I had the pleasure of traveling into the heart of Ontario, Canada on Saturday to attend the Stratford Festival for a day. Stratford, named after Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, hosts the Stratford Festival from April to November each year, which is one of the most celebrated and top-caliber theatre festivals in North America. … Continue reading Theatre Reviews: ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ and ‘The Comedy of Errors’ at The Stratford Festival
First Look: ‘Aladdin’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Millennials finally have disposable income, and when it comes to the nostalgia of yesteryear, we are first in line to see anything that will take us back to our childhood. The 1992 Disney film, “Aladdin” lives in nostalgia as one of those films that makes us feel good. It is funny, we remember the songs, … Continue reading First Look: ‘Aladdin’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Bringing The Bard Home
It took a fall off a tightrope to bring an innovative take on William Shakespeare’s work to rural Western New York. Actor Joshua Rice was performing in an Arkansas children’s theatre company of “If You Give a Pig a Pancake” back 2011. He took a 15-foot fall off the wire, broke both his feet, and … Continue reading Bringing The Bard Home
First Look: ‘The Odyssey’ at Artpark
There is a phrase that is used often when it comes to creating a special project of a large scale. “It takes a village.” What does this mean? It means when a group can come together to develop and create, whatever the project may be, it will only contribute to the greater good of the … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Odyssey’ at Artpark
“The Mother$#^%er With The Hat” comes to SUNY Fredonia to Benefit Alzheimer’s Association of WNY
Co-Producers Fayna Sanchez and Tony Gatto team up again to announce the official east-coast premiere of their long- running hit & award winning BEST OF 2017 HOLYWOOD FRINGE production of "The Mother****er With The Hat" Friday August 3rd and Saturday August 4th at 8pm Bartlett Theater in the Rockefeller Arts Building/SUNY Fredonia Campus, 280 Central … Continue reading “The Mother$#^%er With The Hat” comes to SUNY Fredonia to Benefit Alzheimer’s Association of WNY
Ken-Ton Summer Musical Workshop Celebrates 50 Years
This August marks the 50th anniversary of the first Ken-Ton Summer Musical Theatre Worskhop’s (known as KTMTW later) production. Each summer, from 1968’s "L’il Abner" to 2004’s 'Hello, Dolly!", the auditorium at Kenmore West was filled with 14 – 21 year old actors, singers, dancers, musicians, scenic artists, prop creators, costumers, and techies all under the guidance … Continue reading Ken-Ton Summer Musical Workshop Celebrates 50 Years
O’Connell & Company announces 2018-2019 Season!
O’Connell & Company, the professional theatre in-residence at The Park School of Buffalo, presents an exciting 23rd season filled with regional premieres and popular classics that offer something for everyone. The upcoming season reaffirms the company’s dedication to offering affordable, quality theatre in an intimate space. "This horticultural horror will have you screaming with laughter...." … Continue reading O’Connell & Company announces 2018-2019 Season!
Theatre Review: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ at Lockport Palace Theatre
“Singin’ in the Rain” is my all-time favorite musical and my favorite film. There’s a memorable script, catchy songs and so many classic dance numbers. So, perhaps more than most, I walked into the Lockport Palace Theater for their production with lofty expectations. Fortunately, I was very pleased with the production. ...a memorable production of … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ at Lockport Palace Theatre
CANADIAN VOICES EXPLORED IN THE SHAW FESTIVAL’S ‘OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR.’
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s World War I connections – from residents who enlisted to the garrisoned troops being entertained in the Royal George Theatre – are highlighted in director Peter Hinton’s re-improvised Oh What a Lovely War. With music direction by Paul Sportelli and movement direction byAlexis Milligan, this provocative production about the theatre of war begins previews at the Royal George Theatre onJuly … Continue reading CANADIAN VOICES EXPLORED IN THE SHAW FESTIVAL’S ‘OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR.’
SHEA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES ON-SALE DATE FOR ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Shea’s Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will go on sale to the public on Thursday, July 19. A priority offer will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 17 and conclude at 10 p.m.Wednesday, July 18. To secure priority offer tickets, use the code FACTORY. The engagement runs from Sept. 22 to 29, with a newly-added preview performance … Continue reading SHEA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES ON-SALE DATE FOR ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
