Victoria Perez

Storytelling for the sake of enlightenment and teaching is what many think of when they hear of parables. Allegories intimate there is something deeper to be found under the surface. And many a Sunday preacher has used the pulpit to convey an everyday lesson to live by.  John Patrick Shanley’s DOUBT, A PARABLE has been a smash on Broadway in 2004 winning the Pulitzer prize and TONY Awards  for Best Play and Best Lead Actress by the fabulous Cherry Jones. In 2008 it was made into a remarkable film starring Meryl Streep. And now Buffalo gets to sit attentively as the Irish Classical Theatre presents it’s gripping production as the season opener. 

Casting has been announced and tickets are now on sale for Starring Buffalo's EVITA, November 4-5 at Shea's 710 Theater. Tony Award-Winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Kinky Boots) will play Eva, joining Robi Hager (Spring Awakening, Little Duende) as Che, and more.

Unfurling the raw emotions associated with sickness, death and grief are not new  topics in literature. But author Joan Didion has suffered immense loss and tragedy in losing her husband and daughter, and uses this as the narrative of her book turned one woman play  THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING. In Didion's own words her emotions may not seem raw, but they are truly rich with a deep sense of introspection and self awareness. And during the time of Covid, where live theatre is still on hold, Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre is presenting it's second virtual performance with Didion's  gripping play.

This month, MusicalFare presents holiday on demand from the premier cabaret: THAT HOLIDAY FEELING: Songs from Your Favorite MusicalFare Performers. On demand Dec. 16th – Jan 4th.   

MusicalFare Theatre, Western New York's most awarded and only professional musical theatre company, presents the 3rd production of its 2019-2020 Season, COOKIN' AT THE COOKERY.

The music, the story...all of the classic elements that make up one of the most beloved musicals of all-time: WEST SIDE STORY.  MusicalFare's production will be re-imagined for its intimate space, enabling audiences to experience the show as if seeing it for the very first time.  This WEST SIDE STORY will return it to its core as a young, desperate love story with its heart based in the streets.

Raices Theatre Company, Western New York's premier Latinx theater production company, will stage the latest version of its Desde El Puente one-act play festival opening Friday, April 19th. This is the fourth edition of Raices' flagship play festival and the first one to include original music compositions developed by members of the Raices ensemble. 'This musical version seemed like a natural progression in our development of Desde El Puente and with our ensemble,' said Victoria Perez, Artistic Director of Raices. 'Musicals are my favorite way to tell a story. The Latino culture is, in part, driven by our music. Therefore it seems like the perfect way to continue to tell our stories.'

Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) is excited to open its third production in its new home, Pulitzer Prize-winning Between Riverside and Crazy by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Between Riverside and Crazy will star RLTP Ensemble members Victoria Perez, Dave Mitchell, and Lisa Vitrano alongside John Vines, Alejandro Gomez, Melinda Capeles and Gabriel Robere under the direction of Scott Behrend and assistant director Mary Poindexter. The production team also includes Lou Iannone (set design), Dyan Burlingame (set painter/dresser), John Rickus (light design), Maura Price (costume design), Diane Almeter Jones (props), and Eric Burlingame (sound design).

Road Less Traveled Productions presents its third production in its new home, Pulitzer Prize-winning Between Riverside and Crazy by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Between Riverside and Crazy will star RLTP Ensemble members Victoria Perez, Dave Mitchell, and Lisa Vitrano alongside John Vines, Alejandro Gomez, Melinda Capeles and Gabriel Robere under the direction of Scott Behrend and assistant director Mary Poindexter. The production team also includes Lou Iannone (set design), Dyan Burlingame (set painter/dresser), John Rickus (light design), Maura Price (costume design), Diane Almeter Jones (props), and Eric Burlingame (sound design).

A highly addictive pill appears on a popular talk show in A CONVERSATION WITH OXYCONTIN, written and directed by Eileen Dugan.

Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) is excited to open its third production in its new home, Pulitzer Prize-winning Between Riverside and Crazy by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Between Riverside and Crazy will star RLTP Ensemble members Victoria Perez, Dave Mitchell, and Lisa Vitrano alongside John Vines, Alejandro Gomez, Melinda Capeles and Gabriel Robere under the direction of Scott Behrend and assistant director Mary Poindexter. The production team also includes Lou Iannone (set design), Dyan Burlingame (set painter/dresser), John Rickus (light design), Maura Price (costume design), Diane Almeter Jones (props), and Eric Burlingame (sound design).

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.

Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) concludes its 2017/18 season with the topic of faith in its upcoming Western New York-premiere production of The Christians by Lucas Hnath. The Christians, nominated for 2016 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, will star Dave Hayes, Aaron Moss, Steve Jakiel, Victoria Perez, and Lisa Vitrano under the direction of RLTP Artistic Director Scott Behrend.  Production team includes: Dyan Burlingame (set design), John Rickus (light design), Maura A. Simmonds-Price (costume design/props), John Shotwell (sound design). The Christians is proudly sponsored by St. John Baptist Church. There will not be a live choir during the performance.

Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) concludes its 2017/18 season with the topic of faith in its upcoming Western New York-premiere production of The Christians by Lucas Hnath. The Christians, nominated for 2016 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, will star Dave Hayes, Aaron Moss, Steve Jakiel, Victoria Perez, and Lisa Vitrano under the direction of RLTP Artistic Director Scott Behrend. The production will also feature area choir members from various churches in WNY. Production team includes Karen Saxon (music director), Dyan Burlingame (set design), John Rickus (light design), Maura A. Simmonds-Price (costume design/props), John Shotwell (sound design). The Christians is proudly sponsored by St. John Baptist Church.

MusicalFare Theatre, Western New York's most awarded and only professional musical theatre company, presents the 3rd production of its 2017-2018 Season, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE: THE SONGS OF LEIBER & STOLLER.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.