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
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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
A Sure Sign of Spring: Shea’s Announces Next Season’s Schedule
Shea’s Buffalo Theatre is going back to its roots as a movie house with the M&T Bank 2020-21 Broadway Series. Six of the seven mainstage offerings either began their lives on the silver screen or have already been made into films. Venerable producing partner Albert Nocciolino joined Shea’s President Michael G. Murphy to announce next … Continue reading A Sure Sign of Spring: Shea’s Announces Next Season’s Schedule
Theatre Review: ‘Big Fish’ by Second Generation Theatre at Shea’s Smith Theatre
So here’s the thing about…musicals. When they’re good, they’re great, and Second Generation Theatre landed a big one with the regional premiere of “Big Fish.” In true SGT style, there’s a stellar cast, perfect costumes, a simple but effective set, and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. . . .full of laughs, sweet moments, and reflective take-aways. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Big Fish’ by Second Generation Theatre at Shea’s Smith Theatre
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