RBTL's mission is to provide opportunities for all people to experience, understand and enjoy the best in arts and performance through its education programs, events and activities. To fulfill its mission, RBTL strives to offer diverse performances that reflect the highest standards of excellence, and to make those performances accessible to the broadest possible audience through its education programs, events and activities. RBTL believes that arts and performance are among the most eloquent means of understanding and appreciating the human spirit, and therefore must be an essential part of every child's education.Arts and performance education teaches discipline, inspires creativity, and helps young people set and reach goals.RBTL is committed to education - both in and out of the classroom - that engages and encourages children and their families to explore, experience, participate, and enjoy the richness of the arts as an essential element of the human experience.
Founded in 1957 as an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization, the RBTL has grown into Rochester's premier venue management and service organization for the performing arts and entertainment. In addition to presenting the best in touring Broadway shows, the RBTL provides ticketing, marketing and production services for other nonprofit organizations' events, with an understanding of their special needs. RBTL owns and manages Rochester's Auditorium Theatre. The Auditorium Theatre is home to a full season of touring Broadway shows, the M&T Bank Broadway Season. The Auditorium Theatre also hosts a number of live concerts, comedy and dramatic events through the year and is used by local performing groups for recitals and other presentations. The Rochester Broadway Theatre League continues its commitment to serve the community with quality entertainment, while offering a full-scope of services to other arts organizations.
