Concert Review: ‘Broadway and Beyond’ by Buffalo Choral Arts Society at Riviera Theatre

I first became acquainted with the Buffalo Choral Arts Society two years ago, when I attended their Broadway concert. I remember being completely blown away by the organization’s sound, and array of talent that is part of the chorus. The programs are well organized, and the program length is just so that you get a … Continue reading Concert Review: ‘Broadway and Beyond’ by Buffalo Choral Arts Society at Riviera Theatre

Theatre Review: ‘Love Never Dies’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre

This has been the season of Andrew Lloyd Webber in Buffalo. Three of his shows have visited Shea’s this season alone (“School of Rock”, “The Phantom of the Opera”, and now “Love Never Dies”). Two other of his shows were performed by local theatre companies this season too (Jesus Christ Superstar and Joesph and the … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Love Never Dies’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre

Theatre Review: ‘Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime’ at Aurora Players

Funny - isn’t it just like the noble class to engage in criminal behavior in order to improve their own bored condition, and assume they can get away with it?   What type of crime they undertake doesn’t seem to matter. A victim seems somewhat necessary. But more than that there needs to be a beneficiary. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime’ at Aurora Players

Theatre Review: ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’ at Irish Classical Theatre

Ah, the things we do for love. We keep secrets. Maybe tell a fib or two. And perhaps we try to protect the object of our affection from hurting over something that can’t be undone. Love, honor, and the subtleties of deception combine to form the delectable story of Oscar Wilde’s “Lady Windermere’s Fan,” sumptuously … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’ at Irish Classical Theatre

Support Local Theatre By Supporting Our People in Need

Support a worthy cause while you enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime performance. On Friday, June 8, at 11pm, members of the national touring company of LOVE NEVER DIES will partner with Alleyway Theatre to present LATE NIGHT WITH THE CAST, a benefit concert to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and for the WNED/WBFO Artie Awards … Continue reading Support Local Theatre By Supporting Our People in Need

Theatre Review: ‘Stage Kiss’ at The Shaw Festival

While it’s a little bit “Kiss Me Kate”with a  touch of “Noises Off,” “Stage Kiss,” onstage at St. George’s Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s iconic Shaw Festival 18, distinguishes itself in the ‘play within a play’ comic genre with one good plot twist and a few interesting insights on the difference between matured true love and unfinished … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Stage Kiss’ at The Shaw Festival