Second Generation Theatre To Open BIG FISH At The Shea's Smith
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2018
Second Generation Theatre (SGT) begins an exciting partnership with the Shea's Smith Theatre by presenting the regional premiere of "BIG FISH: The Musical" October 12-28.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2018
Second Generation Theatre (SGT) begins an exciting partnership with the Shea's Smith Theatre by presenting the regional premiere of "BIG FISH: The Musical" October 12-28.
RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles Comes To RBTL's Auditorium Theatre, Tickets On Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2018
RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES presents The Best of Abbey Road Live! In celebration of the anniversary of the release of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the greatest hits to life in addition to all your early favorites. The Celebration comes to RBTL's Auditorium Theatre for one night only on February 21, 2019 as a 2018-2019 M&T Bank Broadway Season Special Presented by RBTL and Albert Nocciolino!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2018
RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES presents The Best of Abbey Road Live! In celebration of the anniversary of the release of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the greatest hits to life in addition to all your early favorites. The Celebration comes to RBTL's Auditorium Theatre for one night only on February 21, 2019 as a 2018-2019 M&T Bank Broadway Season Special Presented by RBTL and Albert Nocciolino!
Tickets to HAMILTON in Buffalo Go On Sale October 5
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2018
Producer Jeffrey Seller, Shea's Performing Arts Center, and Albert Nocciolino announced today that tickets for HAMILTON will be available online through Ticketmaster Verified Fan, on Friday, October 5 at 8:00 AM ET. Verified Fan is a new fan-facing technology from Ticketmaster that allows pre-registered fans to unlock access to tickets without competing against scalpers and bots.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2018
Producer Jeffrey Seller, Shea's Performing Arts Center, and Albert Nocciolino announced today that tickets for HAMILTON will be available online through Ticketmaster Verified Fan, on Friday, October 5 at 8:00 AM ET. Verified Fan is a new fan-facing technology from Ticketmaster that allows pre-registered fans to unlock access to tickets without competing against scalpers and bots.
RLTP Opens Its New Home At 456 Main Street With Tony Award Nominated SPEED-THE-PLOW
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) is excited to announce its first production of its 2018/19 season in its new home at 456 Main Street! The 2018/19 season will open October 26th with Tony Award-nominated Speed-the-Plow by David Mamet starring Matt Witten, Kevin Kennedy and Laura Barrierie under the direction of RLTP Artistic Director Scott Behrend. The production team includes Dyan Burlingame (set design), John Rickus (light design), Maura A. Simmonds-Price (costume design/props), and Katie Menke (sound design).
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) is excited to announce its first production of its 2018/19 season in its new home at 456 Main Street! The 2018/19 season will open October 26th with Tony Award-nominated Speed-the-Plow by David Mamet starring Matt Witten, Kevin Kennedy and Laura Barrierie under the direction of RLTP Artistic Director Scott Behrend. The production team includes Dyan Burlingame (set design), John Rickus (light design), Maura A. Simmonds-Price (costume design/props), and Katie Menke (sound design).
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF On Sale Thursday In Buffalo
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
Shea's Performing Arts Center is proud to present the Buffalo engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at Shea's Buffalo Theatre from October 30 to November 4. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. this Thursday, September 27, with a pre-sale offer beginning Tuesday, September 25. The pre-sale code is: FAMILY.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
Shea's Performing Arts Center is proud to present the Buffalo engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at Shea's Buffalo Theatre from October 30 to November 4. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. this Thursday, September 27, with a pre-sale offer beginning Tuesday, September 25. The pre-sale code is: FAMILY.
POET & WRITER HEATHER HERMANN
by Mark C. Lloyd - September 24, 2018
I started writing poetry my in 1st grade. Not good poetry, just simple stuff that rhymed and made me happy. I think I read A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein and wanted to be a part of creating something similar that I enjoyed so much, so I wanted to find interesting ways to say things.
by Mark C. Lloyd - September 24, 2018
I started writing poetry my in 1st grade. Not good poetry, just simple stuff that rhymed and made me happy. I think I read A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein and wanted to be a part of creating something similar that I enjoyed so much, so I wanted to find interesting ways to say things.
Shea's Performing Arts Center Announces On-Sale Date For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Shea's Performing Arts Center is proud to present the Buffalo engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at Shea's Buffalo Theatre from October 30 to November 4. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. this Thursday, September 27, with a pre-sale offer beginning Tuesday, September 25. The pre-sale code is: FAMILY.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Shea's Performing Arts Center is proud to present the Buffalo engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at Shea's Buffalo Theatre from October 30 to November 4. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. this Thursday, September 27, with a pre-sale offer beginning Tuesday, September 25. The pre-sale code is: FAMILY.
BWW Review: GOLDEN BOY at Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre Company
by Michael Rabice - September 22, 2018
The quest to achieve the American dream is not a foreign concept, especially in today's society. But everyone's idea of what that dream entails can vary by sex, socioeconomic status and ethnicity. Clifford Odet's 1937 play GOLDEN BOY examines one family's quest to dodge stereotypes and social status and rise with dignity in the process. Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre Company is presenting this fascinating play in a gut wrenching production.
by Michael Rabice - September 22, 2018
The quest to achieve the American dream is not a foreign concept, especially in today's society. But everyone's idea of what that dream entails can vary by sex, socioeconomic status and ethnicity. Clifford Odet's 1937 play GOLDEN BOY examines one family's quest to dodge stereotypes and social status and rise with dignity in the process. Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre Company is presenting this fascinating play in a gut wrenching production.
Tickets For LES MISERABLES Go On Sale Monday
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2018
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, will go on sale Monday, September 24 @ 10:00am EST for its much anticipated Rochester engagement at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement. LES MISERABLES is a 2018-2019 M&T Bank Broadway Season Special Presented by the Rochester Broadway Theatre League and Albert Nocciolino.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2018
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, will go on sale Monday, September 24 @ 10:00am EST for its much anticipated Rochester engagement at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement. LES MISERABLES is a 2018-2019 M&T Bank Broadway Season Special Presented by the Rochester Broadway Theatre League and Albert Nocciolino.
WITNESSES: Buffalo's Holocaust-Era Stories Traveling Gallery Exhibit And Speaker Events Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2018
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, in collaboration with the Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo, presents Witnesses: Buffalo's Holocaust-Era Stories Traveling Gallery Exhibit, on display in the Lippman Lounge, 2nd floor, JCC Benderson Family Building, 2640 North Forest Rd., Amherst, NY.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2018
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, in collaboration with the Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo, presents Witnesses: Buffalo's Holocaust-Era Stories Traveling Gallery Exhibit, on display in the Lippman Lounge, 2nd floor, JCC Benderson Family Building, 2640 North Forest Rd., Amherst, NY.
Paw Patrol LIVE Coming To RBTL's Auditorium Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2018
No job is too big, no pup is too small! Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue," an action-packed, music-filled production, presented by Pedigree. The heroic pups from the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment, will visit RBTL's Auditorium Theatre February 23-24, 2019! Tickets for all four performances are on sale to the public September 28 and will be available via Ticketmaster.com, 800.745.3000 and the Box Office.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2018
No job is too big, no pup is too small! Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue," an action-packed, music-filled production, presented by Pedigree. The heroic pups from the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment, will visit RBTL's Auditorium Theatre February 23-24, 2019! Tickets for all four performances are on sale to the public September 28 and will be available via Ticketmaster.com, 800.745.3000 and the Box Office.
Harry Lipsitz – Susie Noon Productions Present Jay Louis Dref in Concert At Russell's Steaks, Chops and More
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2018
Buffalo native and vocalist Jay Louis Dref returned this summer to perform at various local venues. In the last few months, Dref performed for sold-out crowds at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, North Park Theatre and the Italian Festival with Buffalo legend Joey Giambra. In late August, Dref was the featured vocalist in Giambra's BREAD AND ONIONS at the Kavinoky Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2018
Buffalo native and vocalist Jay Louis Dref returned this summer to perform at various local venues. In the last few months, Dref performed for sold-out crowds at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, North Park Theatre and the Italian Festival with Buffalo legend Joey Giambra. In late August, Dref was the featured vocalist in Giambra's BREAD AND ONIONS at the Kavinoky Theatre.
Award-Winning Solo Show MO-TO-THE-ONCLE Returns To KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2018
Last year's favorite Mo-to-the-oncle (pronounced MO-to-the-AWN-uh-kuhl) returns to the 2018 KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival (Wednesday, Sept. 12 - Today, Sept. 22) today, September 15 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 16 at 4 p.m. at the School of the Arts Ensemble Theatre (45 Prince Street, Rochester, NY 14607). Tickets are $15 at rochesterfringe.com, where more information is also available. Remaining tickets will be available at the door starting one hour before curtain.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2018
Last year's favorite Mo-to-the-oncle (pronounced MO-to-the-AWN-uh-kuhl) returns to the 2018 KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival (Wednesday, Sept. 12 - Today, Sept. 22) today, September 15 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 16 at 4 p.m. at the School of the Arts Ensemble Theatre (45 Prince Street, Rochester, NY 14607). Tickets are $15 at rochesterfringe.com, where more information is also available. Remaining tickets will be available at the door starting one hour before curtain.
Start The Season With A Laugh At Alleyway Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2018
Alleyway Theatre will present the world premiere of PHILOSOPHUS: OR ... A true and terrible recounting of the horrible events to befall one Francois-Marie Arouet, otherwise known as 'Voltaire,' at the vile hands of despotism and tyranny, as represented by Baron Franz von Freytag and his insidious persecution of said philosopher, which, over the course of a few weeks, dictated the fate of liberty and freedom in the historical trajectory of Western civilization by Colin Speer Crowley, directed by Neal Radice. Opening night is September 13, 2018. It is the company's first production of its 39th season dedicated to presenting new plays and musicals.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2018
Alleyway Theatre will present the world premiere of PHILOSOPHUS: OR ... A true and terrible recounting of the horrible events to befall one Francois-Marie Arouet, otherwise known as 'Voltaire,' at the vile hands of despotism and tyranny, as represented by Baron Franz von Freytag and his insidious persecution of said philosopher, which, over the course of a few weeks, dictated the fate of liberty and freedom in the historical trajectory of Western civilization by Colin Speer Crowley, directed by Neal Radice. Opening night is September 13, 2018. It is the company's first production of its 39th season dedicated to presenting new plays and musicals.
Chatting with Poet Catherine Keller About Her First Chapbook
by Mark C. Lloyd - September 12, 2018
CK: I started writing poetry when I was 16, about 6 years ago. At first it was terrible and cliche but as I grew to learn more about myself, including activism, spirituality, and making sense of my mental health, I figured I could only write about what was important to me.
by Mark C. Lloyd - September 12, 2018
CK: I started writing poetry when I was 16, about 6 years ago. At first it was terrible and cliche but as I grew to learn more about myself, including activism, spirituality, and making sense of my mental health, I figured I could only write about what was important to me.
Deaf Comedian To Stage First Solo Show During Keybank Rochester Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2018
Have you ever heard of Tom Willard? The Rochester-based standup comedian plans to put on his first one-man show during the upcoming KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival. 'TOM WILLARD: A Comedian You've Never Heard Of' will take place 7 pm Today, Sept. 12, 2018 at Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2018
Have you ever heard of Tom Willard? The Rochester-based standup comedian plans to put on his first one-man show during the upcoming KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival. 'TOM WILLARD: A Comedian You've Never Heard Of' will take place 7 pm Today, Sept. 12, 2018 at Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts.
New Play Imagines The Buffalo Bills As Super Bowl Champs
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2018
This summer, Bills fans, Buffalo fans, and theater fans can begin the 2018 season with an exciting new play that is a love letter to all of them. Written by WNY's award-winning playwright Donna Hoke, ONCE IN MY LIFETIME: A Buffalo Football Fantasy is the most exciting event to hit the Queen City since the Bills made four straight trips to the Super Bowl--but with a happier ending. This one-of-a kind presentation employs an entirely local creative team of Buffalo's finest theater professionals and will feature a surprise cameo each night.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2018
This summer, Bills fans, Buffalo fans, and theater fans can begin the 2018 season with an exciting new play that is a love letter to all of them. Written by WNY's award-winning playwright Donna Hoke, ONCE IN MY LIFETIME: A Buffalo Football Fantasy is the most exciting event to hit the Queen City since the Bills made four straight trips to the Super Bowl--but with a happier ending. This one-of-a kind presentation employs an entirely local creative team of Buffalo's finest theater professionals and will feature a surprise cameo each night.
SWEENEY TODD Opens at the Kavinoky in September
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville College, opens its 39th season with the classic musical SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Stephen Sondheim & Hugh Wheeler.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville College, opens its 39th season with the classic musical SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Stephen Sondheim & Hugh Wheeler.
Start The Season With A Laugh At Alleyway Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Alleyway Theatre will present the world premiere of PHILOSOPHUS: OR ... A true and terrible recounting of the horrible events to befall one Francois-Marie Arouet, otherwise known as 'Voltaire,' at the vile hands of despotism and tyranny, as represented by Baron Franz von Freytag and his insidious persecution of said philosopher, which, over the course of a few weeks, dictated the fate of liberty and freedom in the historical trajectory of Western civilization by Colin Speer Crowley, directed by Neal Radice. Opening night is September 13, 2018. It is the company's first production of its 39th season dedicated to presenting new plays and musicals.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Alleyway Theatre will present the world premiere of PHILOSOPHUS: OR ... A true and terrible recounting of the horrible events to befall one Francois-Marie Arouet, otherwise known as 'Voltaire,' at the vile hands of despotism and tyranny, as represented by Baron Franz von Freytag and his insidious persecution of said philosopher, which, over the course of a few weeks, dictated the fate of liberty and freedom in the historical trajectory of Western civilization by Colin Speer Crowley, directed by Neal Radice. Opening night is September 13, 2018. It is the company's first production of its 39th season dedicated to presenting new plays and musicals.
ART/WNY Presents HEATHERS The Musical
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Scheduled to get the 2018-19 season off to explosive start is the local premier of the musical based on the 1988 cult-classic film, HEATHERS. In her Artistic Director inaugural season and making her debut as a director for ART/WNY, Candice Kogut will oversee this compelling and timely piece of American musical theater. HEATHERS THE MUSICAL opens on September 6th and runs to September 22nd at ART/WNY's new 3200 Elmwood Avenue performance space located in the heart of Kenton, NY. Ticket prices are $25 General/$20 Student and Veteran.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Scheduled to get the 2018-19 season off to explosive start is the local premier of the musical based on the 1988 cult-classic film, HEATHERS. In her Artistic Director inaugural season and making her debut as a director for ART/WNY, Candice Kogut will oversee this compelling and timely piece of American musical theater. HEATHERS THE MUSICAL opens on September 6th and runs to September 22nd at ART/WNY's new 3200 Elmwood Avenue performance space located in the heart of Kenton, NY. Ticket prices are $25 General/$20 Student and Veteran.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At ONCE IN MY LIFETIME at Shea's
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2018
What could be more natural than watching a Bills game in a local bar? That's the setting for a new play by local playwright Donna Hoke. It's called Once In My Lifetime, A Buffalo Football Fantasy.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2018
What could be more natural than watching a Bills game in a local bar? That's the setting for a new play by local playwright Donna Hoke. It's called Once In My Lifetime, A Buffalo Football Fantasy.
Bills' Scott Norwood Heads Back To Buffalo To Appear In ONCE IN MY LIFETIME: A Buffalo Football Fantasy
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Scott Norwood, the kicker who embedded 'wide right' into the national lexicon, returns to Buffalo, New York this Saturday to appear in a play about--what else?--the Bills winning the Super Bowl.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Scott Norwood, the kicker who embedded 'wide right' into the national lexicon, returns to Buffalo, New York this Saturday to appear in a play about--what else?--the Bills winning the Super Bowl.
Award-Winning Solo Show MO-TO-THE-ONCLE Returns To KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2018
Last year's favorite Mo-to-the-oncle (pronounced MO-to-the-AWN-uh-kuhl) returns to the 2018 KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival (Wednesday, Sept. 12 - Saturday, Sept. 22) on Saturday, September 15 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 16 at 4 p.m. at the School of the Arts Ensemble Theatre (45 Prince Street, Rochester, NY 14607). Tickets are $15 at rochesterfringe.com, where more information is also available. Remaining tickets will be available at the door starting one hour before curtain.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2018
Last year's favorite Mo-to-the-oncle (pronounced MO-to-the-AWN-uh-kuhl) returns to the 2018 KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival (Wednesday, Sept. 12 - Saturday, Sept. 22) on Saturday, September 15 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 16 at 4 p.m. at the School of the Arts Ensemble Theatre (45 Prince Street, Rochester, NY 14607). Tickets are $15 at rochesterfringe.com, where more information is also available. Remaining tickets will be available at the door starting one hour before curtain.
New Play Imagines The Buffalo Bills As Super Bowl Champs
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2018
This summer, Bills fans, Buffalo fans, and theater fans can begin the 2018 season with an exciting new play that is a love letter to all of them. Written by WNY's award-winning playwright Donna Hoke, ONCE IN MY LIFETIME: A Buffalo Football Fantasy is the most exciting event to hit the Queen City since the Bills made four straight trips to the Super Bowl--but with a happier ending. This one-of-a kind presentation employs an entirely local creative team of Buffalo's finest theater professionals and will feature a surprise cameo each night.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2018
This summer, Bills fans, Buffalo fans, and theater fans can begin the 2018 season with an exciting new play that is a love letter to all of them. Written by WNY's award-winning playwright Donna Hoke, ONCE IN MY LIFETIME: A Buffalo Football Fantasy is the most exciting event to hit the Queen City since the Bills made four straight trips to the Super Bowl--but with a happier ending. This one-of-a kind presentation employs an entirely local creative team of Buffalo's finest theater professionals and will feature a surprise cameo each night.
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