There are few things more satisfying that a well done comedy. To genuinely laugh out loud (instead of the LOL we type with a straight face) is a great feeling, and the Shaw Festival’s production of Graham Linehan’s “The Ladykillers” is chock full of chortle-inducing moments. . . .the incredible cast never missed a beat. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Ladykillers’ at The Shaw Festival
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Theatre Review: ‘The Glass Managerie’ at The Shaw Festival
Tennessee Williams comes from a cohort of playwrights whose early 20th century upbringing, while horrid by any standard, provided ample source material that would later be used to craft some of the most iconic works of American theatre. Along with Eugene O’Neil’s “Long Days Journey Into Night”, “The Glass Menagerie” is semi-autobiographical and features characters … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Glass Managerie’ at The Shaw Festival
Theatre Review: ‘Forget Me Not’ at Andrew’s Theatre
If you groan when you hear the phrase “memory play,” you were probably forced to read The Glass Menagerie in school and are biased against them on principle. Even if this is you, Forget Me Not, playing at the Andrews Theatre July 25th and 26th as part of the Buffalo Infringement Festival, might change your … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Forget Me Not’ at Andrew’s Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘First Date’ at MusicalFare Theatre
I’ll jump right into it: the world of the modern musical is CRAZY. It’s not easy to compete with “Hamilton,” or “Dear Evan Hansen,” or even “Hadestown.” When “First Date” appeared on the scene in 2013, it had to fight with new shows like “Beautiful” and “Bridges of Madison County” as well as shows that … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘First Date’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ at The Stratford Festival
“The Merry Wives of Windsor” is traditionally viewed as one of Shakespeare’s lesser works. Perhaps because it carries neither the weight and depth of a “King Lear,” nor the grandiosity of “The Tempest,” nor the magic of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” In its time I imagine it was regarded as something of a chick flick, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ at The Stratford Festival
Theatre Review: ‘Billy Elliot: The Musical’ at The Stratford Festival
I only knew three things about “Billy Elliot: The Musical” when I sat in my cushy Festival Theatre seat one Saturday afternoon. One, that a very talented young actor was about to do a lot of impressive ballet; two, that Elton John wrote the music and; three, that it featured a super catchy song called … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Billy Elliot: The Musical’ at The Stratford Festival
Theatre Review: ‘Nine’ by Second Generation Theatre Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre
I’ve waited for this one all season. Second Generation Theatre Company closed its sixth season with an electric production of ‘Nine. ‘ With a book based on Fellini’s film 8/12 and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, ‘Nine’ is the story of Guido Contini, star filmmaker who is facing his 40th birthday with an urgent … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Nine’ by Second Generation Theatre Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Entertaining Mr. Sloane’ at Irish Classical Theatre
This is one dysfunctional family with a weird twist on sibling rivalry. Brother and sister are love-starved and have a history of being attracted to the same men. DaDa has diminished vision and keen insights…when they’re to be believed. And the opportunist boarder killed a man. And they live happily ever after? Playwright Joe Orton … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Entertaining Mr. Sloane’ at Irish Classical Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ at The Stratford Festival
I’ve seen “Little Shop” at least 5 times, I’ve been in it, and I am a huge fan of the movie. To say that I know the story inside and out would be an understatement. “Little Shop” is always a goofy good time, no matter where it is produced. The awesome thing about this show, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ at The Stratford Festival
Theatre Review: ‘Memories and Martinis’ at O’Connell & Company
Anyone who grew up loving music and stories and plays will admit to the same truth: their bedroom was a theatre, their bed was a stage, stuffed toys and dolls were members of the audience, and heartfelt solos were sung into hairbrushes. For Mary Kate O’Connell, these early days spent singing, dancing, and acting with … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Memories and Martinis’ at O’Connell & Company
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