It’s Alleyway Theatre’s spring rite of passage: the 27th annual “Buffalo Quickies” is replete with local talent, some Buffalo nostalgia, and a few things I just can’t figure out. While some of the ‘quickies’ don’t always hit the highest playwriting mark, what is consistently impressive is watching the agility and versatility of the actors. On … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Buffalo Quickies’ at Alleyway Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Chicago’ at Niagara University Theatre
There are few musical movie adaptations that are better than “Chicago.” Despite being an incredibly high quality film with both critical and commercial success, it has made many people tougher critics of the stage show because it’s less glamorous. Fortunately, Niagara University Theatre’s sold-out production offers a worthy display of one of John Kander and … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Chicago’ at Niagara University Theatre
Theatre of Youth Holds BREW BASH at Resurgence Brewery
IT'S TIME TO RAISE A PINT FOR TOY! Theatre of Youth invites you to join them this coming Tuesday - April 24 - for our annual Brew Bash at Resurgence Brewery! This fun and relaxed event supports WNY's only professional theatre devoted exclusively to children and their families. Here are just some of the fantastic items available through our … Continue reading Theatre of Youth Holds BREW BASH at Resurgence Brewery
Alleyway Theatre to host PHANTOM UNMASKED, a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and ECMC’s HIV/AIDS Immunodeficiency Servic
Buffalo, New York --- For one performance only on Monday, April 30 at 7:30pm, the national touring company of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will partner with Alleyway Theatre to present a benefit concert to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and as part of the fundraising efforts of the WNED/WBFO Artie Awards to benefit ECMC’s HIV/AIDS and Immunodeficiency … Continue reading Alleyway Theatre to host PHANTOM UNMASKED, a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and ECMC’s HIV/AIDS Immunodeficiency Servic
2018 Kenny Awards Nominees Announced
Buffalo, NY – Shea’s Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation announced the nominees for the 25th annual Kenny Awards in 14 award categories. Nearly 200 students and educators from the 10 finalist schools attended the announcement live at Shea’s Smith Theatre. The announcement was also aired live on Shea’s Performing Arts Center’s Facebook page. … Continue reading 2018 Kenny Awards Nominees Announced
Remembering Scot A. Kaitanowski
Before I was involved as heavily as I am in the local theatre community, I was a film student in the Television and Film Arts program at SUNY Buffalo State. I was working on a project about two middle aged superheroes who had just lost their health insurance benefits, and who were thinking about becoming … Continue reading Remembering Scot A. Kaitanowski
First Look: ‘Stellaluna’ at Theatre of Youth
Getting children to enjoy the performing arts is a challenge in itself, but when you are able to perform content that is familiar to children, chances are your job will be a little easier when it comes to keeping their attention. Books and stories that children may be exposed to in schools tend to do … Continue reading First Look: ‘Stellaluna’ at Theatre of Youth
First Look: ‘Knockout’ by CSz Buffalo at The Arena, Buffalo’s Home of Improv
In big cities like New York, Chicago, and Toronto, Improv comedy is a staple. There are numerous clubs and organizations that specialize in Improv, but it is an art form that isn’t known in smaller areas. Luckily Buffalo has a budding improv scene, and thanks to CSz Buffalo, located in Snyder, the laughs keep … Continue reading First Look: ‘Knockout’ by CSz Buffalo at The Arena, Buffalo’s Home of Improv
Shea’s Performing Arts Center 2018 Gala will be once-in-a-lifetime event
Buffalo, NY – Poised to be its most well-attended fundraising event to date, the Shea’s Performing Arts Center 2018 Black Tie Gala – which sold out in a record nine days – will take place Friday, April 20 on the stage of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. Chaired by Jon and Marcy Dandes, the annual gala will feature a … Continue reading Shea’s Performing Arts Center 2018 Gala will be once-in-a-lifetime event
First Look: ‘The Christians’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre
Church scandals always make headlines. But imagine what would happen if a clergy member proclaimed that there is no hell. Does that lead to other shocking declamations against the Judeo-Christian belief system? What happens to the church community’s inner balance? Our reward system? Our nightly prayers? Or our favorite punitive, dismissive comment? Somehow “Oh, go … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Christians’ at Road Less Traveled Theatre