For the last 43 years, audiences all over Western New York have gathered on the Hill behind the Rose Garden in Delaware Park to attend free performances of the Bard’s classics. Picnic baskets, wine, snacks, and Shakespeare, have become a tradition in Buffalo during the summer months, and rightfully so. Shakespeare in Delaware Park has … Continue reading First Look: Shakespeare in Delaware Park
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First Look: ‘Forget Me Not’ at Kavinoky Theatre
In a city that is known for performing the tried and true classics, it is rare that a unique original work makes its way to a Buffalo area stage. Tom Dudzick, A.R Gurney, and Neil Simon are household names in the area, but the name Diane Jones is one that may not be as familiar, … Continue reading First Look: ‘Forget Me Not’ at Kavinoky Theatre
First Look: The New York Puppet Festival
Rural communities are rarely the focus of cultural festivals. When you think of small towns, the first thing that usually comes to mind are seasonal festivals, or county fairs. In Perry, NY however, that is changing, as the New York State Puppet Festival is getting ready to rid the small town of Perry with that … Continue reading First Look: The New York Puppet Festival
First Look: ‘Stellaluna’ at Theatre of Youth
Getting children to enjoy the performing arts is a challenge in itself, but when you are able to perform content that is familiar to children, chances are your job will be a little easier when it comes to keeping their attention. Books and stories that children may be exposed to in schools tend to do … Continue reading First Look: ‘Stellaluna’ at Theatre of Youth
First Look: ‘Knockout’ by CSz Buffalo at The Arena, Buffalo’s Home of Improv
In big cities like New York, Chicago, and Toronto, Improv comedy is a staple. There are numerous clubs and organizations that specialize in Improv, but it is an art form that isn’t known in smaller areas. Luckily Buffalo has a budding improv scene, and thanks to CSz Buffalo, located in Snyder, the laughs keep … Continue reading First Look: ‘Knockout’ by CSz Buffalo at The Arena, Buffalo’s Home of Improv
First Look: ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Celebrating it’s 30th year on Broadway, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” is a show that lives on throughout generations, by continuously being introduced to new audiences all the time. When a show has such a long lasting presence, you wonder if the momentum can withstand. Well, clearly it can. Especially five years … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
First Look: ‘School of Rock’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
To be Andrew Lloyd Webber these days must be very nice. Just think, in the 2017 season, he had 4 shows running on Broadway at the same time. “Cats,” “Sunset Boulevard,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” and his newest work, “School of Rock.” Three of his shows are coming to Buffalo this season! The brand … Continue reading First Look: ‘School of Rock’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Summer Camp Spotlight: Academy of Theatre Arts
For working parents, sometimes the most stressful time of the year is when it comes to summer vacation. How do I keep my child entertained and out of trouble during working hours? Investing in a summer program that will benefit children, give them lessons that they can utilize in their everyday lives, and enjoy is … Continue reading Summer Camp Spotlight: Academy of Theatre Arts
First Look: ‘The Fabulous Feast’ by Shakespeare in Delaware Park
For the last forty-three years, Buffalo has been given Shakespeare in Delaware Park, where annually, the company will produce two of Shakespeare’s works, on the hill, behind the Rose Garden in Delaware Park. When it comes to theatre, or especially free theatre, funding has to come from somewhere. Since the arts are not typically subsidized … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Fabulous Feast’ by Shakespeare in Delaware Park
First Look: “Night Mother’ by Brazen-Faced Varlets
For Lara Harberberger, executive/artistic director of Brazen-Faced Varlets, giving women the opportunities to experience artist growth as actors is her mission, “There are not many shows where women are given the chance to grow and develop their artistic strengths,” says Harberberger. “We pick shows, by women, that have strong female characters that allow women to … Continue reading First Look: “Night Mother’ by Brazen-Faced Varlets
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