Che bella. Absolutely everything about this production of ‘The Light in the Piazza’ – a Western New York premiere – (it played at the Shaw Festival a few years ago) is simply […]
Theatre Review: ‘The Light In The Piazza’ by Second Generation Theatre Company at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘Wicked’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Stephen Schwatz’s pop culture phenomenon, “Wicked,” is a show that continues to play to sell out crowds of theatre fanatics all across the world. The story of the witches of Oz before […]
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 […]
Theatre News: Kenny Awards Winners Announced
Shea’s Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation are proud to announce the winners of 24th Annual Kenny Awards, an endeavor that recognizes the talent, dedication, and efforts of our local high school youth. Outstanding […]
Theatre Review: ‘Kalamazoo’ at New Phoenix Theatre
“Love is lovelier the second time around,” according to lyricist Sammy Cahn. I was humming this timeless Jimmy Van Heusen tune in my head and thinking about Cahn’s words while watching The […]
Theatre Review: ‘The Other Mozart’ at Shea’s 710 Theatre
“Nobody saved my letters,” laments Nannerl Mozart, the older sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, or as she calls him, Woflie or “that little sh*t,” in Sylvia Milo’s one-woman show ‘The Other Mozart.’ […]
Theatre Review: ‘The Father’ at Kavinoky Theatre
There are plenty of plays, films, books (fiction and non-fiction) about Alzheimer’s Disease or other forms of dementia. Playwright Florian Zeller’s “The Father,” which he calls a tragic farce is different. Very […]
Concert Review: ‘The Music of Prince’ by The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall
Just over one year ago, the world turned upside down with the news of Prince’s death. A musical icon, his artistry and library of soulful, fun songs are still beloved by many, […]
Theatre Review: ‘The Country House’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Last night, I saw the Western New York premiere of David Margulies’ “The Country House” presented by Road Less Traveled Productions. “The Country House” is a character driven comedy/drama about a […]
Theatre Review: ‘The Great God Pan’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
When you think back to your childhood, what do you really remember? Was it all popsicles, playgrounds, and snuggles, or is your subconscious blocking more disturbing moments? And – over time – […]
