Since 1998, the Rochester Opera House became an official community supported not-for-profit organization. The venue has hosted a wide variety of regional, national, and internationally recognized artists such as, Natalie MacMaster, Patti Page, Crystal Gayle, Melanie, Peter Yarrow of Peter Paul and Mary, The Second City Comedy Troupe, Jimmy “JJ” Walker, Recycled Percussion, The Gibson Brothers, Sierra Hull, The Golden Dragon Acrobats, LeAnn Rimes, Montgomery Gentry, The Infamous Stringdusters, Capitol Steps, Comedian Gilbert Gottfried, Blues Traveler, and many more.