The Jewish Repertory Theatre completes its 2017/2018 season with SIGHT UNSEEN, the third production in a season called A Sentimental Journey. “This season we are bringing back a couple of “old” friends – VISITING MR. GREEN and ROSE - who helped us start our JRT journey as well as SIGHT UNSEEN, which will be the … Continue reading JEWISH REPERTORY THEATRE PRESENTS ‘SIGHT UNSEEN’, BY DONALD MARGULIES, APRIL 19 – MAY 13, 2018
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Theatre Review: ‘All My Sons’ by Niagara Regional Theatre Guild at The Ellicott Creek Playhouse
Arthur Miller’s depiction of the American dream is one that not only aggravates me, but it is one that makes me wonder, what the heck Broadway audiences were excited to see live in 1947 when “All My Sons” opened. The story starts off so sweet and fun, and boy, does it get dark and dense … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘All My Sons’ by Niagara Regional Theatre Guild at The Ellicott Creek Playhouse
First Look: ‘Rose’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
Throughout America last week, 21st Century women marched through the streets, sporting pink pussycat hats and carrying signs reminding us that equity is still every person’s goal in a sometimes unjust world. In 20th century Poland, women moved stealthily through the streets, seeking to survive on their way to freedom. They didn’t carry signs, and … Continue reading First Look: ‘Rose’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
Two local young actresses selected to play “Lulu” in upcoming production of “WAITRESS”
The Tony nominated musical WAITRESS, which takes the stage at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre from Feb. 6 to 11, has cast two young area actresses to take on the role of “Lulu” during the Buffalo engagement. Isabella Maritato and Sophia Vandette will alternate the role of “Lulu,” the daughter of the production’s main character, Jenna. WAITRESS tells the … Continue reading Two local young actresses selected to play “Lulu” in upcoming production of “WAITRESS”
Theatre Review: ‘The Constant Wife’ at Irish Classical Theatre
Back in 1926 - when women’s suffrage was a recent memory in the UK as well as the US - there was Constance Middleton. Strong, savvy, sly, and she’s “The Constant Wife” in W. Somerset Maugham’s comedy of manners presented now through February 11 at the Irish Classical Theatre Company. . . .Maugham may have … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Constant Wife’ at Irish Classical Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Nether’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Welcome to the Nether, a look into the not-too-far future, of an online world, a utopia to roam and spend time and pleasure without consequence. In the Nether's total sensory immersion, users can simply log in, choose a persona, and indulge in whatever you desire. Though during an investigation of a particularly sinister realm of … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Nether’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Take a bow: Shea’s Buffalo Theatre celebrates 92nd anniversary
For Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, this week marks 92 years of entertaining audiences at Western New York’s shining star for live performances and touring Broadway. From its silent film roots during the Classical Hollywood era to its present-day glory as a venue for performing arts, Buffalo’s Baroque beauty has a rich history that has danced through … Continue reading Take a bow: Shea’s Buffalo Theatre celebrates 92nd anniversary
First Look: ‘The Boy At The Edge Of Everything’ at Theatre of Youth
There are those who say that being a child in 2018 is much more difficult than it might have been fifty years ago. There are more stressors, there is more impactful technology, there is anxiety. Children live jam packed lives full of school, homework, extra curricular activities, and family gatherings. Children don’t have time to … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Boy At The Edge Of Everything’ at Theatre of Youth
Theatre Review: ‘Over The Tavern’ by Lancaster Regional Players at Lancaster Opera House
Tom Dudzick’s “Over the Tavern” recalls a time when the comedic violence of Woody Woodpecker and the shoot-‘em-up heroics of The Lone Ranger flickered on an absurdly futuristic black and white television set. . . .impressive and entertaining. . . A time when juvenile delinquency amounted to crude and simple street graffiti, smuggled and concealed … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Over The Tavern’ by Lancaster Regional Players at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘An Act Of God’ at O’Connell & Company
David Javerbaum gives theatergoers the chance of a lifetime. An intimate, 90-minute talk with the Big Guy. No, I’m not taking about Santa Claus, I’m talking about God. Him. The Almighty. Well, a depiction of him, let’s say. God himself, as we learn early on in this comical show, takes many forms, and he is … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘An Act Of God’ at O’Connell & Company
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