Actors are the ultimate time travelers. One day you’re rockin’ out to late ‘70s music on a Greek island, and then you’re an escaped slave during the Civil War, trying to outwit a Union General. Yup, just another day at the office. Or on stage. For Patrick Coleman, playing Pepper in “Mamma Mia!” last month at … Continue reading First Look: ‘Ben Butler’ at Kavinoky Theatre
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MusicalFare Theatre’s production of ‘Spring Awakening’ is coming to Shea’s 710 Theatre
The MusicalFare Theatre production of Spring Awakening will take the stage at Shea’s 710 Theatre, located at 710 Main St. in Buffalo, from March 8 to 18. The winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, through what Entertainment Weekly called, "the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade," Spring Awakeningexplores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with an illuminating and unforgettable … Continue reading MusicalFare Theatre’s production of ‘Spring Awakening’ is coming to Shea’s 710 Theatre
HISTORIC PALACE THEATRE PRESENTS ‘The Little Mermaid’
This March, one of the world’s favorite Disney classics will be brought to life on stage at the Historic Palace Theatre, in the live musical production of "The Little Mermaid." This timeless tale is sure to be a unique and magical experience for all ages to enjoy! Under the direction of Christopher Parada, "The Little Mermaid" is brought … Continue reading HISTORIC PALACE THEATRE PRESENTS ‘The Little Mermaid’
Theatre Review: ‘Beginning Again’ at Alleyway Theatre
Whether there are five, seven or -- who knows -- twelve and one-half stages of grief over loss would be a debate in which few of us are willing to take part. After all, it’s not likely to be pretty, this talking of grief. And if we’re willing to take a guess, we would guess … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Beginning Again’ at Alleyway Theatre
First Look: ‘Far Away’ at Torn Space Theater
When playwright Caryl Churchill penned “Far Away” in 2000, the world was a different place. Modern society still had – as it always will have – a plethora of struggle. But as Torn Space Theater stages this drama in 2018, its relevance and setting in the current climate is an eerie, timely reflection. Director Dan … Continue reading First Look: ‘Far Away’ at Torn Space Theater
Theatre Review: ‘Far Away’ at Torn Space Theater
The opening scene of the Torn Space production of Caryl Churchill’s "Far Away" is the most engrossing. In it, a young girl named Joan (Allison Barsi) approaches her aunt Harper (Bonnie Jean Taylor) to tell her that she cannot sleep. TST mainstay Taylor is particularly strong, her performance, characterized by restraint as well as range, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Far Away’ at Torn Space Theater
Theatre Review: ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ at MusicalFare Theatre
There's a certain advantage to attending a show you know very little about -- there are no preconceived notions, and the intent is simply to enjoy the performance. MusicalFare's production of "Smokey Joe's Cafe" certainly delivered a knockout performance for their audience. This musical revue is an enjoyable mix of high-energy ensemble pieces and slower, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ at Lancaster Opera House
Anyone who made it through their high school English class is probably familiar—at least from a 30,000 foot view—of the story of Anne Frank and her family. If you’re like me, your memory of her story is relatively vague: a little girl and her family hide out in a secret annex above an office building … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘Waitress’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
There is a phenomenon happening right now in the world of musical theatre. If you are an avid theatergoer, you know exactly what it is. Pop stars are stepping up to take a crack at writing the music for big Broadway shows. Almost everyday, you will read about a new pop star trying their hand … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Waitress’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Rose’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre of Western New York
Rose doesn’t say she’s a heroine. She doesn’t consider herself a victim. She is, however, a survivor. She’s full of irony and contradiction (“I’m eating ice cream to take a pill for cholesterol,” she says as a cold creamy spoonful helps her swallow her meds), and a strong, modern woman who holds onto bits of … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Rose’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre of Western New York
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