Theater Review: Young Frankenstein at O’Connell & Company
Forget all hopes of a serious night at O’Connell & Company’s premier of Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy by Mel Brooks. The comedy mastermind, Mel Brooks, adapts his famous funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein! If you loved the 1974 Young Frankenstein movie, you’re going to thoroughly enjoy this O’Connell & Company […]
Theater Review: Clucking For A Cause~A Cabaret and Musical Review
Clucking For A Cause~A Cabaret was a one-night only event produced by Penelope’s Place and Vanessa Dawson that starred an all-female cast that brought the house down. This show featured local performers that presented songs and ballads that were meaningful to them and that showcased why these nine performers are in a league of […]
Theater Review: 1776~The Musical at O’Connell & Company
Many of us recall the famous and iconic picture depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence but most Americans forget many of the issues and challenges deliberated by delegates months leading up to the actual signing. Now is your chance to be in the room where it all happened as O’Connell & Company brings […]
Theater Review: “The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives/The Darker Side” at Shea’s Smith Theatre
The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives/The Darker Side at the Smith Theatre has all of the right ingredients to make you laugh the night away. Mary Kate O’Connell and Pamela Rose Mangus star in this sensational show as Kathy & Moe and allow theater-goers to experience why they are known to be the Divas […]
Theater Review: Little Shop Of Horrors at O’Connell & Company
O’Connell & Company kicks off the 2018-2019 season with Little Shop of Horrors, a show that is likely to “enlighten and entertain” you all night long! If Mary Kate O’Connell’s entire season is of this level, I presume this season will bring about multiple Buffalo Artie Nominations. After a total eclipse of the sun, the […]
Theater Review: Little Shop Of Horrors at O’Connell & Company
O’Connell & Company kicks off the 2018-2019 season with Little Shop of Horrors, a show that is likely to “enlighten and entertain” you all night long! If Mary Kate O’Connell’s entire season is of this level, I presume this season will bring about multiple Buffalo Artie Nominations. After a total eclipse of the sun, the […]
Theater Review: Alice in Wonderland at Aurora Players-Theatre in Hamlin Park
Everyone knows of East Aurora for its small-town charm, their wonderful history and architecture, their ability to bring the community together and now LIVE Theatre in Hamlin Park. Aurora Players is pleased to bring the community a new project for the summer months entitled—Aurora Players: Theatre in Hamlin Park. This new venture will serve to […]
Theater Review: Phantom Of The Opera at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
On Friday, Buffalo welcomed Cameron Mackintosh’s awe-inspiring new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s–The Phantom of the Opera to the Shea’s Buffalo stage as it entertained a few thousand theater-goers. Shea’s Buffalo is the perfect venue for watching this dark and thrilling piece that captivated this WNY audience. The Phantom of the Opera is the longest-running Broadway musical in […]
Theater Review: “Betsy Carmichael’s BINGO Palace” at Shea’s Smith Theatre
Attending Betsy Carmichael’s Bingo Palace was one of the BEST Friday nights I have ever spent! Over the years, I have heard a lot of wonderful things about this O’Connell & Company show and now I know why there has been so much chatter. Betsy Carmichael’s Bingo Palace is an original interactive comedy conceived and […]
Orazio’s Restaurant Is Your Home Away From Home!
On Saturday evening, I had the opportunity to dine at Orazio’s Restaurant in Clarence, New York. Orazio’s is a small, quaint restaurant that has been a Western New York staple for over 20 years serving some of the best Italian, Sicilian, and American cuisine around town. As soon as I walked in, I felt comfortable […]