“Hairspray” was the first musical I saved my money to see when it came to Shea’s on the first National Tour. I remember being enthralled by the experience. The music, the story, the fun the actors appeared to be having on stage. I was out of breath for the actors on stage. It was a … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Hairspray’ at The Kavinoky Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘West Side Story’ at MusicalFare Theatre
“West Side Story” is about as timeless as a musical can get. A romantic score with classic songs, dreamy ballet sequences and a story about star-crossed lovers and their warring families. When you start stripping away some of the more traditional theatrical elements of the musical, like a bare-bones set and smaller orchestra, it forces … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘West Side Story’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Kavinoky Theatre at 40
Way back in 1932, an American psychologist coined a phrase that became a rallying cry: “Life begins at 40.” For the Kavinoky Theatre, its 40th season means embracing its updated mission statement, launching a new collaboration, and giving its patrons another outstanding theatre season. “Things keep getting better,” says executive artistic director Loraine O’Donnell. “This … Continue reading Kavinoky Theatre at 40
Theatre Review: ‘The Front Page’ at The Stratford Festival
There are many instances when a play written almost 100 years ago is still as topical in 2019 as it was when it was written in the late 20’s. Politics, greed, corruption, murder, it all makes an appearance in the 1928 dramedy “The Front Page” now showing at the Stratford Festival. This show makes the … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Front Page’ at The Stratford Festival
Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience From TLC’s Long Island Medium BY POPULAR DEMAND, 2ND AND FINAL SHOW ADDED!!
Theresa Caputo, from TLC’s hit show, Long Island Medium, will be appearing live at Shea’s Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30pm and Sunday, November 24th at 3pm. Theresa will share personal stories about her life and explain how her gift works. She will deliver healing messages to audience members and give people comfort knowing that their loved ones … Continue reading Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience From TLC’s Long Island Medium BY POPULAR DEMAND, 2ND AND FINAL SHOW ADDED!!
Starring Buffalo Announces ’19-’20 Season at Shea’s 710 Theater
STARRING BUFFALO, a not-for-profit arts organization that brings together Broadway’s best performers, Buffalo’s top theater professionals, and talented area students to create unforgettable theatrical experiences, is proud to announce its second season. The organization will present the beloved tongue- in-cheek comedy “Little Shop of Horrors” in the fall, and Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s … Continue reading Starring Buffalo Announces ’19-’20 Season at Shea’s 710 Theater
Theatre Review: ‘The Ladykillers’ at The Shaw Festival
There are few things more satisfying that a well done comedy. To genuinely laugh out loud (instead of the LOL we type with a straight face) is a great feeling, and the Shaw Festival’s production of Graham Linehan’s “The Ladykillers” is chock full of chortle-inducing moments. . . .the incredible cast never missed a beat. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Ladykillers’ at The Shaw Festival
Theatre Review: ‘The Glass Managerie’ at The Shaw Festival
Tennessee Williams comes from a cohort of playwrights whose early 20th century upbringing, while horrid by any standard, provided ample source material that would later be used to craft some of the most iconic works of American theatre. Along with Eugene O’Neil’s “Long Days Journey Into Night”, “The Glass Menagerie” is semi-autobiographical and features characters … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Glass Managerie’ at The Shaw Festival
Theatre Review: ‘Forget Me Not’ at Andrew’s Theatre
If you groan when you hear the phrase “memory play,” you were probably forced to read The Glass Menagerie in school and are biased against them on principle. Even if this is you, Forget Me Not, playing at the Andrews Theatre July 25th and 26th as part of the Buffalo Infringement Festival, might change your … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Forget Me Not’ at Andrew’s Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘First Date’ at MusicalFare Theatre
I’ll jump right into it: the world of the modern musical is CRAZY. It’s not easy to compete with “Hamilton,” or “Dear Evan Hansen,” or even “Hadestown.” When “First Date” appeared on the scene in 2013, it had to fight with new shows like “Beautiful” and “Bridges of Madison County” as well as shows that … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘First Date’ at MusicalFare Theatre
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