As the audience around me affirmed, William Shakespeare’s Hamlet overflows with quotes we use every day. Maybe that’s why Irish Classical has picked this piece to foray into Shakespeare, and it certainly seems like they should stick to it. Kate LoConti Alcocer, recently named the successor to ICTC Founding Member and current Artistic Director Vincent … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Hamlet’ at Irish Classical Theatre
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Theatre Review: ‘Ragtime’ at MusicalFare Theatre
If you’re even a passive musical theater fan, you certainly know the phenomenon that is “Ragtime”. The production running at MusicalFare shows the unfortunate reality that I’m sure motivated the decision to stage it: we need “Ragtime,” now more than ever. . . .we need “Ragtime,” now more than ever. The original Broadway production garnered … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Ragtime’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’ by Road Less Traveled Productions at Shea’s 710 Theatre
The holiday season is upon us, whether we like it or not, and this weekend was a perfect snowy setting to attend “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” presented by Road Less Traveled Productions at Shea’s 710 Theatre. Welcomed immediately into the world of Jane Austen by an inspired set design at the hands of Bethany … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’ by Road Less Traveled Productions at Shea’s 710 Theatre
Theatre Review: “Into The Woods’ at the Lockport Palace Theatre
“Into the Woods” was thrust back into the cultural spotlight with the 2014 feature film starring a colorful cast of Hollywood and Broadway performers. It weaves numerous fairy tales into one flowing narrative, an emotional roller coaster. Lockport Palace Theatre, taking a step forward in their own story with a beautiful internal restoration and remodeling, … Continue reading Theatre Review: “Into The Woods’ at the Lockport Palace Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The 3 Musketeers’ by All For One Theatrical Productions at Shea’s 710 Theatre
"The 3 Musketeers," the Alexandre Dumas classic, is a story that has numerous incarnations since it was written in 1844. There have been numerous film adaptations, including the 1993 Disney film starring Chris O’Donnell, Oliver Platt, Kiefer Sutherland, Charlie Sheen, and Tim Curry. Presented by All for One Theatrical Productions at Shea’s 710 Theatre, a … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The 3 Musketeers’ by All For One Theatrical Productions at Shea’s 710 Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘A Bronx Tale The Musical’ at RBTL Auditorium Theatre
When someone mentions A Bronx Tale, it almost inevitably elicits a response from those gathered around. It started as a one-man show featuring Chazz Palminteri, whose real-life story the narrative mirrors. He also created the character of Sonny in the acclaimed film, a directorial debut for Robert DeNiro (who also starred as Lorenzo, Calogero’s father) … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘A Bronx Tale The Musical’ at RBTL Auditorium Theatre
Theatre Review: Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins’ at Theatre in the Mist
It’s no great secret that Disney has really expanded their outreach by venturing into live theater. Since the success of “The Lion King” and the expansion of the famous “Beauty and the Beast” live show into a full-length musical, theatergoers everywhere have enjoyed both amateur and professional productions of their favorite Disney classics. “Mary Poppins” … Continue reading Theatre Review: Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins’ at Theatre in the Mist
Theatre Review: ‘Pump Boys & Dinettes’ at MusicalFare Theatre
There’s a palpable excitement in the air in the Buffalo theater community…it’s Curtain Up season! Theaters across Buffalo are putting their best foot forward and presenting a show as part of the annual celebration of the Community, taking place this year on Friday, September 14th! MusicalFare’s offering is "Pump Boys & Dinettes," a musical revue … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Pump Boys & Dinettes’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Run For Your Wife’ by Lancaster Regional Players at Lancaster Opera House
The best thing in any theater community, especially Buffalo’s unique community, are the organizations made up of local professionals who act for the love of theater. Lancaster Regional Players have been presenting community theater for 52 years, and they’ve collaborated with the Lancaster Opera House to present the British farce “Run For Your Wife.” The … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Run For Your Wife’ by Lancaster Regional Players at Lancaster Opera House
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