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“Night Must Fall” Is Legacy Production For The Oswego Players

“Night Must Fall” by Emlyn Williams has an enduring legacy at the Oswego Players. The current production is the third production in 74 years. The play has been a smash hit for the Players twice and the third production will be no exception.  Who doesn’t love a good psychological thriller with a little murder on the side?

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Performer Applications Are Now Available For 2024 Harborfest

Musicians interested in performing at Harborfest in 2024 can now apply. The 2024 Performer Applications can be found here. More than two dozen bands and performers of a variety of genres were on the schedule for 2023, making Harborfest one of the region’s larger music festivals. Committee review of applications will begin in October and end when all slots are filled. Deadline for applications is October 15.

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Musical Comedy Invades Oswego!

A hysterical new operetta is setting up stage in historical Fort Ontario this weekend. “The 1812 Underture” is a raucous comedy loosely based on the incredible true story of a ragtag Oswego regiment — who stand as America’s last hope against the full might of the British Navy. This riotous celebration of our rich cultural heritage will be performed in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on September 22nd and 23rd, 2023. “The 1812 Underture” is currently the #1 Best-Selling Opera Album on Bandcamp.com.

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Photo by Kara Alheim, Oswego County Tourism Office.
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College Rivals Reunite For Local Operetta

In an extraordinary twist of fate that seems straight out of a classic opera plot, Kevin Siembor and Matthew Fleming, opera performers who last shared the stage twenty years ago, have reignited their on-stage rivalry in the upcoming comedic operetta “The 1812 Underture.” Their journey began at SUNY Fredonia in 2000, where they not only nurtured their musical talents but also developed a spirited, friendly competition. Now, two decades later, they play bitter rivals in a comic operetta set to debut inside Historic Fort Ontario, on September 22nd and 23rd at 6:30 p.m.

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