Tickets to NEWSIES National Tour at Shea's on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2015
Disney Theatrical Productions, Shea's Performing Arts Center, and Albert Nocciolino announced today that tickets for the highly anticipated Buffalo engagement of Disney's NEWSIES will go on sale to the public today, June 20th at 10:00 AM. Tickets start at $35. The Tony Award-winning production will begin performances at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on September 29th for a limited engagement of one week through October 4th as a part of the M&T Bank 2015-16 Broadway Series.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2015
Disney Theatrical Productions, Shea's Performing Arts Center, and Albert Nocciolino announced today that tickets for the highly anticipated Buffalo engagement of Disney's NEWSIES will go on sale to the public today, June 20th at 10:00 AM. Tickets start at $35. The Tony Award-winning production will begin performances at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on September 29th for a limited engagement of one week through October 4th as a part of the M&T Bank 2015-16 Broadway Series.
RLTP to Host BLUE: New York's West Coast Party 2015, 6/24
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2015
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) will host its third annual summer event, BLUE: New York's West Coast Party 2015 next Wednesday, June 24th, beginning at 5:30 PM and continuing through 10:00 PM, at The Shores Waterfront Restaurant on Tonawanda Island, NY.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2015
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) will host its third annual summer event, BLUE: New York's West Coast Party 2015 next Wednesday, June 24th, beginning at 5:30 PM and continuing through 10:00 PM, at The Shores Waterfront Restaurant on Tonawanda Island, NY.
Robert Brunschmid Named New Director of Operations at Shea's
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2015
Robert Brunschmid, former Managing Director of Theatre of Youth (TOY) since April 2004, will join the team at Shea's Performing Arts Center effective July 13, 2015 as the Director of Operations. In this position, he will oversee the Facilities Department, the Concessions Department and the Volunteer Program at Shea's Performing Arts Center which now comprises three theatres: Shea's Buffalo Theatre, the 710 Main Theatre and Shea's Smith Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2015
Robert Brunschmid, former Managing Director of Theatre of Youth (TOY) since April 2004, will join the team at Shea's Performing Arts Center effective July 13, 2015 as the Director of Operations. In this position, he will oversee the Facilities Department, the Concessions Department and the Volunteer Program at Shea's Performing Arts Center which now comprises three theatres: Shea's Buffalo Theatre, the 710 Main Theatre and Shea's Smith Theatre.
MusicalFare to Present the Return of SISTERS OF SWING: THE ANDREWS SISTERS MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2015
MusicalFare presents its summer production and the final show of its 25th Anniversary Season, SISTERS OF SWING: THE ANDREWS SISTERS MUSICAL, offering an insider's view into the personal and private lives of the most successful female group of all-time: the Andrews Sisters. Featuring all of their hit songs, including 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,' 'Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree,' 'Bei Mir Bist du Schon' and many others, SISTERS OF SWING chronicles the Andrews Sisters lives, their successful pairings with other recording artists such as Bing Crosby & Danny Kaye, and the peaks and valleys of their showbiz careers.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2015
MusicalFare presents its summer production and the final show of its 25th Anniversary Season, SISTERS OF SWING: THE ANDREWS SISTERS MUSICAL, offering an insider's view into the personal and private lives of the most successful female group of all-time: the Andrews Sisters. Featuring all of their hit songs, including 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,' 'Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree,' 'Bei Mir Bist du Schon' and many others, SISTERS OF SWING chronicles the Andrews Sisters lives, their successful pairings with other recording artists such as Bing Crosby & Danny Kaye, and the peaks and valleys of their showbiz careers.
Geva Theatre Center to Present JOURNEY TO THE SON: A CELEBRATION OF SON HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2015
Geva Theatre Center presents "Journey to the Son: A Celebration of Son House" from August 26 - August 29, 2015. This once-in-a-lifetime, four-day festival weaves together music, theatre, film, audio recordings, storytelling and lectures to celebrate Rochester's adopted son, Eddie "Son" House.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2015
Geva Theatre Center presents "Journey to the Son: A Celebration of Son House" from August 26 - August 29, 2015. This once-in-a-lifetime, four-day festival weaves together music, theatre, film, audio recordings, storytelling and lectures to celebrate Rochester's adopted son, Eddie "Son" House.
USITT Approves New Round of Rigging Safety Schools
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2015
USITT has approved funding for free stage rigging inspections and safety training at 12 more schools via its Rigging Safety Initiative.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2015
USITT has approved funding for free stage rigging inspections and safety training at 12 more schools via its Rigging Safety Initiative.
Tickets to NEWSIES National Tour at Shea's on Sale 6/20
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2015
Disney Theatrical Productions, Shea's Performing Arts Center, and Albert Nocciolino announced today that tickets for the highly anticipated Buffalo engagement of Disney's NEWSIES will go on sale to the public on Saturday, June 20th at 10:00 AM. Tickets start at $35. The Tony Award-winning production will begin performances at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on September 29th for a limited engagement of one week through October 4th as a part of the M&T Bank 2015-16 Broadway Series.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2015
Disney Theatrical Productions, Shea's Performing Arts Center, and Albert Nocciolino announced today that tickets for the highly anticipated Buffalo engagement of Disney's NEWSIES will go on sale to the public on Saturday, June 20th at 10:00 AM. Tickets start at $35. The Tony Award-winning production will begin performances at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on September 29th for a limited engagement of one week through October 4th as a part of the M&T Bank 2015-16 Broadway Series.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to Shea's Buffalo Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2015
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking one-week run at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in 2013 returns for a limited engagement tonight, June 2, through June 7 for eight performances at Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2015
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking one-week run at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in 2013 returns for a limited engagement tonight, June 2, through June 7 for eight performances at Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
Photo Flash: Stars of Tomorrow Winners to Compete in NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS in NYC
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2015
The Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) is pleased to announce that it will join other professional theater organizations from across the country participating in the seventh annual presentation of "The Jimmy Awards", to be held in New York City on June 29th at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. The National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA), founded and produced by Nederlander Presentations, Inc. and Pittsburgh CLO, is a national celebration of outstanding student achievement that recognizes individual artistry in vocal, dance and acting performances by high school students. "The Jimmy Award" is named in honor of James M. Nederlander, legendary Broadway theater owner and producer.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2015
The Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) is pleased to announce that it will join other professional theater organizations from across the country participating in the seventh annual presentation of "The Jimmy Awards", to be held in New York City on June 29th at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. The National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA), founded and produced by Nederlander Presentations, Inc. and Pittsburgh CLO, is a national celebration of outstanding student achievement that recognizes individual artistry in vocal, dance and acting performances by high school students. "The Jimmy Award" is named in honor of James M. Nederlander, legendary Broadway theater owner and producer.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Sets Lottery Policy for Shea's Buffalo Theatre Run
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2015
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON which played a record breaking one-week run in 2013, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, starting June 2 at Shea's Buffalo Theatre and plays a limited one week engagement (eight performances) through June 7. In Buffalo, the production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the Shea's Box Office, 650 Main St., making a limited number of tickets available at $25 apiece.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2015
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON which played a record breaking one-week run in 2013, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, starting June 2 at Shea's Buffalo Theatre and plays a limited one week engagement (eight performances) through June 7. In Buffalo, the production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the Shea's Box Office, 650 Main St., making a limited number of tickets available at $25 apiece.
Shea's Performing Arts Center Announces 2015 Kenny Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015
Shea's Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation are proud to announce the winners of 22nd Annual Kenny Awards, an endeavor that recognizes the talent, dedication, and efforts of our local high school youth.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015
Shea's Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation are proud to announce the winners of 22nd Annual Kenny Awards, an endeavor that recognizes the talent, dedication, and efforts of our local high school youth.
LOVE LETTERS, AVENUE Q & More Set for 710 Main Theatre's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015
710 Main Theatre presents the 2015 - 16 Frey Electric Construction Co. Season. The exciting season features a diverse mix of programming including collaborations with two local theatre companies, two Off-Broadway productions and one show that ran on Broadway during the 2014-15 Season! THREE OF THIS SEASON'S OFFERINGS WERE WRITTEN BY BUFFALO PLAYWRIGHTS: Laura Pedersen "For Heaven's Sake!" with the story also set in Buffalo, and two plays by Buffalo's own A.R. Gurney: "Sylvia" and "Love Letters."
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015
710 Main Theatre presents the 2015 - 16 Frey Electric Construction Co. Season. The exciting season features a diverse mix of programming including collaborations with two local theatre companies, two Off-Broadway productions and one show that ran on Broadway during the 2014-15 Season! THREE OF THIS SEASON'S OFFERINGS WERE WRITTEN BY BUFFALO PLAYWRIGHTS: Laura Pedersen "For Heaven's Sake!" with the story also set in Buffalo, and two plays by Buffalo's own A.R. Gurney: "Sylvia" and "Love Letters."
Annual Kenny Awards Set for Shea's Performing Arts Center, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2015
Shea's Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation will present the 22nd Annual Kenny Awards ceremony, an endeavor that recognizes the talent, dedication, and efforts of our local high school youth.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2015
Shea's Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation will present the 22nd Annual Kenny Awards ceremony, an endeavor that recognizes the talent, dedication, and efforts of our local high school youth.
BWW Reviews: THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at IRISH CLASSICAL THEATRE
by Michael Rabice - May 01, 2015
Dark and disturbing is the best way to sum up Irish Classical Theatre's polished new production of THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE.
by Michael Rabice - May 01, 2015
Dark and disturbing is the best way to sum up Irish Classical Theatre's polished new production of THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE.
Photo Flash: First Look at RLTP's WATER BY THE SPOONFUL
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2015
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) will present the WNY premiere of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winning (for Drama) Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegria Hudes, opening Friday May 1st.The drama will star Anthony Alcocer, Monish Bhattacharyya, Rosa Fernandez, Jonathan Foreman, David Hayes, Sara Kow-Falcone and Victoria Perez. Support for the production is sponsored by The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation, Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP, and Horizon Health Services.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2015
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) will present the WNY premiere of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winning (for Drama) Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegria Hudes, opening Friday May 1st.The drama will star Anthony Alcocer, Monish Bhattacharyya, Rosa Fernandez, Jonathan Foreman, David Hayes, Sara Kow-Falcone and Victoria Perez. Support for the production is sponsored by The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation, Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP, and Horizon Health Services.
Photo Flash: ART/WNY's RUST BELT GROTESQUE Opens This Week
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2015
The American Repertory Theater of WNY's 2014-15 season wraps up with an one-act showcase entitled RUST BELT GROTESQUE with darker regional historical tales of murderers, rapists, a Vaudevillian performer's fall from grace and incredibly dumb brothers. Featured writers include Artie Award nominee for Best Original Work, Justin Karcher, Artie Award for Best Original Work, Matthew LaChiusa being joined by acclaimed writers Mark C LLoyd and James Marzo.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2015
The American Repertory Theater of WNY's 2014-15 season wraps up with an one-act showcase entitled RUST BELT GROTESQUE with darker regional historical tales of murderers, rapists, a Vaudevillian performer's fall from grace and incredibly dumb brothers. Featured writers include Artie Award nominee for Best Original Work, Justin Karcher, Artie Award for Best Original Work, Matthew LaChiusa being joined by acclaimed writers Mark C LLoyd and James Marzo.
Jewish Repertory Theatre Presents THE ODD COUPLE, Now thru 5/17
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2015
Two suddenly single pals - a sloppy sportswriter and a fastidious news writer - strain their friendship by turning roommates and unconsciously repeating the same mistakes they made in the marriages they just left. This classic comedy opens as a group of men assemble for a card game in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just separated from his wife. Depressed and tense, Felix seems almost suicidal. As the action unfolds, the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together, with hilarious results.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2015
Two suddenly single pals - a sloppy sportswriter and a fastidious news writer - strain their friendship by turning roommates and unconsciously repeating the same mistakes they made in the marriages they just left. This classic comedy opens as a group of men assemble for a card game in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just separated from his wife. Depressed and tense, Felix seems almost suicidal. As the action unfolds, the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together, with hilarious results.
Road Less Traveled Productions Reveals 2015 Emanuel Fried New Play Workshop Participating Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2015
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) has announced its list of participating playwrights in the 2015 Emanuel Fried New Play Workshop (NPW).
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2015
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) has announced its list of participating playwrights in the 2015 Emanuel Fried New Play Workshop (NPW).
BWW Reviews: CAROUSEL at MusicalFare
by Michael Rabice - April 20, 2015
Sparse CAROUSEL Takes to the Stage
by Michael Rabice - April 20, 2015
Sparse CAROUSEL Takes to the Stage
Geva to Close 2014-2015 Season with VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
Geva Theatre Center presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike - Christopher Durang's laugh-out-loud, Tony Award-winning comedy, directed by Bruce Jordan. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike begins performances May 5, opens May 9, and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage through May 31.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
Geva Theatre Center presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike - Christopher Durang's laugh-out-loud, Tony Award-winning comedy, directed by Bruce Jordan. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike begins performances May 5, opens May 9, and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage through May 31.
MusicalFare Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL, Now thru 5/17
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2015
MusicalFare Theatre presents the classic musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL. CAROUSEL's romance between Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan is one of musical theater's classic stories. We witness one man's shot at redemption in this Rodgers and Hammerstein masterpiece that hasn't been professionally produced in WNY in over 20 years. The show includes the well-known songs 'If I Loved You' and 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and won the 1994 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Don't miss the show that composer Richard Rodgers said was his favorite of all of his musicals!
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2015
MusicalFare Theatre presents the classic musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL. CAROUSEL's romance between Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan is one of musical theater's classic stories. We witness one man's shot at redemption in this Rodgers and Hammerstein masterpiece that hasn't been professionally produced in WNY in over 20 years. The show includes the well-known songs 'If I Loved You' and 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and won the 1994 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Don't miss the show that composer Richard Rodgers said was his favorite of all of his musicals!
Annual Kenny Awards Set for Shea's Performing Arts Center, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2015
Shea's Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation will present the 22nd Annual Kenny Awards ceremony, an endeavor that recognizes the talent, dedication, and efforts of our local high school youth.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2015
Shea's Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation will present the 22nd Annual Kenny Awards ceremony, an endeavor that recognizes the talent, dedication, and efforts of our local high school youth.
RLTP to Close 2014-15 Season with WATER BY THE SPOONFUL
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2015
Monday, April 13th, 2015 - Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) will present the WNY premiere of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winning (for Drama) Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegria Hudes, opening Friday May 1st.The drama will star Anthony Alcocer, Monish Bhattacharyya, Rosa Fernandez, Jonathan Foreman, David Hayes, Sara Kow-Falcone and Victoria Perez. Support for the production is sponsored by The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation, Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP, and Horizon Health Services.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2015
Monday, April 13th, 2015 - Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) will present the WNY premiere of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winning (for Drama) Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegria Hudes, opening Friday May 1st.The drama will star Anthony Alcocer, Monish Bhattacharyya, Rosa Fernandez, Jonathan Foreman, David Hayes, Sara Kow-Falcone and Victoria Perez. Support for the production is sponsored by The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation, Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP, and Horizon Health Services.
ART/WNY Closes 2014-2015 Season With RUST BELT GROTESQUE
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2015
The American Repertory Theater of WNY's 2014-15 season wraps up with an one-act showcase entitled RUST BELT GROTESQUE with darker regional historical tales of murderers, rapists, a Vaudevillian performer's fall from grace and incredibly dumb brothers.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2015
The American Repertory Theater of WNY's 2014-15 season wraps up with an one-act showcase entitled RUST BELT GROTESQUE with darker regional historical tales of murderers, rapists, a Vaudevillian performer's fall from grace and incredibly dumb brothers.
THE BIKINIS Head to Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, Now thru 4/18
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015
THE BIKINIS are coming to Downstairs Cabaret Theatre!
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015
THE BIKINIS are coming to Downstairs Cabaret Theatre!
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