When it comes to producing new works, Road Less Traveled Productions has no problem taking the gritty new words of contemporary playwrights, and putting them on the stage. These works are often time real life situations that audiences can relate to, about topics that are very hard to discuss, and that cause tension and uneasy … Continue reading First Look: ‘Disgraced’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
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First Look: ‘Something Rotten!’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
If you follow current Broadway trends you will know that almost every show that graces the stage on the Great White Way comes from some other source material. It is either based on a book, a movie, or some other concept. It is very rare that an original work comes to life on Broadway because … Continue reading First Look: ‘Something Rotten!’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
First Look: ‘Spring Awakening’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre
When it comes to choosing programing, theater companies often have questions to ask when choosing the right show. Will this show work for the audience? Will we be able to sell tickets to something different? Will the material offend our audience? Can we successfully pull this off? There are many things to think about. Then, … Continue reading First Look: ‘Spring Awakening’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre
First Look: ‘The Boy At The Edge Of Everything’ at Theatre of Youth
There are those who say that being a child in 2018 is much more difficult than it might have been fifty years ago. There are more stressors, there is more impactful technology, there is anxiety. Children live jam packed lives full of school, homework, extra curricular activities, and family gatherings. Children don’t have time to … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Boy At The Edge Of Everything’ at Theatre of Youth
First Look: ‘The Nether’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
The Internet. A tool that is both a gift and a curse. In recent times we as consumers have been very keen on utilizing the internet for everything. Shopping, communication, and maintaining relationships. The information super high way is both a wonderful thing to have at our fingertips, and it is also incredibly scary if … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Nether’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
First Look: ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Shake on the Lake
When one thinks of theatre, one usually thinks of large cities, with big flashy marquees, and nowhere to park. There is always a large city feel when you go to the theatre. If you are not one who lives in a big city, you should still be able to go see wonderful live entertainment, and … Continue reading First Look: ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Shake on the Lake
Buffalo Native Stars in ‘Kinky Boots’
For Buffalo native Hayley Lampart, going to visit Shea’s Buffalo Theatre was a huge part of her childhood. “I think the first show my parents took me to see at Shea’s was ‘The Lion King,” says Lampart, “my parents were very supportive of the arts as I was growing up.” Going to visit Shea’s is … Continue reading Buffalo Native Stars in ‘Kinky Boots’
First Look: “Cinderella” at New Phoenix Theatre
It’s not often that we are treated to new original works in the Buffalo theatre community. Sure, every once in a while a new original show pops up, but we are fans of our classics and contemporary shows by seasoned playwrights. When a new original show emerges, it is always exciting to see the work … Continue reading First Look: “Cinderella” at New Phoenix Theatre
First Look: ‘Violet’ by MusicalFare Theatre
There are those who go to the theatre to be exposed to stories. There are those who go to the theatre to be entertained, and there are those who go to the theatre to seek personal change. How can we be a better person? How can we learn to be empathetic to those who are … Continue reading First Look: ‘Violet’ by MusicalFare Theatre
First Look: ‘Desdemona: A Play About A Handkerchief’ by Brazen-Faced Varlets
When it comes to strong female characters in theatre, it would be safe to say that there needs to be more work done in bringing exciting female characters to the stage. Writers need to evoke the importance of strong female characters, and although there is some progress being made in this area, there is still … Continue reading First Look: ‘Desdemona: A Play About A Handkerchief’ by Brazen-Faced Varlets
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