Those 17th Century British Catholics: in an attempt to overthrow the (Protestant) government and monarch, they thought if they could just pack the Parliament with gunpowder and blow the dickens out of the place, the faith could rule. King James I was not amused. He also knew he wanted to control the spin. Since social … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Equivocation’ at Kavinoky Theatre
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Theatre Review: ‘The Undeniable Sound Of Right Now’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Those of us of a certain age still sigh when we remember going to the Belle Star out in Colden. Or Central Park Grill. Or the original Tralf on Main Street. These were places where live music was king, but it was the atmosphere, the company, the whole gestalt of it all that made it … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Undeniable Sound Of Right Now’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘1776’ at O’Connell & Company
“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
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
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