Theatre Review: ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’ by Road Less Traveled Productions at Shea’s 710 Theatre

The holiday season is upon us, whether we like it or not, and this weekend was a perfect snowy setting to attend “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” presented by Road Less Traveled Productions at Shea’s 710 Theatre. Welcomed immediately into the world of Jane Austen by an inspired set design at the hands of Bethany … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’ by Road Less Traveled Productions at Shea’s 710 Theatre

Theatre Review: ‘Nuncrackers – The Nunsense Christmas Musical’ at O’Connell & Company

Pre-holiday stresses got you down? Let the Little Sisters of Hoboken cheer you up and chase the Grinch from your holiday spirit. Make time to see ‘Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical ‘on stage at O’Connell & Company now through December 23. Yes, it’s another iteration of Dan Goggin’s Nunsense franchise (the third out of six … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Nuncrackers – The Nunsense Christmas Musical’ at O’Connell & Company

Theatre Review: ‘Making God Laugh’ at Theatre In The Mist

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

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: ‘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

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