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Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010

Miracle in Rwanda

6 p.m., University at Buffalo Student Union Theater ($10 - $125)

One-woman play. Opening night performance and reception to benefit Alison L. Des Forges Memorial Committee.

The Relapse (or Virtue Endangered)

7:30 p.m., Andrews Theatre ($32 - $42)

Presented by Irish Classical Theatre Company. Through Feb. 14. "As Lord Foppington, Vincent O’Neill gives an inspired performance, filled with a formidable degree of camp." 2 and a half stars (Colin Dabkowski)

Sweet Tooth

7:30 p.m., Alleyway Theatre ($13 - $25)

Presented by Theatre Plus. Through Feb. 20. "'Sweet Tooth,' a work in progress, needs more of Bess, less laughing gas. As with most first-time-anywhere plays, potential and promise lurk." 2 stars (Ted Hadley)

A Light Lunch

7:30 p.m., Road Less Traveled Theatre ($15 - $30)

Through Feb. 21. "Gurney does indeed bash George W. Bush, but he allows him to take a modicum amount of integrity back to Crawford. The attacks, some foolish, ultimately prove to be light-hearted, often very funny." 3 stars (Ted Hadley)

Defending the Caveman

7:30 p.m., Shea's Smith Theatre ($45)

Through Feb. 14. "The play has no plot; it’s a series of jokes, stories, observations and a few physical bits. It comes across as stand-up comedy; I almost forgot it was a play as I enjoyed Paul Perroni’s comic abilities." 3 stars (Jana Eisenberg)

The Vagina Monologues

7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church -- Elmwood ($15)

The Vagina Monologues

7:30 p.m., Fredonia State College Williams Center ($4 - $6)

In the Multipurpose Room. 673-3501.

Skirmishes

8 p.m., New Phoenix Theatre on the Park ($15 - $20)

Presented by Red Thread Theatre. Through Feb. 27. "If the quality of acting in 'Skirmishes' is any indication of Red Thread’s standards, the Buffalo theater scene just became a great deal richer." 3 stars (Colin Dabkowski)

Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula

8 p.m., Ghostlight Theatre ($10 - $12)

Opens Feb. 11 and runs through Feb. 28.

Friday, Feb. 12, 2010

The Relapse (or Virtue Endangered)

7:30 p.m., Andrews Theatre ($32 - $42)

Presented by Irish Classical Theatre Company. Through Feb. 14. "As Lord Foppington, Vincent O’Neill gives an inspired performance, filled with a formidable degree of camp." 2 and a half stars (Colin Dabkowski)

The Wiz

7:30 p.m., Erie Community College North Campus ($12.50 - $20)

By O'Connell & Company. Through Feb. 14. 848-0800. "Charming in its inclusion of schoolchildren as Munchkins, the show falls victim to the misperception that a musical can succeed on the strength of a few lead actors." 2 stars (Colin Dabkowski)

Sweet Tooth

7:30 p.m., Alleyway Theatre ($13 - $25)

Presented by Theatre Plus. Through Feb. 20. "'Sweet Tooth,' a work in progress, needs more of Bess, less laughing gas. As with most first-time-anywhere plays, potential and promise lurk." 2 stars (Ted Hadley)

A Light Lunch

7:30 p.m., Road Less Traveled Theatre ($15 - $30)

Through Feb. 21. "Gurney does indeed bash George W. Bush, but he allows him to take a modicum amount of integrity back to Crawford. The attacks, some foolish, ultimately prove to be light-hearted, often very funny." 3 stars (Ted Hadley)

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

7:30 p.m., Medaille College Buffalo Campus ($10 - $14)

Presented by Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions. Through Feb. 13. 479-1587. "This production does not succeed in reaching the potential of the script." 1 and a half stars (Jana Eisenberg)

Miracle in Rwanda

7:30 p.m., University at Buffalo Student Union Theater ($10 - $125)

One-woman play. Opening night performance and reception to benefit Alison L. Des Forges Memorial Committee.

Love Letters

7:30 p.m., Cardinal O'Hara Performing Arts Center ($10 - $25)

Presented by the Niagara Regional Theatre Guild. Opens Feb. 5 and runs through Feb. 14. 284-6358.

The Vagina Monologues

7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church -- Elmwood ($15)

The Vagina Monologues

7:30 p.m., Fredonia State College Williams Center ($4 - $6)

In the Multipurpose Room. 673-3501.

Skirmishes

8 p.m., New Phoenix Theatre on the Park ($15 - $20)

Presented by Red Thread Theatre. Through Feb. 27. "If the quality of acting in 'Skirmishes' is any indication of Red Thread’s standards, the Buffalo theater scene just became a great deal richer." 3 stars (Colin Dabkowski)

Wading Through the Light and Shadows

8 p.m., Alt Theatre ($15 - $20)

Through Feb. 21. "The cast does a fine job relating the difficult task of interpreting the innermost thoughts, personal beliefs and dreams of someone else." 3 stars (Ted Hadley)

Cyrano

8 p.m., Hilbert College William E. Swan Auditorium ($10 - $15)

Presented by the Buffalo Laboratory Theatre. Opens Feb. 12 and runs through Feb. 20.

Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula

8 p.m., Ghostlight Theatre ($10 - $12)

Opens Feb. 11 and runs through Feb. 28.

Defending the Caveman

8 p.m., Shea's Smith Theatre ($45)

Through Feb. 14. "The play has no plot; it’s a series of jokes, stories, observations and a few physical bits. It comes across as stand-up comedy; I almost forgot it was a play as I enjoyed Paul Perroni’s comic abilities." 3 stars (Jana Eisenberg)

The Heiress

8 p.m., Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society Museum ($13 - $18)

Presented by the Playhouse of American Classics.

Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye

8:30 p.m., Paul Robeson Theatre ($13.50 - $27.50)

Opens Feb. 12 and runs through March 7.

Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

2 p.m., Allendale Theatre ($18 - $20)

Presented by Theatre of Youth. Through Feb. 14. "This expertly acted and sparsely produced production of Lewis’ inspired tale is well worth the watching -- for children and adults alike." 3 stars (Colin Dabkowski)

The Heiress

2 p.m., Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society Museum ($13 - $18)

Presented by the Playhouse of American Classics.

The Relapse (or Virtue Endangered)

3 p.m., Andrews Theatre ($32 - $42)

Presented by Irish Classical Theatre Company. Through Feb. 14. "As Lord Foppington, Vincent O’Neill gives an inspired performance, filled with a formidable degree of camp." 2 and a half stars (Colin Dabkowski)

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

3 p.m., Medaille College Buffalo Campus ($10 - $14)

Presented by Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions. Through Feb. 13. 479-1587. "This production does not succeed in reaching the potential of the script." 1 and a half stars (Jana Eisenberg)

Sweet Tooth

4 p.m., Alleyway Theatre ($13 - $25)

Presented by Theatre Plus. Through Feb. 20. "'Sweet Tooth,' a work in progress, needs more of Bess, less laughing gas. As with most first-time-anywhere plays, potential and promise lurk." 2 stars (Ted Hadley)

Defending the Caveman

5 p.m., Shea's Smith Theatre ($45)

Through Feb. 14. "The play has no plot; it’s a series of jokes, stories, observations and a few physical bits. It comes across as stand-up comedy; I almost forgot it was a play as I enjoyed Paul Perroni’s comic abilities." 3 stars (Jana Eisenberg)

Rumpelstilskin

7 p.m., Taylor Theater ($8 - $10)

With German master puppeteer Matthias Kuchta.

The Relapse (or Virtue Endangered)

7:30 p.m., Andrews Theatre ($32 - $42)

Presented by Irish Classical Theatre Company. Through Feb. 14. "As Lord Foppington, Vincent O’Neill gives an inspired performance, filled with a formidable degree of camp." 2 and a half stars (Colin Dabkowski)

The Wiz

7:30 p.m., Erie Community College North Campus ($12.50 - $20)

By O'Connell & Company. Through Feb. 14. 848-0800. "Charming in its inclusion of schoolchildren as Munchkins, the show falls victim to the misperception that a musical can succeed on the strength of a few lead actors." 2 stars (Colin Dabkowski)

A Light Lunch

7:30 p.m., Road Less Traveled Theatre ($15 - $30)

Through Feb. 21. "Gurney does indeed bash George W. Bush, but he allows him to take a modicum amount of integrity back to Crawford. The attacks, some foolish, ultimately prove to be light-hearted, often very funny." 3 stars (Ted Hadley)

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

7:30 p.m., Medaille College Buffalo Campus ($10 - $14)

Presented by Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions. Through Feb. 13. 479-1587. "This production does not succeed in reaching the potential of the script." 1 and a half stars (Jana Eisenberg)

Love Letters

7:30 p.m., Lancaster Opera House ($12)

Starring Linda Pellegrino and John Summers.

24-Hour Project

7:30 p.m., Church in Lewiston ($5)

Miracle in Rwanda

7:30 p.m., University at Buffalo Student Union Theater ($10 - $125)

One-woman play. Opening night performance and reception to benefit Alison L. Des Forges Memorial Committee.

Love Letters

7:30 p.m., Cardinal O'Hara Performing Arts Center ($10 - $25)

Presented by the Niagara Regional Theatre Guild. Opens Feb. 5 and runs through Feb. 14. 284-6358.

The Vagina Monologues

7:30 p.m., Fredonia State College Williams Center ($4 - $6)

In the Multipurpose Room. 673-3501.

Sweet Tooth

8 p.m., Alleyway Theatre ($13 - $25)

Presented by Theatre Plus. Through Feb. 20. "'Sweet Tooth,' a work in progress, needs more of Bess, less laughing gas. As with most first-time-anywhere plays, potential and promise lurk." 2 stars (Ted Hadley)

Skirmishes

8 p.m., New Phoenix Theatre on the Park ($15 - $20)

Presented by Red Thread Theatre. Through Feb. 27. "If the quality of acting in 'Skirmishes' is any indication of Red Thread’s standards, the Buffalo theater scene just became a great deal richer." 3 stars (Colin Dabkowski)

Wading Through the Light and Shadows

8 p.m., Alt Theatre ($15 - $20)

Through Feb. 21. "The cast does a fine job relating the difficult task of interpreting the innermost thoughts, personal beliefs and dreams of someone else." 3 stars (Ted Hadley)

Cyrano

8 p.m., Hilbert College William E. Swan Auditorium ($10 - $15)

Presented by the Buffalo Laboratory Theatre. Opens Feb. 12 and runs through Feb. 20.

Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula

8 p.m., Ghostlight Theatre ($10 - $12)

Opens Feb. 11 and runs through Feb. 28.

Defending the Caveman

8 p.m., Shea's Smith Theatre ($45)

Through Feb. 14. "The play has no plot; it’s a series of jokes, stories, observations and a few physical bits. It comes across as stand-up comedy; I almost forgot it was a play as I enjoyed Paul Perroni’s comic abilities." 3 stars (Jana Eisenberg)

Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye

8:30 p.m., Paul Robeson Theatre ($13.50 - $27.50)

Opens Feb. 12 and runs through March 7.

Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010

The Relapse (or Virtue Endangered)

2 p.m., Andrews Theatre ($32 - $42)

Presented by Irish Classical Theatre Company. Through Feb. 14. "As Lord Foppington, Vincent O’Neill gives an inspired performance, filled with a formidable degree of camp." 2 and a half stars (Colin Dabkowski)

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

2 p.m., Allendale Theatre ($18 - $20)

Presented by Theatre of Youth. Through Feb. 14. "This expertly acted and sparsely produced production of Lewis’ inspired tale is well worth the watching -- for children and adults alike." 3 stars (Colin Dabkowski)

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