As Woody Allen once said "If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans." This famous quote is the basis of “Making God Laugh,” a 2014 play written by Sean Grennan and currently being performed by Lewiston-based company Theatre in the Mist. It’s the perfect holiday fare if you’ve grown tired of “Annie” … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Making God Laugh’ at Theatre In The Mist
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Theatre Review: ‘A Christmas Story’ by Rocking Horse Productions at Lancaster Opera House
What is it about “A Christmas Story.” There’s no sweet holiday message, no fa-la-la, no chestnuts roasting. Fact is, there’s a good amount of humbug. There’s the hapless Ralphie and his dysfunctional family, the bully, the fact that Santa has an un-jolly disposition, and that the theme is predicated on one lad’s desire to get … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘A Christmas Story’ by Rocking Horse Productions at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘Les Miserables’ at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre
The only thing I had known about “Les Miserables” was what I had heard on the “Forbidden Broadway” cast recording. “At the end of the play you're another year older.” I thought that was funny, but I didn’t realize that it was actually true. That show was long. It is phenomenal, but my goodness, it … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Les Miserables’ at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Hamilton’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Well, it finally happened. “Hamilton” has arrived in Buffalo. I feel like we have been waiting for this time to come for years. Oh wait, we have. “Hamilton” fever is alive and well and I have done all I could to keep myself out of the fever zone so that I would go into this … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Hamilton’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Christmas Over The Tavern’ at MusicalFare Theatre
It is so incredibly rare that I get to review a show in Buffalo that is a world premiere. Buffalo is the home of tried and true classics, and it is common to review productions that have been done to death. It is refreshing every now and then when I get the opportunity to say … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Christmas Over The Tavern’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Harmonia Chamber Singers Kicks Off New Season with Holiday Concerts
Harmonia Chamber Singers will present Christmas by Candlelight, the group’s annual concert of holiday music, Saturday, December 15, 7:30 pm At St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St, Buffalo (purchase tickets at online at EventBrite Dec 15. The same program will be repeated Sunday, December 16, 4:00 pm, at Ss Peter & Paul Church,5480 Main St., in Williamsville.(purchase ticketsonline … Continue reading Harmonia Chamber Singers Kicks Off New Season with Holiday Concerts
ANNOUNCING #HAM4HAM LOTTERY IN BUFFALO 40 TICKETS FOR EVERY PERFORMANCE $10 EACH
Producer Jeffrey Seller, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, and Albert Nocciolino announce a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance (November 20) in Buffalo at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. Forty (40) tickets will be sold for every performance for $10 each. The digital lottery will open at 11:00 AM ET on Sunday, November 18 for … Continue reading ANNOUNCING #HAM4HAM LOTTERY IN BUFFALO 40 TICKETS FOR EVERY PERFORMANCE $10 EACH
Theatre Review: “Into The Woods’ at the Lockport Palace Theatre
“Into the Woods” was thrust back into the cultural spotlight with the 2014 feature film starring a colorful cast of Hollywood and Broadway performers. It weaves numerous fairy tales into one flowing narrative, an emotional roller coaster. Lockport Palace Theatre, taking a step forward in their own story with a beautiful internal restoration and remodeling, … Continue reading Theatre Review: “Into The Woods’ at the Lockport Palace Theatre
First Look: ‘Christmas Over The Tavern’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Tom Dudzick’s “Over The Tavern” is not only a local favorite that highlights our great city, but is one that is an international favorite as well. The characters are well known, it is nostalgic, and there is just something relatable about the “Over The Tavern” stories. This was something that Dudzick wanted to explore again, … Continue reading First Look: ‘Christmas Over The Tavern’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Oliver!’ at Lancaster Opera House
When I was in grade school, my music teacher liked to show videos. Musical videos. There wasn’t a large selection in his arsenal and the one that we watched over, and over, and over, and over again was “Oliver!” We watched “Oliver!” so many times that the VHS tape wore out, and then he purchased … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Oliver!’ at Lancaster Opera House
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