In a recent interview in Yankee Magazine, historian Jill Leppore said that a lot of what we call history is really folklore , myth, or tourism. Perhaps that’s one scholar’s cynicism, but projects like Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton (inspired by historian Ron Chernow’s Alexander Hamilton book) puts a fired-up version of history at center stage. Hamilton … Continue reading He’s Back!: Hamilton Returns to Shea’s
Pretty Woman The Musical at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The national touring company of "Pretty Woman The Musical." Photo courtesy of the company. When looking for inspiration to create a musical, writers will often turn to source material that is already extremely successful. They figure you can’t go wrong with expanding upon something the public already loves, right? For the most part. But you … Continue reading Pretty Woman The Musical at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
RENT by Starring Buffalo at Shea’s 710 Theatre
It takes a lot to fill Shea’s 710 Main theater, and certainly the anticipation of Broadway and Buffalo talent performing one of the most recognizable musicals in the recent canon was all it took. Anticipation filled the air as Artistic Director Drew Fornarola took the stage to introduce Starring Buffalo’s third production in Buffalo, after … Continue reading RENT by Starring Buffalo at Shea’s 710 Theatre
Escape To Margaritaville at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Shelly Lynn Walsh as Tammy, Peter Michael Jordan as Brick, Chris Clark as Tully, Sarah Hinrichsen as Rachel in Jimmy Buffett’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. © Matthew Murphy If you are a fan of the Hallmark channel formula for a love story, you will absolutely love “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape To Margaritaville.” A tropical island, lots of tequila, a … Continue reading Escape To Margaritaville at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
All is Calm is Elegant at MusicalFare
It’s odd to think that the true spirit of Christmas – a wish for peace on Earth and goodwill to all peoples – can be found in a story about war. But that is the essence of All is Calm, now onstage at MusicalFare Theatre. It’s a real story taken from a moment in World … Continue reading All is Calm is Elegant at MusicalFare
Hand to God Returns to Road Less Traveled Theater
https://buffalotheatreguide.com/2020/03/08/hand-to-god-at-road-less-traveled/ Sabrina Kahwaty and Dan Urtz I saw Road Less Traveled Theater’s production of Hand to God for the first time on March 8, 2020. It was the last show I saw that season before The Long Intermission. It was a complete production, full of heart, humor, hell, and hope. RLTP wisely re-opened its 18th … Continue reading Hand to God Returns to Road Less Traveled Theater
Songs For A New World at Shea’s Smith Theatre
The long-awaited in person performances of Songs for a New World were heralded all over Buffalo before it even opened; the success of the streaming production in June and advertising around the city gave the production an additional sense of promise. Second Generation’s production, directed by Amy Jakiel, delivers on the promise. From the opening … Continue reading Songs For A New World at Shea’s Smith Theatre
The Band’s Visit at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The Company of "The Band's Visit" North American Tour. Photo by Evan Zimmerman. It’s a busy season at Shea’s Performing Art Center with three musicals running through November! First up is The Band’s Visit, based on the 2007 Israeli film of the same name, which tells the tale of some Egyptian musicians who get lost … Continue reading The Band’s Visit at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Spirited Show at D’Youville Kavinoky Theatre
Legend has it that the D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre is haunted. A fire in the original 1874 building took the life of one of the Grey nuns who lived there and it’s thought that she’s still on campus. For the next month, she’s not alone. The Woman in Black, on stage now to November 21, is … Continue reading Spirited Show at D’Youville Kavinoky Theatre
Patience is Indeed a Virtue for All for One Productions
For the cast and crew of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, the past 19 months must have been pure agony. The show was shut down opening night (thank you, Covid) after months of prep by All for One Theatre Productions, (the collaborative comprised of Shea’s 710 Theatre, MusicalFare Theatre, Irish Classical … Continue reading Patience is Indeed a Virtue for All for One Productions
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