April 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
That Championship Season
New Phoenix Theatre presents the pulitzer prize winning play THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON. Featuring Mark Donahue, John Kreuzer, Richard Lambert, Victor Morales and Greg Natale. Directed by Kelli Bocock-Natale Tickets are General $30, Seniors and students…
School Of Rock
SCHOOL OF ROCK is a New York Times Critics’ Pick and “AN INSPIRING JOLT OF ENERGY, JOY AND MAD SKILLZ!” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who…
420 The Musical
Follow Jerry, a young man on the edge of adulthood, through his marijuana fueled dream to The Kingdom of 420. A land full of good and evil and fairies! Jerry is sent on a quest to find the king, The Mighty High, and return to him what was stolen! With…
Pup Crawl and Loss and Found Movie Premier
Thanks to Jon Mancinetti of Mancinetti Pictures and his loyal forever pup, Smokey we are hosting a benefit screening of his award nominated, indy-short film “Loss and Found” Rated PG-13. Join us for the Buffalo Benefit Screening at 7:00 PM to support…
Stage Kiss
Two bitter exes are cast in the same play as passionate lovers. Will they strangle each other? Or seduce each other? And how can we tell if it’s real or make-believe? Heartfelt and hilarious, this modern romantic comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright…
The Full Monty
For the newest installment of our annual "workers' power play series," we're thrilled to present the gleefully raunchy blue collar Broadway musical that dares to ask just how far workers have to go survive the unemployment line. This drama desk award-winning…
Fabulous Feast
A 5-course Elizabethan-style meal, plus fine mead and grog for all!Appearances by witches, ghosts, dancers, musicians, members of the Macbeth clan, including the Thane of Glamis himself! Have your picture taken in your best Shakespearean garb or kilt,…
Comedy Superstar Jeff Dunham Headlines the KeyBank Center
Record-breaking global Comedy Superstar Jeff Dunham, is bringing his cast of characters on the road, as America’s favorite ventriloquist tours North America on his 60-city Passively Aggressive tour through spring 2018. Tickets on sale now at jeffdunham.com.…
Sight Unseen presented by the Jewish Repertory Theatre
SIGHT UNSEEN by DONALD MARGULIES Thursday @ 7:30pm: Apr. 19, Apr. 26, May 3, May 10Saturday @ 4pm & 8pm: Apr. 21, Apr. 28, May 5, May 12Sunday @ 2pm: Apr. 22, Apr. 29, May 6, May 13 Directed by: Saul ElkinStarring: Connie Caldwell, Josie DiVincenzo,…
THE AWFUL TRUTH by Arthur Richman
In this gem of a comedy, the inspiration for the 1937 screwball film starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant, a divorcee with expensive tastes and limited means plans to tie the knot with a wealthy Oklahoma oil-man. But before his domineering aunt will accept…
ONCE
From the very first note, ONCE draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is he only show to have music that won the Academy Award, Grammy Award, Olivier Award and Tony Award. On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and…
Once
From the very first note, ONCE draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won the Academy Award, Grammy Award, Olivier Award and Tony Award! Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians…
Beowulf
Experience the epic of Beowulf with Chris Vinsonhaler (professional storyteller and CUNY medieval studies professor with Celtic harp) and Canisius students! Free and open to the public. Free parking in Lyons Parking Lots. Sponsored by the Canisius Institute…
Buffalo Quickies
The annual celebration of one-act plays features world premieres of recent finalists and one-act winners of the Maxim Mazumdar New Play Competition. A smorgasbord of tasty theatrical tidbits flavored with the spice of life! Suitable for adult audiences.…
The Foreigner
In a rural fishing Lodge, Froggy, a British demolition expert, has brought along a pathologically shy young man named Charlie who is overcome with fear at the thought of making conversation with strangers. He tells everyone that Charlie is from an exotic…
The Phantom of the Opera
Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA makes a triumphant return to Buffalo as part of its North American Tour. This production, which retains the beloved story and thrilling score, boasts exciting…
The CHRISTIANS by Lucas Hnath
Today, Pastor Paul will reveal his honest belief that Hell does not exist. Today, his friend and associate Pastor Joshua will publicly oppose him—splitting our parish and dividing its families. Today, each of us will bear witness to their debate, forced…
Raíces presents a Reading of MOJADA by Luis Alfaro
A contemporary retelling of Medea presented by Raíces Theatre Company. Directed by Megan Callahan and starring Anthony Alcocer, Marta Aracelis, Melinda Capeles, Lissette DeJesus, Carlos Rafael Maggiolo, and Victoria Pérez. Sunday April 29th 6pm at Road…