How do you hold on to an image of something dear to you if the image is starting to fade or blur? “Painting Churches,” on stage at O’Connell & Company from November 9 to 19, 2017 tells the story of an artist who returns to her family home to paint a portrait of her parents … Continue reading First Look: ‘Painting Churches’ at O’Connell & Company
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Theatre Review: ‘The Crucible’ at Kavinoky Theatre
“We are what we always were in Salem,” John Proctor cries out in Act II of Arthur Miller’s "The Crucible," “but now the little crazy children are jangling the keys of the kingdom, and common vengeance writes the law!” Proctor (Adriano Gatto), guilty of adultery, realizes that his act unwittingly empowered the single minded girl … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Crucible’ at Kavinoky Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Violet’ at MusicalFare Theatre
There’s no denying the seemingly dark times we are all stuck in. This is when good theater becomes a life-saving remedy, letting us escape the fears and uncertainty of the outside world and cling on to hope. If there was ever a musical where the feeling of hope is a character, it would be “Violet.” … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Violet’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Script’d Box Review: ‘Luna Gale’ by Rebecca Gilman
Rebecca Gilman creates an easy read with this script. I don’t mean that this is, by any means, light-hearted content. "Luna Gale" isn’t THAT type of easy read; it’s a heart-wrenching, cant-put-it-down page turner that captures the reader’s attention and doesn’t relinquish it until the back cover is closed. Gilman creates a cast of relatable … Continue reading Script’d Box Review: ‘Luna Gale’ by Rebecca Gilman
First Look: ‘The Crucible’ at Kavinoky Theatre
How do you captivate students (and enrich the learning experience) and still appeal to your general audience? It was a serious consideration for The Kavinoky Theatre this season. Both audiences are important: season subscribers and single ticket buyers are with you now, while today’s students are tomorrow’s patrons. The Kav addressed this by going back … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Crucible’ at Kavinoky Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Starring as the the title character in Shakespeare in Delaware Park’s “Macbeth” this summer, Matt Witten reminded us that “Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player / That struts and frets his hour upon the stage / And then is heard no more. It is a tale / Told by an idiot, full of … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
First Look: ‘Minding Frankie’ at Irish Classical Theatre
Maeve Binchy is one Ireland’s most beloved modern novelists. One of her early novels, “Circle of Friends”, was adapted for the silver screen (starring Minnie Driver and Chris O’Donnell) in 1995. One of her last novels, “Minding Frankie,” (published in 2010, four years before her death) was adapted for the stage, and it will make … Continue reading First Look: ‘Minding Frankie’ at Irish Classical Theatre
Buffalo Choral Arts Society presents A SALUTE TO OUR ARMED FORCES
The Buffalo Choral Arts Society, a 110-voice community chorus under the direction of Marcia A. Giambrone; John A. Mitton, accompanist, is proud to present A SALUTE TO OUR ARMED FORCES, a tribute to our active duty military and veterans as we approach Veterans Day. The repertoire for the Concert will include patriotic songs and music … Continue reading Buffalo Choral Arts Society presents A SALUTE TO OUR ARMED FORCES
Theatre Review: ‘Men on Boats’ by UB Theatre and Dance at The Center For The Arts
Modern takes on historical events are one of my favorite approaches to storytelling. Writing about an exploration that took place in 1869 for a 21st century audience can be tricky, I was expecting something corny like the classroom plays my American history class used to present back in middle school. I should have known better, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Men on Boats’ by UB Theatre and Dance at The Center For The Arts
Theatre Review: ‘The Bodyguard The Musical’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
If you have been following my reviews for the last five seasons, you will be aware that I graduated from film school. I was a pretty terrible film major, in that I didn’t watch enough movies. To this day, I hate going to the movies. It’s probably because there hasn’t been anything worth while on … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Bodyguard The Musical’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
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