Theatre Review: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at American Repertory Theatre of Western New York

I’m going to start this off by saying this, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is my favorite musical. I am very protective of my favorites. When I was in high school, my aunt took me to see the show with Ted Neeley in the title role. It was life changing. I have a few different cast recordings. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at American Repertory Theatre of Western New York

First Look: ‘The Fabulous Feast’ by Shakespeare in Delaware Park

For the last forty-three years, Buffalo has been given Shakespeare in Delaware Park, where annually, the company will produce two of Shakespeare’s works, on the hill, behind the Rose Garden in Delaware Park. When it comes to theatre, or especially free theatre, funding has to come from somewhere. Since the arts are not typically subsidized … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Fabulous Feast’ by Shakespeare in Delaware Park

Theatre Review: ‘The Nance’ at Subversive Theatre Collective

Yesterday, I went to the Subversive Theatre to see the WNY premiere of “The Nance” by Tony Award nominee, Douglas Carter Beane . The play includes songs by Glen Kelly. “The Nance” is a dark comedy/drama which takes place in New York City in the 1930's. It's about homophobia and the terrible toll it takes … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Nance’ at Subversive Theatre Collective

Theatre Review: ‘Something Rotten!’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre

“Something Rotten!’” was the second production I ever saw on Broadway. I was lucky enough to see it a month or so before it closed and the North American Tour launched. I was completely blown away by the humor, the production value, and the energy that this show had. It also had something that you … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Something Rotten!’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre

Theatre Review: ‘Don’t Bother Me I Can’t Cope’ at The Paul Robeson Theatre

Can’t cope? Dreary winter weather got you down? Finding the TV as dull as dirty roadside snow since the Winter Olympics ended? You may want to take a trip to the Paul Robeson Theatre at the African American Cultural Center where the musical revue “Don’t Bother Me I Can’t Cope” is sure to ignite a … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Don’t Bother Me I Can’t Cope’ at The Paul Robeson Theatre

Theatre Review: ‘The Night Alive’ at Irish Classical Theatre

The power of a blackbox theatre—particularly a blackbox theatre “in-the-round” (in which the stage is surrounded by seats on all sides)—is the intimacy it creates. If you’ve been to the Irish Classical Theatre before, you’re familiar with the unique experience that is cultivated through a space like this. The audience feels like they have a … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Night Alive’ at Irish Classical Theatre

Charter School Honors Arts Champions, Including Actor Chris Kelly

Actor/director Chris Kelly will take a special bow on Saturday, April 14 when he is honored by the Global Concepts Charter School in Lackawanna at its annual fundraising gala. The black tie event will be held in WNED’s downtown Buffalo studio, beginning at 5pm. Kelly will be in superb company. Emmy Award winning actor Keith … Continue reading Charter School Honors Arts Champions, Including Actor Chris Kelly