The Heathers story has existed as a cult classic since the movie starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater was released in 1988. The Off-Broadway musical, written by Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy in 2014, restored interest in the dark comedy. It’s not often we can laugh at bullying and murder, but that’s what this script … Continue reading Heathers at SUNY Buffalo State
Photograph 51 Holds the Secret of Life at JRT
One of my favorite James Taylor songs begins with these lyrics: “The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time…” Sometimes we’re robbed of time. Sometimes we’re robbed of opportunity. Part of the human condition. For real-life British scientist Rosalind Franklin, the focus of Photograph 51, presented by Jewish Repertory Theatre, her early death … Continue reading Photograph 51 Holds the Secret of Life at JRT
“A Chorus Line” at O’Connell & Company
The cast of "A Chorus Line" at O'Connell & Company. “A Chorus Line” with book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban opened this weekend at O’Connell & Company. This long running Broadway musical won Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize. It was conceived and originally directed … Continue reading “A Chorus Line” at O’Connell & Company
Tootsie – Now on Stage at Shea’s
Full disclosure: I generally don’t enjoy productions that morph from screen to stage. I prepared myself to embrace Tootsie, now on stage at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, with an open mind, and pushed my 1982 movie memories to the back of my brain. So a show with music and lyrics by David Yazbek (writing for screen … Continue reading Tootsie – Now on Stage at Shea’s
All Through the Night Opens Varlets’ Season
...it uses a chillingly fairytale set up to tell the story of a group of German Gentile woman in the never-idyllic days of Nazis and World War II.
White Rabbit Red Rabbit at Alleyway Theatre
The cast of White Rabbit Red Rabbit at Alleyway Theatre. The Alleyway Theatre is looking very snazzy under the new management of Chris J. Handley. The lobby, in particular, has had a terrific makeover and now sports a glorious full wall mural by Audra Linsner. There are more beverage options at the bar than there … Continue reading White Rabbit Red Rabbit at Alleyway Theatre
“To the New Girl…” at New Phoenix Theatre
Sarah Emmerling as Elissa Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. And if that woman has your address - physical or email – there’s a good chance you’re gonna hear from her. Sharing pearls of personal wisdom between the about-to-be-ex and the trade-in is the premise behind To The New Girl from the Former … Continue reading “To the New Girl…” at New Phoenix Theatre
It’s a New Camelot at MusicalFare
"Camelot" at MusicalFare. Picture courtesy of the theatre. Sometimes the simple joys of maidenhood are experienced in a comfortable theatre watching a classic piece of American musical theatre re-imagined on stage. Who thinks that? C’est moi, of course. MusicalFare Theatre opened its 2021-22 season on a resonant high note with Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot taking … Continue reading It’s a New Camelot at MusicalFare
“Frozen” kicks off National Tour at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Disney Theatrical Productions under the direction of Thomas Schumacher presents Frozen, the North American Tour, music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and book by Jennifer Lee directed by Michael Grandage with: Caroline Bowman (Elsa), Caroline Innerbichler (Anna), Mason Reeves (Kristoff), F. Michael Haynie (Olaf), Austin Colby (Hans), Jeremy Morse (Weselton) For the … Continue reading “Frozen” kicks off National Tour at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
It’s a Hoot at D’Youville Kavinoky Theatre
The cast of From Honky Tonk To Protest: A Woman's View of Country Music at D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre I’ll put this right upfront: I’m not a country music fan. That didn’t stop me from thoroughly enjoying From Honky Tonk to Protest: A Woman’s View of Country Music onstage now at D’Youville Kavinoky Professional Theatre (note … Continue reading It’s a Hoot at D’Youville Kavinoky Theatre
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