Catching up with musical theater in Rochester

WXXI News | By Mona Seghatoleslami

Published June 24, 2022 at 3:26 PM EDT

In our first hour, Mona Seghatoleslami talked with local leaders in musical theater to hear what we're listening to and singing lately. And, they take a look back at the recent Tony Awards and the return of Broadway and look forward to shows that are coming to Rochester stages in the next year. Our guests:

Linda Glosser, executive vice president with the Rochester Broadway theatre league
Julio Agustin, Choreographer/Director, including for upcoming production "Sister Act" at Geva Theatre
Eric Vaughan Johnson, Founding Executive Director of OFC Creations Theatre Center
Allen Wright Shannon, Scenic Designer and actor/singer
Ralph Meranto, Artistic Director/Producer for JCC Rochester Center Stage

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Mona Seghatoleslami

Mona Seghatoleslami is the Music Director, host and producer on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. She also hosts the lunchtime concert series Live From Hochstein Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m., interviews musicians, produces special programs, and works on any project she can find that helps connect people and music in our community through WXXI.

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