Sweet rendition of Sweet Charity on stage at the D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre. The musical Sweet Charity tells the story of Charity Hope Valentine, a dance hall hostess in New York City during the 1960s as she navigates a series of love affairs and bad dates while trying to find true love. The story is full … Continue reading Sweet Charity is Sweet indeed at Kavinoky
By Joyce Carolyn
O’Connell and Company finds dreams In the Woods
Into The Woods is an adult fairy tale that takes familiar characters from Grimm's fairy tales -Cinderella, Jack, and Little Red Riding Hood, each with a wish, a dream or a need - on a journey into the woods to find a specific object. Where they learn the necessity of community and the fact that … Continue reading O’Connell and Company finds dreams In the Woods
Everybody onstage at Ujima
Tioga Simpson speaks about the unusual writing style and format of the play. Abstract characters exist in thoughts or as ideas but not having physical or concrete existence. Kyra Jade (lighting Designer) and Nick Quinn (sound designer) created a foreboding atmosphere. Curtis Lovell (set designer) basically left the performance space bare with accents on each … Continue reading Everybody onstage at Ujima
Alleyway Theatre Delivers a Master Class for Mystery
When I arrived at the Alleyway Theatre, I was given a form for lack of a better term, which listed some information about the production. It lists the names of the performers, etc and directed me to go to the website for more information. Well, when I arrived at the website there were pictures of … Continue reading Alleyway Theatre Delivers a Master Class for Mystery
Waitress – One Slice of Life at a Time
The musical Waitress is the current production of the MusicalFare Theatre. Book by Jessie Nelson with music and lyrics by Sarah Bareilles, Waitress will take center stage until May 18 and will be the last production housed in the Daemen University location. It's all about Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker, in a … Continue reading Waitress – One Slice of Life at a Time
Dorian is a Portrait at ICTC
I attended the opening night performance of Dorian but didn't feel that I knew enough about the book from which the adaptation was taken to review at that time. After reading the Dramaturgy notes written by Juno Hunter, I felt compelled to read the novel. I'm so glad that I did. If I were to … Continue reading Dorian is a Portrait at ICTC
Pippin is King at O’Connell and Company
Book by Roger O Hirson, Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Musicals of today unfortunately don't seem to have the flair of the musicals from the past. They don't seen to display the elegance and sophistication possessed by the early musicals of the 50's. A good example would be the 1954 film White Christmas starring … Continue reading Pippin is King at O’Connell and Company
Twists and Turns in Sanctuary City
How far would you go to help a friend? That's the story behind Santuary City, now onstage at D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre. I thoroughly enjoyed this production. The twists and turns in the scenes as well as on the set made for a truly enjoyable evening. J.Marc QuattenBaum's (Set Designer) design was intriguing, and imaginative and … Continue reading Twists and Turns in Sanctuary City
TOY’s Production of The Hobbit worthy of B’way
I thought the set traveled with the script/score only to find out that it's a product of the exceptional expertise of the creative staff. Andrew Machovec, Scenic Designer, Chris Cavanagh, Lighting Designer, Jay Wollin, Sound Designer, Ken Shaw, Costume Designer, Michael Brooks,Sound Engineer, Diane Almeter Jones, Props Artisan, Gabrielle Gutierrez, Technical Director/ lead Carpenter, Steve Vaughan, Fight … Continue reading TOY’s Production of The Hobbit worthy of B’way
Next to Normal: Powerful and Resilient
There are more than 200 classified forms of mental illness/disorders. Each one capable of affecting a person's thoughts, emotions and behavior. Kudos to Tom Kitt (music) and Brian Yorkey (book and lyrics) for bringing such a sensitive subject out of the dark ages, in Next to Normal putting it on stage and rocking it! Thanks … Continue reading Next to Normal: Powerful and Resilient
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