Sometimes, a playwright will adapt a novel into a script that just is too large to condense into a story that an audience will be able to understand in two and a half hours. The author of the novel has time to develop their characters and can allow for the story to build. A playwright … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Dracula’ by Lancaster Regional Players at Lancaster Opera House
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Lancaster Regional Players Brings ‘Dracula’ Back To Life
For the literary gurus out there, one horror novel stands the test of time when it comes to thrilling your mind and that is Bram Stokers’ 1897 story called ‘Dracula.’ This novel, written as letters and diary entries, tells the story of the infamous aristocrat as he pines for youthful life and. . .blood. The … Continue reading Lancaster Regional Players Brings ‘Dracula’ Back To Life
Theatre Review: ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ by Rocking Horse Productions at Lancaster Opera House
Yesterday evening, I went to the Lancaster Opera House to see "9 to 5: The Musical," presented by Rocking Horse Productions. Music and Lyrics are by Dolly Parton and the book is by Patricia Resnick. The musical is based on the popular 1980 movie by Resnick and Colin Higgins which starred Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ by Rocking Horse Productions at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘The Light In The Piazza’ by Second Generation Theatre Company at Lancaster Opera House
Che bella. Absolutely everything about this production of ‘The Light in the Piazza’ – a Western New York premiere – (it played at the Shaw Festival a few years ago) is simply beautiful. The starkly elegant set, the period perfect costumes, the casting, direction, and the music create a romantic and poignant night in Italy. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Light In The Piazza’ by Second Generation Theatre Company at Lancaster Opera House
Theatre Review: ‘Run For Your Wife’ by Lancaster Regional Players at Lancaster Opera House
The best thing in any theater community, especially Buffalo’s unique community, are the organizations made up of local professionals who act for the love of theater. Lancaster Regional Players have been presenting community theater for 52 years, and they’ve collaborated with the Lancaster Opera House to present the British farce “Run For Your Wife.” The … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Run For Your Wife’ by Lancaster Regional Players at Lancaster Opera House
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