Blackfriars Theatre

Blackfriars Theatre is a mid-sized professional theatre that has entertained audiences since the 1950s, providing a local showcase for actors and actresses, theater artists and technicians who have chosen to make Rochester their home. They're performance space on East Main is near the Auditorium Center.

Address: 795 E Main St
Website: blackfriars.org (opens in a new tab)

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