One of the oldest and most prestigious community theaters in the country.

A new presenting and production company offering plays, comedy acts, fine arts shows, dance, film and musical productions. The space includes a café, art gallery, black box theater and cinema.

first run movies under the stars - one of the few left of this dying breed of outdoor movie venues, open daily April - October.

First run movies on four screens.

This professional modern dance company and institute draws from the traditions of ballet, modern, ethnic and jazz dance. Fine arts dance and theatrical productions presented regionally, nationally and internationally.

Known as “Broadway in the Finger Lakes,” the Playhouse is Upstate New York’s most popular professional theatre performing favorite Broadway musicals from May – September. The Playhouse is located in a historic carousel building in picturesque Emerson Park.

On the second floor of the Aurora Free Library, performing arts productions are offered March – December.

Nationally, the New York Institute of Dance and Education (NYIDE) is a corporation that harnesses the dynamic power of the arts to deliver fundamental principles of business. Using the unhindered vision of the arts within the practical model of corporate America, NYIDE helps redefine product delivery, with fresh approaches that bring focus and success into reach. The School: The NYIDE School offers an internationally renowned performing arts education that is available for all ages and ability levels. NYIDE specializes in the areas of Dance, Voice, Drama, Musical Theater, Arts Business & Administration, a college level certification program, and professional career services. The NYIDE School provides vast opportunities for education, while being directly connected to the performing arts industry. To work with NYIDE's internationally acclaimed faculty, more than 90% of the Institute's clientele travel from outside Cayuga County during the year, and globally during the summer. Click here to view our video