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
Author: Buffalo Theatre Guide
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
First Look: ‘Violet’ by MusicalFare Theatre
There are those who go to the theatre to be exposed to stories. There are those who go to the theatre to be entertained, and there are those who go to the theatre to seek personal change. How can we be a better person? How can we learn to be empathetic to those who are … Continue reading First Look: ‘Violet’ by MusicalFare Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Visiting Mr. Green’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
“It’s not an easy thing to be a Jew,” Mr. Green kvetches to his court appointed companion in “Visiting Mr. Green,” the first production in Jewish Repertory Theatre’s 15th season. How we navigate through these human minefields is what makes us unique, and what makes productions like "Visiting Mr. Green" the type of theatre that … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Visiting Mr. Green’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Stupid F*cking Bird’ at American Repertory Theatre of Western New York
Last night, I went to ART of WNY to see the Buffalo premiere of Aaron Posner's "Stupid F*cking Bird", a comic modern spin off of Chekhov's "The Seagull." . . .a solid production of a quirky play. Posner is an award-winning playwright whose many works include a modern adaptation of “Uncle Vanya” called "Life Sucks." … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Stupid F*cking Bird’ at American Repertory Theatre of Western New York
Theatre Review: ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’ at Theatre in the Mist
Today I saw a matinee of “Disney’s Beauty and The Beast,” produced by Theatre in the Mist and Cornerstone Community FCU at Niagara Falls High School. Music is by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and the book is by Linda Woolverton. This is the Broadway musical version of “Beauty and … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’ at Theatre in the Mist
Get Spooked at The Kav
When you buy a theatre ticket, the price you’re paying only covers a portion of the expense of mounting the production. This means theatre companies have to be resourceful and creative when it comes to fundraising. Sure, corporate sponsorships are important, and the annual fund campaigns can’t be ignored, and grants can and do help. … Continue reading Get Spooked at The Kav
Script’d Box Review: ‘Appropriate’ by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
The dysfunctional family. America’s calling card for drama. If it wasn’t for theatre to allow us to see that we are all a little off, we wouldn’t be able to call ourselves human. We all carry baggage, and sometimes our families have a great way of throwing our baggage out onto the front lawn for … Continue reading Script’d Box Review: ‘Appropriate’ by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
First Look: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
It’s a cut throat world. It’s competitive, fierce, scheming at times, rewarding when you’re on top, and devastating when you can’t succeed. Sometimes you can pay the bills, other times you struggle. But enough about theatre. David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize winning play "Glengarry Glen Ross" tells the story of real estate agents trying to unload … Continue reading First Look: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
“Visiting Mr. Green”. . .Again at Jewish Repertory Theatre
Jewish Repertory Theatre’s 15th season, aptly named A Sentimental Journey, begins next week with a flashback to its first season. “Visiting Mr. Green”, written by corporate executive-turned writer Jeff Baron, was part of JRT’s first season, and it’s back in this season’s line up, with Saul Elkin reprising the role of Mr. Green. Thinking back … Continue reading “Visiting Mr. Green”. . .Again at Jewish Repertory Theatre
buffalotheatreguide.com 