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SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM to be Presented at MusicalFare This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023

MusicalFare will present SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM On the Premier Cabaret Stage June 2 – June 18, 2023.

BICA And Starring Buffalo Present Sondheim-Inspired COLOR AND LIGHT Art Exhibit
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2022

The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art and Starring Buffalo are excited to present Color and Light, an exhibition in the lobby of Sheas 710 Theater that will accompany Starring Buffalo's production of Sunday in the Park with George. The exhibition takes the characters, songs, and script of the acclaimed musical as a point of departure and connection between works by contemporary artists.

Josh Young And Emily Padgett to Lead Starring Buffalo's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022

Tony Award Nominee Josh Young and five-time Broadway actress Emily Padgett will lead Starring Buffalo's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, presented in Starring Buffalo's signature staged concert format June 10 at 7:30pm and June 11 at 2pm and 7:30pm at Shea's 710 Theatre.

Second Generation Theatre Presents SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2021

Second Generation Theatre returns to the Shea's Smith Theatre after 2 years of a  pandemic-induced hiatus.

Second Generation Theatre Returns To Live Production With SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2021

Second Generation Theatre is back on stage at the Shea's Smith with the company's first in-person production since Artie-nominated THE TOXIC AVENGER (2019). 

SGT Will Film SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD All Over Buffalo
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2021

Second Generation Theatre (SGT) presents the company's first full digital production, the Jason Robert Brown musical SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD on demand this June. This unique production highlights four of Buffalo's finest performers and over twelve locations.

Second Generation Theatre Announces Digital Concert Event
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2021

As Second Generation Theatre nears the end of the 2020-2021 “season,” they have assembled a diverse and fantastic group of performers to participate in MISCAST:ONLINE 2021. The 15 performers are all SGT alum or artists cast in upcoming SGT shows and are getting the chance to sing things that they normally wouldn't. 

Musicalfare to Present New Musical STORIES OF LIFE AND More for Theatre On Demand in March.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2021

Since April 2020, MusicalFare Theatre has presented Live Streaming Cabarets and On Demand Events. Collectively, these digital events have had thousands of people watching from home - not just from from WNY, but from all over the country and the world!

MusicalFare Announces February On Demand And Live Stream Offerings
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2021

Since April 2020, MusicalFare Theatre has presented live streaming cabarets and on demand events. Collectively, these digital events have had thousands of people watching from home - not just from from WNY, but from all over the country and the world!

MusicalFare Presents THAT HOLIDAY FEELING
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2020

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.   

Second Generation Theatre Announces 2020/2021 Season At Shea's Smith
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2020

Second Generation Theatre has announced its return to the Shea's Smith Theater for the 2020/2021 theatre season. SGT's season will include the compelling romantic drama Constellations, the musical revue Songs for a New World, and the professional regional premiere of the musical The Secret Garden.

Shea's Performing Arts Center Announces The 2020 - 21 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2020

Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the 2020 a?" 21 Season at Shea's Smith Theatre featuring Buffalo-based Second Generation Theatre and O'Connell & Company. The Smith 2020-21 season includes musical favorites, a regional premiere, and great comedies.

BWW Review: NORTH POLE'S GOT TALENT at Rialto Community Arts Center bring in the holiday season
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 19, 2019

Are you ready for Christmas? Well the Rialto Community Arts Center in Morrilton has the show that will jump start your holiday season into high gear with North Pole's Got Talent. Written by Lavinia Roberts, this holiday spin off brings the inhabitants of the North Pole to compete for a 'super secret surprise,' including the elves, reindeer, Jack Frost and the Snow Queen. Director Casey Myers has brought together a true community cast for this production ranging from age one to folks in their golden years. This blend includes children, teachers, a doctor, and many others all sharing the Rialto stage bringing holiday cheer to the attendees of the show.

MusicalFare Presents The Regional Premiere Of FIRST DATE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2019

When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening when other restaurant patrons transform into supportive best friends, manipulative exes and protective parents, who sing and dance them through ice-breakers, appetizers and potential conversational land mines. Can this couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives?

Photo Flash: The World Premiere of WIGFIELD At Hollywood Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2019

Ruckus Rockwell and The Unknown Artists present the world premiere production of Wigfield at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival in June. The new comedy will play nine performances at the Hudson Backstage Theatre - Sunday 6/9 at 7pm; Friday 6/21 at 8:30pm; Saturday 6/22 at 2pm & 6:30pm; Sunday 6/23 at 2pm; Friday 6/28 at 8:30pm; Saturday 6/29 at 2pm & 6:30pm; Sunday 6/30 at 2pm. Running time will be 75 minutes.

WIGFIELD Comes to Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2019

Ruckus Rockwell and The Unknown Artists have announced their world premiere production of Wigfield at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival in June. The new comedy will play nine performances at the Hudson Backstage Theatre Sunday 6/9 at 7pm; Friday 6/21 at 8:30pm; Saturday 6/22 at 2pm & 6:30pm; Sunday 6/23 at 2pm; Friday 6/28 at 8:30pm; Saturday 6/29 at 2pm & 6:30pm; Sunday 6/30 at 2pm. Running time will be 75 minutes.

BWW Review: FUN HOME at Shea's 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - May 12, 2019

Intelligent, engaging and well cast theatre has returned to the former Studio Arena theatre with MusicalFare's fine production of FUN HOME. The space may now be called by a different name, Shea's 710 Theatre, but those floor boards have been tread by ingenious predecessors who forged new works worthy of discussion and revelations in the 1960's and 70's. FUN HOME fits perfectly into the space physically and dramatically, challenging the audience with concepts of fidelity, sexuality and escapism.

SPAMALOT Opens Jan. 11th at Kavinoky Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2019

The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville College, continues its 39th season with the hilarious musical comedy Spamalot.

SPAMALOT Opens Jan. 11th at Kavinoky Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Dec 19, 2018

The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville College, continues its 39th season with the hilarious musical comedy Spamalot.

Second Generation Theatre To Open BIG FISH At The Shea's Smith
by Julie Musbach - Sep 28, 2018

Second Generation Theatre (SGT)  begins an exciting partnership with the Shea's Smith Theatre by presenting the regional premiere of "BIG FISH: The Musical" October 12-28.