Funny Girl is a Broadway classic since its debut in 1964 with Barbra Streisand as the title character. She also played the part in the 1968 film version. The Isobel Lennart’s book is based on real-life star Fanny Brice and her tempestuous marriage to suave gambler Nicky Arnstein. It’s also one of the three musicals … Continue reading “Wrong is For Other People,” she says, and Funny Girl Gets it All Right at Shaw Festival
Author: Cherie Messore
Radium Girls Light Up Taylor Theatre
Stories like these are a bittersweet experience: they represent an important albeit heartbreaking time in American labor history, and while there is a pyrrhic victory in the resolution, there's that glimmer of hope that change happens when people strongly self-advocate and refuse to back down when challenged. Radium Girls (script by D.W. Gregory, adapted from … Continue reading Radium Girls Light Up Taylor Theatre
Just For Us Makes Everyone Laugh
Just For Us by comedian-playwright Alex Edelman has a robust following on streaming platforms for the past several years, and now Jewish Repertory Theatre is bringing the live experience to us until June 7. It’s a monologue, skillfully delivered by Jordan Levin and he is amazing – onstage for 90 minutes – bringing Edelman’s stand … Continue reading Just For Us Makes Everyone Laugh
Pure Glitter Shines on for Second Gen
Second Generation Theatre ended its seasons with glam, camp, sass, and a whole lot of sparkle. Pure Glitter (on stage to May 17) is a witty send up to relationships on the bubble and hitting the skids and the power of friendship that can make the worst situations tolerable. Playwright Douglas Lyons was in the … Continue reading Pure Glitter Shines on for Second Gen
Haunting Night at RLTP
It was a dark and stormy night as this reviewer approached the theatre. She was traveling solo as Theatre Companions I, II, and III were otherwise occupied. Cue impending doom-sounding minor chords. There would be blood. There would be murders. There will be no one to hold her hand in the scary parts or laugh … Continue reading Haunting Night at RLTP
Things With Friends Aren’t As They Seem at Alleyway
Dinner parties are supposed to be fun things. Make some delicious food. Invite some old and dear friends. Crank up the dance music, pop open some wine, and get ready for some light banter and an easy, breezy evening. Well, in playwright Kristoffer Diaz’s world, as Manhattan is crumbling under environmentally-produced heavy rains, dinner with … Continue reading Things With Friends Aren’t As They Seem at Alleyway
Kimberly Akimbo – A Poignant Performance
All Kim wants is a normal teenage existence. Stable parents, a few school friends, and the anticipation of a long and happy life after high school. For Kimberly Akimbo, now on stage at Shea's Performing Arts Center to March 22, most of this isn't happening. Winner of the 2023 Tony Award for best musical, Kimberly … Continue reading Kimberly Akimbo – A Poignant Performance
Shea’s Announces ’26-’27 Season
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Broadway presenting partner Albert Nocciolino are proud to announce the Five Star Bank 2026-2027 Broadway Season at Shea's Buffalo Theatre, which includes: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB ™, Alicia Keys’ HELL’S KITCHEN, THE GREAT GATSBY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, DEATH BECOMES HER, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, and OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL. Three additional Broadway shows: BEETLEJUICE, JERSEY BOYS and SIX, will be featured on the Shea’s Buffalo Theatre stage as part of the Gallagher 2026-2027 Encore Series. Shea’s Buffalo Theatre … Continue reading Shea’s Announces ’26-’27 Season
Hedda Gabler at D’Youville Kavinoky
More than likely you read Ibsen's masterwork Hedda Gabler in your high school honors English class. It had that right balance of higher level thinking, cultural diversity, plot twist, and a soupcon of scandal. But reading it and seeing it on stage are two different things and the current production on stage at D'Youville Kavinoky … Continue reading Hedda Gabler at D’Youville Kavinoky
Second Gen God of Carnage
Kids. They’re cute until they’re not. Especially little boys with big sticks. When name calling just won’t cut it, sometimes you just swing the stick and – ouch! – contact is made. And that is what brings the Novak and Raleigh parents together in Novak living room in God of Carnage, presented by Second Generation … Continue reading Second Gen God of Carnage
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