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This is an artificial collection of motion picture and live theatre programs and associated ephemera collected from various sources. The materials date from 1856 to 2023 and provide a snapshot of Rochester's cultural scene over a century and a half. Many of the 19th century materials were donated by Friedrich H. Haak.

Programs, flyers, ads, and brochures for Rochester theaters from 1856 to 2023. Included are programs from such long-gone theatres as the RKO Palace and Cook Opera House to thriving present-day venues like GeVa Theatre and Blackfriars Theatre. Programs represent larger regional theatres, medium-sized community theatres, and small independent theatres. Also present are programs issued by theatrical groups who produced shows at theaters they did not own.

Includes high school and community productions.

Programs, flyers, ads, and brochures for Rochester theaters from 1856 to 2023. Included are programs from such long-gone theatres as the RKO Palace and Cook Opera House to thriving present-day venues like GeVa Theatre and Blackfriars Theatre. Programs represent larger regional theatres, medium-sized community theatres, and small independent theatres. Also present are programs issued by theatrical groups who produced shows at theaters they did not own.

Programs, flyers, ads, and brochures for Rochester theaters from 1856 to 2023. Included are programs from such long-gone theatres as the RKO Palace and Cook Opera House to thriving present-day venues like GeVa Theatre and Blackfriars Theatre. Programs represent larger regional theatres, medium-sized community theatres, and small independent theatres. Also present are programs issued by theatrical groups who produced shows at theaters they did not own.

Programs, flyers, ads, and brochures for Rochester theaters from 1856 to 2023. Included are programs from such long-gone theatres as the RKO Palace and Cook Opera House to thriving present-day venues like GeVa Theatre and Blackfriars Theatre. Programs represent larger regional theatres, medium-sized community theatres, and small independent theatres. Also present are programs issued by theatrical groups who produced shows at theaters they did not own.

Programs, flyers, ads, and brochures for Rochester theaters from 1856 to 2023. Included are programs from such long-gone theatres as the RKO Palace and Cook Opera House to thriving present-day venues like GeVa Theatre and Blackfriars Theatre. Programs represent larger regional theatres, medium-sized community theatres, and small independent theatres. Also present are programs issued by theatrical groups who produced shows at theaters they did not own.

Programs, flyers, ads, and brochures for Rochester theaters from 1856 to 2023. Included are programs from such long-gone theatres as the RKO Palace and Cook Opera House to thriving present-day venues like GeVa Theatre and Blackfriars Theatre. Programs represent larger regional theatres, medium-sized community theatres, and small independent theatres. Also present are programs issued by theatrical groups who produced shows at theaters they did not own.

Programs, flyers, ads, and brochures for Rochester theaters from 1856 to 2023. Included are programs from such long-gone theatres as the RKO Palace and Cook Opera House to thriving present-day venues like GeVa Theatre and Blackfriars Theatre. Programs represent larger regional theatres, medium-sized community theatres, and small independent theatres. Also present are programs issued by theatrical groups who produced shows at theaters they did not own.

Programs, flyers, ads, and brochures for Rochester theaters from 1856 to 2023. Included are programs from such long-gone theatres as the RKO Palace and Cook Opera House to thriving present-day venues like GeVa Theatre and Blackfriars Theatre. Programs represent larger regional theatres, medium-sized community theatres, and small independent theatres. Also present are programs issued by theatrical groups who produced shows at theaters they did not own.

Programs, flyers, ads, and brochures for Rochester theaters from 1856 to 2023. Included are programs from such long-gone theatres as the RKO Palace and Cook Opera House to thriving present-day venues like GeVa Theatre and Blackfriars Theatre. Programs represent larger regional theatres, medium-sized community theatres, and small independent theatres. Also present are programs issued by theatrical groups who produced shows at theaters they did not own.