The Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s Stars of Tomorrow 15th Annual Recognition Ceremony, presented by Palmer’s Direct To You Market, Sponsored by McDonalds, will be held on Thursday, May 2, at the Auditorium Theatre in Rochester. The Stars of Tomorrow is a program that celebrates high school musical theatre productions in the greater Rochester area in true Tony Award fashion.

One word to describe the upcoming production of "Hello, Dolly!" at Penfield High School?

Big.

Big personalities, big cast, big set — you name it.

"It's splashy, like old-school Broadway with big dance numbers," said director Regina Darling.

The musical is set in the 1890s and follows the story of Dolly Gallagher, an eccentric matchmaker in New York City who discovers the need to find a match for herself.

"This is a high-high-energy show with a lot of good characters," Darling said.

Seniors Michaela Swan and Jimmy Palmere play the leading roles, Dolly and Horace
Vandergelder.

Swan said the show, above all else, is fun and entertaining.

"It's so family oriented," she said. "Every scene has something that you can learn a lesson from."

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Gallery at The Arts and Cultural Council of Greater Rochester on North Goodman St. is hosting an exhibit for Youth Art Month, showcasing works by students at Irondequoit, Penfield and Webster high schools.

There will be an opening reception on March 1, from 4:00-9:00 p.m. and a closing reception on March 23, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The exhibit runs from March 1-28, Gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. weekdays.