatre artists to participate in digital panels to examine the challenges and rewards of developing new work, which, as many play incubators around the country struggle, seems more important than ever. These discussions were live-streamed over zoom and recorded for all to enjoy.