Jenn Stafford News

Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) will open its fourth production this season on Thursday March 5 with 2015 Broadway hit comedy, Hand to God by Robert Askins.

Second Generation Theatre (SGT) begins their second season in residence at the Shea's Smith Theatre with the regional premiere of a?oeTHE TOXIC AVENGERa?? October 25-November 10. 

Lukas McFarlane is a very diversely talented dancer and choreographer. On St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2019 at The Montalban Theatre, MacFarlane and Company presented a dazzling display of artistry and expression, as part of MOVES, a three-day Dance Festival held at the Montalban Theatre in Hollywood. https://www.themontalban.com   The MOVES performances included FUZE, Presented by Nick Young and Rhythmatic, March 15, which unfortunately I did not get to see. I am hoping to catch them sometime soon, as tap is my first love in dance; Entity Contemporary Dance, on March 16, who's Review I have already posted on Broadway World; and the piece de resistance, Lukas McFarlane's Epic Astoria.  

Everything old is new again. But who would think the new century would have 19th Century literature resurfacing in the form of theatrical plays. This season Buffalo has seen Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' characters in the new play MISS BENNETT: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Shea's 710 Theatre. But a good story is a good story. So in re-examining the age old hunt for an eligible bachelor we now bring to the stage Austen's SENSE & SENSIBILITY, that notable work that explores the issues of class, courting, and attaining the perfect husband. With some updating of the era and costumes, this timeless tale could allow Austen's often melodramatic story to play out as a 2019 romantic comedy feature film.

As Second Generation Theatre prepares for their return to full productions at the Shea's Smith Theatre for the 2018-2019 season, they invite you to join them to commemorate the company's first five seasons. "We are proud to welcome our patrons to the Shea's Smith Theatre for the 2018-2019 season and beyond," says Artistic Director Kelly Copps. Located in the heart of the Buffalo Theatre District, the Smith offers flexible seating of up to 200 patrons and a blank slate for the company's signature style of performance.

The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville College, concludes its 37th season with the production of Florian Zeller's THE FATHER, translated by Christopher Hampton.

The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville College, concludes its 37th season with the production of Florian Zeller's THE FATHER, translated by Christopher Hampton.

The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville College, concludes its 37th season with the production of Florian Zeller's THE FATHER, translated by Christopher Hampton.

Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC elegantly opened the Irish Classical Theatre's 25th season.

MusicalFare presents SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM today, July 9th - August 9th at MusicalFare Theatre.

MusicalFare presents SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM July 9th - August 9th at MusicalFare Theatre.

Mike McGowan, (PRISCILLA, GREASE, RAGTIME) currently on tour in BOOK OF MORMON will reunite with his KISS ME KATE cohort, Broadway veteran Michele Ragusa (YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, URINETOWN, RAGTIME) to star in a staged concert version of the classic musical with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Matthew Kraemer and directed by James Brennan.

Buffalo native Michele Ragusa, who has been seen on Broadway in Young Frankenstein, Titanic and Ragtime, will play Lilli/Kate in a staged concert version of Cole Porter's Kiss Me, Kate April 27 with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.The 8 PM performance will be conducted by Matthew Kraemer and directed by James Brennan.

Mike McGowan, (PRISCILLA, GREASE, RAGTIME) currently on tour in BOOK OF MORMON will reunite with his KISS ME KATE cohort, Broadway veteran Michele Ragusa (YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, URINETOWN, RAGTIME) to star in a staged concert version of the classic musical with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Matthew Kraemer and directed by James Brennan.

Broadway veteran Michele Ragusa (YOUNG FRANKENSTIEN, URINETOWN, RAGTIME, TITANIC, CYRANO) will be starring in a staged concert version of KISS ME, KATE, with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Matthew Kraemer and directed by James Brennan.

From the opening piano riff, a driving and intense, yet somehow melodic, progression, the Irish Classical Theatre Company's production of Next to Normal is arresting, poignant, and emotionally charged.

Don't miss UnSilent Night, MusicalFare's Annual Holiday Party! Your admission price includes two wine/beer tickets, light bistro menu, coffee, desserts and entertainment from some of your favorite MusicalFare performers, including Todd Benzin, Terrie George, Jenn Stafford, Paschal Frisina, and Randall Kramer, along with The Hollyberries and the West Seneca West Vocal Jazz Ensemble.