It takes a lot of stage presence to command a stage solo for more than an hour. And that's exactly what Leah Berst does in Tell Me on a Sunday, onstage now at MusicalFare Theatre. Berst has the power (and the chops) to sing her way through this Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black one-woman … Continue reading Sir Andrew’s Back in Town at MusicalFare
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All Is Calm is Elegant Theatre
We learn the most important lessons from the most devastating moments. Reflecting on a moment in World War I’s history is a poignant reminder of humanity and the power of simple kindness. MusicalFare Theatre’s reprised production of All Is Calm at Shea’s 710 Theatre is just as stunning as its 2021 staging. The same production … Continue reading All Is Calm is Elegant Theatre
Beehive Makes a Buzz at MusicalFare
Randy Kramer offered the best explanation as he welcomed the opening night audience to Beehive, now on stage at MusicalFare Theatre. He said the season was built during the pandemic and it’s all about forgetting about what is going on outside under all those facemasks and just having some fun. And for the most part, … Continue reading Beehive Makes a Buzz at MusicalFare
“Nice Work” at MusicalFare
As the Ralph Freed-Burton Lane song says, “I love a Gershwin tune. How about you?” So a whole show of Gershwin music sounds like absolute heaven to me. That’s what I loved best about Nice Work If You Can Get It, now onstage at MusicalFare Theatre. This was 10 years coming to WNY, having a … Continue reading “Nice Work” at MusicalFare
Keep an Eye on Your Family with “A Gentleman’s Guide…”
Who knew that plotting to bump off your family members could be so much fun? That’s the essence of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, killing it on stage at Musicalfare Theatre until August 7. This outrageously funny musical takes us to Edwardian England as Monty D’Ysquith Navarro (deliciously played by Ricky Needham) is … Continue reading Keep an Eye on Your Family with “A Gentleman’s Guide…”
The Other Josh Cohen is a Delight
What do you do when your apartment is burgled, your job kinda sucks, money is tight, and love eludes you? Worst of all, your only possessions are a “hang in there” cat calendar and the Neil Diamond III CD (“the best songs are on one and two”)? Well, if you’re Josh Cohen, you just keep … Continue reading The Other Josh Cohen is a Delight
American Rhapsody is Beautiful Music
George Gershwin’s iconic "Rhapsody in Blue" was an orchestral celebration of the American cultural melting pot when it debuted in 1924. The exquisite blending of jazz with a strong nod to classical music is still beloved for its syncopated rhythms (Gershwin said it was inspired by the clicks and clacks of trains) and its soaring, … Continue reading American Rhapsody is Beautiful Music
All is Calm is Elegant at MusicalFare
It’s odd to think that the true spirit of Christmas – a wish for peace on Earth and goodwill to all peoples – can be found in a story about war. But that is the essence of All is Calm, now onstage at MusicalFare Theatre. It’s a real story taken from a moment in World … Continue reading All is Calm is Elegant at MusicalFare
Patience is Indeed a Virtue for All for One Productions
For the cast and crew of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, the past 19 months must have been pure agony. The show was shut down opening night (thank you, Covid) after months of prep by All for One Theatre Productions, (the collaborative comprised of Shea’s 710 Theatre, MusicalFare Theatre, Irish Classical … Continue reading Patience is Indeed a Virtue for All for One Productions
Tootsie – Now on Stage at Shea’s
Full disclosure: I generally don’t enjoy productions that morph from screen to stage. I prepared myself to embrace Tootsie, now on stage at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, with an open mind, and pushed my 1982 movie memories to the back of my brain. So a show with music and lyrics by David Yazbek (writing for screen … Continue reading Tootsie – Now on Stage at Shea’s
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