"The Hound of the Baskervilles" – the novel - is a literary classic. You know the drill: Demon hound from hell torments town. Cloaked and capped detective steps in. Clever clues, boatloads of red herrings, and plenty of plot twists. Calm returns to the people. It’s elementary, my dear Watson. So imagine Sir Arthur Conan … Continue reading First Look: Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville – A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre
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Theatre Review: ‘Once’ at MusicalFare Theatre
I remember seeing “Once” a few years ago when the National Tour came to Shea’s. I didn’t know what to expect walking in, but I remember leaving and thinking, “wow, that was a great show!” Now as a reviewer, I see roughly forty shows a year, and most of them do not leave a lasting … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Once’ at MusicalFare Theatre
MusicalFare Theatre Announces 2018/2019 Season of Shows
The 2018/2019 Season Pump Boys & Dinettes - September 5 - October 7, 2018 Christmas Over The Tavern - November 14 - December 16, 2018 Ragtime - February 13 - March 17, 2019 Late In The Evening: The World According To Paul Simon - April 24 - May 26, 2019 First Date - July 10 … Continue reading MusicalFare Theatre Announces 2018/2019 Season of Shows
Theatre Review: ‘Spring Awakening’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre
Last month, students who survived the gruesome shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida began demanding change in gun control legislation by holding rallies, planning walkouts to call for legislative action and meeting with the president. Many supporters have praised them for standing up for the cause and lauding their fearlessness to call … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Spring Awakening’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre
First Look: ‘Spring Awakening’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre
When it comes to choosing programing, theater companies often have questions to ask when choosing the right show. Will this show work for the audience? Will we be able to sell tickets to something different? Will the material offend our audience? Can we successfully pull this off? There are many things to think about. Then, … Continue reading First Look: ‘Spring Awakening’ by MusicalFare Theatre at Shea’s 710 Theatre
MusicalFare Theatre’s production of ‘Spring Awakening’ is coming to Shea’s 710 Theatre
The MusicalFare Theatre production of Spring Awakening will take the stage at Shea’s 710 Theatre, located at 710 Main St. in Buffalo, from March 8 to 18. The winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, through what Entertainment Weekly called, "the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade," Spring Awakeningexplores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with an illuminating and unforgettable … Continue reading MusicalFare Theatre’s production of ‘Spring Awakening’ is coming to Shea’s 710 Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ at MusicalFare Theatre
There's a certain advantage to attending a show you know very little about -- there are no preconceived notions, and the intent is simply to enjoy the performance. MusicalFare's production of "Smokey Joe's Cafe" certainly delivered a knockout performance for their audience. This musical revue is an enjoyable mix of high-energy ensemble pieces and slower, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ at MusicalFare Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Violet’ at MusicalFare Theatre
There’s no denying the seemingly dark times we are all stuck in. This is when good theater becomes a life-saving remedy, letting us escape the fears and uncertainty of the outside world and cling on to hope. If there was ever a musical where the feeling of hope is a character, it would be “Violet.” … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Violet’ at MusicalFare Theatre
First Look: ‘Violet’ by MusicalFare Theatre
There are those who go to the theatre to be exposed to stories. There are those who go to the theatre to be entertained, and there are those who go to the theatre to seek personal change. How can we be a better person? How can we learn to be empathetic to those who are … Continue reading First Look: ‘Violet’ by MusicalFare Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ at MusicalFare Theatre
From heart-wrenching films to questionably cast live television musicals, it seems as if every piece of the Peter Pan story has been thoroughly exhausted. However, “Peter and the Starcatcher,” dubbed as “a grownup’s prequel to Peter Pan,” is a fresh and exhilarating play with music currently onstage at MusicalFare Theatre. This production is pure magic. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ at MusicalFare Theatre