Four times. I have seen “The Book Of Mormon” four times, and let me tell you, the level of quality only gets better. A show that is going on 5 years of entertaining audiences is anything but old and stale, quite honestly, this production is like a fine wine, better with age, not that I … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Book of Mormon’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Hamlet’ at Irish Classical Theatre
As the audience around me affirmed, William Shakespeare’s Hamlet overflows with quotes we use every day. Maybe that’s why Irish Classical has picked this piece to foray into Shakespeare, and it certainly seems like they should stick to it. Kate LoConti Alcocer, recently named the successor to ICTC Founding Member and current Artistic Director Vincent … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Hamlet’ at Irish Classical Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Equivocation’ at Kavinoky Theatre
Those 17th Century British Catholics: in an attempt to overthrow the (Protestant) government and monarch, they thought if they could just pack the Parliament with gunpowder and blow the dickens out of the place, the faith could rule. King James I was not amused. He also knew he wanted to control the spin. Since social … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Equivocation’ at Kavinoky Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Undeniable Sound Of Right Now’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Those of us of a certain age still sigh when we remember going to the Belle Star out in Colden. Or Central Park Grill. Or the original Tralf on Main Street. These were places where live music was king, but it was the atmosphere, the company, the whole gestalt of it all that made it … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Undeniable Sound Of Right Now’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘1776’ at O’Connell & Company
“Hamilton” may be the buzzy American origin story that everyone has been talking about since its premiere in 2015, but did you know that a different—albeit much less flashy—musical forged that path almost 50 years earlier? While “political procedural with the occasional chorus line” might be a more accurate description than “musical” for “1776,” it … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘1776’ at O’Connell & Company
Theatre Review: ‘Late In The Evening: The World According To Paul Simon’ at MusicalFare Theatre
You might have large expectations for "Late in the Evening," a MusicalFare production based on the works of Paul Simon, if you are a fan of Simon the musician and songwriter. And MusicalFare, with its cozy close proximity seating to the stage is a venue that holds even more promise. . . .an absolute banquet … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Late In The Evening: The World According To Paul Simon’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!’ at The Taylor Theatre
The lovely Taylor Theater at the Kenan Center in Lockport has reopened and is now the home of the Carriage House Players. This weekend David Lundy is performing at the Taylor Theatre as Harry Truman in a one-man show by Samuel Gallu, “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” . . .skillful and entertaining. . . The title … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!’ at The Taylor Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Hamilton’ at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre
When John Szablewski previously reviewed “Hamilton” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for the Buffalo Theatre Guide, he purposely went into it with limited prior knowledge of the show and without having listened to the soundtrack. Contrary to Szablewski’s fresh take, I would consider myself a “Hamilton” fanatic. In fact I was among those considering selling a … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Hamilton’ at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre
First Look: ‘1776’ at O’Connell & Company
Long before Hamilton took the musical theatre stage by storm, there was “1776 The Musical.”Winner of the 1969 Tony Award for Best Musical, this retelling of how John Adams convinced our Founding Fathers to sign the Declaration of Independence returns to Western New York thanks to O’Connell & Company, and this time it will have … Continue reading First Look: ‘1776’ at O’Connell & Company
Kavinoky Theatre announces 40th Season of Shows!
The 2019/2020 Season! Hairspray September 6 -October 6 Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman & Shaiman Book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan Based on the John Waters’ film. Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird November 8 -December 8 Adapted by Aaron Sorkin The Bridges of Madison County Jan. 10 -February 2 Based on the novel … Continue reading Kavinoky Theatre announces 40th Season of Shows!
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