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
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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
JERRY SEINFELD returns to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Shea’s Performing Art Center and JS Touring announced today that America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will return to the Shea’s Performing Art Center stage on Saturday, January 26, 2019 Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little … Continue reading JERRY SEINFELD returns to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
First Look: Inclusive Theatre of WNY, region’s newest theatre company for everyone
There’s no holding back a determined mom, especially when she sees a void, and an opportunity. Aimee Levesque is the mom who developed Inclusive Theater of WNY three years ago after her theatre-loving daughter couldn’t find a home in other local theatre companies. “She wanted to act,” says Levesque about her 25 year old daughter … Continue reading First Look: Inclusive Theatre of WNY, region’s newest theatre company for everyone
Theatre Review: ‘The Strudel Lady’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
Jewish Repertory Theatre began its 16th season with a sweet take on empowerment and transformation in the world premiere production of “The Strudel Lady.” Playwright Shirl Solomon penned this charming musical with a healthy dose of Jewish content and a universal message: sometimes it takes a strong new friend to help you believe in yourself. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Strudel Lady’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Chocolate, Oompa Loompas, golden tickets, factories, dreams, and big imagination are all present in the brand new touring production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” which officially opened at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre on September 25. Excitement filled the air in the theatre as the lights dimmed, the orchestra roared, and the tale of Willy Wonka’s … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
First Look: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Buffalo is very lucky to be one of the largest markets in the United States for touring Broadway shows. Producers see this, and they see that the audiences are always warm and welcoming of new work. Buffalo has also had the opportunity to be the launching point for a few huge Broadway hits when they … Continue reading First Look: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ at Niagara Regional Theatre Guild
When it comes to the traditional, bubbly musical comedy, the name Jerry Herman is one that usually comes to mind. Herman’s quirky music scores, and catchy tunes are ones keep his work in the vault of musical theatre for millions of theatergoers a year to enjoy. “Hello, Dolly!” is one of those crowd favorites. A … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ at Niagara Regional Theatre Guild
Theatre Review: ‘Golden Boy’ at Irish Classical Theatre
The Curtain Up production at the Irish Classical Theatre is “Golden Boy,” an American drama written by Clifford Odets in 1937. Odets was a member of the Group Theatre, a company that was dedicated to realistic theatrical presentations of socially relevant plays. By the late 1930’s, however, the Group had fallen on hard times financially … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Golden Boy’ at Irish Classical Theatre
