While it’s a little bit “Kiss Me Kate”with a touch of “Noises Off,” “Stage Kiss,” onstage at St. George’s Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s iconic Shaw Festival 18, distinguishes itself in the ‘play within a play’ comic genre with one good plot twist and a few interesting insights on the difference between matured true love and unfinished … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Stage Kiss’ at The Shaw Festival
Cherie Messore Reviews
Theatre Review: Ken Ludwig’s ‘Baskerville’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre
Who says a time-honored literary work has to be a serious drama on stage? No one. Ever. Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville” A Sherlock Holmes (Comic) Mystery , produced by MusicalFare, is onstage now at Shea’s 710 Theatre and it’s a flat out hoot. You know you’re in for a treat when two performances are added to … Continue reading Theatre Review: Ken Ludwig’s ‘Baskerville’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Christians’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
The spirit moved a full house to attend opening night of “The Christian”’ presented by Road Less Traveled Productions, ironically housed in the former Christian Center in downtown Buffalo. The audience is the congregation for this production, and the stage is the altar in a sleek, contemporary mega church, with a faux stained glass window … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Christians’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Awful Truth’ at Irish Classical Theatre
The grace and elegance of the upper-crust 1930s society- warts and all – is all part of ‘The Awful Truth’ staged by the Irish Classical Theatre Company. Yes, plenty of pricey perfume may hide the unsavory scent of deception, but when the smell is intoxicatingly sweet and pleasant, do we really care? . . .this … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Awful Truth’ at Irish Classical Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Buffalo Quickies’ at Alleyway Theatre
It’s Alleyway Theatre’s spring rite of passage: the 27th annual “Buffalo Quickies” is replete with local talent, some Buffalo nostalgia, and a few things I just can’t figure out. While some of the ‘quickies’ don’t always hit the highest playwriting mark, what is consistently impressive is watching the agility and versatility of the actors. On … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Buffalo Quickies’ at Alleyway Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘I Do! I Do!’ at O’Connell & Company
It’s a show full of moments. That sweet first kiss. The shy wonder of first intimacy. The bright delight of someone making you smile. Fear. Anger. And comfort that what you have is what was meant to be. “I Do! I Do!” on stage now at O’Connell & Company through May 6 celebrates these moments … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘I Do! I Do!’ at O’Connell & Company
Theatre Review: ‘Disgraced’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
They could be any accomplished, upscale couple living in Manhattan. He is a mergers and acquisitions attorney, she is an artist who finds her muse in Islamic imagery. He’s an American born Pakistani, raised in a Muslim household, she is porcelain skinned, auburn haired, attracted to opposites. But Amir and Emily’s story is an exquisite … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Disgraced’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Ben Butler’ at Kavinoky Theatre
It’s a heck of a way to start a new job. Ben Butler still has boxes to unpack in his Fort Monroe, Virginia office. He’s a Union general and Virginia has just voted to join the Confederacy. His West Point-educated Lieutenant is an over-eager servant who aims to please but can’t help but fall short. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Ben Butler’ at Kavinoky Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Rose’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre of Western New York
Rose doesn’t say she’s a heroine. She doesn’t consider herself a victim. She is, however, a survivor. She’s full of irony and contradiction (“I’m eating ice cream to take a pill for cholesterol,” she says as a cold creamy spoonful helps her swallow her meds), and a strong, modern woman who holds onto bits of … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Rose’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre of Western New York
Theatre Review: ‘The Constant Wife’ at Irish Classical Theatre
Back in 1926 - when women’s suffrage was a recent memory in the UK as well as the US - there was Constance Middleton. Strong, savvy, sly, and she’s “The Constant Wife” in W. Somerset Maugham’s comedy of manners presented now through February 11 at the Irish Classical Theatre Company. . . .Maugham may have … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Constant Wife’ at Irish Classical Theatre
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