THE BASICS: William Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale,” presented by Shakespeare In Delaware Park, running from June 20 through July 14, 2024, every Tuesday through Sunday at 7:00 pm on Shakespeare Hill at the Saul Elkin Stage. Admission is Free; however, the very grateful cast come around during intermission to collect goodwill donations, so bring a little cash if you are generous. Souvenirs available at the kiosk before entering. Bring your own blanket or folding chair and a sweater or light jacket since temperatures do drop after dark. For information, call (716) 856-4533 or visit shakespeareindelawarepark.org. RUNTIME: 2 Hours and 45…
Author: Anthony Higgins
The Basics: The Producers, A Mel Brooks Musical, at Lancaster Opera House located at 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14088. For tickets, visit www.lancasteroperahouse.csstix.com or call the Box Office at 716-683-1776. Production runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm from June 7th through June 23rd. Thumbnail Sketch: The plot is simple: Max, a down-and-out Broadway producer, teams up with his mild-mannered accountant Leo to bring a get-rich scheme to fruition by producing the biggest flop in Broadway history, bilking millions of dollars from backers (little old ladies). Only one fly in the ointment: the show…
The Basics: SHREK The Musical at Shea’s Performing Arts Center located at 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. For tickets: sheas.org or Box Office 716 847 0850. Production runs May 16-19th, 2024. Thumbnail Sketch: Your favorite ogre, Shrek from DreamWorks Animation’s beloved 2001 film, is back and on stage in a hilarious musical. Shrek finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess. Tony Award-winning duo Jeanine Tesori (music) and David Lindsay-Abaire (book) revisit their first collaboration, revising and updating the original 2008 Broadway show. SHREK is a colorful, joyful show that leans into the…
The Basics: AIRNESS a play with music by Chelsea Marcantel, directed by Drew McCabe presented by Lancaster Opera House starring Amanda Funiciello, Jacob Applegate, Isaiah Brown, Zachary Kushner, Mara Westerling-Morris, Zachary Bellus, and DP Morris. The show runs April 19 through May 5, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm at Lancaster Opera House 21 Central Ave. Lancaster, NY 14086 | 716 683 1776 | lancasteropera.org | See teaser video RUNTIME: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES including one intermission THUMBNAIL SKETCH: Airness is a music filled comedy about finding your tribe and your joy. It features fun air guitar…
The Basics: The Price, a play by Arthur Miller, directed by Fortunato Pezzimenti, produced by Irish Classical Theatre Company starring Ben Michael Moran, Kate LoConti Alcocer, Tom Loughlin & Todd Benzin. Running Friday, April 19 through Sunday, May 12. Curtain times are 7:30 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; 3 pm Saturday Matinees; and 2 pm Sundays. The Theatre is located at 625 Main Street ,Buffalo ,NY 14203. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased online at www.irishclassical.com, by phone at 716-853-4282 or in person at the ICTC Box Office. See Box Office hours on ICTC’s website. Runtime: 2 hours…