Drew Fornarola

Interview: Kennedy Kanagawa And Kayla McSorley of RENT at STARRING BUFFALO AT SHEA'S
by Michael Rabice - Apr 14, 2026

Starring Buffalo will produce the Pulitzer prize winning musical RENT as it’s spring production. For the first time in the company’s history, the show will be performed on the mainstage of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for one performance only on Saturday May 9, 2026 at 2pm. 

Kennedy Kanagawa, Ben Jackson Walker, and Alyssa Wray Join RENT IN CONCERT at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2026

RENT In Concert will be performed at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre featuring Ben Jackson Walker, Alyssa Wray, and Kennedy Kanagawa. The production will include a large community chorus and local performers. The event will take place in Buffalo, New York.

Ben Jackson Walker, Alyssa Wray And Kennedy Kanagawa to Lead Starring Buffalo’s RENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Starring Buffalo will present RENT at Shea's Buffalo Theater, featuring a cast led by Kennedy Kanagawa, Ben Jackson Walker, and Alyssa Wray. The production will include a large community chorus and professional regional dancers.

Hannah Elless and Anthony Zambito to Join Drew Fornarola At Don't Tell Mama's
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Hannah Elless (Bright Star, Godspell) and Anthony Zambito (HBO's Girls, The Ghost of John McCain) have joined the cast of Drew Fornarola: The Encore Nobody Asked for at Don't Tell Mama NYC.

Jack DiFalco, Hazel Anne Raymundo And More to Lead Drew Fornarola Show At Don't Tell Mama's
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Jack DiFalco and Hazel Anne Raymundo will lead the cast of Drew Fornarola: The Encore Nobody Asked for, at Don't Tell Mama in New York City. The evening features songs and scenes from works in progress by MAC Award-Nominated writer Drew Fornarola.

Cast Announced for YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Starring Buffalo
by Emmy Rice - Aug 23, 2025

Casting has been announced and tickets are on sale for Starring Buffalo’s Young Frankenstein, October 2-4 at Shea’s 710 Theatre in downtown Buffalo, NY.

A.J. Shively, Lindsay Nicole Chambers And Brandon Espinoza to Lead YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Starring Buffalo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

The cast has been revealed and tickets are on sale for Starring Buffalo's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Starring Buffalo. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Submissions Open For Burman And Wallowitch Songwriting Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

The Dottie Burman and John Wallowitch Songwriting Awards MAC is inviting all songwriters to submit their original songs for consideration for one of MAC's two songwriting awards. Learn how to apply.

Lindsey Brett Carothers, Darryl Semira And More Join STARRING BUFFALO SINGS RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 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.

Norm Lewis, André De Shields, & More Nominated for 2025 MAC Awards - See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has revealed the 39th Annual MAC Awards. Check out the full list of nominees, which includes Norm Lewis, André De Shield, and more!

Previews: CATS at Starring Buffalo At Shea’s 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Feb 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.

Alyssa Fox, Major Attaway And More to Lead Starring Buffalo's CATS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2025

The cast has been revealed and tickets are on sale for Starring Buffalo's CATS, featuring Alyssa Fox, Major Attaway and more.

Buffalo Theatre Company Presents NEW PLAY READING FESTIVAL In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2024

Explore new works at First Look Buffalo's 2024 NEW PLAY READING FESTIVAL, featuring nine staged readings by local and national playwrights from December 6th to 15th. Tickets available now.

Diane Phelan, Robi Hager & More Headline Drew Fornarola Cabaret at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

Diane Phelan and Robi Hager, known for their roles in INTO THE WOODS and SPRING AWAKENING, will headline a cabaret featuring Broadway artists in NYC. Discover the lineup and performance details. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Previews: GREASE at Starring Buffalo at Shea's 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Nov 1, 2024

​GREASE is the word, as the title song goes from the Blockbuster movie musical that had an all star cast including Olivia Newton John, John Travolta, and Stockard Channing. Next weekend  STARRING BUFFALO presents  the stage version in it's signature concert, semi staged style. And some of Broadway's newest rising stars  come to town for 3 performances of beloved 50's High School musical.

GHOST OF JOHN McCAIN Sets Early Closing Off-Broadway
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2024

Ghost of John McCain, the Off-Broadway musical satire playing at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam St), announced its final performance.

Photos: GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

The new satirical musical, Ghost of John McCain, officially opened off-Broadway last night at the SoHo Playhouse. Check out photos from opening night here!

Review Roundup: GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Opens At SoHo Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2024

Ghost of John McCain,, the new Off-Broadway musical satire is running now at SoHo Playhouse. Check out reviews for the production!

Photos/Video: GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

Ghost of John McCain officially opens off-Broadway tonight at SoHo Playhouse. All new photos and a video sizzle reel have been released, showcasing some of the show’s characters including ‘Donald Trump’s Brain,’ ‘Daughter-Wife,’ ‘Karen,’ and ‘Taylor Swift’. Check out the photos and video footage here!

Caitlin Houlahan, Daniel Quadrino & Morgan Siobhan Green to Lead Starring Buffalo's GREASE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2024

The cast has been revealed for Starring Buffalo's GREASE. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.