Buffalo, New York --- For one performance only on Monday, April 30 at 7:30pm, the national touring company of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will partner with Alleyway Theatre to present a benefit concert to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and as part of the fundraising efforts of the WNED/WBFO Artie Awards to benefit ECMC’s HIV/AIDS and Immunodeficiency … Continue reading Alleyway Theatre to host PHANTOM UNMASKED, a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and ECMC’s HIV/AIDS Immunodeficiency Servic
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2018 Kenny Awards Nominees Announced
Buffalo, NY – Shea’s Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation announced the nominees for the 25th annual Kenny Awards in 14 award categories. Nearly 200 students and educators from the 10 finalist schools attended the announcement live at Shea’s Smith Theatre. The announcement was also aired live on Shea’s Performing Arts Center’s Facebook page. … Continue reading 2018 Kenny Awards Nominees Announced
Remembering Scot A. Kaitanowski
Before I was involved as heavily as I am in the local theatre community, I was a film student in the Television and Film Arts program at SUNY Buffalo State. I was working on a project about two middle aged superheroes who had just lost their health insurance benefits, and who were thinking about becoming … Continue reading Remembering Scot A. Kaitanowski
First Look: ‘Stellaluna’ at Theatre of Youth
Getting children to enjoy the performing arts is a challenge in itself, but when you are able to perform content that is familiar to children, chances are your job will be a little easier when it comes to keeping their attention. Books and stories that children may be exposed to in schools tend to do … Continue reading First Look: ‘Stellaluna’ at Theatre of Youth
First Look: ‘Knockout’ by CSz Buffalo at The Arena, Buffalo’s Home of Improv
In big cities like New York, Chicago, and Toronto, Improv comedy is a staple. There are numerous clubs and organizations that specialize in Improv, but it is an art form that isn’t known in smaller areas. Luckily Buffalo has a budding improv scene, and thanks to CSz Buffalo, located in Snyder, the laughs keep … Continue reading First Look: ‘Knockout’ by CSz Buffalo at The Arena, Buffalo’s Home of Improv
Shea’s Performing Arts Center 2018 Gala will be once-in-a-lifetime event
Buffalo, NY – Poised to be its most well-attended fundraising event to date, the Shea’s Performing Arts Center 2018 Black Tie Gala – which sold out in a record nine days – will take place Friday, April 20 on the stage of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. Chaired by Jon and Marcy Dandes, the annual gala will feature a … Continue reading Shea’s Performing Arts Center 2018 Gala will be once-in-a-lifetime event
First Look: ‘The Christians’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Church scandals always make headlines. But imagine what would happen if a clergy member proclaimed that there is no hell. Does that lead to other shocking declamations against the Judeo-Christian belief system? What happens to the church community’s inner balance? Our reward system? Our nightly prayers? Or our favorite punitive, dismissive comment? Somehow “Oh, go … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Christians’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Irish Classical Theatre Announces 2018/2019 Season!
The 2018/2019 Season! Golden Boy - September 14 - October 7, 2018 Sive - November 2 - 25, 2018 Sense and Sensibility - January 18 - February 10, 2019 Frost/Nixon - March 1 - 24, 2019 Hamlet - April 26 - May 19, 2019 Entertaining Mr. Sloane - June 7 - 30, 2019 For … Continue reading Irish Classical Theatre Announces 2018/2019 Season!
First Look: ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Celebrating it’s 30th year on Broadway, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” is a show that lives on throughout generations, by continuously being introduced to new audiences all the time. When a show has such a long lasting presence, you wonder if the momentum can withstand. Well, clearly it can. Especially five years … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
GoFundMe launched to help local area actor
Local area actor, Scot A. Kaitanowski has fallen ill, and his family has set up a GoFundMe page to assist with medical bills. Scot is a regular in the Actors Anonymous hit, "Tony and Tina's Wedding," has appeared in numerous shows at the Lancaster Opera House, and also has performed with Shakespeare in Delaware … Continue reading GoFundMe launched to help local area actor