O’Connell & Company, the professional theatre in-residence at The Park School of Buffalo, presents an exciting 23rd season filled with regional premieres and popular classics that offer something for everyone. The upcoming season reaffirms the company’s dedication to offering affordable, quality theatre in an intimate space. "This horticultural horror will have you screaming with laughter...." … Continue reading O’Connell & Company announces 2018-2019 Season!
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Theatre Review: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ at Lockport Palace Theatre
“Singin’ in the Rain” is my all-time favorite musical and my favorite film. There’s a memorable script, catchy songs and so many classic dance numbers. So, perhaps more than most, I walked into the Lockport Palace Theater for their production with lofty expectations. Fortunately, I was very pleased with the production. ...a memorable production of … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ at Lockport Palace Theatre
CANADIAN VOICES EXPLORED IN THE SHAW FESTIVAL’S ‘OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR.’
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s World War I connections – from residents who enlisted to the garrisoned troops being entertained in the Royal George Theatre – are highlighted in director Peter Hinton’s re-improvised Oh What a Lovely War. With music direction by Paul Sportelli and movement direction byAlexis Milligan, this provocative production about the theatre of war begins previews at the Royal George Theatre onJuly … Continue reading CANADIAN VOICES EXPLORED IN THE SHAW FESTIVAL’S ‘OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR.’
SHEA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES ON-SALE DATE FOR ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Shea’s Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will go on sale to the public on Thursday, July 19. A priority offer will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 17 and conclude at 10 p.m.Wednesday, July 18. To secure priority offer tickets, use the code FACTORY. The engagement runs from Sept. 22 to 29, with a newly-added preview performance … Continue reading SHEA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES ON-SALE DATE FOR ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Theatre Review: ‘Murder for Two’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Summer theater faces a unique challenge, in my opinion. Our summers are so short that if the show isn’t outside, regardless of its subject, there’s not a lot of motivation to skip out on a summer afternoon or evening to sit in a dark theater. However, if my budget was limitless, I’d spend every night … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Murder for Two’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ at Aurora Players
This summer, Aurora Players is presenting a free outdoor production of “Alice in Wonderland” in the pavilion in Hamlin Park in East Aurora. The script, which includes scenes from both Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”” and Through the Looking Glass”, was written by Alice Gerstenberg in 1915. . . .a pleasant way to celebrate … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ at Aurora Players
HAMILTUNES: AN AMERICAN SINGALONG ADDED TO THE 37th ANNUAL CURTAIN UP! CELEBRATION
Shea’s Performing Arts Center invites fans of Broadway’s blockbuster HAMILTON to test their lyrical chops with HAMILTUNES: AN AMERICAN SINGALONG as part of the 37th Annual Curtain Up! celebration in Buffalo’s Theatre District. The special event will take place at 8 p.m. Friday, September 14 at Shea’s 710 Theatre, located at 710 Main St. There is a participation fee of $17.76 and tickets are ON … Continue reading HAMILTUNES: AN AMERICAN SINGALONG ADDED TO THE 37th ANNUAL CURTAIN UP! CELEBRATION
Theatre Review: ‘Grand Hotel’ at The Shaw Festival
It’s Berlin in 1928, where the Grand Hotel embodies all that is luxury, glamour, style, and class. Guests come and go, offering only a glimpse into their complex and often chaotic lives. While they’re just glimpses, they illustrate the fact that we’re all complicated beings, colliding with each other in unforeseen and unimagined ways. This … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Grand Hotel’ at The Shaw Festival
Alleyway Theatre’s Maxim Mazumdar’s New Play Competition Seeks Submissions
Alleyway Theatre is a accepting unproduced plays for its annual international competition now in it's 29th year. Playwrights may submit full length or one act or both with a $25 entry fee. Preference is given to those scripts which are uniquely theatrical, that is, not imitations of typical TV or film scripts. Winning submissions will … Continue reading Alleyway Theatre’s Maxim Mazumdar’s New Play Competition Seeks Submissions
Theatre Review: ‘Annie’ at Lancaster Opera House
I’ll be honest - I’ve seen ‘Annie’ more times than I care to admit. Annie is cute, the dog is cute…. it’s all cute. However, I was drawn to the Opera House production based on their renaissance over the past few years. David Bondrow’s development of the resident company has been exciting to watch and … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Annie’ at Lancaster Opera House
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