Jessie Davidson as Elphaba and Zoe Jensen as Glinda in the National Tour of WICKED, photo by Joan Marcus “Wicked” has been sweeping the nation (perhaps even the world!) since its opening in 2003. After 22 years on Broadway, “Wicked” is still as popular as ever, partly thanks to the 2024 film that launched a … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Wicked’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
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Theatre Review: “The Notebook” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The Notebook North American Tour Company; Photo by Roger Mastroianni From “The Outsider’s” to “The Notebook”, Shea’s Performing Arts Center has been bringing book to screen to stage adaptations to the main stage this season! In case you are somehow unfamiliar with this cinematic classic, The Notebook debuted in 2004 as a romantic drama based on the … Continue reading Theatre Review: “The Notebook” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: Disney’s “The Lion King” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The Lioness Dance - The North American Tour of Disney's "The Lion King." Photo by Dean van Meer. Shea's Performing Arts Center has once again become a gateway to magic with Disney's The Lion King. This iconic production, a stage adaptation of the beloved 1994 animated classic, is an absolute triumph of theatre. With breathtaking … Continue reading Theatre Review: Disney’s “The Lion King” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
“Dear Evan Hansen” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Anthony Norman (Evan Hansen), John Hemphill (Larry Murphy), Lili Thomas (Cynthia Murphy), Alaina Anderson (Zoe Murphy), in the 2022-2023 North American Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade In 2016, Dear Evan Hansen swept the nation with a central message that people resonated with and a soundtrack every theatre kid became … Continue reading “Dear Evan Hansen” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
“Beetlejuice” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Justin Collette (Beetlejuice) at Tour Company of "Beetlejuice." Photo by Michael Murphy 2022. A visual spectacle of elaborate lighting and effects matched with superb talent and absurd comedy, Beetlejuice opened at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre last evening. Whether or not you are a fan of the original movie, you’re in luck: Beetlejuice the musical is so … Continue reading “Beetlejuice” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Hadestown at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The North American Tour of Hadestown. Photo by T. Charles Erickson. If Hadestown proves anything to the audience, it’s that music is power….and so is silence. Hadestown opened at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre last evening and continues to run through February 26th. This was my first time seeing the show, but I was no stranger to … Continue reading Hadestown at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Time to go to “The Prom” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The National Touring Company of "The Prom." Photo courtesy of the production. Opening the 2022-2023 season at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre is “The Prom”! Adapted for the stage from the hit Netflix movie, “The Prom” opens with Broadway performers Dee Dee Allen (Courtney Balan) and Barry Glickman (Patrick Wetzel) following opening night for their new (fictional) … Continue reading Time to go to “The Prom” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
“Once On This Island” at Shea’s 710 Theatre
The cast of Once on This Island at Shea’s 710 Theatre. Photo by Kelsey Martinez. Through a colorful and magical production, Shea’s Performing Arts Center produces its first in-house show of “Once on this Island” in which the talent of Buffalo, NY is highlighted and celebrated. I had the pleasure of attending the opening night … Continue reading “Once On This Island” at Shea’s 710 Theatre
‘Riverdance’ visit’s Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The 25th Anniversary Show of Riverdance made its way to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre this past weekend with three Buffalo-natives in the cast. This thrilling addition was the cause of several mid-show standing ovations like I’ve never seen before! The excitement filled the air for Erin Lynch, Fiona Dargan, and Kevinah Dargan along with the rest … Continue reading ‘Riverdance’ visit’s Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Oklahoma! at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
“Wow, everything is so bright!”, I remarked as I entered the Shea’s Performing Arts Center last night for the production of Oklahoma!. The lights on the stage felt as though they were turned up so high, it almost hurt my eyes. What I didn’t know was that things were about to get extremely dark… Prior … Continue reading Oklahoma! at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
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