Ah, the balmy breezes off the coast of Greece...just what we need on a blustery Buffalo night. Add in the ABBA songs you love, fun costumes, and lots of dancing (on stage and yes, in your seat) and that's pretty much a perfect night. Shea's 710 and Second Generation Theatre has that going on in … Continue reading MAMMA MIA! What a Blast for Second Gen
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Hedwig Slays for SGT
Second Generation Theatre, once again, takes musical theatre next level with this production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. John Cameron Mitchell's book with Stephen Trask's music and lyrics set the story of Hansel, a music-loving teen in East Germany who meets an American soldier who wants to marry him. In 1998, the only option … Continue reading Hedwig Slays for SGT
The Niceties is Thought Provoking
The focus of the play is on the age old battle of inclusion and recognition. It's redeeming quality is the fact that this subject must be brought to the forefront until change occurs. Professor Janine and her student Zoe have their own idea on how and/or this can be accomplished. The creative staff truly worked … Continue reading The Niceties is Thought Provoking
Merrily We Roll Along…at last!
Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along had a very short run on Broadway originally in 1981 with a few other short runs in subsequent years. It was retooled and is a hit on Broadway now. Second Generation Theatre is the first regional theatre company to stage this musical gem. It’s at Shea’s Smith Theatre until … Continue reading Merrily We Roll Along…at last!
SGT World Premier Rolls a 300
Full disclosure: I think I’ve been bowling twice in my life, once with a church youth group and once as a Girl Scout. It’s not something I enjoyed or did well. But hey, everyone else made it look like fun. And a big shout out to my friends who bowl (Bob and Mike who rolled … Continue reading SGT World Premier Rolls a 300
The Color Purple is a Powerful Partnership
An amazing collaboration and wonderful production. Support local theatre!
Tick, Tick…BOOM! Explodes on Stage
We’ve all been there. We’re facing a landmark birthday and our BFF is on a new path and our significant other has expectations and we’re staring down a crossroads riddled with self-doubt, anticipation, enthusiasm, and fear. What are you supposed to do? What should you do? Is it ever too late? That’s the essence of … Continue reading Tick, Tick…BOOM! Explodes on Stage
The Secret Garden at Second Generation
Gardens traditionally symbolize renewal, new life, and growth. Tending to a garden is emotionally tied to nurturing, empathy, and change. All good things. Second Generation Theatre’s production of The Secret Garden Spring Edition, embraces the very best of these positive attributes in an elegant and lush production on stage now at the Shea’s Smith Theatre. … Continue reading The Secret Garden at Second Generation
Come to the Cabaret – a Second Generation Triumph
What I love best about Second Generation Theatre is the company’s commitment to make bold artistic choices. Company partners Kristin Bentley, Kelly Copps, and Arin Lee Dandes make thoughtful and interesting choices that successfully blend familiar and newer works to make a dynamic season. This season’s finale production, Cabaret, was a prescient (more than three … Continue reading Come to the Cabaret – a Second Generation Triumph
Love and the universe onstage at Shea’s Smith Theatre
If COVID’s theatre blackout period delivered one positive thing, it’s the option for regional theatre companies to successfully present smaller cast, one act productions. As much as I love a full-on, two and a half hour show with an intermission, these one act, two and three-handers are a little slice of stage heaven. The latest … Continue reading Love and the universe onstage at Shea’s Smith Theatre
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