Buffalo is one of the largest theatre communities in the United States. It is one of the largest markets for touring shows, and producers love Buffalo because we like to buy tickets, many tickets. In Buffalo, there are more than twenty companies that produce theatre annually, most of which have at least 5 productions mounted … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Three Musketeers’ by All For One Productions at Shea’s 710 Theatre
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2019 Kenny Awards Finalists Announced
The Kenny Awards has announced its 10 program finalists for the 2018-2019 school year. The Kenny Awards, presented by Shea’s Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation, is an endeavor that recognizes the talent, dedication, and efforts of our local high school youth in musical theatre. The Lipke Foundation recently announced that it is doubling its grant … Continue reading 2019 Kenny Awards Finalists Announced
First Look: The 10 Minute Play Festival at the Buffalo Museum of Science
What do a mastodon mandible, a 19th century Chinese headband, and Eurypterida (New York state’s official fossil) have in common? Two things, actually: they are part of the Buffalo Museum of Science’s permanent collection, and they are also the inspiration behind six new short plays written local playwrights for The 10 Minute Play Festival. This … Continue reading First Look: The 10 Minute Play Festival at the Buffalo Museum of Science
Theatre Review: ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ by Starring Buffalo at The Performing Arts Center in Rockwell Hall
A brand new theatre company in Western New York, Starring Buffalo, had its premiere performance at Rockwell Hall Friday night. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” based on Victor Hugo’s novel about an “outcast” who lives in captivity in the Parisian cathedral, was directed by Drew Fornarola with Musical Direction by Daniel Bassin. Starring Buffalo has … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ by Starring Buffalo at The Performing Arts Center in Rockwell Hall
First Look: ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ at Niagara Regional Theatre Guild
We hear every now and then of how a famous author died before they finished a work. Publishers scramble to get the rights and to see if there is a way that it can be finished so that they can capitalize on the projected profits. This is similar to what happened with Charles Dickens, who … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ at Niagara Regional Theatre Guild
Theatre Review: ‘A Bronx Tale The Musical’ at RBTL Auditorium Theatre
When someone mentions A Bronx Tale, it almost inevitably elicits a response from those gathered around. It started as a one-man show featuring Chazz Palminteri, whose real-life story the narrative mirrors. He also created the character of Sonny in the acclaimed film, a directorial debut for Robert DeNiro (who also starred as Lorenzo, Calogero’s father) … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘A Bronx Tale The Musical’ at RBTL Auditorium Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Big Fish’ by Second Generation Theatre at Shea’s Smith Theatre
So here’s the thing about…musicals. When they’re good, they’re great, and Second Generation Theatre landed a big one with the regional premiere of “Big Fish.” In true SGT style, there’s a stellar cast, perfect costumes, a simple but effective set, and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. . . .full of laughs, sweet moments, and reflective take-aways. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Big Fish’ by Second Generation Theatre at Shea’s Smith Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘And Where Will You Put The Things You Save?” by Inclusive Theatre of WNY at Alleyway Theatre
We say it so much it’s become a regional cliché, but here it is one more time. Western New York is truly blessed to have such a robust and vibrant theatre community. With a couple dozen professional theatres, several community theatres, and college and high school programs that are launching the next generation of theatre … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘And Where Will You Put The Things You Save?” by Inclusive Theatre of WNY at Alleyway Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at O’Connell & Company
October is the perfect time of year to perform “Little Shop of Horrors,” one of the darkest yet hilariously entertaining and toe-tapping musicals out there. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman wrote a fabulous score for a rather terrible story and thanks to a dynamite cast at O’Connell & Company, it makes for an unforgettably fun … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at O’Connell & Company
Theatre Review: ‘She Loves Me’ at Aurora Players
Aurora Players closes their 2018 season with one of the few pieces from the Broadway canon that passed through four layers of source material to come to fruition. “She Loves Me” is a 1963 musical based on the 1949 musical/film “In the Good Old Summertime,” which is based on the 1940 Jimmy Stewart film “The … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘She Loves Me’ at Aurora Players
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