“Hamilton” may be the buzzy American origin story that everyone has been talking about since its premiere in 2015, but did you know that a different—albeit much less flashy—musical forged that path almost 50 years earlier? While “political procedural with the occasional chorus line” might be a more accurate description than “musical” for “1776,” it … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘1776’ at O’Connell & Company
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Theatre Review: ‘Late In The Evening: The World According To Paul Simon’ at MusicalFare Theatre
You might have large expectations for "Late in the Evening," a MusicalFare production based on the works of Paul Simon, if you are a fan of Simon the musician and songwriter. And MusicalFare, with its cozy close proximity seating to the stage is a venue that holds even more promise. . . .an absolute banquet … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Late In The Evening: The World According To Paul Simon’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!’ at The Taylor Theatre
The lovely Taylor Theater at the Kenan Center in Lockport has reopened and is now the home of the Carriage House Players. This weekend David Lundy is performing at the Taylor Theatre as Harry Truman in a one-man show by Samuel Gallu, “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” . . .skillful and entertaining. . . The title … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!’ at The Taylor Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Hamilton’ at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre
When John Szablewski previously reviewed “Hamilton” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for the Buffalo Theatre Guide, he purposely went into it with limited prior knowledge of the show and without having listened to the soundtrack. Contrary to Szablewski’s fresh take, I would consider myself a “Hamilton” fanatic. In fact I was among those considering selling a … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Hamilton’ at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre
First Look: ‘1776’ at O’Connell & Company
Long before Hamilton took the musical theatre stage by storm, there was “1776 The Musical.”Winner of the 1969 Tony Award for Best Musical, this retelling of how John Adams convinced our Founding Fathers to sign the Declaration of Independence returns to Western New York thanks to O’Connell & Company, and this time it will have … Continue reading First Look: ‘1776’ at O’Connell & Company
Kavinoky Theatre announces 40th Season of Shows!
The 2019/2020 Season! Hairspray September 6 -October 6 Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman & Shaiman Book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan Based on the John Waters’ film. Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird November 8 -December 8 Adapted by Aaron Sorkin The Bridges of Madison County Jan. 10 -February 2 Based on the novel … Continue reading Kavinoky Theatre announces 40th Season of Shows!
Kenny Awards Celebrate 26 Years Honoring High School Theatre
This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Kenny Awards, a program launched by the Lipke Foundation in collaboration with Shea’s Performing Arts Center to support and honor high school theatre programs in Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. Nominees in 14 categories were announced at the Shea’s Smith Theatre on April 17. This … Continue reading Kenny Awards Celebrate 26 Years Honoring High School Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘An Act Of God’ by O’Connell & Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre
For one weekend only, Buffalonians can bask in the almighty presence and supreme glory of God himself. Well, in a manner of speaking. He doesn’t look like God, act like God, and he certainly knows a lot more dirty jokes than God. He is in fact Joey Bucheker, the well-known Buffalo stage presence of “Betsy … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘An Act Of God’ by O’Connell & Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre
First Look: ‘Annapurna’ at New Phoenix Theatre
Michael Lodick left a legacy to Buffalo’s theatre community in many ways. Before he passed away last year, he added another regional premiere to the New Phoenix Theatre season. “Annapurna,” the dramedy by Sharr White, opens on Friday, April 26. Lodick selected the show and cast it before his untimely death, and was to direct … Continue reading First Look: ‘Annapurna’ at New Phoenix Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ at Theatre In The Mist
You may think you have a firm grip on the quirky family comedy genre. You may have even seen the staged or filmed version of “You Can’t Take it With You” (written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart) before. But I promise that you haven’t seen anything quite like the production currently being presented … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ at Theatre In The Mist
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