When it comes to strong female characters in theatre, it would be safe to say that there needs to be more work done in bringing exciting female characters to the stage. Writers need to evoke the importance of strong female characters, and although there is some progress being made in this area, there is still … Continue reading First Look: ‘Desdemona: A Play About A Handkerchief’ by Brazen-Faced Varlets
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Theatre Review: ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at Aurora Players
I would never think that competitive spelling would be a draw for. . .anyone. You never really seem to hear people discuss words and how spelling properly has earned them any real fortune or fame. That being said, America’s obsession with competitions is one that never changes. We have always been determined to win or … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at Aurora Players
ComedySportz Improvises 25 Years In Buffalo
For the last twenty-five years, ComedySportz has been entertaining audiences around the Buffalo Area. For those who might be unaware, ComedySportz is Buffalo’s premier improv comedy show, where sportsmanship is key, as teams compete to see who has what it takes to be named nightly champions as the audience votes on a winner. “We play … Continue reading ComedySportz Improvises 25 Years In Buffalo
Theatre Review: ‘Dracula’ by Lancaster Regional Players at Lancaster Opera House
Sometimes, a playwright will adapt a novel into a script that just is too large to condense into a story that an audience will be able to understand in two and a half hours. The author of the novel has time to develop their characters and can allow for the story to build. A playwright … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Dracula’ by Lancaster Regional Players at Lancaster Opera House
Second Generation Theatre Company Announces Theater Workshops and Classes
Second Generation Theatre Company is preparing to move into the former Shea’s Seneca Theatre on Seneca Street in South Buffalo next year, and is taking a year off from mounting a full production this season. That doesn’t mean this popular and acclaimed company is out of commission. Among its between-season offerings is a series of … Continue reading Second Generation Theatre Company Announces Theater Workshops and Classes
Theatre Review: ‘Bunnicula’ at Theatre of Youth
Celebrating it's 46th season, Theatre of Youth presents “Bunnicula,” a whimsical, only slightly frightening tale, of a rabbit with long fangs and a suspicious fear of garlic. Based on the children's books by Deborah and James Howe, “Bunnicula” tells the story of the vampire rabbit of the same name, who wreaks havoc on the household … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Bunnicula’ at Theatre of Youth
Theatre Review: ‘Steel Magnolias’ at Desiderio’s Dinner Theatre
Dinner and a show; two things that should always go together. There is something special about a night out on the town where you can have a great meal and see a great show. Luckily, when you visit Bobby J’s Italian American Grill, not only are you given the chance to try some of the … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Steel Magnolias’ at Desiderio’s Dinner Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Dear World’ at O’Connell & Company
Last night, I went to the opening of “Dear World” presented by O’Connell and Company at The Park School of Buffalo. . . .a treat for fans of Broadway musicals. . . “Dear World” is a musical with songs by Jerry Herman and book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. It's based on the … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Dear World’ at O’Connell & Company
“The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band To Perform in Buffalo
As part of its 2017 national concert tour, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform at 7:30 P.M., Saturday, October 7, at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. The concert, sponsored by The Buffalo News, is free and open to the public. Free tickets are available (limit four per request) by visiting the Shea’s Buffalo theatre box office. Seating is on a … Continue reading “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band To Perform in Buffalo
Theatre of Youth (TOY) Announces Fall Theater Classes
(Buffalo, NY – Sept. 25, 2017) Theatre of Youth (TOY) announces fall theatre classes for youth: “Playing What If” (ages 8-10) and “Musical Theatre Bootcamp: How to Slay an Audition!” (ages 13-17). All classes will be held at Westminster Parish Hall, 724 Delaware Avenue. To register, visit http://www.theatreofyouth.org/events or call the Box Office at 884-4400, … Continue reading Theatre of Youth (TOY) Announces Fall Theater Classes