The team at the JCC CenterStage Theatre has done it again with Hitmakers: Origins of Classic Rock! Picking up where last year’s British Invasion tribute left off, this year’s production explores what happened to rock and roll from the late ‘60s through the ‘70s. The cast delves into the spirit of this genre, belting out … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Hitmakers: Origins of Classic Rock’ at JCC CenterStage
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‘Nunsense: A-Men!’ at Shea’s Smith Theatre
The musical comedy ‘Nunsense: A- Men!’ is at the Smith Theatre weekends through February 2. This is an O’Connell & Company production. ‘Nunsense A-men!’ is the original ‘Nunsense’ show with all the characters portrayed by male actors, instead of the usual female actors. The original ‘Nunsense’ is a musical by Dan Goggin that opened off-Broadway … Continue reading ‘Nunsense: A-Men!’ at Shea’s Smith Theatre
‘The Mousetrap’ at Lancaster Opera House
It’s supposed to be hard to put your finger on the guilty party in a whodunit. In the fashion of murder mysteries, the perpetrator could be any of the characters who take the stage. And who done it becomes, by the end of the production, glaringly clear. The realization can be satisfying, bewildering, disappointing, or … Continue reading ‘The Mousetrap’ at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes – Holiday Edition’ at the Cabaret at Alleyway Theatre
The cast of "The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes - Holiday Edition" at the Cabaret at Alleyway Theatre. “The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes - Holiday Edition” by David Cerda is running through December 28 in the Cabaret at the Alleyway Theatre. The show is based on the long running sitcom which starred Bea Arthur, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes – Holiday Edition’ at the Cabaret at Alleyway Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Raging Skillet’ at JCC CenterStage
Set in an on-stage kitchen at the book launch of Chef Rossi’s same titled memoir, Raging Skillet is a raucous good time that pulls at the heartstrings. Both a story of a chef’s professional journey as well as a tale of mother daughter relationships, this production will have you laughing and singing along one minute, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Raging Skillet’ at JCC CenterStage
Theatre Review: ‘Come Back To The Five and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean’ at New Phoenix Theatre
The New Phoenix Theatre production of Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean opened on Friday. Even though this story has history, having made a Broadway run and adapted to film with what may have been a stellar cast, I entered Friday with zero familiarity. Arguably, you might quarrel that a … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Come Back To The Five and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean’ at New Phoenix Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Elf The Musical’ at MusicalFare Theatre
MusicalFare Theatre’s production of Elf the Musical opened last night on the Daemen College campus. Elf the Musical, which has a book by Bob Martin and Thomas Meehan and a score by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, is based on the popular Christmas film that starred Will Ferrell and Bob Newhart. The musical version of … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Elf The Musical’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Theatre Review: “Division Street” at JCC Centerstage
I had the great honor of experiencing the world premiere of “Divisions Street”, written by Jason Odell Williams ("Church & State", "Handle with Care") who returns to Rochester to collaborate once again with JCC Artistic Director Ralph Meranto for this provocative three-actor show. The two previously collaborated on 2016’s “Church and State.” The three roles … Continue reading Theatre Review: “Division Street” at JCC Centerstage
Theatre Review: ‘Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class’ by Rocking Horse Productions at The Meeting House
Rocking Horse Productions has recently moved to the charming Williamsville Meeting House for a season of Theatre in the Village. I attended the opening performance of Dan Goggin’s Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class: A One Nun-sense Musical Event. The Rocking Horse season will continue in March with the musical revue Forever Plaid. Sister Robert Anne’s … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class’ by Rocking Horse Productions at The Meeting House
Theatre Review: ‘Oh My God’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
This evening I attended the Western New York premiere of “Oh My God” by Anat Gov at the Jewish Repertory Theatre. Ms. Gov was one of Israel’s premiere dramatists with scores of plays and television programs to her credit. Like all Israeli students, Ms. Gov studied the Bible throughout her school years. As an adult, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Oh My God’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
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