The plot of ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ is an origin story of sorts, a prequel to ‘Peter Pan.’
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Dinner and a show
‘Raging Skillet’ is a touching tribute to Chef Rossi’s career, her mother, and living life to the fullest.
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Hive-minded
A disappearing bee population, Monsanto, and academia take the stage in the first production of Geva’s 2019-2020 Fielding Studio Series, “Queen,” which continues through November 24. This new play by Madhuri Shekar had its world premiere in April 2017 at Victory Gardens in Chicago, and has since won Outstanding Original Full Length Script at the […]
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Theater review: ‘The Amish Project’
On October 2, 2006, a lone gunman entered an Amish schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, and opened fire. “The Amish Project,” a 2009 play by Jessica Dickey, is a fictional retelling of that true story — a single-actor show that reimagines the events surrounding the day.
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Theater review: ‘Detroit ’67’
While the story onstage may be fictional, the riots of 1967 were very real, and they are soberingly reminiscent of recent police brutality headlines. “Detroit ’67” is not the most uplifting night out, but its strong performances, historical content, and a distinct relevance to current events make for an impactful experience.
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All in the family
‘The Addams Family’ is a kitschy, corny ride that immediately breaks the fourth wall, and the entire two-hour show is based on the premise of daughter Wednesday falling in love with a boy at school and inviting him and his parents to dinner.
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Review: ‘La Cage Aux Folles’
At its core, it’s a flashy, an undeniably fun night out — albeit difficult to pull off without a talented male cast. Fortunately, Geva’s cast is more than equipped to handle the high-heeled, leather- and feather-filled dance numbers.
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Theater review: ‘Guys and Dolls’
Overall, the show is an enjoyable, albeit predictable, night out at the theater. There’s always a place for classics in each theater season, and a hat tip to the past 70 years of Blackfriars Theatre with a musical from the era of its origin feels like a fitting choice.
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Intimacy director defines consent on stage
J.C. “Jace” Meyer-Crosby is an intimacy director, working to establish a safe, respectful, and creative environment for scenes that require close physical contact between performers. It’s a relatively new term in the arts world, let alone locally.
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The sun sets on Hill Cumorah Pageant
The Hill Cumorah Pageant isn’t just an annual theatrical experience. It’s a religious destination in Palmyra, NY, sacred to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the site where Mormonism founder Joseph Smith discovered the buried golden plates he would translate into the Book of Mormon.
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Memorial Saturday for Rochester theater icon Barbara Biddy
Biddy was co-founder and artistic director of the Shipping Dock Theatre. Her life and work will be commemorated on Saturday with a service that’s open to the public.
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Review: ‘The Undeniable Sound of Right Now’
Penned by playwright and screenwriter Laura Eason, “The Undeniable Sound of Right Now” is a fictional story about the owner of a CBGB-like club in Chicago. Closing out Blackfriars Theatre’s season, the show captures the bittersweet act of passing the baton and a moving father-daughter relationship.
