Review: NEIL DIAMOND: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - April 09, 2025
The trend continues of bringing a musical superstar's life to the Broadway stage in a jukebox bio-musical style. We've had Cher, Tina Turner, Gloria Estefan, Michael Jackson, and now Neil Diamond in THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE. The flashy and often heartfelt Broadway tour settled onto the stage of Shea's Buffalo Theatre last night to an enthusiastic ovation.
by Michael Rabice - April 09, 2025
The trend continues of bringing a musical superstar's life to the Broadway stage in a jukebox bio-musical style. We've had Cher, Tina Turner, Gloria Estefan, Michael Jackson, and now Neil Diamond in THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE. The flashy and often heartfelt Broadway tour settled onto the stage of Shea's Buffalo Theatre last night to an enthusiastic ovation.
Shea’s Performing Arts Center Sets THE LORAZ as the Next Free Family Film
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2025
Shea’s Performing Arts Center has invited the community to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre on Sunday, April 27 at 1:00PM (doors open at noon) to see The Lorax.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2025
Shea’s Performing Arts Center has invited the community to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre on Sunday, April 27 at 1:00PM (doors open at noon) to see The Lorax.
Review: DORIAN at Irish Classical Theatre
by Michael Rabice - April 04, 2025
The personal life and writings of Oscar Wilde have been so inextricably linked that the new play DORIAN has woven Wilde's journey into that of one of his best known characters, Dorian Gray. In an everything old is new again fashion, Wilde's' 1891 play THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY has been freely adapted by Phoebe Eclair-Powell and Owen Horsley into something remarkably fresh and creative.
by Michael Rabice - April 04, 2025
The personal life and writings of Oscar Wilde have been so inextricably linked that the new play DORIAN has woven Wilde's journey into that of one of his best known characters, Dorian Gray. In an everything old is new again fashion, Wilde's' 1891 play THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY has been freely adapted by Phoebe Eclair-Powell and Owen Horsley into something remarkably fresh and creative.
Review: CHESS at LANCASTER OPERA HOUSE
by Michael Rabice - March 31, 2025
Every now and then there is a musical that is near universally loved for it score, treasured by cast recording collectors, and infamous to many, BUT is rarely ever produced. Most were failures soon after theirs debuts. My personal desert island treasured flop from that category is Jerry Herman's DEAR WORLD. For others it was Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG ( considered a flop for almost 40 years, but now a triumph). Which brings us to the rarely produced, but often recorded musical CHESS, now being presented at the Lancaster Opera House.
by Michael Rabice - March 31, 2025
Every now and then there is a musical that is near universally loved for it score, treasured by cast recording collectors, and infamous to many, BUT is rarely ever produced. Most were failures soon after theirs debuts. My personal desert island treasured flop from that category is Jerry Herman's DEAR WORLD. For others it was Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG ( considered a flop for almost 40 years, but now a triumph). Which brings us to the rarely produced, but often recorded musical CHESS, now being presented at the Lancaster Opera House.
Eastman Guitar Professor Nicholas Goluses Will Perform 70th Birthday Concert With Friends
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
Nicholas Goluses, Professor of Guitar at the University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music, will celebrate a big birthday this year with a special Faculty Artist Series concert, Nicholas Goluses and Friends: A 70th Birthday Concert.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
Nicholas Goluses, Professor of Guitar at the University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music, will celebrate a big birthday this year with a special Faculty Artist Series concert, Nicholas Goluses and Friends: A 70th Birthday Concert.
Shea's Invites Community To Michael Shea Birthday Celebration
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
Shea's Performing Arts Center invites the community to celebrate Shea's Buffalo Theatre founder, Michael Shea during an April 1 birthday event featuring special treats and prizes.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
Shea's Performing Arts Center invites the community to celebrate Shea's Buffalo Theatre founder, Michael Shea during an April 1 birthday event featuring special treats and prizes.
THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD at Alleyway Theatre
by Emmy Rice - March 29, 2025
Alleyway Theatre's production of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd will open on April 11, 2025. The show will run through May 3, 2025. Check here for more details.
by Emmy Rice - March 29, 2025
Alleyway Theatre's production of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd will open on April 11, 2025. The show will run through May 3, 2025. Check here for more details.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Shea's 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - March 28, 2025
Murder, greed, blackmail, love affairs and a potential hanging are just some of the many dark subjects that form the fabric of the fabulous production of DIAL M FOR MURDER now playing at Shea's 710 Theatre. Who doesn't love a good old fashioned murder mystery? Alfred Hitchcock turned this nail biter into a classic film with Grace Kelly and Ray Miland in 1954. But everything old is new again, as playwright Jeffrey Hatcher has updated and adapted the original play by Frederick Knott into something equally intriguing and possibly even more salacious for current audience sensibilities.
by Michael Rabice - March 28, 2025
Murder, greed, blackmail, love affairs and a potential hanging are just some of the many dark subjects that form the fabric of the fabulous production of DIAL M FOR MURDER now playing at Shea's 710 Theatre. Who doesn't love a good old fashioned murder mystery? Alfred Hitchcock turned this nail biter into a classic film with Grace Kelly and Ray Miland in 1954. But everything old is new again, as playwright Jeffrey Hatcher has updated and adapted the original play by Frederick Knott into something equally intriguing and possibly even more salacious for current audience sensibilities.
Lindsey Brett Carothers, Darryl Semira And More Join STARRING BUFFALO SINGS RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2025
Casting is set and tickets are now on sale for Starring Buffalo Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein, a unique cabaret event being held at the Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center in Buffalo. Learn more.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2025
Casting is set and tickets are now on sale for Starring Buffalo Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein, a unique cabaret event being held at the Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center in Buffalo. Learn more.
DIAL M FOR MURDER to Open at Shea's 710 Theatre This Week
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Road Less Traveled Productions will present Dial M for Murder at Shea's 710 Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Road Less Traveled Productions will present Dial M for Murder at Shea's 710 Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
SHUCKED Opening at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre This Week
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Shucked, the Tony Award, winning musical comedy, is set to open at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre on Tuesday, March 25 for eight performances. It will close at the Buffalo Theatre on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Shucked, the Tony Award, winning musical comedy, is set to open at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre on Tuesday, March 25 for eight performances. It will close at the Buffalo Theatre on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Shea's And Tipico Coffee Roasters Present 'Shea's Blend'
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2025
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Tipico Coffee Roasters will present “Shea's Blend.” The unique coffee, creatively crafted at Tipico's Buffalo roastery, celebrates the centennial anniversary of Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2025
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Tipico Coffee Roasters will present “Shea's Blend.” The unique coffee, creatively crafted at Tipico's Buffalo roastery, celebrates the centennial anniversary of Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
WICKED, THE OUTSIDERS and More Set for Shea's Performing Arts Center 2025-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Shea's Performing Arts Center has revealed 2025-26 Broadway Season at Shea's Buffalo Theatre, which includes WICKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Shea's Performing Arts Center has revealed 2025-26 Broadway Season at Shea's Buffalo Theatre, which includes WICKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Rochester Philharmonic Sets World Premieres and More for 25/26 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Rochester Philharmonic has revealed its 25/26 season, featuring world premieres and more. See the full lineup of programming here.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Rochester Philharmonic has revealed its 25/26 season, featuring world premieres and more. See the full lineup of programming here.
Geva Theatre Artistic Director Emeritus Mark Cuddy Launches New Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2025
The Geva Theatre Artistic Director Emeritus is launching The Classics Company, a new Rochester theatre company dedicated to staging history's greatest plays.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2025
The Geva Theatre Artistic Director Emeritus is launching The Classics Company, a new Rochester theatre company dedicated to staging history's greatest plays.
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at MusicalFare
by Michael Rabice - March 07, 2025
Broadway's great leading lady Elaine Stritch once corrected herself when talking about musicals, when she was describing a Broadway show as a 'musical comedy.' 'Every musical was called a musical comedy in my day,' she quipped. Well, times have changed, and the Pultizer Prize winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL most certainly would not be categorized as a musical comedy, but rather a musical drama.
by Michael Rabice - March 07, 2025
Broadway's great leading lady Elaine Stritch once corrected herself when talking about musicals, when she was describing a Broadway show as a 'musical comedy.' 'Every musical was called a musical comedy in my day,' she quipped. Well, times have changed, and the Pultizer Prize winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL most certainly would not be categorized as a musical comedy, but rather a musical drama.
Review: THE WIZ at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - March 05, 2025
Everything OZ continues these days. L Frank Baum would be flabbergasted to think that his 1900 novel 'THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ' would be as popular, if not MORE popular, in 2025. The endless fascination with the story of young Dorothy being whisked away by a twister from her home in Kansas to the mystical land of Oz has always been a favorite of young and old. The beloved MGM musical starring Judy Garland continues to be a perennial favorite. And in 1975 a little musical called THE WIZ took Broadway by storm, updating the story to present day with an all Black cast. In 2003, the prequel musical WICKED opened and has been dazzling Broadway audiences ever since, to say nothing of the blockbuster movie version in 2024. The 2025 Academy Awards included 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow,' 2 songs from THE WIZ and 1 from WICKED. The fascination continues....
by Michael Rabice - March 05, 2025
Everything OZ continues these days. L Frank Baum would be flabbergasted to think that his 1900 novel 'THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ' would be as popular, if not MORE popular, in 2025. The endless fascination with the story of young Dorothy being whisked away by a twister from her home in Kansas to the mystical land of Oz has always been a favorite of young and old. The beloved MGM musical starring Judy Garland continues to be a perennial favorite. And in 1975 a little musical called THE WIZ took Broadway by storm, updating the story to present day with an all Black cast. In 2003, the prequel musical WICKED opened and has been dazzling Broadway audiences ever since, to say nothing of the blockbuster movie version in 2024. The 2025 Academy Awards included 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow,' 2 songs from THE WIZ and 1 from WICKED. The fascination continues....
2025 Rochester Fringe Festival Show Submissions Open Now
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2025
Show submissions for the 2025 Rochester Fringe Festival are now open. Artists will have an opportunity to apply to as many of the diverse Rochester venues and spaces as they like through a single application process.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2025
Show submissions for the 2025 Rochester Fringe Festival are now open. Artists will have an opportunity to apply to as many of the diverse Rochester venues and spaces as they like through a single application process.
SoloFest 2025 To Present HELP! I'M TRAPPED IN A ONE-WOMAN SHOW! with Kate Skinner
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2025
Kate Skinner finds herself ‘trapped in a one-woman show' in a new ‘one-woman show' called “Help! I'm Trapped in a One-Woman Show!”, receiving its world premiere March14-16 as Show #Two in Bridge Street Theatre's SoloFest 2025.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2025
Kate Skinner finds herself ‘trapped in a one-woman show' in a new ‘one-woman show' called “Help! I'm Trapped in a One-Woman Show!”, receiving its world premiere March14-16 as Show #Two in Bridge Street Theatre's SoloFest 2025.
Review: THE LOVED ONES at Irish Classical Theatre
by Michael Rabice - February 24, 2025
When worlds collide, drama ensues. And in the new play THE LOVED ONES by Erica Murray, 4 women meet under the most unusual of circumstances. Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre is presenting the North American Premiere of this 2023 play. And as can be expected, the dark subjects of death, remorse, unwed mothers and lives lived full of heartbreak are no stranger to the often brooding stories that have been told in the Irish Theatre genre.
by Michael Rabice - February 24, 2025
When worlds collide, drama ensues. And in the new play THE LOVED ONES by Erica Murray, 4 women meet under the most unusual of circumstances. Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre is presenting the North American Premiere of this 2023 play. And as can be expected, the dark subjects of death, remorse, unwed mothers and lives lived full of heartbreak are no stranger to the often brooding stories that have been told in the Irish Theatre genre.
Previews: CATS at Starring Buffalo At Shea’s 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - February 14, 2025
CATS…Now and Forever. That catchphrase of marketing served the blockbuster Broadway musical well. The show ran for over 18 years, and although often maligned, is indelibly chiseled into the canon of classic musicals. It introduced countless tourists to an immersive theatrical experience, never seen before. In 1982 the Winter Garden Theatre was literally transformed into a larger than life sized back alley, with actors dressed as cats crawling through the audience and climbing across the mezzanine rails. The hit song “Memory” earned Betty Buckley a TONY Award for her portrayal of Grizabella, and Andrew Lloyd Weber cemented his role as blockbuster composer. He was fresh off of the success of EVITA and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA would be his next huge hit.
by Michael Rabice - February 14, 2025
CATS…Now and Forever. That catchphrase of marketing served the blockbuster Broadway musical well. The show ran for over 18 years, and although often maligned, is indelibly chiseled into the canon of classic musicals. It introduced countless tourists to an immersive theatrical experience, never seen before. In 1982 the Winter Garden Theatre was literally transformed into a larger than life sized back alley, with actors dressed as cats crawling through the audience and climbing across the mezzanine rails. The hit song “Memory” earned Betty Buckley a TONY Award for her portrayal of Grizabella, and Andrew Lloyd Weber cemented his role as blockbuster composer. He was fresh off of the success of EVITA and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA would be his next huge hit.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Reveals 2025-26 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2025
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 season. The season will kick off on September 20 at 8:00 pm with Malofeev Plays Tchaikovsky. Check out the full season lineup here:
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2025
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 season. The season will kick off on September 20 at 8:00 pm with Malofeev Plays Tchaikovsky. Check out the full season lineup here:
Review: BRILLIANT WORKS OF ART at Bellissima Productions at Alleyway Theatre
by Michael Rabice - February 02, 2025
What did our critic think of BRILLIANT WORKS OF ART at Bellissima Productions At Alleyway Theatre?
by Michael Rabice - February 02, 2025
What did our critic think of BRILLIANT WORKS OF ART at Bellissima Productions At Alleyway Theatre?
Purchase College Will Honor Technical Theatre Legend Michael Wyatt
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
Purchase College, State University of New York’s Broadway Technical Theatre History Project will present the Eleventh “Backstage Legends and Masters Award” to Michael Wyatt.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
Purchase College, State University of New York’s Broadway Technical Theatre History Project will present the Eleventh “Backstage Legends and Masters Award” to Michael Wyatt.
A TASTE OF IRELAND Comes to Buffalo
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2025
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation will come to New York, in February and March for seven performances only.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2025
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation will come to New York, in February and March for seven performances only.
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