A star-pilot for hire and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a princess and save Planet Druidia from the clutches of the evil Spaceballs.
Spaceballs – May 14, 2022
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Series
King Lear – May 14 + 16, 2022
Recorded live in 2018, see Ian McKellen’s ‘extraordinarily moving portrayal’ (Independent) of King Lear.
Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché – May 25, 2022
HIGH FALLS WOMEN IN FILM | Wednesday, May 25 at 7:30pm | The death of punk icon and X-Ray Spex front-woman Poly Styrene sends her daughter on a journey through her mother’s archives.
Exposure – May 26 + 28, 2022
As the Arctic polar ice cap melts, reaching the North Pole has become increasingly dangerous. Yet an expedition of ordinary women from the Arab World and the West strap on skis and haul heaving sledges toward true North, against all odds and polar advice.
Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets – Jun 5, 2022
ROCHESTER COCKTAIL REVIVAL x ONE TAKE | Sunday, June 5 at 7:15pm (Doors at 6:15pm) | On the eve of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and on its final night before closing, a Las Vegas dive bar becomes a stage where its employees and barflies commiserate one last time.
Miss Juneteenth – Jun 10, 2022
BLACK CINEMA SERIES | Friday, June 10, 7:30pm | Little 1 | A former beauty queen and single mother prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the Miss Juneteenth pageant.
Four Flies on Grey Velvet – Jan. 31
JANUARY GILLO | Friday, January 31, 2025 | Directed by Dario Argento. A musician is stalked by an unknown homicidal maniac, who blackmails him for the accidental killing of another stalker.
Misery – Feb. 5
WINTER WEDNESDAYS | 35MM FILM | Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30pm | After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.
The Last Waltz – Feb. 8
95 YEARS OF THE LITTLE | Seventeen years after joining forces, Canadian roots rockers The Band call it quits with a lavish farewell show in 1976. Filmed by Martin Scorsese, this documentary features standout performances by rock legends Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell and Muddy Waters, as well as interviews tracing the group’s history and discussing road life.
The Worst Person in the World – Feb. 10
STAFF PICKS | MONDAY, FEB. 10, 2025 | Chronicling four years in the life of Julie, THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD examines one woman’s quest for love and meaning in the modern world. Featuring a breakout performance by Cannes Best Actress winner Renate Reinsve. Selected by Paige!
The Little Concert Series
MUSIC SERIESThe Little Concert Series presents live music on stage in Little Theatre 1, with an emphasis on local musicians living in or originating from the greater Rochester, New York area. See a list of upcoming and past shows, below. For other live music concerts...
One Take Documentary Series
The Little’s One Take: Stories through the Lens is a monthly documentary film series, presenting a unique mix of documentaries—ranging from film festival favorites to unheralded gems—followed by panel discussions and filmmaker Q&As.
Saturday Night Rewind
FILM SERIESSaturday Night Rewind is a throwback genre series hosted by The Little and FRIGHT-RAGS. Featuring horror classics, summer blockbusters, and cult favorites from the '80s, '90s, and beyond. UPCOMINGPAST
High Falls Women in Film Series
The High Falls Women in Film Series focuses on storytelling from a women’s perspective, with independent and international films, mixing emerging and established female talent behind, and in front of, the lens.
Black Cinema Series
The Little Theatre’s Black Cinema Series, presented in partnership with the Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ), screens both scripted and non-fiction films about the Black experience.