By Stephen Dubois Buffalo's very own Irish Classical Theatre Company was home to the North American Premiere of the 2022 play Girl on an Altar by Dublin-born playwright Marina Carr. Based upon the Greek tragedy Iphigenia at Aulis (as well as drawing on other elements from myths surrounding the accursed House of Atreus) the play explores the complex family dynamic … Continue reading Ancient Tragedy Finds a Fresh Voice in Girl on an Altar
Courtoom Sparks Fly in A Few Good Men
By Stephen Dubois When I first heard that Road Less Traveled Theater was producing A Few Good Men, I was puzzled. Not because I doubted the company's ability to stage it, but because the 1992 film adaptation of Aaron Sorkin's 1989 play has become so watched and well-known that I thought everyone would already know the … Continue reading Courtoom Sparks Fly in A Few Good Men
Suffs Delights at Shea’s with a Timeless Message
By Stephen Dubois Just over a century ago, the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote. The Suffragist Movement was one of the most significant and vital for our country's continued evolution and the musical Suffs explores its history through leaders like Alice Paul, Carrie Chapman Catt, Ida B. Wells, … Continue reading Suffs Delights at Shea’s with a Timeless Message
Sleuth at the Courthouse Theatre finds The Shaw Festival at its most Deliciously Diabolical
Reviewed by Stephen Dubois With the closing of the Royal George Theatre last season, I had fully expected the reopening of the Courthouse Theatre to be the same format it had been in the past: Theater-in-the-Round much like the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre. I was pleasantly surprised to see a brand-new configuration of seating with … Continue reading Sleuth at the Courthouse Theatre finds The Shaw Festival at its most Deliciously Diabolical
“Wrong is For Other People,” she says, and Funny Girl Gets it All Right at Shaw Festival
Funny Girl is a Broadway classic since its debut in 1964 with Barbra Streisand as the title character. She also played the part in the 1968 film version. The Isobel Lennart’s book is based on real-life star Fanny Brice and her tempestuous marriage to suave gambler Nicky Arnstein. It’s also one of the three musicals … Continue reading “Wrong is For Other People,” she says, and Funny Girl Gets it All Right at Shaw Festival
Radium Girls Light Up Taylor Theatre
Stories like these are a bittersweet experience: they represent an important albeit heartbreaking time in American labor history, and while there is a pyrrhic victory in the resolution, there's that glimmer of hope that change happens when people strongly self-advocate and refuse to back down when challenged. Radium Girls (script by D.W. Gregory, adapted from … Continue reading Radium Girls Light Up Taylor Theatre
Just For Us Makes Everyone Laugh
Just For Us by comedian-playwright Alex Edelman has a robust following on streaming platforms for the past several years, and now Jewish Repertory Theatre is bringing the live experience to us until June 7. It’s a monologue, skillfully delivered by Jordan Levin and he is amazing – onstage for 90 minutes – bringing Edelman’s stand … Continue reading Just For Us Makes Everyone Laugh
MusicalFare’s Hairspray Has Staying Power
One show, two BTG reviewers. What do they think?
Pure Glitter Shines on for Second Gen
Second Generation Theatre ended its seasons with glam, camp, sass, and a whole lot of sparkle. Pure Glitter (on stage to May 17) is a witty send up to relationships on the bubble and hitting the skids and the power of friendship that can make the worst situations tolerable. Playwright Douglas Lyons was in the … Continue reading Pure Glitter Shines on for Second Gen
Haunting Night at RLTP
It was a dark and stormy night as this reviewer approached the theatre. She was traveling solo as Theatre Companions I, II, and III were otherwise occupied. Cue impending doom-sounding minor chords. There would be blood. There would be murders. There will be no one to hold her hand in the scary parts or laugh … Continue reading Haunting Night at RLTP
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