My first introduction to “Pippin” was listening to SiriusXM’s Broadway’s Best station. A song called “Magic To Do” was played and the one and only Ben Vereen sang it. There was something about that piano part that made that song exciting. It became a favorite of mine. Of course, I did not know the context … Continue reading “Pippin” brings magic to Lockport Palace Theatre
By John Szablewski
BroadwayHD brings Broadway into your living room
Netflix led the way in the digital streaming revolution. Bringing films and TV into the living rooms of millions of viewers allowed for that instant gratification of being able to see content on demand. Hulu followed, bringing new TV shows to viewers who missed the original broadcast of them. Prime tied in the powerful online … Continue reading BroadwayHD brings Broadway into your living room
Two Buffalo Students give their summer to Shea’s Restoration
Summer vacation. For most, it is time away from the classroom and the books and studies. It is a time for traveling, and for relaxation. For Jayla Baldenegro and Natalie Horner, they can return to class and tell their friends that they spent their summer restoring the crown jewel of the Buffalo theatre community, Shea’s … Continue reading Two Buffalo Students give their summer to Shea’s Restoration
First Look: ‘Aladdin’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Millennials finally have disposable income, and when it comes to the nostalgia of yesteryear, we are first in line to see anything that will take us back to our childhood. The 1992 Disney film, “Aladdin” lives in nostalgia as one of those films that makes us feel good. It is funny, we remember the songs, … Continue reading First Look: ‘Aladdin’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The National Comedy Center to open in Jamestown
During the 2011 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, festival curators worked on reestablishing the festival, by trying to bring comedy back to the area. “Lucy always wanted to be remembered for her comedy,” says Steve Neilans, one of the Festival organizers, “that was her vision for Jamestown.” Lucille Ball was a trailblazer in the comedy world, … Continue reading The National Comedy Center to open in Jamestown
Remembering Scot A. Kaitanowski
Before I was involved as heavily as I am in the local theatre community, I was a film student in the Television and Film Arts program at SUNY Buffalo State. I was working on a project about two middle aged superheroes who had just lost their health insurance benefits, and who were thinking about becoming … Continue reading Remembering Scot A. Kaitanowski
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