Drew Fornarola News

Casting has been announced and tickets are on sale for Starring Buffalo's TITANIC, May 31 - June 1 at Shea's 710 Theatre in downtown Buffalo. Broadway's Diane Phelan (Into the Woods), Eric Anthony Lopez (Phantom of the Opera) and Jonathan Young (Pretty Woman - Tour) and Buffalo-based recording artist Jay Dref (Sarah Brightman's 'A Christmas Symphony') lead the cast.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

 it was announced that Soho Playhouse will welcome a new musical this fall- Ghost of John McCain. Authored by Scott Elmegreen, with Drew Fornarola serving as composer and lyricist, Ghost of John McCain offers a unique psychological exploration of power, rivalry, and the human condition. Following the announcement, McCain's daughter, Meghan McCain, shared some thoughts on X about the show. The producers have since responded.

The new musical Ghost of John McCain will make its world premiere at the Soho Playhouse. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

First Look Buffalo Theatre Company will continue their 2023-24 season at the all-new Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center in Williamsville, with FAUCI and KRAMER, a new play, by Drew Fornarola.

FAUCI AND KRAMER, a new play by Drew Fornarola, opens Feb 23rd at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center. Join us for this powerful production by First Look Buffalo Theatre Company.

FAUCI and KRAMER, a new play by Drew Fornarola, explores the unlikely friendship between Anthony Fauci and Larry Kramer as they navigate the AIDS crisis. This heartfelt and sometimes comical play opens on February 23rd at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center.

The all new musical The Ghost of John McCain will receive a by-invitation-only industry reading  in New York this week! The performance is set for this Thursday, January 11.

Quixote Productions will present a 29-hour double reading in New York City for two of Arizona’s most ambitious original musicals. 

STARRING BUFFALO returns for it's 5th season and has programmed the outrageously fun musical, SISTER ACT. The unique concert style production has a found a perfect home at Shea's 710 Theatre, and the stars are in town for a short three-show run  on November 3 and 4, 2023

TIANANMEN: A NEW MUSICAL is The Phoenix Theatre Company's ambitious but modest effort to honor the courageous student protesters of Tiananmen Square. The show runs through October 29th.

First Look Buffalo Theatre Company (FLB), which exclusively showcases both world and regional premiers, will present the first theatrical production to be held at the all-new Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center in Williamsville. The season kicks off October 6, 2023 with “HELL-oween: Eight Short Plays. One Raging Inferno.” See photos from the show.

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Tiananmen: A New Musical, opening at The Phoenix Theatre Company. The original work debuts 34 years after the tragedy in China's Tiananmen Square. 

Get ready for a powerful and hilarious performance as Alyssa Wray and Sidney DuPont take the stage in Starring Buffalo's production of Sister Act at Shea's 710 Theater. Don't miss this sparkling tribute to friendship, filled with gospel music and outrageous comedy.

 Kennedy Kanagawa and Ellie Wang will play the leading roles in Tiananmen: A New Musical, opening at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Kanagawa will be replacing Zachary Piser who chose not to continue on with the musical for personal reasons. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

First Look Buffalo Theatre Company (FLB), which exclusively showcases both world and regional premiers, will present the first theatrical production to be held at the all-new Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center in Williamsville.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of Broadway magic! Join Broadway stars Adam Kaplan and Ashley Day at Buffalo's Curtain Up! Cabaret. Featuring a program of Broadway standards, this one-night-only event will take place at The Streetlight Brasserie on September 22 at 8pm. Limited seating available, get your tickets now!

Zachary Noah Piser has revealed that he has withdrawn from the previously announced Tiananmen musical, set to play at the Phoenix Theatre Company in October.

Get ready for an unforgettable performance as Zachary Noah Piser takes the stage in Tiananmen: A Brave and Necessary New Musical at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Experience the emotional journey of this groundbreaking show as it explores the events of Tiananmen Square.

First Look Buffalo Theatre Company has announced its 23/24 season to be held at The Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center located at 705 Renaissance Dr. in Williamsville, NY.