Long before Hamilton took the musical theatre stage by storm, there was “1776 The Musical.”Winner of the 1969 Tony Award for Best Musical, this retelling of how John Adams convinced our Founding […]
First Look: ‘1776’ at O’Connell & Company
Theatre Review: ‘An Act Of God’ by O’Connell & Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre
For one weekend only, Buffalonians can bask in the almighty presence and supreme glory of God himself. Well, in a manner of speaking. He doesn’t look like God, act like God, and […]
Theatre Review: ‘Love Letters’ at O’Connell & Company
Not every show needs big sets, flashy costumes, and dazzling kick-lines to tell an impactful story. Some certainly do need those embellishments (can you imagine a minimalist Les Miserables?), but other shows […]
Theatre Review: ‘Nuncrackers – The Nunsense Christmas Musical’ at O’Connell & Company
Pre-holiday stresses got you down? Let the Little Sisters of Hoboken cheer you up and chase the Grinch from your holiday spirit. Make time to see ‘Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical ‘on […]
Theatre Review: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at O’Connell & Company
October is the perfect time of year to perform “Little Shop of Horrors,” one of the darkest yet hilariously entertaining and toe-tapping musicals out there. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman wrote a […]
Theatre Review: ‘Gentlemen Prefer DIVAs: Buffalo Legends’ by O’Connell & Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre
“DIVA by DIVA: A Celebration of Women,” an O’Connell & Company production is already in the local history books as Western New York’s longest running theatrical production. This year for Curtain Up, […]
O’Connell & Company announces 2018-2019 Season!
O’Connell & Company, the professional theatre in-residence at The Park School of Buffalo, presents an exciting 23rd season filled with regional premieres and popular classics that offer something for everyone. The upcoming […]
Theatre Review: ‘I Do! I Do!’ at O’Connell & Company
It’s a show full of moments. That sweet first kiss. The shy wonder of first intimacy. The bright delight of someone making you smile. Fear. Anger. And comfort that what you have […]
First Look: ‘I Do!, I Do!’ at O’Connell & Company
It started with a bunch of orphans and a dog. At least that’s how actors Mary and Gregory Gjurich met in real life. They were both cast in a production of “Annie” […]
Theatre Review: ‘Betsy Carmichael’s Bingo Palace’ by O’Connell & Company at Shea’s Smith Theatre
I signed up to review “Betsy Carmichael’s Bingo Palace” on a whim, having never heard of the show and having no familiarity with Betsy’s long history in Buffalo. I’m a Buffalo transplant […]
