Broadway at The Lake

The Lake House on Canandaigua will once again bring the magic of Broadway to the Finger Lakes with the return of Broadway at The Lake, an intimate evening of live musical theater featuring acclaimed performers Talia Suskauer (Wicked, Be More Chill, Sunday in the Park with George) and Jonathan Christopher (Sweeney Todd, Hamilton). The one-night-only performance takes place Friday, April 17, 2026 in the resort’s lakeside Event Barn.

From Broadway to Canandaigua, the evening will celebrate beloved songs from some of musical theater’s most iconic productions, spanning timeless classics to contemporary favorites. The performance will be led by Dan Micciche, music director and conductor of the Broadway smash hit Wicked, who returns to serve as music director for the evening. Together, Suskauer and Christopher will bring powerhouse vocals and personal storytelling to the stage, performing award-winning songs from Broadway’s most celebrated musicals in an intimate setting overlooking Canandaigua Lake.

 Doors open at 6:30 p.m., welcoming guests with passed hors d’oeuvres before the 7 p.m. performance begins. The evening will include a brief intermission with additional hors d’oeuvres and beverages available from a full-service bar featuring wine, beer and specialty cocktails. General admission tickets are $155 and preferred seating tickets are $175. Seating is first-come, first-served within each section. A limited number of exclusive VIP lounge seating areas accommodating up to six guests will also be available for those seeking a more intimate front-row experience.

About the Artists

Talia Suskauer is best known for her celebrated portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway and on the national tour. A graduate of Penn State University with a BFA in Musical Theatre, she has appeared on Broadway and Off-Broadway in productions including Be More Chill and Sunday in the Park with George, where she starred as Dot in a critically acclaimed revival. Suskauer has also appeared on television in FBI: Most Wanted and the upcoming feature film 31 Candles and has performed solo concerts nationwide, including at Carnegie Hall.

Jonathan Christopher, a Bermudian American baritone praised for his “hearty” voice, recently appeared in the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd as the Bird Seller while also covering the role of Beadle Bamford. He previously portrayed Aaron Burr and George Washington in the national tour and Canadian premiere of Hamilton. His work spans opera and musical theater, with performances at Lincoln Center, Signature Theatre, and leading opera companies across the country.

 Dan Micciche, Music Director and Conductor of Wicked on Broadway, has spent more than a decade leading productions of the musical on Broadway and on international tours. A performer himself, Micciche began his Broadway career as the youngest actor to play Mary Sunshine in Chicago and has since become a respected conductor, educator, and producer of Broadway performances around the world.

Set against the backdrop of Canandaigua Lake, Broadway at The Lake offers lovers of the arts a rare opportunity to experience Broadway-caliber talent in an intimate setting, bringing world-class musical theater to the heart of the Finger Lakes.

Tickets are available now at:

https://lakehousecanandaigua.com/lake-house-activities/broadway-at-the-lake-house/