Sometimes you just need to laugh. And laugh again. And find solace in the silliest of things and delight in well-performed singing and dancing and storytelling. And there’s no time like now to enjoy all this and more at MusicalFare Theatre and its regional premiere of Something Rotten. The story is about as far-fetched as … Continue reading Laughs Aplenty in Something Rotten
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Harrowing Story Beautifully Told at JRT
Sometimes the most evocative way to tell a story is to keep it simple. One actor, a table, one (versatile) costume, and a mesmerizing, powerful script is all you need. Layer in some breathtaking audio cues and compelling lighting and you have Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski, beautifully presented now by the Jewish … Continue reading Harrowing Story Beautifully Told at JRT
Hamilton Gives it Another Shot at Shea’s
Sitting in the glorious Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, my theatre companion du jour wondered if Hamilton – in its third road trip here after its 2015 world premiere in New York City – was going to hold up. Happily that answer is a resounding, revolutionary yes. Everything about this production is as fresh and exciting as … Continue reading Hamilton Gives it Another Shot at Shea’s
Vote for POTUS at D’Youville Kavinoky
Any production that begins with the (ahem) ‘See you next Tuesday’ word sets you up for a wild time for sure. POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, now onstage at D’Youville Kavinoky Theatre, proves that. If you’re not OK with some language, mentions – even euphemistically – … Continue reading Vote for POTUS at D’Youville Kavinoky
A Gothic Tale at ICTC
A theatre full of laughing people can’t be wrong. Irish Classical Theatre Company’s production of Dracula (A Comedy of Terrors) is pretty darn funny and it’s a great riff on Irish author Bram Stoker’s original tale of blood-thirsty love. This version has some comical gender-bending, cross-dressing, and small-ish cast playing multiple roles in rapid succession. … Continue reading A Gothic Tale at ICTC
Theatre Returns to the Kenan Center
The Last Five Years features an absolutely lush score by Jason Robert Brown and a heartbreaking story of love gone sour after a sweet beginning. The latest local production is onstage now until October 6 at the Kenan Center’s intimate Taylor Theatre in Lockport. This is the perfect setting for this two-hander, featuring Cami Clune … Continue reading Theatre Returns to the Kenan Center
Ahoy, Set Sail for Shipwrecked at RLTP
There’s nothing better than a tall tale, or an ‘entertainment’ as Louis de Rougemont himself said at the opening of Shipwrecked! An Entertainment- The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told by Himself), on stage at Road Less Traveled Theater until October 13. I’ll say it right now: this was one of the most … Continue reading Ahoy, Set Sail for Shipwrecked at RLTP
Extra, Read All About It, Newsies on Stage at 710
D’Youville Kavinoky Theatre is kicking off its season at Shea’s 710 Theatre with a jubilant production of Disney’s Newsies. If you were a fan of the original 1992 film or saw the Broadway or touring production, you know what a treat the Alan Menken/Jack Feldman score is with Harvey Fierstein’s book. Team Kavinoky assembled a … Continue reading Extra, Read All About It, Newsies on Stage at 710
Alleyway’s 45th Season Catches a Big Wave
Surf’s Up on Alleyway Theatre’s 45th season and it’s cresting on a big wave with Wipeout by Aurora Real De Asua. The first thing you’ll notice when you enter the house is that the stage and house are turned 90-degrees to create a much wider set. Since the 95-minute show is set in the Pacific … Continue reading Alleyway’s 45th Season Catches a Big Wave
The Prom Rocks at MusicalFare
Teens can be mean. And sometimes mean teens grow into unkind adults, too. But then there are other people who have the power to empower and uplift others who need support. Those are two of the root messages at the heart of The Prom, now onstage at MusicalFare Theatre. The story takes us from the … Continue reading The Prom Rocks at MusicalFare
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