Way back in 1932, an American psychologist coined a phrase that became a rallying cry: “Life begins at 40.” For the Kavinoky Theatre, its 40th season means embracing its updated mission statement, launching a new collaboration, and giving its patrons another outstanding theatre season. “Things keep getting better,” says executive artistic director Loraine O’Donnell. “This … Continue reading Kavinoky Theatre at 40
By Cherie Messore
2019 Arties Wrap Up
The 29th Annual Artie Awards presented by WNED/WBFO at Shea’s 710 Theatre on Monday night was a spectacle of sparkles and selfies in celebration of Buffalo’s theatre community. Theatre practitioners and those who love them packed the space to honor outstanding achievements from this year’s theatre season, and share a laugh or two…or many. The … Continue reading 2019 Arties Wrap Up
Alleyway to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Year With Key Staff Changes
Picture it, Alleyway Theatre in 2019, with some new staff members, and eight productions including a “The Golden Girls” holiday shows where Blanche, Rose, Sophia, and Dorothy are played by men. Welcome to Alleyway’s 40th season. It’s the oldest producing theatre company in Buffalo’s theatre district, and the 2019-20 season brings some significant changes. Founder … Continue reading Alleyway to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Year With Key Staff Changes
Kenny Awards Celebrate 26 Years Honoring High School Theatre
This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Kenny Awards, a program launched by the Lipke Foundation in collaboration with Shea’s Performing Arts Center to support and honor high school theatre programs in Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. Nominees in 14 categories were announced at the Shea’s Smith Theatre on April 17. This … Continue reading Kenny Awards Celebrate 26 Years Honoring High School Theatre
RLTP Celebrates New Work
Theatres are usually dark on Monday nights, but Road Less Traveled Productions is shining its spotlight tonight in honor of regional playwrights whose work was selected for the 10-Minute Play Fest, a new initiative. Tonight’s 10-Minute Play Fest features seven area playwrights who penned new works to compete in this first-time outreach. Said Scott Behrend, … Continue reading RLTP Celebrates New Work
Support Local Theatre By Supporting Our People in Need
Support a worthy cause while you enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime performance. On Friday, June 8, at 11pm, members of the national touring company of LOVE NEVER DIES will partner with Alleyway Theatre to present LATE NIGHT WITH THE CAST, a benefit concert to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and for the WNED/WBFO Artie Awards … Continue reading Support Local Theatre By Supporting Our People in Need
Charter School Honors Arts Champions, Including Actor Chris Kelly
Actor/director Chris Kelly will take a special bow on Saturday, April 14 when he is honored by the Global Concepts Charter School in Lackawanna at its annual fundraising gala. The black tie event will be held in WNED’s downtown Buffalo studio, beginning at 5pm. Kelly will be in superb company. Emmy Award winning actor Keith … Continue reading Charter School Honors Arts Champions, Including Actor Chris Kelly
O’Connell & Company Celebrates ‘Women’s Little Christmas’
Some folks call it Little Christmas. In the church community it’s the Epiphany. But in a traditional Irish home, Saturday, January 6 is Nollaig na Ban, or “Women’s Little Christmas,” and O’Connell & Company will celebrate it from 5pm to 10pm at the American Legion Post 1041 (533 Amherst St. in Buffalo). The event began … Continue reading O’Connell & Company Celebrates ‘Women’s Little Christmas’
Get Spooked at The Kav
When you buy a theatre ticket, the price you’re paying only covers a portion of the expense of mounting the production. This means theatre companies have to be resourceful and creative when it comes to fundraising. Sure, corporate sponsorships are important, and the annual fund campaigns can’t be ignored, and grants can and do help. … Continue reading Get Spooked at The Kav
Second Generation Theatre Company Announces Theater Workshops and Classes
Second Generation Theatre Company is preparing to move into the former Shea’s Seneca Theatre on Seneca Street in South Buffalo next year, and is taking a year off from mounting a full production this season. That doesn’t mean this popular and acclaimed company is out of commission. Among its between-season offerings is a series of … Continue reading Second Generation Theatre Company Announces Theater Workshops and Classes
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