The moment I saw the cherry pie curtain I had a feeling this show was going to be something special. And when I heard the line, “Home is where your ass is.”, the tone was set. The recipe for the performance was going to include equal parts hilarity and harshness. Jenna, Dawn, and Becky (Christine … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Waitress’ at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre
First Look: ‘Dearly Departed’ at Aurora Players
As storytellers, directors often connect to plays that they have had awesome experiences with. This includes seeing a fantastic production and wanting to bring it to life for a new audience, or perhaps acting in a production of a show that they loved. Directors have a big responsibility when it comes to choosing their stories. … Continue reading First Look: ‘Dearly Departed’ at Aurora Players
Alleyway to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Year With Key Staff Changes
Picture it, Alleyway Theatre in 2019, with some new staff members, and eight productions including a “The Golden Girls” holiday shows where Blanche, Rose, Sophia, and Dorothy are played by men. Welcome to Alleyway’s 40th season. It’s the oldest producing theatre company in Buffalo’s theatre district, and the 2019-20 season brings some significant changes. Founder … Continue reading Alleyway to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Year With Key Staff Changes
Theatre Review: ‘Rope’ at The Shaw Festival
“Rope,” on stage at the Shaw Festival’s Royal George Theatre, is a not-so-classic whodunit where you know who the killers are from the opening moments of the story. What you don’t know is who from their inner circle will figure it out, or how long it will take for the killers to crack. Cue the … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Rope’ at The Shaw Festival
Theatre Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Wow. I had no prior knowledge of “Dear Evan Hansen” before last night when I witnessed it first hand. What I saw was a theatrical event that is near perfect. The story meshed, the music flowed, the acting and singing were spectacular. This musical not only had a great message that is completely topical in … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Lottie and Bernice Show’ at Ghostlight Theatre
They’re back. Along with their fronts, their sides and yes, their large bottoms. Lottie and Bernice make a return to Ghostlight Theatre this month, fresh as ever, following their numerous appearances locally and elsewhere since 2001, when they first appeared in Ghostlight’s “Dance Macabre.” This time, they are in the reproduction of “The Lottie and … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Lottie and Bernice Show’ at Ghostlight Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Looking Through Glass’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
It’s just your typical boy-meets-girl-meets-boy-who-dies and inhabits her body sort of play…with a twist. . . .a fine night of theatre. . . Playwright Ken Kaissar’s local premiere of ’Looking Through Glass,’ a modern adaption of ‘The Dybbuk’ is an ethereal send up to the intensity of love and the power of a promise, produced … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Looking Through Glass’ at Jewish Repertory Theatre
‘DEAR EVAN HANSEN’ ANNOUNCES $25 DIGITAL LOTTERY FOR EVERY PERFORMANCE
Buffalo, NY – Described by the Los Angeles Times as a “cultural phenomenon,” Dear Evan Hansen comes to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre from May 14 to 19. The production today announced that it will host a digital ticket lottery offering fans the chance to purchase a limited number of $25 tickets available per performance. Fans should visit www.luckyseat.com/dearevanhansen to enter. The digital … Continue reading ‘DEAR EVAN HANSEN’ ANNOUNCES $25 DIGITAL LOTTERY FOR EVERY PERFORMANCE
Theatre Review: ‘Fun Home’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre
If you want to quickly check this review to see if you should see “Fun Home” presented by Musicalfare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre, the answer is not only should you…you MUST. . . .[a] must-see production. . . Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron adapted Alison Bechdel’s autobiographical graphic novel to create “Fun Home.” The … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Fun Home’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Me and My Girl’ at Niagara Regional Theatre Guild
The British musical comedy “Me and My Girl” has settled in for a three week run at The Ellicott Creek Playhouse with a production by Niagara Regional Theatre Guild.The show was written by Noel Gay, Douglas Furber, and L. Arthur Rose, and it opened in London in 1939. Over the years, “Me and … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Me and My Girl’ at Niagara Regional Theatre Guild
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