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SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM to be Presented at MusicalFare This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
MusicalFare will present SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM On the Premier Cabaret Stage June 2 – June 18, 2023.
Previews: STARRING BUFFALO presents HELLO, DOLLY! AT SHEA'S 710 THEATRE
by Michael Rabice - May 12, 2023
Some of Broadway's great talents will once again be merging with the best of Buffalo's own actors to present a beloved hit from 1964--Jerry Herman's HELLO, DOLLY! Starring Buffalo, led by Artistic Director Drew Fornarola, has assembled a cast of nearly 50 for it's concert presentation of the classic show.
World Premiere by Brian Watkins & More Set for Buffalo Theatre Ensemble 2023-2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, the professional Equity theater company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center, has announced its 2023-2024 three-play season.
RPO Presents its First and Free Sensory Friendly Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) presents its first-ever Sensory Friendly Concert on Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. at Hochstein Performance Hall (50 N. Plymouth Ave.).
Review: KINKY BOOTS at Shea's 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - May 05, 2023
Everyone was raising the roof at Shea's 710 Theatre last night singing 'Yeah' as the little story of a drag queen who saves a failing English shoe shop captured the audience's heart in KINKY BOOTS
Alleyway Theatre's KRAGAR! Extends its Run
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2023
Alleyway Theatre’s first full-length musical in six years has been a critical hit and audience favorite. The theatre company announced today that it will add three more performances of KRAGTAR! THE AMERICAN MONSTER MUSICAL, now extending the run through May 20.
VIDEO: First Look at Frey Electric's KINKY BOOTS at Shea's 710 Theatre
by Alan Henry - May 04, 2023
Check out the first look of Kinky Boots at Shea's 710 Theatre! MusicalFare Theatre brings the Tony Award-winning musical to life, with a story that will inspire and uplift you. Get ready to be entertained and to experience the transformative power of theatre.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Star Wars: A New Hope, Film Live With Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2023
On May 4 at 10am, The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) opens ticket sales to the general public for Star Wars: A New Hope, Film Live With Orchestra.
Interview: MARY JAYNE GOELLER is on a Hot Tin Roof at HARP Productions
by Mark C. Lloyd - April 30, 2023
MARY JAYNE GOELLER is on Hot Tin Roof at HARP Productions
RPO Names New Assistant Conductor Jherrard Hardeman
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has announced that Jherrard Hardeman has been named its new Assistant Conductor (The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Education and Community Engagement Chair). Hardeman will also serve as Music Director of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (RPYO).
Review: SIX at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - April 26, 2023
The Tudor Era meets the Girl Band as the six wives of Henry VIII take the stage in the flashy new musical SIX now playing at Shea's Buffalo. The girl singing groups of the last 70 years surely have paved the way for our regal queens, with the Spice Girls and K-Pop Girl Bands being more recent additions to the pop culture musical scene.
Second Generation Theatre Presents TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2023
Second Generation Theatre presents Jonathan Larson's TICK,TICK…BOOM! May 19-June 4 at the Shea's Smith Theatre.
LOTTE LENYA COMPETITION Celebrates 25th Anniversary, April 29
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2023
A gathering of stars and notables from the Broadway world will join together on Saturday 29 April to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Lotte Lenya Competition, the internationally renowned theatrical singing contest.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Reveals More 100 Acts Of Giving Back Events
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2023
Since the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) launched its 100 Acts of Giving Back program with a free Kickoff Concert on March 21, 15 additional free performances and events have been added, bringing the total to 16 so far.
New Musical KRAGTAR! Starts This Week at Alleyway Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
Alleyway Theatre's first full-length musical in six years starts performances this week. KRAGTAR! THE AMERICAN MONSTER MUSICAL is a hilarious new musical featuring a book by Sam French and Kyle Wilson, with music and lyrics by Wilson. The pair were recently named finalists for the Richard Rodgers Award.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra STAR WARS Goes on Sale May The Fourth
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) will put tickets on sale to the general public on May 4th for Star Wars: A New Hope, Film Live With Orchestra at Rochester's Auditorium Theatre (885 E. Main St.) on January 3, 2024, at 7:30 PM.
Video: FURSONA NON GRATA By Jeff Goode at First Look Buffalo Theatre Company
by Mark C. Lloyd - April 13, 2023
Fursona non Grata is a new comedy by Jeff Goode. It chronicles the story of Lisa a successful young attorney, who, along with her long-time boyfriend, Dane, is lured home under urgent circumstance. This is Dane's first-time face to face or better 'face to fur' meeting with her family. Upon their arrival Dane discovers that during their 3 year relationship Lisa left out one small detail, she is from a family of furriers*! What happens next is a madcap comedy of faux paus, misunderstandings and personal growth.
Previews: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at SUNY Buffalo Drama Theatre
by Michael Rabice - April 13, 2023
A classic American musical is headed to SUNY Buffalo with Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA. This long held audience favorite was written for television audiences in 1957, where over 100 million people tuned in to get their first glimpse of a young Julie Andrews singing a score by the esteemed Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.
THE COLOR PURPLE & More Set for Second Generation Theatre 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Second Generation Theatre is celebrating ten years of theater with a season of firsts! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!
Review: THURGOOD at Irish Classical Theatre
by Michael Rabice - April 07, 2023
American History, Civil Rights, Black History and theatrical drama are magically melding on stage in the one act play THURGOOD that is playing at Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre.
ART/WNY Presents RUST AND REDEMPTION
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
For every Goo Goo Dolls, there are thousands of other talented bands that just don't make it because of whatever reasons (chemistry, artistic differences, or just plain ol' dumb luck), so welcome to Buffalo's best unheard band, Sidewalk Nickel.
RLTP Closes Its 19th Season With Pulitzer Prize-Winning SWEAT
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2023
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) will end its 19th season with Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony Award-nominated Sweat by Lynn Nottage.  Sweat will open Thursday April 20 starring Lisa Vitrano*, Peter Johnson*, and David Mitchell* alongside Jake Hayes, Diane DiBernardo, Davida Tolbert, Johnny Barden, Alejandro Gabriel Gómez, and John Vines under the direction of Victoria Pérez*.  
MusicalFare Presents The Regional Premiere Of DISASTER! THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Musicalfare Theatre will present the regional premiere of DISASTER! THE MUSICAL, April 12th – May 14th at MusicalFare Theatre. Written by Seth Rudetsky & Jack Plotnick, directed by Randall Kramer, and choreographed by Robin Barker, with music direction by Theresa Quinn.
The RPO Announces Final 2022-23 Season Concerts
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) will close its 99th season with one of the greatest symphonies of all time – Mahler's  “Resurrection” – on Thursday, June 1 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, June 3 at 8 PM in Kodak Hall.
Michele Ragusa, Ali Ewoldt, Kevin Zak Lead Starring Buffalo's HELLO, DOLLY!
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2023
Casting has been announced and tickets are now on sale for Starring Buffalo's HELLO, DOLLY!, June 2-3 at Shea's 710 Theater.

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