Theatre Review: ‘Les Miserables’ at Shea’s Performing Arts Center

Along with “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Wicked,” and “The Lion King,” Les Miserables is just one of those shows that won’t stop touring. It’s rare to come across someone who hasn’t seen the show or its criticized cinematic counterpart which begs the question, “why bother?” “Whether it’s your first or fiftieth time seeing Les … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Les Miserables’ at Shea’s Performing Arts Center

Theatre Review: ‘Guys and Dolls’ at UB Center for the Arts

UB’s Department of Theatre and Dance has put on some real showstoppers during the past few seasons and kept that tradition going with their most recent production of “Guys and Dolls,” guest directed by Keith Andrews. “A stellar production of a classic musical” “Guys and Dolls” follows the overlapping stories of high-roller Sky Masterson, who … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Guys and Dolls’ at UB Center for the Arts

Theatre Review: ‘The Toxic Avenger’ with Second Generation Theatre Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre

Second Generation Theatre Company kicked off its second season in residence at Shea’s Smith Theatre with a brilliant production of “The Toxic Avenger.” “Hilarious and outrageously good…” Based on the 1984 cult classic film, “The Toxic Avenger” follows the town underdog as he seeks to stop global warming and rid New Jersey of toxic waste. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Toxic Avenger’ with Second Generation Theatre Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre

Theatre Review: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ at Lancaster Opera House

Lancaster Opera House debuted its first musical of its first season completely in residence last weekend with cult classic “The Rocky Horror Show.” Richard O’Brien’s creepy, hilarious and sometimes insane show is well performed by a talent-ridden cast, featuring plenty of fresh faces. A celebration of a cult classic… We open with, what else, “Science … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ at Lancaster Opera House