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Cherie Messore Reviews
‘Hand to God’ at Road Less Traveled
- it will be one of the best shows you will see all season.
“Indecent” is Sublime at Kavinoky
In 1906, Warsaw was a city in revolution. The Imperial Russian Army was terrorizing workers. The city was in recession, a harbinger of things to come. Despite this grim reality, its Jewish community was creating art and celebrating its culture. Playwright Sholem Asch was staring taboos in the face with a provocative play of love, … Continue reading “Indecent” is Sublime at Kavinoky
Sylvia Howls Along at Niagara University
I’m putting this right up front: “Sylvia” on stage at Niagara University’s William P. and Marie Leary Theatre in the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center for Theatre is a completely student run production. NU’s theatre department is indeed the stuff of legends and I respect that. All our regional stages and beyond are all the better … Continue reading Sylvia Howls Along at Niagara University
Looking Life Square in the Eye: What I Thought I Knew
Josie DiVencenzo in "What I Thought I Knew." Photo by Ali Lewis Jewish Repertory Theatre’s production of “What I Thought I Knew” packs a lifetime of emotions, decisions, and dilemmas into 90 minutes. Based on writer Alice Eve Cohen’s memoir, the story is deeply reflective at times and slyly funny, too. Josie DiVincenzo is the … Continue reading Looking Life Square in the Eye: What I Thought I Knew
No One’s Out of Order in the Court Room
The cast of "The Anastasia Trials in the Court of Women" by Brazen-Faced Varlets. Nobody likes the highly-principled bossy one. Or the rich daddy’s girl. Or the show stealer. Or the snarky one. Yet when you put them all together in a show-within-a-show production, you want every last one of them to be your new … Continue reading No One’s Out of Order in the Court Room
Opposites Attract and Repel in “The Antipodes”
Annie Baker’s script is more character study than storytelling as it depicts everything bad about corporate brainstorming sessions
“The Bridges of Madison County” Cross Love and Infidelity
This production is the epitome of romance, conflict, love, and loss, anchored by that stunning score and incredible artistry of our local actors.
An 11 Year Tradition: The Nutcracker at Shea’s
It's a triple win for cultural partnerships.
A Child’s Christmas in Wales: Third time is a charm for ICTC
With a cast this talented, it looks effortless.