One of the late singer Helen Reddy’s hits songs (circa 1974) began with the lyrics “Lonely women are the desperate kind.” That’s a good thought to keep when you see Misery on stage now at D’Youville Kavinoky Theatre. Misery is based on the Stephen King novel which also became a film. The stage adaptation by … Continue reading Misery is a Creepy Good Story at D’Youville Kavinoky
Author: Cherie Messore
Burst is Packed with Energy
In the 1967 Mike Nichols movie The Graduate, one of the most memorable lines was actually one word: “Plastics.” Back then plastic was the way of the future, a convenience, an economic driver, something on which a college graduate (or even a drop out) could build a successful career. Fast forward to now: plastic has … Continue reading Burst is Packed with Energy
The Secret Garden at Second Generation
Gardens traditionally symbolize renewal, new life, and growth. Tending to a garden is emotionally tied to nurturing, empathy, and change. All good things. Second Generation Theatre’s production of The Secret Garden Spring Edition, embraces the very best of these positive attributes in an elegant and lush production on stage now at the Shea’s Smith Theatre. … Continue reading The Secret Garden at Second Generation
“Nice Work” at MusicalFare
As the Ralph Freed-Burton Lane song says, “I love a Gershwin tune. How about you?” So a whole show of Gershwin music sounds like absolute heaven to me. That’s what I loved best about Nice Work If You Can Get It, now onstage at MusicalFare Theatre. This was 10 years coming to WNY, having a … Continue reading “Nice Work” at MusicalFare
Mysterious Circumstances at Road Less Traveled
Mark Twain was right: Truth is stranger than fiction. In the case of Mysterious Circumstances, sumptuously presented now by Road Less Traveled Productions, an unsolved true crime (or was it?) might be solved by the iconic fictional sleuth who ‘died’ 113 years earlier. Complicated? Not really. OK, maybe a little. Mysterious Circumstances is the true … Continue reading Mysterious Circumstances at Road Less Traveled
Rock of Ages Still Rocks Today
Looking for a deeply serious night of thought-provoking theatre? Well, better head to some place other than D’Youville Kavinoky Theatre this month because there it’s all ‘80s rock as the 2022-23 season kicks off with lots of music and even more sequins and spandex. Rock of Ages had a Los Angeles and off-Broadway run before … Continue reading Rock of Ages Still Rocks Today
Lots of Laughs at Alleyway Cabaret
Babuska can mean an older woman if you’re in Poland or Russia or a headscarf tied under your chin (if you’re the American descendant of that older woman) or it’s a 1980 Kate Bush song (spelled as Babooska). But if you’re in the Theatre District on the fourth weekend of the month between now and … Continue reading Lots of Laughs at Alleyway Cabaret
Keep an Eye on Your Family with “A Gentleman’s Guide…”
Who knew that plotting to bump off your family members could be so much fun? That’s the essence of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, killing it on stage at Musicalfare Theatre until August 7. This outrageously funny musical takes us to Edwardian England as Monty D’Ysquith Navarro (deliciously played by Ricky Needham) is … Continue reading Keep an Eye on Your Family with “A Gentleman’s Guide…”
Islena is a Celebration!
Islena means islander. For Victoria Perez, being an islander is part of who she is and always will be. It’s in her soul. Islena is also the perfect title for her original one-woman show, a glorious celebration of her life as an islena transplanted at a young age to Buffalo. This is exuberant, boisterous celebration, … Continue reading Islena is a Celebration!
Come to the Cabaret – a Second Generation Triumph
What I love best about Second Generation Theatre is the company’s commitment to make bold artistic choices. Company partners Kristin Bentley, Kelly Copps, and Arin Lee Dandes make thoughtful and interesting choices that successfully blend familiar and newer works to make a dynamic season. This season’s finale production, Cabaret, was a prescient (more than three … Continue reading Come to the Cabaret – a Second Generation Triumph
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