BLAST Bold Local Artists of the Southern Tier

09/01/2026

🌎 ON 9/11, WE WELCOME YOU TO THE ROCK!

The countdown is on! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at our incredible cast in rehearsal as they bring COME FROM AWAY to life.

Opening September 11, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, this remarkable true story celebrates the compassion, kindness, and humanity that brought strangers together when the world needed it most.

✈️ COME FROM AWAY
📅 September 11–20
🎭 Cider Mill Stage
🎟️ Tickets at cidermillstage.com

We can’t wait to welcome you to the rock! ❤️

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08/24/2026

So very sad to hear of the loss of a great gentleman from the local theatre community. Jack Carr was very friendly, kind and extremely talented. He was always so witty with his stories and generous with his time, an actor, singer, director and educator. Rest In Power, Jack, the heavenly choirs are going to sound just a bit sweeter from now on. You shall be missed.

08/22/2026

If anyone would like to buy a program ad or sponsor a show, I am attaching the information here

08/18/2026

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/blast-presents-6th-season

Your gift keeps the lights up and the stories moving. At the Cider Mill Stage 🎭, every donation helps us bring new plays, musicians, and community events to…

08/15/2026

🎭✨ THE STAGE IS SET FOR BLAST’S 6TH SEASON! ✨🎭

Join us for BLAST’s 6th Season at the Cider Mill Stage with 5 shows for one great price: just $150!

🌎 COME FROM AWAY | September 11–20
The Tony Award-winning musical based on the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small Newfoundland town that welcomed them. A powerful celebration of kindness, connection, and the best of humanity.

🧛 DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS | November 13–22
Bram Stoker’s classic gets a hilarious makeover! This lightning-fast comedy is packed with clever wordplay, quick changes, over-the-top characters, and plenty of laughs. Think Dracula meets Mel Brooks and Monty Python!

🌙 FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE | January 29–February 7
Two lonely people, one night, and the possibility of something more. Terrence McNally’s funny, intimate, and deeply human play about love, vulnerability, and taking a chance on connection.

📚 THE BOOK CLUB PLAY | April 2–11
A book club becomes the subject of a documentary, and suddenly everyone is on their best behavior...or are they? A smart and hilarious comedy about books, friendship, secrets, and what happens when the camera is always watching.

💙 DEAR EVAN HANSEN | May 28–June 6
The Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon comes to the Cider Mill Stage. Featuring a powerful contemporary score, this moving musical explores belonging, truth, connection, and the courage to find your voice.

🎟️ See all 5 shows for just $150 with a BLAST Season Package!

https://cidermillstage.thundertix.com/packages/7268/summary

Want to pick and choose? Individual tickets are on sale now, too!

https://cidermillstage.thundertix.com/

Five shows. One great price. One unforgettable season at the Cider Mill Stage. 🎭❤️

08/11/2026

https://cidermillstage.thundertix.com/events/267156 come see a very funny movie!

08/08/2026

💖 SO FETCH! 💖

We’re having the BEST time at North Shore High, and we’re not ready for it to end! 🎀✨

Here are even more production photos from Mean Girls: The Musical at the Cider Mill Stage!

🔥 ONLY 2 MORE CHANCES TO SEE THE SHOW! 🔥
🎭 Tonight at 7:30 PM
🎭 Sunday at 2:30 PM

Don’t miss your chance to sit with us, because after this weekend, you CAN’T SIT WITH US! 💕😉

🎟️ Get your tickets at cidermillstage.com

📸 Production Photos: Gabby Button

08/07/2026

Opening night was SO FETCH! 💖✨

Now the question is… Where Do You Belong? We think it’s at the Cider Mill Stage this weekend to see Mean Girls: The Musical! 💋📓

Only 3 more chances to join us at North Shore High:
💗 Friday at 7:30 PM
💗 Saturday at 7:30 PM
💗 Sunday at 2:30 PM

Don’t miss this incredible cast bringing all the laughs, heart, drama, and PLASTIC energy to the stage!

🎟️ Get your tickets at cidermillstage.com

📸 Photos by Kate Murray Studios

08/06/2026

🎭 Meet the Cast of Mean Girls: The Musical!

Meet Clara Swierk, a member of the Ensemble.

Clara will be entering 8th grade at Seton Catholic Central this fall and is making a Cider Mill Stage debut! Most recently, Clara played Patrick Star in SpongeBob Jr. at Seton Catholic Central.

🎵 Favorite Song: Fearless

💗 Fun Fact: Mean Girls marks Clara's 10th production on stage!

📖 Character Yearbook Quote:
"People are always jealous of what we have, not how we got it."

Come see Clara and the talented cast in BLAST's Summer Teen Musical Theater Intensive production of Mean Girls: The Musical!

📅 August 6–9
🕢 Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM
🕝 Sunday at 2:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets are available now at www.cidermillstage.com.