Netflix led the way in the digital streaming revolution. Bringing films and TV into the living rooms of millions of viewers allowed for that instant gratification of being able to see content on demand. Hulu followed, bringing new TV shows to viewers who missed the original broadcast of them. Prime tied in the powerful online … Continue reading BroadwayHD brings Broadway into your living room
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Theatre Review: ‘Dearly Departed’ at Aurora Players
With a dull thud, Mr. Turpin drops dead on the kitchen floor. According to his wife, Raynelle, the man had all but stopped breathing for the better part of their thirty-plus year marriage. Besides, he was a mean and surly man. . . .off-the-map funny. So goes “Dearly Departed,” the current comedy by Aurora Players … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Dearly Departed’ at Aurora Players
Theatre Review: ‘Sister Act’ at Lancaster Opera House
“Sister Act” is one of my favorite movies. It is a film that my family cherishes and one that I watch as many times as I can. It just has a feeling of nostalgia that takes you to a good place when you might be feeling low. A few years ago, I was lucky enough … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Sister Act’ at Lancaster Opera House
2019 Arties Wrap Up
The 29th Annual Artie Awards presented by WNED/WBFO at Shea’s 710 Theatre on Monday night was a spectacle of sparkles and selfies in celebration of Buffalo’s theatre community. Theatre practitioners and those who love them packed the space to honor outstanding achievements from this year’s theatre season, and share a laugh or two…or many. The … Continue reading 2019 Arties Wrap Up
Theatre Review: ‘Waitress’ at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre
The moment I saw the cherry pie curtain I had a feeling this show was going to be something special. And when I heard the line, “Home is where your ass is.”, the tone was set. The recipe for the performance was going to include equal parts hilarity and harshness. Jenna, Dawn, and Becky (Christine … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Waitress’ at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre
First Look: ‘Dearly Departed’ at Aurora Players
As storytellers, directors often connect to plays that they have had awesome experiences with. This includes seeing a fantastic production and wanting to bring it to life for a new audience, or perhaps acting in a production of a show that they loved. Directors have a big responsibility when it comes to choosing their stories. … Continue reading First Look: ‘Dearly Departed’ at Aurora Players
Alleyway to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Year With Key Staff Changes
Picture it, Alleyway Theatre in 2019, with some new staff members, and eight productions including a “The Golden Girls” holiday shows where Blanche, Rose, Sophia, and Dorothy are played by men. Welcome to Alleyway’s 40th season. It’s the oldest producing theatre company in Buffalo’s theatre district, and the 2019-20 season brings some significant changes. Founder … Continue reading Alleyway to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Year With Key Staff Changes
Theatre Review: ‘Rope’ at The Shaw Festival
“Rope,” on stage at the Shaw Festival’s Royal George Theatre, is a not-so-classic whodunit where you know who the killers are from the opening moments of the story. What you don’t know is who from their inner circle will figure it out, or how long it will take for the killers to crack. Cue the … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Rope’ at The Shaw Festival
Theatre Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Wow. I had no prior knowledge of “Dear Evan Hansen” before last night when I witnessed it first hand. What I saw was a theatrical event that is near perfect. The story meshed, the music flowed, the acting and singing were spectacular. This musical not only had a great message that is completely topical in … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Lottie and Bernice Show’ at Ghostlight Theatre
They’re back. Along with their fronts, their sides and yes, their large bottoms. Lottie and Bernice make a return to Ghostlight Theatre this month, fresh as ever, following their numerous appearances locally and elsewhere since 2001, when they first appeared in Ghostlight’s “Dance Macabre.” This time, they are in the reproduction of “The Lottie and … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Lottie and Bernice Show’ at Ghostlight Theatre
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