Not all stage families are like the Von Trapps. Or the Pazinskis. Meet Walter Washington, affectionately called Dad by his son Junior, his son’s girlfriend, Lulu, and Junior’s friend Oswaldo. They all share Walter’s rent-controlled apartment on Riverside Drive and they comprise the complicated, flawed, funny, frightening family in playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis’ “Between Riverside … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Cherie Messore Reviews
Theatre Review: ‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor’ at Springville Center of the Arts.
Here’s what I love about local theatre here in WNY: there is plenty of it, there’s something for everyone, it’s across the region, in all communities, and at every price point. While some of my reviewer brethren may give a haughty air sniff at the thought, community theatre plays an important role for both actors … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor’ at Springville Center of the Arts.
Theatre Review: ‘Almost Maine’ by Road Less Traveled Productions at Shea’s 710 Theatre
A lot can happen in one night. You could fall in love. Or realize it’s not love anymore. You could connect with a former flame. Or find out that our best friend really has your heart in a surprising way. Your broken heart could get mended. You might see love in a surprising new way. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Almost Maine’ by Road Less Traveled Productions at Shea’s 710 Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives The Dark Side’ by O’Connell & Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre
Sketch comedy was a mainstay of variety shows from the Golden Age of Television. Shows like The Garry Moore Show and The Carol Burnett Show were famous for these brief comic vignettes. “The Kathy & Mo Show Parallel Lives The Dark Side,” winningly produced by O’Connell & Company on the Shea’s Smith Theatre Stage, is … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives The Dark Side’ by O’Connell & Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Illusion’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
One of the things I like best about Road Less Traveled Theatre’s productions is that you are immediately immersed in the show, or at least in its ambience. Think of last season’s “Glengarry Glen Ross,” when Anthony Alcocer as the ‘motivational trainer’ began the show before the obligatory “please turn off your cell phone” announcements … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Illusion’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Sense & Sensibility’ at Irish Classical Theatre
Gossipy, back-biting, smugly superior…yup, sounds like life in the British countryside, late 18th century style. This was the proverbial fodder for Jane Austen’s mill. Kind hearted sisters stripped of their place in society, weak-willed men who don’t deserve them, and lots of smart, witty repartee make Austen’s novels a divine read and a delight on … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Sense & Sensibility’ at Irish Classical Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘A Very Trumpy Christmas Carol’ at Main Street Cabaret
So you’ve heard the bell ring when Clarence got his wings. You wiped a tear during Linus’ telling of the Christmas story, felt restored when Tiny Tim says “God Bless Us, everyone,” and laughed with the Little Sisters of Hoboken. You’ve jingled, and twinkled, and decked the halls. There’s a new Christmas tradition in town … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘A Very Trumpy Christmas Carol’ at Main Street Cabaret
Theatre Review: ‘Nuncrackers – The Nunsense Christmas Musical’ at O’Connell & Company
Pre-holiday stresses got you down? Let the Little Sisters of Hoboken cheer you up and chase the Grinch from your holiday spirit. Make time to see ‘Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical ‘on stage at O’Connell & Company now through December 23. Yes, it’s another iteration of Dan Goggin’s Nunsense franchise (the third out of six … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Nuncrackers – The Nunsense Christmas Musical’ at O’Connell & Company
Theatre Review: ‘Sive’ at Irish Classical Theatre
Matchmaking is a resounding theme in Buffalo’s theatre district this week. At Shea’s Performing Art Center, Mama and Papa in “Fiddler on the Roof” use the services of the village Yente to seek spouses for their daughters. It’s a tradition. Across the street at the Andrews Theatre, home of Irish Classical Theatre Company, the village … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Sive’ at Irish Classical Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘A Doll’s House, Part Two’ at Kavinoky Theatre
When we last saw Nora, she was walking out the door and slamming it behind her. After 15 years, Nora’s on the other side of the same door, this time knocking to be let in. And so begins “A Doll’s House Part Two,” now on stage at the Kavinoky Theatre until November 25. Ibsen’s original … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘A Doll’s House, Part Two’ at Kavinoky Theatre
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