If you follow along a certain creek meandering through Tonawanda, you’ll eventually happen upon the Ellicott Creek Playhouse. It stands to reason, then, you would be following along Ellicott Creek. The whole thing gives you a new appreciation for the folks who name things like creeks and playhouses. The straight-up wisdom and simplicity of it. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Present Laughter’ by Niagara Regional Theatre Guild at The Ellicott Creek Playhouse
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Theatre Review: Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’ at Aurora Players
Murder mysteries. Ugh. There is just something about them that makes me groan. Maybe it’s because they are so wordy, and maybe it is because there is always that one character that knows “everything.” When I say everything, I don’t mean they know “everything” but everything pertaining to information about the mystery at hand. Lot’s … Continue reading Theatre Review: Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’ at Aurora Players
Theatre Review: ‘Spring Awakening’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre
Last month, students who survived the gruesome shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida began demanding change in gun control legislation by holding rallies, planning walkouts to call for legislative action and meeting with the president. Many supporters have praised them for standing up for the cause and lauding their fearlessness to call … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Spring Awakening’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ at Lockport Palace Theatre
Full disclosure: I’m not a big fan of Broadway’s current trend of movie-to-musical conversion. “Legally Blonde,” ”Shrek,” “Mean Girls,” “Groundhog’s Day,” “School of Rock,” “Newsies,” the list goes on. I prefer original stories, and am usually not thrilled to sit through a musical that originated as a movie I’ve seen a thousand times. For that … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ at Lockport Palace Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Disgraced’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
They could be any accomplished, upscale couple living in Manhattan. He is a mergers and acquisitions attorney, she is an artist who finds her muse in Islamic imagery. He’s an American born Pakistani, raised in a Muslim household, she is porcelain skinned, auburn haired, attracted to opposites. But Amir and Emily’s story is an exquisite … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Disgraced’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
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
Summer Camp Spotlight: Academy of Theatre Arts
For working parents, sometimes the most stressful time of the year is when it comes to summer vacation. How do I keep my child entertained and out of trouble during working hours? Investing in a summer program that will benefit children, give them lessons that they can utilize in their everyday lives, and enjoy is … Continue reading Summer Camp Spotlight: Academy of Theatre Arts
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
