Blackfriars Theatre presents SOUVENIR, by Stephen Temperley

Name: Blackfriars Theatre presents SOUVENIR, by Stephen Temperley
Start: 2025-09-04T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-04T21:30:00-04:00
Location: 795 E Main St, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14605

Schedule

Thu Sep 04 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

795 E Main St, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14605 | Rochester, NY

It's time to believe again in the power of music! Souvenir is the true story of one of opera's most unforgettable stars. Florence Foster Jenkins, an eccentric and wealthy socialite, believes she is an enchanting coloratura soprano and she wants to share her talent with the world. After teaming up with a new pianist, Cosmé McMoon, she begins to hold recitals at the Ritz Carlton, festooned in fabulous costumes. She becomes a sensation! Unfortunately, it's for all the wrong reasons, as Mrs. Jenkins can't sing. But, there’s more than one way to get to Carnegie Hall! Based on a true story, this tuneful comedy beguiles the hopeful artist that lives in us all.

“A beguiling comic jewel with a heart.” —Variety
“Souvenir is downright hilarious … There weren’t many voices as bad as Jenkins’. There aren’t many theatrical experiences as good as Souvenir.” — The Boston Globe