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MusicalFare Re-Schedules A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2020
Given the ever-evolving and unprecedented circumstances around COVID-19, and due to the governmental ban on public performances, MusicalFare Theatre has been forced to re-schedule its upcoming April 22nd to May 24th, 2020 performances of A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER to July 7th to August 15th, 2021.
Starring Buffalo is Postponing Production of EVITA
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2020
Starring Buffalo has released the following statement regarding upcoming performances: 
Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival Has Been Postponed
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2020
The Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival kick-off event scheduled for this Sunday, March 15 and the film screenings at the Amherst Dipson Theatre March 20 a?" 26 have been postponed.
Shea's Performing Arts Center To Cancel Performances Of HELLO, DOLLY! and THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2020
Under the direction of Governor Andrew Cuomo, Shea's Buffalo Theatre and Shea's 710 Theatre will cancel all remaining performances of Hello, Dolly! and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time immediately in support of the health and well-being of the theatergoing public, as well as those who work in the theatre industry.
Jazz Forum Announces Show Postponements
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2020
Jazz Forum has announced show postonements due to the coronavirus outbreak:
Alleyway Theatre Cancels Upcoming Performances Due to COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2020
Alleyway Theatre has just released the following statement in regards to future programming:
BWW Review: A Jubilant HELLO DOLLY! at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - March 11, 2020
Many may think that the heartwarming and brassy American musical comedy of yore with it's hummable tunes will never be seen again. That the days of star driven shows have dried up. The era when the names of Mary Martin, Ethel Merman, or Carol Channing all but guaranteed a hit musical. Now producers are wary of putting all of their eggs in one basket, relying on a star to stick with a show until it recoups it's investment. Happily...... no, joyously...... Broadway producer Scott Rudin was able to engage superstar Bette Midler for a year in the first revival of HELLO DOLLY! ever to happen on Broadway without Carol Channing
BWW Review: THE ONION GAME at BUFFALO'S IRISH CLASSICAL THEATRE is a WICKED RIDE
by Michael Rabice - March 09, 2020
Another wholly dysfunctional family has entered the literary realm in a new play by  Bryan Delaney and Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre gets to show them off in all of their wretchedness. Dublin-born playwright Delaney has been honored  this year and named ICTC's Playwright in Residence. Best known to Buffalo audiences for his plays the  The COBBLER and THE SEEDBED, Mr. Delaney has been in town for the World Premiere production of THE ONION GAME, a wicked black comedy set  in rural North County Dublin. The results are mostly satisfying for it's revelatory nature and unexpected twists.
BWW Review: HAND TO GOD at Road Less Traveled Productions Is An Irreverent Delight
by Michael Rabice - March 06, 2020
Will good triumph over evil? Can you invoke the name of God to protect your positive behaviors? According to playwright Robert Askins, you can most definitely blame the powers of evil when it comes to bad deeds, and if you state 'the devil made me do it' then you are absolved of all wrong doing. Askins' play HAND TO GOD opened last night at Buffalo's Road Less Traveled Theater in a hilariously irreverent but thought inducing production.
Photo Flash: Road Less Traveled Productions' HAND TO GOD
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2020
Road Less Traveled Productions will present Hand to God by Robert Askins March 5 - 29 at the Road Less Traveled Theater. 
POSTPONED: Updated CHAPLIN is Coming to Nazareth College in April
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2020
CHAPLIN, the musical based on the life of silent film star Charlie Chaplin, is getting an update! Creators Christopher Curtis and Thomas Meehan reworked Chaplin as it toured seven countries around the world starting in 2015 before Meehan's passing in 2017.
M&T Bank 2020-21 Broadway Series Announced At Shea's Buffalo Theatre - OKLAHOMA!, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, FROZEN, and More!
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2020
Shea's Performing Arts Center announced the M&T Bank 2020 a?" 21 Broadway Series and a Special Engagement before an audience of season subscribers and local theatre enthusiasts. Shea's Performing Arts Center President Michael G. Murphy and Broadway Partner-Producer Albert Nocciolino revealed the upcoming season which will launch two national tours and welcome an array of adored Broadway productions to the Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
Second Generation Theatre Presents THREE TALL WOMEN
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
Edward Albee's witty and frank drama THREE TALL WOMEN is brought to life on stage for three weekends only.
Second Generation Theatre To Present THREE TALL WOMEN At Shea's Smith Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2020
Edward Albee's witty and frank drama THREE TALL WOMEN is brought to life on stage for three weekends only at Shea's Smith Theatre from March 20 to April 5, 2020.
Jewish Repertory Theatre Presents MODERN ORTHODOX By Daniel Goldfarb
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2020
Jewish Repertory Theatre continues its 17TH season with MODERN ORTHODOX, April 23 a?" May 17, at the Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre, in the Jewish Community Center, 2640 North Forest Rd., Amherst, NY.
Tony Award-Winner Lena Hall to Lead EVITA From Starring Buffalo
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2020
Casting has been announced and tickets are now on sale for Starring Buffalo's EVITA, April 3-4 at Shea's 710 Theater. Tony Award-Winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Kinky Boots) will play Eva, joining the previously announced Robi Hager (Spring Awakening, Bye Bye Birdie) as Che, Nicholas Rodriguez (Tarzan, The Sound of Music) as Juan Peron, Darryl Semira (Mamma Mia, Bombay Dreams) as Magaldi and Leah Berst (MusicalFare's Bright Star) as The Mistress. The ensemble features many of Buffalo's best, including Karen Grace Harty, Matthew Iwanski - Jackson, Katy Miner, Ben Michael Moran, Matthew Rivera, Raphael Santos and Alexandria Watts, as well as nearly 100 other Western New York singers, dancers, and musicians.
Shea's Performing Arts Center Announces The 2020 - 21 Frey Electric Construction Co. Shea's 710 Theatre Season
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2020
Michael G. Murphy, President of Shea's Performing Arts Center (PAC), is pleased to announce the 2020 a?" 21 Frey Electric Season at Shea's 710 Theatre. The 710 Season will feature five shows including a collaborative show by All for One Theatre Productions - Shakespeare in Love. This producing partnership between Shea's 710 Theatre, MusicalFare Theatre, Theatre of Youth, Irish Classical Theatre, and Road Less Traveled Productions marks the third year the group is producing a show on the 710 stage.
Second Generation Theatre Announces 2020/2021 Season At Shea's Smith
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2020
Second Generation Theatre has announced its return to the Shea's Smith Theater for the 2020/2021 theatre season. SGT's season will include the compelling romantic drama Constellations, the musical revue Songs for a New World, and the professional regional premiere of the musical The Secret Garden.
Nazareth College Students To Workshop New Musical MODERN
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2020
The Nazareth College Theatre and Dance Department will present a staged reading of the musical Modern. Written by Selda Sahin and Derek Gregor, directed by Ian Patterson, with music direction by Sarah Pool Wilhelm. The presentation will take place Saturday, February 29 at 2:00 pm in Studio Theatre A48 on the Nazareth College campus. Admission is free and open to the public.
Shea's Performing Arts Center Announces The 2020 - 21 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the 2020 a?" 21 Season at Shea's Smith Theatre featuring Buffalo-based Second Generation Theatre and O'Connell & Company. The Smith 2020-21 season includes musical favorites, a regional premiere, and great comedies.
Navigation Theatre/ART/WNY Presents SOMETHING WICKED
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
The American Repertory Theater of WNY will be co-producing with Navigation Theatre Company's in presenting the second showcasing of Western New York playwrights featuring the original work SOMETHING WICKED by James A Marzo.
VIDEO: Zoey Deutch Talks BUFFALOED on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Leiber - February 17, 2020
Zoey Deutch talks about how she learned the Buffalo accent for 'Buffaloed.'
Stacey Sonnelitter & Lock Keeper Coffeehouse
by Mark C. Lloyd - February 16, 2020
BWW Interview: Stacey Sonnelitter & Lock Keeper Coffeehouse
HAND TO GOD Takes The RLTP Stage In March
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2020
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) will open its fourth production this season on Thursday March 5 with 2015 Broadway hit comedy, Hand to God by Robert Askins.

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