The national touring company of "Jesus Christ Superstar." Photo by Matthew Murphy. The iconic rock opera, written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, graced the stage at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre as part of the 50th anniversary National Tour. “Jesus Christ Superstar” tells the story of Jesus Christ during the last seven days of his … Continue reading ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
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Theatre Review: ‘Les Miserables’ at Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Along with “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Wicked,” and “The Lion King,” Les Miserables is just one of those shows that won’t stop touring. It’s rare to come across someone who hasn’t seen the show or its criticized cinematic counterpart which begs the question, “why bother?” “Whether it’s your first or fiftieth time seeing Les … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Les Miserables’ at Shea’s Performing Arts Center
An 11 Year Tradition: The Nutcracker at Shea’s
It's a triple win for cultural partnerships.
Theatre Review: ‘Jersey Boys’ at Shea’s Performing Arts Center
It’s bright and the right amount of loud, with a tight on-stage band, and a great cast of singers.
Theatre Review: ‘Come From Away’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
I was in 5th grade on that day that the world stopped. I remember that no one told us anything in school, but the teachers in the hallway were all talking. There was some crying. There were some screams. My friends and I sat there wondering what was happening. We were 10, so we were … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Come From Away’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Mean Girls’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
I wanted to hate this show. When I saw “Mean Girls” perform at the Tony Awards, I couldn’t even fathom how this was going to last. I didn’t understand the reason for the big Broadway sounding number in the middle of the high school cafeteria. I didn’t understand the song tone changes. I was very … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Mean Girls’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Wow. I had no prior knowledge of “Dear Evan Hansen” before last night when I witnessed it first hand. What I saw was a theatrical event that is near perfect. The story meshed, the music flowed, the acting and singing were spectacular. This musical not only had a great message that is completely topical in … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘The Book of Mormon’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Four times. I have seen “The Book Of Mormon” four times, and let me tell you, the level of quality only gets better. A show that is going on 5 years of entertaining audiences is anything but old and stale, quite honestly, this production is like a fine wine, better with age, not that I … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Book of Mormon’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Kenny Awards Celebrate 26 Years Honoring High School Theatre
This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Kenny Awards, a program launched by the Lipke Foundation in collaboration with Shea’s Performing Arts Center to support and honor high school theatre programs in Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. Nominees in 14 categories were announced at the Shea’s Smith Theatre on April 17. This … Continue reading Kenny Awards Celebrate 26 Years Honoring High School Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Rent’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
When I was in high school, so about ten years ago, I saw “Rent” for the first time. At this point in my life, I was very young, and had not accumulated many life experiences. I didn’t understand much of the story “Rent” told, and I was lost for most of it. Time passes and … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Rent’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
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