by Stephen Dubois The Pigpen Theater Company, known for its collaborative approach that merges original music, inventive stagecraft and puppetry, is only credited for the score and lyrics but, their creative spirit certainly inspired this stunning production of Water for Elephants. From the opening scene to the heartfelt closing, this was musical theater at its finest … Continue reading The Circus Has Come to Town at Shea’s
Stephen DuBois
Harry Potter and the Quill of Redemption
Review by Stephen Dubois Buffalo had a world premiere tonight at the Compass Performing Arts Center: The Laughing Troll Cafe by Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola presented by Buffalo United Artists and directed by Mike Doben. Cancel culture has become a part of the fabric of society. We see our famous heroes and heroines taken down swiftly … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Quill of Redemption
Jesus Christ Superstar Rocks at Shea’s 710
The 1970 concept album for Jesus Christ Superstar remains one of the finest ever committed to record. A rock opera that stirred emotion, controversy and propelled the young Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to immediate, overnight success. But having seen three professional productions (and one community one) I must say that I have never seen a … Continue reading Jesus Christ Superstar Rocks at Shea’s 710