Nearly one year after a polarizing presidential election, more and more young people feel motivated to speak out against corrupt government and express their anger at the current state of affairs. “American Idiot,” based on the Green Day punk rock album of the same name, is a musical canon for that sense of rage and … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘American Idiot’ at UB Center for the Arts
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NU THEATRE TO PRESENT ‘SHE LOVES ME’
Niagara University, N.Y. (November 7th, 2017) – Mistaken identity and lonely-hearts correspondence with a touch of old world elegance! The Tony Award winning musical, She Loves Me is performed on the Leary stage From November 30 – December 10. Book by Joe Masterhoff, music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and directed by Associate Professor Doug Zschiegner, feuding employees in … Continue reading NU THEATRE TO PRESENT ‘SHE LOVES ME’
Raíces Theatre Company to Produce Christmas-Themed ‘Desde el Puente’ in December 2017
On Friday, December 1st, Raíces Theatre Company will open the latest version of its Desde el Puente one-act festival. The production, which will run for three weekends until it closes on Sunday, December 17th, will include a series of 11 one-act plays which focus on seasonal Christmas themes as celebrated and experienced by those from … Continue reading Raíces Theatre Company to Produce Christmas-Themed ‘Desde el Puente’ in December 2017
Buffalo Native Stars in ‘Kinky Boots’
For Buffalo native Hayley Lampart, going to visit Shea’s Buffalo Theatre was a huge part of her childhood. “I think the first show my parents took me to see at Shea’s was ‘The Lion King,” says Lampart, “my parents were very supportive of the arts as I was growing up.” Going to visit Shea’s is … Continue reading Buffalo Native Stars in ‘Kinky Boots’
First Look: “Cinderella” at New Phoenix Theatre
It’s not often that we are treated to new original works in the Buffalo theatre community. Sure, every once in a while a new original show pops up, but we are fans of our classics and contemporary shows by seasoned playwrights. When a new original show emerges, it is always exciting to see the work … Continue reading First Look: “Cinderella” at New Phoenix Theatre
The Theatre of Youth (TOY) Presents The Beloved Holiday Classic ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS’
Theatre of Youth will present the beloved holiday classic A Charlie Brown Christmas live on stage, for 12 performances only, December 2 – 17, 2017, at the historic Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen Street. A Charlie Brown Christmas is sponsored by M&T Bank. TOY’s 46th Season is sponsored by the Hamister Family Foundation and Wegmans. Tickets, starting at $12, are available … Continue reading The Theatre of Youth (TOY) Presents The Beloved Holiday Classic ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS’
FOUR LOCAL CHILDREN TO PERFORM IN THE 91st ANNUAL MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE®
Camp Broadway LLC, the award-winning theatre arts enrichment company, will perform Irving Berlin’s “This Is A Great Country” in the 91st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade featuring an ensemble cast of children ages 9 to 16 who represent immediate family members of active duty military personnel, veterans, reservists, wounded warriors, and fallen heroes from all branches … Continue reading FOUR LOCAL CHILDREN TO PERFORM IN THE 91st ANNUAL MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE®
Theatre Review: ‘South Pacific’ at Lancaster Opera House
There are few shows as romantic as “South Pacific.” Despite being set near a warzone, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s intoxicating and dreamy score are enough to melt the ice off your shoes and whisk you away to a tropical island. Lancaster Opera House puts on yet another stellar, professional production. David Bondrow directs this classic musical … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘South Pacific’ at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘Painting Churches’ at O’Connell & Company
“Painting Churches” follows the story of Fanny and Gardiner Church and their daughter, Mags, as they prepare to pack up and move from their home in Boston to Cape Cod year-round. As can be expected with any family dynamic, the strains between characters are there – but what the actors show the audience is the … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Painting Churches’ at O’Connell & Company
Theatre Review: ‘Minding Frankie’ at Irish Classical Theatre
We should all live in the world Maeve Binchy created. Gentle moments are soft as a whisper. Strong emotions are passions with purpose. Hate is usually couched in fear, and while it’s uncomfortable, it’s not vitriolic. And the good guy always wins. . . .a sentimental and sweet story. “Minding Frankie” was one of Binchy’s … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Minding Frankie’ at Irish Classical Theatre
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