"The Hound of the Baskervilles" – the novel - is a literary classic. You know the drill: Demon hound from hell torments town. Cloaked and capped detective steps in. Clever clues, boatloads of red herrings, and plenty of plot twists. Calm returns to the people. It’s elementary, my dear Watson. So imagine Sir Arthur Conan … Continue reading First Look: Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville – A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre
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Theatre Review: ‘Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown’ at The Center For the Arts
I’m not going to lie, I was surprised to hear that anyone locally was producing “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown,” David Yazbeck’s busy, flavorful musical based on the 1988 film of the same name by Pedro Almodovar. Despite three Tony Award nominations and raves from Patrick Hinds, host of the Theater People … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown’ at The Center For the Arts
Theatre Review: ‘The Foreigner’ at Kavinoky Theatre
The Kavinoky Theatre at D'Youville College is currently presenting the award winning comedy, "The Foreigner" by Larry Shue. . . . a cast of wonderful actors. This modern day farce takes place at a fishing lodge in the backwoods of Georgia. The play centers around introverted Charlie, one of the guests at the lodge. In … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Foreigner’ at Kavinoky Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Christians’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
The spirit moved a full house to attend opening night of “The Christian”’ presented by Road Less Traveled Productions, ironically housed in the former Christian Center in downtown Buffalo. The audience is the congregation for this production, and the stage is the altar in a sleek, contemporary mega church, with a faux stained glass window … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Christians’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Traveling Broadway productions can sometimes be hit-or-miss. These shows encompass a wide array of artists, technicians, sets, costumes, and props that have to be packed into semi-trucks and shuttled from city-to-city for months at a time. They have to be launched within a new theatre space every few weeks (which in and of itself is … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Once’ at MusicalFare Theatre
I remember seeing “Once” a few years ago when the National Tour came to Shea’s. I didn’t know what to expect walking in, but I remember leaving and thinking, “wow, that was a great show!” Now as a reviewer, I see roughly forty shows a year, and most of them do not leave a lasting … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Once’ at MusicalFare Theatre
The National Comedy Center to open in Jamestown
During the 2011 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, festival curators worked on reestablishing the festival, by trying to bring comedy back to the area. “Lucy always wanted to be remembered for her comedy,” says Steve Neilans, one of the Festival organizers, “that was her vision for Jamestown.” Lucille Ball was a trailblazer in the comedy world, … Continue reading The National Comedy Center to open in Jamestown
First Look: The New York Puppet Festival
Rural communities are rarely the focus of cultural festivals. When you think of small towns, the first thing that usually comes to mind are seasonal festivals, or county fairs. In Perry, NY however, that is changing, as the New York State Puppet Festival is getting ready to rid the small town of Perry with that … Continue reading First Look: The New York Puppet Festival
Theatre Review: ‘The Awful Truth’ at Irish Classical Theatre
The grace and elegance of the upper-crust 1930s society- warts and all – is all part of ‘The Awful Truth’ staged by the Irish Classical Theatre Company. Yes, plenty of pricey perfume may hide the unsavory scent of deception, but when the smell is intoxicatingly sweet and pleasant, do we really care? . . .this … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Awful Truth’ at Irish Classical Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Sight Unseen’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
As an art teacher, my students ask me all the time, what makes art, art? This is one of the most difficult questions a student can ask. I almost wish that they would ask me where babies come from, because at least I could tell them to ask their parents. It is a very slippery … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Sight Unseen’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
