Carolee Carmello and the company of Hello, Dolly! PHOTOGRAPH JULIETA CERVANTES Sometimes, the only exposure one has to a work of theatre is from a community theatre group’s best attempts at pulling it off. Big musicals usually get the short end of the stick when a group decides to pull out all the stops and present … Continue reading ‘Hello, Dolly!’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The Onion Game at Irish Classical Theatre
Stan Klimecko as Onion and Louie Visone as Ogie. Photo is by Gene Witkowski. A World Premiere by an award winning playwright has settled in for a run at The Irish Classical Theatre Company. “The Onion Game,” which is billed as a hilarious black comedy, was written by Bryan Delaney who flew in from Ireland … Continue reading The Onion Game at Irish Classical Theatre
Othello at SUNY Buffalo State
The work of William Shakespeare is elastic and enduring, crossing the boundaries of culture, language, ritual and time. Popular Shakespeare plays such as “Romeo and Juliet”, “Macbeth”, and the “Merchant of Venice” have been translated into over 100 languages, and Shakespearian works are often reinterpreted into different time periods and reimagined for modern audiences. The … Continue reading Othello at SUNY Buffalo State
‘Hand to God’ at Road Less Traveled
- it will be one of the best shows you will see all season.
“Indecent” is Sublime at Kavinoky
In 1906, Warsaw was a city in revolution. The Imperial Russian Army was terrorizing workers. The city was in recession, a harbinger of things to come. Despite this grim reality, its Jewish community was creating art and celebrating its culture. Playwright Sholem Asch was staring taboos in the face with a provocative play of love, … Continue reading “Indecent” is Sublime at Kavinoky
A Sure Sign of Spring: Shea’s Announces Next Season’s Schedule
Shea’s Buffalo Theatre is going back to its roots as a movie house with the M&T Bank 2020-21 Broadway Series. Six of the seven mainstage offerings either began their lives on the silver screen or have already been made into films. Venerable producing partner Albert Nocciolino joined Shea’s President Michael G. Murphy to announce next … Continue reading A Sure Sign of Spring: Shea’s Announces Next Season’s Schedule
When Life Gives You Onions…
Stan Klimecko as Onion and Louie Visone as Ogie. Photo is by Gene Witkowski. People are quirky. Relationships are complicated. Life isn’t all sunshine and unicorns. Onions can either be really sweet and deeply flavorful if they are sautéed low and slow or sharp and bitter if they’re left raw and unadulterated. And sometimes Onion … Continue reading When Life Gives You Onions…
Sylvia Howls Along at Niagara University
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
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