Shea’s Performing Arts Center (SPAC) hosted Disney’s The Lion King at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre from December 13 through January 7. Over 88,000 people from as far away as Ottawa, Texas, and Illinois came to the theatre for the thirty-one performance engagement. With approximately 60% of attendees from Erie and Niagara counties, 5% from Ontario, 13% … Continue reading SHEA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ENDS SUCCESSFUL HOLIDAY RUN OF DISNEY’S ‘THE LION KING’
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First Look: ‘An Act of God’ at O’Connell & Company
According to playwright David Javerbaum, if you prayed to God for a Buffalo Bills win on Sunday, don’t blame Him. Javerbaum’s take on God means that God doesn’t control sporting events. “Except on the rare occasions when it affects the spread,” God says in Javerbaum’s “An Act of God,” on stage at O’Connell & Company … Continue reading First Look: ‘An Act of God’ at O’Connell & Company
Theatre Review: ‘Mamma Mia!’ at Kavinoky Theatre
My reviewer’s reserve lasted about 20 minutes, and after that, I couldn’t help myself. I started singing along. And I wasn’t alone. That’s the power of “Mamma Mia!” on stage at Kavinoky Theatre until January 28. You can’t help riding the ‘70s wave again and belting out those toe-tapping ABBA tunes. Overall, it’s a fine … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Mamma Mia!’ at Kavinoky Theatre
MISS BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION TO BE HELD AT SHEA’S 710 THEATRE!
Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster for the Miss Buffalo Scholarship Competition, which will be held on January 28, 2018 at 4:00 PM at Shea's 710 Main Theatre, Buffalo, NY. The Miss Buffalo Scholarship Organization is proud to welcome sixteen contestants to this year's Competition. Executive Director Michael Terragnoli said that "The Organization is very pleased … Continue reading MISS BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION TO BE HELD AT SHEA’S 710 THEATRE!
First Look: ‘The Nether’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
The Internet. A tool that is both a gift and a curse. In recent times we as consumers have been very keen on utilizing the internet for everything. Shopping, communication, and maintaining relationships. The information super high way is both a wonderful thing to have at our fingertips, and it is also incredibly scary if … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Nether’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
O’Connell & Company Celebrates ‘Women’s Little Christmas’
Some folks call it Little Christmas. In the church community it’s the Epiphany. But in a traditional Irish home, Saturday, January 6 is Nollaig na Ban, or “Women’s Little Christmas,” and O’Connell & Company will celebrate it from 5pm to 10pm at the American Legion Post 1041 (533 Amherst St. in Buffalo). The event began … Continue reading O’Connell & Company Celebrates ‘Women’s Little Christmas’
‘Mamma Mia!’ Introduces New Tech at The Kav
Ah, the craggy coastline of Greece. The bright sunshine. The brilliant blue of the Mediterranean. In January. In Buffalo. When “Mamma Mia!” opens at The Kavinoky Theatre on January 5, your eyes will be treated to these vivid images, thanks to state of the art LED curtains. Kavinoky is the only local theatre using this … Continue reading ‘Mamma Mia!’ Introduces New Tech at The Kav
Top 10 Shows of 2017
With the end of the year rapidly approaching, Buffalo Theatre Guide has been honored to be welcomed into the Buffalo community with open arms. In just a few short months since we launched, the theatre community has taken to us, and with that, we are very proud to be here. We are proud to present … Continue reading Top 10 Shows of 2017
Theatre Review: Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
I remember seeing “The Lion King” in 2005. It was a grand occasion. My Mother and Sister-in-law bought my family tickets for Christmas, and we all went to see the show on Easter. It was a great experience, and one that I still remember. Twelve years later “The Lion King” returns to Buffalo. Even in … Continue reading Theatre Review: Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) at ACTS Performing Arts Center
One of the things that I love about writers is when they get the idea to take a lot of dense material, and create an expedited version of it for our comic enjoyment. Shows like "All The Great Books (Abridged)" – a comedic literary journey throughout all the classic works that you didn’t read in … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) at ACTS Performing Arts Center
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