I have been a fan of the television show, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” since I was in fourth grade. I love the comedy, the humor, the goofy games, and the stars. When I was little the show starred Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, and Greg Proops. As the years went on, new cast … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Whose Live Anyway?’ at The Center For The Arts
Theatre Review: Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins’ at Theatre in the Mist
It’s no great secret that Disney has really expanded their outreach by venturing into live theater. Since the success of “The Lion King” and the expansion of the famous “Beauty and the Beast” live show into a full-length musical, theatergoers everywhere have enjoyed both amateur and professional productions of their favorite Disney classics. “Mary Poppins” … Continue reading Theatre Review: Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins’ at Theatre in the Mist
Theatre Review: ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ at Kavinoky Theatre
The stately Edwardian charm of the Kavinoky Theatre is transformed to 19th century London, evidenced by eerie smoke drifting from the under an animated scrim. That’s your first impression of “Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” onstage until September 30. It’s a foreboding and mysterious way to begin a riveting, vaguely disturbing, and … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ at Kavinoky Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ by Rocking Horse Productions as Lancaster Opera House
Follow the yellow brick road. Follow the yellow brick road. There is not a single person alive who does not know the story of Dorothy and her adventures in Oz on her journey to meet the Wonderful Wizard. A girl has troubles at home, a tornado sweeps her up, and she falls into the merry … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ by Rocking Horse Productions as Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘Fahrenheit 451’ at Subversive Theatre Collective
Sure, sometimes it’s just easier to go with the flow. But when the everyday reveals itself to be kind of bleak, well, a bit of something different might be recourse. It’s kind of like when you are tired of eating the same old thing, day in, day out. And you dissent – it’s what’s for … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Fahrenheit 451’ at Subversive Theatre Collective
A Look at The National Comedy Center
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the newly opened National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York. The museum provides guests with an innovative and comprehensive American comedy experience. It starts with the creation of your comedy profile so that exhibits and videos can be tailored to your taste. If you include your email address … Continue reading A Look at The National Comedy Center
Theatre Review: ‘Pump Boys & Dinettes’ at MusicalFare Theatre
There’s a palpable excitement in the air in the Buffalo theater community…it’s Curtain Up season! Theaters across Buffalo are putting their best foot forward and presenting a show as part of the annual celebration of the Community, taking place this year on Friday, September 14th! MusicalFare’s offering is "Pump Boys & Dinettes," a musical revue … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Pump Boys & Dinettes’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Once In My Lifetime: A Buffalo Football Fantasy’ at Shea’s Smith Theatre
Plenty of stories begin this way: a man walks into a bar, and … In Donna Hoke’s “Once in My Lifetime: A Buffalo Football Fantasy,” a mysterious stranger wearing a Bills’ jersey walks into a Buffalo bar called Miracle, slams a Boiler Maker (“one up, one down”), doles out some tough-love words to the diehard … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Once In My Lifetime: A Buffalo Football Fantasy’ at Shea’s Smith Theatre
Shea’s announces “Mean” contest
Fans can Celebrate the Ultimate “Mean Girls Day” on Wednesday, Oct. 3 with a Flyaway Contest to attend a Free Fan Performance at the August Wilson Theatre Mean Girls, the award-winning hit new Broadway musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film, will celebrate “Mean Girls Day” – October 3, which … Continue reading Shea’s announces “Mean” contest
Two Buffalo Students give their summer to Shea’s Restoration
Summer vacation. For most, it is time away from the classroom and the books and studies. It is a time for traveling, and for relaxation. For Jayla Baldenegro and Natalie Horner, they can return to class and tell their friends that they spent their summer restoring the crown jewel of the Buffalo theatre community, Shea’s … Continue reading Two Buffalo Students give their summer to Shea’s Restoration
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