There’s nothing better than a tall tale, or an ‘entertainment’ as Louis de Rougemont himself said at the opening of Shipwrecked! An Entertainment- The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told by Himself), on stage at Road Less Traveled Theater until October 13. I’ll say it right now: this was one of the most … Continue reading Ahoy, Set Sail for Shipwrecked at RLTP
Theatre Review: “Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier” by O’Connell & Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre
The cast of "Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier" by O'Connell & Company at Shea's Smith Theatre. Like most human beings, I have days where I am not feeling well. Friday, was one of those days. A long day at work, exhausted from a trying week, and feeling miserable. I entered the Smith … Continue reading Theatre Review: “Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier” by O’Connell & Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre
First Look Buffalo Tea Party
It was my delight to attend the Curtain Up performance and a new play by Sean Abley directed by Lara D. Haberberger. Starring Andrew Zuccari, Bob Rusch, Kaylie Horowitz,and John DellaContrada: Tea Party. The Plot took me back to my childhood. My mother made sure that each of us girls - me and … Continue reading First Look Buffalo Tea Party
Extra, Read All About It, Newsies on Stage at 710
D’Youville Kavinoky Theatre is kicking off its season at Shea’s 710 Theatre with a jubilant production of Disney’s Newsies. If you were a fan of the original 1992 film or saw the Broadway or touring production, you know what a treat the Alan Menken/Jack Feldman score is with Harvey Fierstein’s book. Team Kavinoky assembled a … Continue reading Extra, Read All About It, Newsies on Stage at 710
Alleyway’s 45th Season Catches a Big Wave
Surf’s Up on Alleyway Theatre’s 45th season and it’s cresting on a big wave with Wipeout by Aurora Real De Asua. The first thing you’ll notice when you enter the house is that the stage and house are turned 90-degrees to create a much wider set. Since the 95-minute show is set in the Pacific … Continue reading Alleyway’s 45th Season Catches a Big Wave
The Prom Rocks at MusicalFare
Teens can be mean. And sometimes mean teens grow into unkind adults, too. But then there are other people who have the power to empower and uplift others who need support. Those are two of the root messages at the heart of The Prom, now onstage at MusicalFare Theatre. The story takes us from the … Continue reading The Prom Rocks at MusicalFare
Hundred Days Celebrates Love and Music
The joy of finding true love…and the fear that love may not last. What would you do? Speed up time to pack a lifetime into a third of a year? Or would you savor every minute, every second to make every experience linger? That’s the set up of Hundred Days, onstage to August 4 at … Continue reading Hundred Days Celebrates Love and Music
“MJ the Musical” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
What a rush! The music of Michael Jackson is always a crowd favorite. “MJ The Musical” pulls out all the stops to create a journey through the King of Pop’s life, trauma, and creative prowess. Roman Banks’ perfect performance as Michael throws you into yesteryear as you witness firsthand how his quirky genius made him … Continue reading “MJ the Musical” at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The Producers is a Hit at Lancaster Opera House
Singing. Dancing. Romance. Dicey decision making. Boob jokes. The Producers, A Mel Brooks Musical, has it all, plus all that signature Brooks wit. The latest local iteration is onstage at the Lancaster Opera House and it’s a hoot of a production. Director/choreographer Eric Deeb Weaver has a great cast – who looked like they were … Continue reading The Producers is a Hit at Lancaster Opera House
Shrek The Musical at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
As a longtime admirer of the original "Shrek" film, my heart swells with nostalgia whenever I hear the familiar strains of "I'm a Believer" or see the iconic green ogre on screen. When "Shrek the Musical" first debuted years ago, it captured my heart, transforming a beloved movie into a vibrant stage spectacle. Having directed … Continue reading Shrek The Musical at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre