I’m putting this right up front: “Sylvia” on stage at Niagara University’s William P. and Marie Leary Theatre in the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center for Theatre is a completely student run production. NU’s theatre department is indeed the stuff of legends and I respect that. All our regional stages and beyond are all the better … Continue reading Sylvia Howls Along at Niagara University
‘Next to Normal’ at Blackfriars Theatre
Next to Normal was the musical that changed modern perception of theater. The harrowing story of a mother plagued by mental illness and its effect on her family garnered Tony wins for Original Score, Orchestrations, and Lead Actress in a Musical for Alice Ripley, the original Diana. It also won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, and … Continue reading ‘Next to Normal’ at Blackfriars Theatre
‘Cookin’ at the Cookery’ at Musicalfare
Ember Tate and Zoe Scruggs in 'Cookin at the Cookery.' Photo by Bethany Burrows. The more I see musical revues, the more I really enjoy the style. Cookin' at the Cookery, playing at MusicalFare through March 8th, is no exception.I wasn't really familiar with Alberta Hunter going into the show, and shame on me for … Continue reading ‘Cookin’ at the Cookery’ at Musicalfare
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The national touring company of "Jesus Christ Superstar." Photo by Matthew Murphy. The iconic rock opera, written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, graced the stage at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre as part of the 50th anniversary National Tour. “Jesus Christ Superstar” tells the story of Jesus Christ during the last seven days of his … Continue reading ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
“Glorious!” at O’Connell & Company
Mary Kate O'Connell as Florence Foster Jenkins in "Glorious!" at O'Connell & Company “Glorious!,” a comedy by Peter Quilter, is currently being presented by O’Connell and Company in their lovely new theatre in the Elmwood Commons, the former Philip Sheridan School In the Town of Tonawanda. It’s easy to find the new home of O’Connell … Continue reading “Glorious!” at O’Connell & Company
Looking Life Square in the Eye: What I Thought I Knew
Josie DiVencenzo in "What I Thought I Knew." Photo by Ali Lewis Jewish Repertory Theatre’s production of “What I Thought I Knew” packs a lifetime of emotions, decisions, and dilemmas into 90 minutes. Based on writer Alice Eve Cohen’s memoir, the story is deeply reflective at times and slyly funny, too. Josie DiVincenzo is the … Continue reading Looking Life Square in the Eye: What I Thought I Knew
Theatre Review: ‘Hitmakers: Origins of Classic Rock’ at JCC CenterStage
The team at the JCC CenterStage Theatre has done it again with Hitmakers: Origins of Classic Rock! Picking up where last year’s British Invasion tribute left off, this year’s production explores what happened to rock and roll from the late ‘60s through the ‘70s. The cast delves into the spirit of this genre, belting out … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Hitmakers: Origins of Classic Rock’ at JCC CenterStage
‘Nunsense: A-Men!’ at Shea’s Smith Theatre
The musical comedy ‘Nunsense: A- Men!’ is at the Smith Theatre weekends through February 2. This is an O’Connell & Company production. ‘Nunsense A-men!’ is the original ‘Nunsense’ show with all the characters portrayed by male actors, instead of the usual female actors. The original ‘Nunsense’ is a musical by Dan Goggin that opened off-Broadway … Continue reading ‘Nunsense: A-Men!’ at Shea’s Smith Theatre
‘The Mousetrap’ at Lancaster Opera House
It’s supposed to be hard to put your finger on the guilty party in a whodunit. In the fashion of murder mysteries, the perpetrator could be any of the characters who take the stage. And who done it becomes, by the end of the production, glaringly clear. The realization can be satisfying, bewildering, disappointing, or … Continue reading ‘The Mousetrap’ at Lancaster Opera House
Miss Nelson is Missing at Theatre of Youth
If you were a kid after the 70s, it's likely you read Miss Nelson is Missing in school. Theatre of Youth looks to capitalize on this name recognition with their new production, which opened January 25th and runs through February 9th. With an incredible set designed by Kenneth Shaw and a cast of TOY regulars, … Continue reading Miss Nelson is Missing at Theatre of Youth
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