Follow the yellow brick road. Follow the yellow brick road. There is not a single person alive who does not know the story of Dorothy and her adventures in Oz on her journey to meet the Wonderful Wizard. A girl has troubles at home, a tornado sweeps her up, and she falls into the merry … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ by Rocking Horse Productions as Lancaster Opera House
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Theatre Review: ‘Fahrenheit 451’ at Subversive Theatre Collective
Sure, sometimes it’s just easier to go with the flow. But when the everyday reveals itself to be kind of bleak, well, a bit of something different might be recourse. It’s kind of like when you are tired of eating the same old thing, day in, day out. And you dissent – it’s what’s for … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Fahrenheit 451’ at Subversive Theatre Collective
A Look at The National Comedy Center
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the newly opened National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York. The museum provides guests with an innovative and comprehensive American comedy experience. It starts with the creation of your comedy profile so that exhibits and videos can be tailored to your taste. If you include your email address … Continue reading A Look at The National Comedy Center
Theatre Review: ‘Pump Boys & Dinettes’ at MusicalFare Theatre
There’s a palpable excitement in the air in the Buffalo theater community…it’s Curtain Up season! Theaters across Buffalo are putting their best foot forward and presenting a show as part of the annual celebration of the Community, taking place this year on Friday, September 14th! MusicalFare’s offering is "Pump Boys & Dinettes," a musical revue … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Pump Boys & Dinettes’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Once In My Lifetime: A Buffalo Football Fantasy’ at Shea’s Smith Theatre
Plenty of stories begin this way: a man walks into a bar, and … In Donna Hoke’s “Once in My Lifetime: A Buffalo Football Fantasy,” a mysterious stranger wearing a Bills’ jersey walks into a Buffalo bar called Miracle, slams a Boiler Maker (“one up, one down”), doles out some tough-love words to the diehard … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Once In My Lifetime: A Buffalo Football Fantasy’ at Shea’s Smith Theatre
Shea’s announces “Mean” contest
Fans can Celebrate the Ultimate “Mean Girls Day” on Wednesday, Oct. 3 with a Flyaway Contest to attend a Free Fan Performance at the August Wilson Theatre Mean Girls, the award-winning hit new Broadway musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film, will celebrate “Mean Girls Day” – October 3, which … Continue reading Shea’s announces “Mean” contest
Two Buffalo Students give their summer to Shea’s Restoration
Summer vacation. For most, it is time away from the classroom and the books and studies. It is a time for traveling, and for relaxation. For Jayla Baldenegro and Natalie Horner, they can return to class and tell their friends that they spent their summer restoring the crown jewel of the Buffalo theatre community, Shea’s … Continue reading Two Buffalo Students give their summer to Shea’s Restoration
Theatre Review: ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ at The Shaw Festival
“The Hound of the Baskervilles”, currently playing at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, is adapted from the famous novella by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This is one of the most suspenseful Sherlock Holmes stories. In addition to murder and mystery, there is a supernatural element. Many Sherlockians consider “Hound” the finest of all stories about … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ at The Shaw Festival
Theatre Review: ‘The Orchard (After Chekhov)’ at The Shaw Festival
The Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre is my favorite theater at the Shaw Festival. Its intimacy and ability to draw in an audience in so many different configurations is so interesting and oftentimes perfect for the shows selected to perform there. Sarena Parmar’s exceptional “The Orchard (After Chekhov)” is playing there this year, and it is … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Orchard (After Chekhov)’ at The Shaw Festival
Theatre Review: ‘The Music Man’ at The Stratford Festival
Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man” is just one of those classic musicals. There’s comedy, romance, dance breaks, a traditional soprano leading lady and a score full of catchy songs performed by a large orchestra. Thanks to electrifying choreography and phenomenal performances, the Stratford Festival breathes new life into “The Music Man” with its unforgettable production. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Music Man’ at The Stratford Festival
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