Disney Theatrical Productions under the direction of Thomas Schumacher presents Frozen, the North American Tour, music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and book by Jennifer Lee directed by Michael Grandage with: Caroline Bowman (Elsa), Caroline Innerbichler (Anna), Mason Reeves (Kristoff), F. Michael Haynie (Olaf), Austin Colby (Hans), Jeremy Morse (Weselton) For the … Continue reading “Frozen” kicks off National Tour at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
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‘Hello, Dolly!’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Carolee Carmello and the company of Hello, Dolly! PHOTOGRAPH JULIETA CERVANTES Sometimes, the only exposure one has to a work of theatre is from a community theatre group’s best attempts at pulling it off. Big musicals usually get the short end of the stick when a group decides to pull out all the stops and present … Continue reading ‘Hello, Dolly!’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The Onion Game at Irish Classical Theatre
Stan Klimecko as Onion and Louie Visone as Ogie. Photo is by Gene Witkowski. A World Premiere by an award winning playwright has settled in for a run at The Irish Classical Theatre Company. “The Onion Game,” which is billed as a hilarious black comedy, was written by Bryan Delaney who flew in from Ireland … Continue reading The Onion Game at Irish Classical Theatre
Othello at SUNY Buffalo State
The work of William Shakespeare is elastic and enduring, crossing the boundaries of culture, language, ritual and time. Popular Shakespeare plays such as “Romeo and Juliet”, “Macbeth”, and the “Merchant of Venice” have been translated into over 100 languages, and Shakespearian works are often reinterpreted into different time periods and reimagined for modern audiences. The … Continue reading Othello at SUNY Buffalo State
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The national touring company of "Jesus Christ Superstar." Photo by Matthew Murphy. The iconic rock opera, written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, graced the stage at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre as part of the 50th anniversary National Tour. “Jesus Christ Superstar” tells the story of Jesus Christ during the last seven days of his … Continue reading ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
“Glorious!” at O’Connell & Company
Mary Kate O'Connell as Florence Foster Jenkins in "Glorious!" at O'Connell & Company “Glorious!,” a comedy by Peter Quilter, is currently being presented by O’Connell and Company in their lovely new theatre in the Elmwood Commons, the former Philip Sheridan School In the Town of Tonawanda. It’s easy to find the new home of O’Connell … Continue reading “Glorious!” at O’Connell & Company
Theatre Review: ‘Hitmakers: Origins of Classic Rock’ at JCC CenterStage
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
‘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
