“Irving Berlin’s America,” now onstage at O’Connell & Company, is one wonderful tune after another against a story that’s based on the celebrated songwriter’s robust rags to riches 101 year life. . . . very entertaining performances, lovely singing, and the good vibes that remind you Berlin’s music will endure “not for just an hour, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Irving Berlin’s America’ at O’Connell & Company
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Theatre Review: ‘Painting Churches’ at O’Connell & Company
“Painting Churches” follows the story of Fanny and Gardiner Church and their daughter, Mags, as they prepare to pack up and move from their home in Boston to Cape Cod year-round. As can be expected with any family dynamic, the strains between characters are there – but what the actors show the audience is the … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Painting Churches’ at O’Connell & Company
First Look: ‘Painting Churches’ at O’Connell & Company
How do you hold on to an image of something dear to you if the image is starting to fade or blur? “Painting Churches,” on stage at O’Connell & Company from November 9 to 19, 2017 tells the story of an artist who returns to her family home to paint a portrait of her parents … Continue reading First Look: ‘Painting Churches’ at O’Connell & Company
Theatre Review: ‘Dear World’ at O’Connell & Company
Last night, I went to the opening of “Dear World” presented by O’Connell and Company at The Park School of Buffalo. . . .a treat for fans of Broadway musicals. . . “Dear World” is a musical with songs by Jerry Herman and book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. It's based on the … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Dear World’ at O’Connell & Company
First Look: ‘Dear World’ at O’Connell & Company
When one thinks of classic, bouncy, Broadway musicals, the name Jerry Herman comes to mind. Herman, who composed the music and lyrics to such critically acclaimed hits as “Mame,” “Hello, Dolly!” and ‘La Cage Aux Folles,” is the pinochle of the traditional Broadway musical. These shows are acclaimed for being successes and box office hits. … Continue reading First Look: ‘Dear World’ at O’Connell & Company
The Art of Theatre: O’Connell & Company’s New Season Features Original Artwork
Every theatre company struggles with new ways to engage the next generation audience. For Mary Kate O’Connell, executive and artistic director of O’Connell & Company, two bold moves are keeping her company in close connection with tomorrow’s actors, artists, and patrons. First her company has been in residence at The Park School of Buffalo for … Continue reading The Art of Theatre: O’Connell & Company’s New Season Features Original Artwork
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