Harold Pinter’s Betrayal, onstage at Irish Classical Theatre to March 17, is a very civilized and reserved study of marriage, friendship, and the deception that underlies the relationships. There is a great skill in adroitly deceiving and living with the people you profess to love. Especially when your paramour is part of your family circle. … Continue reading Betrayal at ICTC
Author: Cherie Messore
Beautiful is an Understatement at MusicalFare
Beautiful The Carole King Musical now on stage at MusicalFare to March 24 is, indeed, beautiful in every way. It celebrates the early days of Carole King’s illustrious career, first as a songwriter with her husband Gerry Goffin and then as a solo singer-songwriter. She was – and still is – an icon in pop … Continue reading Beautiful is an Understatement at MusicalFare
The Folks At Home at Alleyway
A Pew Research Center study cited that more than 50% of young adults live with one or both of their parents. The numbers are a little hazy of the number of parents who move in with their young adult children who are facing their own relationship and housing crises. Mom and dad and mom moving … Continue reading The Folks At Home at Alleyway
Kinder Transport at JRT
In Leonard Cohen’s song "Anthem," he wrote “There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” That iconic line jumped into my head when I saw David Dwyer’s set for Kinder Transport, presented by the Jewish Repertory Theatre until February 25. The setting is a sparse attic in a London home and there … Continue reading Kinder Transport at JRT
Rehearsal for Murder at Lancaster Opera House
Rehearsal for Murder, now onstage at the Lancaster Opera House, began its life as a made-for-TV movie in 1982 starring Robert Preston, Lynn Redgrave, and a cast of very familiar TV and movie faces. It was later adapted for the stage and it’s an entertaining and suspenseful story with its share of surprises. In the … Continue reading Rehearsal for Murder at Lancaster Opera House
Showtune Showcases Jerry Herman Masterpieces
Showtune is currently on the MusicalFare Theatre Premier Cabaret stage for only a few more performances, so if you’re a fan of Jerry Herman’s exquisite music, book your table now. The show is replete with the songs you love to hear and hum: the haunting “Time Heals Everything” from Mack & Mabel, the cheeky “Bosom … Continue reading Showtune Showcases Jerry Herman Masterpieces
Faith Healer on stage at ICTC
A spiritual being? A charlatan? No, he’s a Faith Healer and his story his presented by the Irish Classical Theatre Company now to January 28. Written by Brian Friel, this series of four monologues delivered by three actors spinning the same yarn is intense and thought-provoking. Director Josephine Hogan allowed the power of Friel’s words … Continue reading Faith Healer on stage at ICTC
Blue Xmas is Not Your Grandma’s Variety Show and It’s Really Funny!
Oh my. When Alleyway Theatre Executive Artistic Director Chris J Handley tells you to "leave the kids at home” on a theatre night, believe him. Especially if you’re heading in to see Blue Xmas: The Charmagne Chi Christmas Special. If you don’t, the ride home will be riddled with questions from the kiddos and tomorrow … Continue reading Blue Xmas is Not Your Grandma’s Variety Show and It’s Really Funny!
So Good, It’s Criminal: Inclusive and Robeson Collaborate
There is so much to love about Inclusive Theatre of Western New York, starting with its mission to welcome actors and artists of all abilities and to address the misconceptions about otherwise-abled people. Next is the company’s vision and passion for finding new ways to celebrate art. Then there’s this collaboration with the Paul Robeson … Continue reading So Good, It’s Criminal: Inclusive and Robeson Collaborate
All My Sons at RLTP
In the printed program, Road Less Traveled Productions Artistic Executive Director Scott Behrend said that he waited 20 years to bring Arthur Miller’s All My Sons to that stage to give Lisa Vitrano time to age into the mother’s role. Eight years ago, she was the snarky neighbor Sue in Irish Classical Theatre Company’s production. … Continue reading All My Sons at RLTP
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