Both the audience and the performers are thrilled in a way that doesn’t happen for a typical play.
State Grant Supports Kavinoky Improvements
The Kavinoky Theatre received a special 40th anniversary present: a $145,000 grant awarded from New York state’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC). The grant will fund some capital improvements for the theatre, including a Broadway-style covered entryway, new theatre seats, and an updated projection system. "We are thrilled to receive this award," said Loraine O'Donnell, … Continue reading State Grant Supports Kavinoky Improvements
Theatre Review: ‘Les Miserables’ at Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Along with “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Wicked,” and “The Lion King,” Les Miserables is just one of those shows that won’t stop touring. It’s rare to come across someone who hasn’t seen the show or its criticized cinematic counterpart which begs the question, “why bother?” “Whether it’s your first or fiftieth time seeing Les … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Les Miserables’ at Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Theatre Review: ‘The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes – Holiday Edition’ at the Cabaret at Alleyway Theatre
The cast of "The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes - Holiday Edition" at the Cabaret at Alleyway Theatre. “The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes - Holiday Edition” by David Cerda is running through December 28 in the Cabaret at the Alleyway Theatre. The show is based on the long running sitcom which starred Bea Arthur, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes – Holiday Edition’ at the Cabaret at Alleyway Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Raging Skillet’ at JCC CenterStage
Set in an on-stage kitchen at the book launch of Chef Rossi’s same titled memoir, Raging Skillet is a raucous good time that pulls at the heartstrings. Both a story of a chef’s professional journey as well as a tale of mother daughter relationships, this production will have you laughing and singing along one minute, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Raging Skillet’ at JCC CenterStage
An 11 Year Tradition: The Nutcracker at Shea’s
It's a triple win for cultural partnerships.
Theatre Review: ‘Come Back To The Five and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean’ at New Phoenix Theatre
The New Phoenix Theatre production of Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean opened on Friday. Even though this story has history, having made a Broadway run and adapted to film with what may have been a stellar cast, I entered Friday with zero familiarity. Arguably, you might quarrel that a … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Come Back To The Five and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean’ at New Phoenix Theatre
A Child’s Christmas in Wales: Third time is a charm for ICTC
With a cast this talented, it looks effortless.
Theatre Review: ‘Guys and Dolls’ at UB Center for the Arts
UB’s Department of Theatre and Dance has put on some real showstoppers during the past few seasons and kept that tradition going with their most recent production of “Guys and Dolls,” guest directed by Keith Andrews. “A stellar production of a classic musical” “Guys and Dolls” follows the overlapping stories of high-roller Sky Masterson, who … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Guys and Dolls’ at UB Center for the Arts
Theatre Review: ‘Jersey Boys’ at Shea’s Performing Arts Center
It’s bright and the right amount of loud, with a tight on-stage band, and a great cast of singers.
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