Sometimes memories create the reality we wish we had: other times, those memories reveal life-changing secrets. At the end of life, that line between what was and what might have been is wavy and wavering. This examination is at the heart of Preservation, presented by First Look Buffalo, onstage at the lovely Canterbury Wood Performing … Continue reading Preservation Examines Past to Cope with the Present
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MAMMA MIA! What a Blast for Second Gen
Ah, the balmy breezes off the coast of Greece...just what we need on a blustery Buffalo night. Add in the ABBA songs you love, fun costumes, and lots of dancing (on stage and yes, in your seat) and that's pretty much a perfect night. Shea's 710 and Second Generation Theatre has that going on in … Continue reading MAMMA MIA! What a Blast for Second Gen
‘Twas the Night Before Spins and Shines at Shea’s
I've never experienced a Cirque du Soleil performance before 'Twas the Night Before spun into town. It is quite a sight; imagine the very best of a circus on the Shea's Buffalo stage with dazzling costumes, makeup, music, and spectacular lighting effects. No, there are no lions, seals, or ringmasters; this is elite performance art … Continue reading ‘Twas the Night Before Spins and Shines at Shea’s
White Christmas is a Smile at MusicalFare
Full disclosure: it's very rare that I enjoy a movie on stage, especially when it's a classic film. MusicalFare's production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas the Musical may not have wholly changed my mind, but honestly, there is so much to love about this production. To recap, the story is a re-telling on the 1954 … Continue reading White Christmas is a Smile at MusicalFare
A Christmas Carol Sings at Shaw Festival
Full disclosure: I've never seen a staged version of A Christmas Carol. And while I did watch the 1951 Alastair Sim movie once years ago, I think I nodded off. Ditto the 1992 Muppet version (I know, pretty pathetic). But there's nothing like a Shaw Festival production to keep you engaged, enthralled, and so ready … Continue reading A Christmas Carol Sings at Shaw Festival
Oak is Solid at Alleyway
First off, thanks to the pre-show announcement, we were forewarned about the use of strobe lights, surprises, and maybe a jump scare as part of Oak, now onstage at Alleyway Theatre. Theatre Companion was thusly prepared when yours truly reacted thusly. Terry Guest's script is part allegory, part folk tale, and a reinterpretation of a … Continue reading Oak is Solid at Alleyway
Conscience is Compelling at JRT
The productions at Jewish Repertory Theatre are consistently thoughtful and moving. Even the comedies aren't all frothy and fluffy and have impact, and that's what I appreciate most about this fine company. Conscience, on stage now to November 23, is a fine example of what JRT does best. Conscience isn't merely straight-up storytelling. Playwright Joe … Continue reading Conscience is Compelling at JRT
Night Watch at Lancaster Opera House
I've long been a fan of writer Lucille Fletcher. Her iconic radio drama "The Hitch-Hiker" is an Orson Welles classic which was adapted for television in the first season of The Twilight Zone. Among of her radio dramas is "Sorry, Wrong Number" which starred Agnes Moorehead long before she was Endora to this generation. She … Continue reading Night Watch at Lancaster Opera House
Killer Laughs at Shaw Festival
The world premiere of Murder-on-the-Lake, among this season's Shaw Festival offerings in Niagara-on-the-Lake, is part improv show, part send-up to the traditional drama we love, and out-of-the-box murder mystery party game that were all the rage of the '90s. In brief, it's an absolute hoot and quite the surprise on the traditional NOL stage. I … Continue reading Killer Laughs at Shaw Festival
Theatre Review: ‘Back To The Future The Musical’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Pictured (L-R): Don Stephenson (Doc Brown) and Lucas Hallauer (Marty McFly) in the First National Touring Company of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL. Photo by McLeod9 Creative, 2025 Talk about pageantry at its finest. Back To The Future The Musical opened last night at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre to thunderous applause and crowd excitement. Audience members … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Back To The Future The Musical’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
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