Where the Stage is Always Set.

Looking for a night that’s anything but ordinary? Performing arts in Cortland County means cozy theater seats, historic venues, college showcases, and sold-out shows that keep the good times rolling long after the curtain call.

From live theater with Cortland Repertory Theatre to chart-topping concerts at the Center for the Arts, this is where intimate plays meet community musicals, laugh-out-loud comedies share the spotlight with dance and drama, and tomorrow’s stars take the stage in college performances Cortland audiences love to discover. Whether you’re here for a spontaneous date night, family fun, or a reason to applaud on a random Thursday, our stages deliver.

So go ahead, claim your seat, grab your program, and get ready for a show you’ll be talking about all the way home. Live shows in Cortland County bring a little extra magic to every visit, no fancy dress code required.