September 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
ROOMMATES by local playwright Mark Humphrey
American Repertory Theater of WNY will kickoff the 2017-18 theatrical season with a production of award-winning local playwright Mark Humphrey's original weaving tale of dishonesty and loyalty in his work ROOMMATES. Directed by Artie nominated Drew McCabe,…
THE PRODUCERS
The Producers - by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, music and lyrics by Mel Brooks. Directed and Choreographed by Lynne Kurdziel Formato. Starring Buffalo favorites Norm Sham and Brian Mysliwy.
PETER & THE STARCATCHER
A play by by Rick EliceBased on the novel by Dave Barry & Ridley PearsonMusic by Wayne BarkerDirected by Chris KellyMusic Direction by Philip Farugia Tony-winning PETER AND THE STARCATCHER upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes…
Defiant Monkey Improv Comedy Show
Wednesday night is Comedy Night! Defiant Monkey Improv hits the stage Wednesday, September 6th, 7 PM at the Kenan Center Taylor Theater. Over an hour of live comedy improv presented by Karen & Andy - Masters of Improv! Using suggestions and guest stars…
Toronto International Film Festival
TIFF is dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema to film lovers. What began as the Festival of Festivals over 40 years ago, has become the world’s most important publicly attended film festival and grown to embrace programming…
John
At a mysterious Bed & Breakfast in Gettysburg, a young couple battle memories, mistrust, and an angry American Girl doll, all while under the watchful eye of Mertis, their quirky innkeeper; Genevieve, her blind and aging friend; and a houseful of toys,…
Response Festival: The Fever
The second annual Response Performance Festival will feature the work of two internationally acclaimed companies, Palissimo Company and 600 Highwaymen, both hailing from New York City. THE FEVER BY 600 HIGHWAYMEN (NYC) September 15 at 7:30 // September…
Design for Living
“I love you. You love me. You love Otto. I love Otto. Otto loves you. Otto loves me,” says Gilda; and that’s the dilemma. Three slick and stylish young bohemians in 1930s England take us on a delicious romp only Noel Coward could conceive. Vivacious…
My Old Lady by Israel Horovitz
WNY premiere of a touching comedy! A down on his luck middle aged man inherits an apartment in Paris and must live with the elderly woman that has inahbited it for decades. There, he learns friendship, falls in love, and must finally deal with the death…
The Fever - Response Festival
Torn Space Theater hosts the NYC-based performance company 600 Highwaymen as part of its second annual RESPONSE Festival. Every performance of The Fever is a collaboration with the audience that tests the limits of individual and collective responsibility,…
Curtain Up!
In its 36th year as the opening celebration to Buffalo's professional theatre season, Curtain Up! is boasting 11 theatre productions this year, and the biggest and best street party in the city! The list of shows for the September 15, 2017 celebration…
National ChangingAging Tour at Amherst Senior Center on September 18, 2017
Dr. Bill Thomas’ ChangingAging Tour Comes to Buffalo on September 18 at the Amherst Center for Senior Services Amherst, New York – The Amherst Senior Citizens Foundation (ASCF) and Beechwood Continuing Care are pleased to host Dr. Bill Thomas’ ChangingAging…
On Your Feet
ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Now their story has arrived on stage in an exhilarating original…
Sons & Lovers
As long as Ellen doesn’t openly acknowledge that husband Butch is a cheater or son Bill is gay, they’re just... not. As long as Bill doesn’t introduce Marq to his mother, he can avoid commitment. It takes fantasy, farce, and one fabulous makeover before…
Stand Up for Pits
Stand Up for Pits with Rebecca Cory - Buffalo National Comedy Stand Up Show comes to Buffalo, NY to Stand Up for Pits! The Stand Up For Pits Foundation is thrilled to be coming to Buffalo to Stand Up For Pits!!The SUFP Foundation is dedicated to…
Canisius College Alumni Film Premiere
The Canisius College Video Institute is proud to present the premiere of “Gym Jones”, a short film created by Canisius alumni Erin Gaddi (’14) and Chris Collins (’14) . The premiere will take place on Monday, September 25th at 7 p.m. in the Science Hall…
Bunnicula
Protect your potatoes...Sequester your spinach...Lock up your leeks! On a dark and stormy night, the Monroe family brings home a peculiar new pet, an orphaned bunny with mysterious habits and sharp fangs. The family names it Bunnicula and it's only a…