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Actor John F. Kennedy
by Mark C. Lloyd - February 12, 2016
Local actor John F. Kennedy keeps busy on stage and screen. In demand on stage and a new movie in the works.
Donna Hoke's SAFE to Premiere Next Month at RLTP
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2016
 Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) Ensemble Member Donna Hoke's latest play, SAFE, premiered in Michigan this past November as part of RLTP's new BETA program.
Springville Center for the Art's Night of One Acts
by Mark C. Lloyd - February 10, 2016
Springville Center for the Arts Night of One Acts
SOTA Set for Geva's THE STAGE DOOR PROJECT
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2016
?One of the highlights of the Rochester theatre season will be Geva's production of To Kill a Mockingbird. To accompany this production, Geva, Rochester's leading professional theatre has invited School of the Arts (SOTA) to participate in "The Stage Door Project: To Kill a Mockingbird."
Rochester Fringe to Begin Accepting 2016 Show Submissions in March
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2016
?The 2016 First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival (Thursday, September 15 - Saturday, September 24) will open its six-week show submission process on Wednesday, March 16 at 9 a.m. EST through Saturday, April 30 at midnight EST. All artists, arts organizations and producers interested in presenting a show in any genre (children's, comedy, dance, multidisciplinary, music, spoken word, theatre, visual arts & film) at the 2016 Fringe may apply via rochesterfringe.com only.
Photo Flash: First Look at AN ILIAD as Part of Geva's Fielding Studio Series
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2016
Geva's Fielding Studio Series continues with the award-winning play AN ILIAD, written by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare, based on Homer's The Iliad, translated by Robert Fagles and directed by Jerry Genochio. The production opens tonight, February 5, and continues through February 21, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars onstage below!
WIESENTHAL to Play 710 Main Theatre, 3/17-20
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
710 Main Theatre presents Wiesenthal; the award-winning play written by and starring Tom Dugan. 
American Repertory Theater of WNY Selects New Performance Space
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2016
The American Repertory Theater of WNY, in association with the Sportsman Americana Music Foundation and Buffalo NY's Sportsman Tavern owner Dwane Hall, will be operating out of a new performance space located in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood on 330 Amherst Street (next to the Sportsman Tavern). The flexible black-box 50 seat performance space will retain much of American Repertory Theater of WNY's boutique theater intimacy reputation and, in addition to the remaining 2015-16 season and beyond, will serve as a forum for events including community educational programs, dramatic arts performances, music, film screenings and poetry. The 330 Amherst Street production space will see its first production as American Repertory Theater of WNY presents John Guare's pioneering work The House of Blue Leaves on March 10th and runs until April 10th. 
The Downstairs Cabaret Announces 14 Shows as Part of 2016 Winter Program
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2016
The Downstairs Cabaret is thrilled to announce 14 shows as part of its 2016 Winter Program, including several regional premieres, performing through the 3rd week in March.
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrates THE MUSIC OF DAVID BOWIE, 3/30
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2016
Western New York fans of David Bowie will have a chance to come together and celebrate his towering musical legacy on Wednesday, March 30.
Geva's Fielding Studio Series to Continue with AN ILIAD
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2016
?The Fielding Studio Series continues on February 4 with the award-winning play An Iliad, written by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare, based on Homer's The Iliad, translated by Robert Fagles and directed by Jerry Genochio.
Road Less Traveled Productions Announces 2016-2017 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2016
Road Less Traveled Productions is pleased to announce its 2016-17 Season to Buffalo theatergoers! Featuring five full regular season theatrical productions, this season will include original work as well as Western New York premieres of work never before produced in the Buffalo area. RLTP's 13th season will include:
BWW Review: PIPPIN at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - January 27, 2016
The 1970's was an era of self discovery, rebellion and personal exploration. Broadway was morphing from the stock musical comedy formula towards the darker issues of life not usually seen on the musical stage . There was a young Stephen Sondheim delving into the deep interpersonal relations of marriage in COMPANY and FOLLIES, while Michael Bennett had gathered a group of young dancers who were exposing their inner demons and life stories in A CHORUS LINE. Meanwhile the composer Stephen Schwartz began his career with PIPPIN and would later write hit scores for GODSPELL and WICKED
Geva to Continue 43rd Season with TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2016
Geva Theatre Center presents Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird as part of the 2015-2016 ESL Wilson Stage Series. To Kill a Mockingbird is adapted by Christopher Sergel and directed by Mark Cuddy, with original music by Gregg Coffin. The production begins previews on February 16, opens on February 20 and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage until March 20.
Writer James J. Alonzo
by Mark C. Lloyd - January 25, 2016
James J. Alonzo is a Viet Nam Combat Veteran, Deputy Sheriff, Private Investigator, Bail Enforcement Agent, retired Buddhist Priest, Thomasine Priest, married since 1966. 100% Disabled Veteran due to Agent orange onset illnesses. He is also a writer with numerous on line articles and seeking a publisher for a upcoming book.
Photo Flash: FREUD'S LAST SESSION Opens Tonight at Road Less Traveled Productions
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2016
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) welcomes in the New Year with the Western New York premiere of FREUD'S LAST SESSION by Mark St. Germain. FREUD'S LAST SESSION will open tonight, January 22nd, and run through Sunday February 14th at the Road Less Traveled Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars onstage below!
Second Generation Theatre Stages VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2016
Second Generation Theatre kicks off its 4th season this month with VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play. Written by Christopher Durang, the hilarious Broadway sensation runs from tonight, January 22 through Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Lancaster Opera House.
Shea's Free Family Film Series Continues 2/7
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2016
Shea's Free Family Film Series provides free family-oriented movies to the general public. The annual film series continues on Sunday, February 7 at 2 P.M. (doors open at 1 P.M.) with the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Rated PG).
2015 BroadwayWorld Buffalo Awards Winners Announced - Anthony Alcocer, Marina Laurendi and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 20, 2016
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 Buffalo winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
Photo Flash: First Look at FREUD'S LAST SESSION at Road Less Traveled Productions
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2016
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) welcomes in the New Year with the Western New York premiere of FREUD'S LAST SESSION by Mark St. Germain. FREUD'S LAST SESSION will open Friday January 22nd and run through Sunday February 14th at the Road Less Traveled Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars onstage below!
Second Generation Theatre to Stage VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE This Winter
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
Second Generation Theatre kicks off its 4th season this month with VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play. Written by Christopher Durang, the hilarious Broadway sensation runs from Friday, January 22 through Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Lancaster Opera House.
BWW Reviews: ALL MY SONS at Irish Classical Theatre
by Michael Rabice - January 16, 2016
BRILLIANT CAST SHINES IN MILLER'S AMERICAN TRAGEDY
BWW Reviews: THE END OF THE RAINBOW at THE KAVINOKY THEATRE
by Michael Rabice - January 15, 2016
Real life is often more dramatic than stage drama, and in the case of Judy Garland,  everyday life was a scary venture for the drug and alcohol addicted child star turned adult superstar.
O'Connell & Company's ORDINARY DAYS Opens 1/21
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2016
O'Connell & Company, the professional theatre in residence at The Park School of Buffalo, presents The Western New York Premiere of ORDINARY DAYS, Music and Lyrics by Adam Gwon, opening on JANUARY 21, 2016 and running through FEBRUARY 21, 2016.  
Michele Ragusa to Return to Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo, 4/22
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2016
BUFFALO, NY -- Kleinhans Music Hall welcomes back Buffalo native and Broadway star Michele Ragusa on Friday, April 22 for an evening of music and storytelling about growing up in Buffalo to starring on Broadway. The program will feature Michele in a range of musical selections, from standards and Garland, to classic and modern Broadway tunes. 

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