The Rochester Fringe Festival revealed its 2024 lineup at the “Big Reveal” Press Conference today, announcing over 650 performances across more than 30 venues in downtown Rochester, New York, from September 10 to 21. The festival, celebrated as one of the largest and most successful fringe festivals in the U.S., is the biggest multidisciplinary performing arts festival in New York State and has been recognized by the New York Times as a prominent multidisciplinary event.
A highlight of this year’s festival is the world-renowned Architects of Air’s Daedalum luminarium, which will be on display for all 12 days. Since its inception in 1992, over three million visitors in more than 40 countries have experienced these monumental luminaria, designed by Alan Parkinson and handcrafted in Nottingham, England. The Daedalum is a maze of winding paths and domes that provide a sensory experience for visitors.
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Key Highlights of the 2024 Lineup:
- Cirque du Fringe: Varieté: A world premiere production featuring Las Vegas legends Matt and Heidi Morgan, hair-hand aerialists, unicyclists, and a basketball juggler from France’s Got Talent, performed nightly in the Spiegeltent.
- Marcel Lucont: Britain’s favorite French comedian will present two U.S. premieres — Marcel Lucont’s Whine List and Marcel Lucont: Les Enfants Terribles, A Gameshow for Awful Children.
- David Kwong: The Rochester native magician and New York Times crossword puzzle constructor will perform The Enigmatist, direct from sold-out runs at the Kennedy Center and Chicago Shakes.
- MONUMENTS: A site-responsive outdoor video projection event by Australian visual artist Craig Walsh, projecting images of three Rochesterians who have made significant community contributions on tall trees downtown.
- Kids Day: Returning on Saturday, September 21, with free activities including pumpkin painting, Disco Kids, chalk art, and the breakdance competition Fringe Street Beat.
- Headliner Pete Davidson: The NBC alum will perform at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre on Friday, September 13.
The full 2024 lineup, featuring 250 productions, is available at rochesterfringe.com, where tickets can also be purchased.
About Rochester Fringe Festival:
Rochester’s not-for-profit Fringe has grown into one of the largest and most successful fringe festivals in the nation. It is the largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival in New York State, showcasing a wide array of performances and installations. The festival is dedicated to providing a platform for artists and entertainers to present their work, fostering a vibrant cultural scene in Rochester.
For more information, visit rochesterfringe.com.
SOURCE: Rochester Fringe Festival, Inc.
Source: 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival Lineup Announced: A Celebration of Creativity and Diversity
