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Review: Rescue and reckoning in real time

February 17, 2026February 16, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Alix Sobler, Jewish Repertory Theatre, JRT, Kyle LoConti

The Jewish Repertory Theatre’s staging of “Sheltered” is deceptively simple in premise and setting, says reviewer Bella Poynton, but it’s one of the richest, most complex productions I’ve seen in the Buffalo area this year.

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Falling in love with Broadway: Starring Buffalo’s Valentine’s musical revue

February 16, 2026February 19, 2026 Anna Gagliano0Tagged Broadway, Musicals, Theater

Starring Buffalo Sings: Broadway Love Songs was the Valentine’s weekend offering this year, featuring songs about all types of love from the Broadway catalog, sung by a cast of stars, both local and national.

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Review: ‘A Skull in Connemara’ has twists and turns, but pacing leads the way

February 15, 2026February 14, 2026 The Editor0Tagged ICTC, Irish Classical Theatre Company, Martin McDonagh, Mason Beggs

The distinct style and dark humor of Martin McDonagh has challenged theater and film audiences since the late 1990s. Now the Irish Classical Theatre Company is staging his “A Skull in Connemara.” Nathan Andrew Miller has the review.

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Podcast: Tracy Snyder of TOY joins Rockabilly Greg in the Flamingo Lounge

February 14, 2026February 13, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Rock, Rockabilly Greg, Theatre of Youth, TOY, Tracy Snyder

In the Flamingo Lounge this week, from the Theatre of Youth Company Inc., affectionately known as the TOY, is Executive Director Tracy Snyder. Join Rockabilly Greg as he and Tracy talk theater and the arts.

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Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with Maria & Craig LaRotonda – Artists, Gallery Owners, Curators, Visionaries

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Matt Volz0Tagged Art, LaRotonda, Music, Peter Palmisano, Revolution Gallery, RLTP, Theater

The Revolution Gallery Lounge became a critical element of the arts scene in North Buffalo nearly ten years ago. Since then, it has doubled in size and hosted art shows, concerts, “event” nights, while welcoming fans and newcomers who were just plain curious. Peter Palmisano talks to them about it all.

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Preview Capsule: ‘On a First Name Basis’ at Desiderio’s

February 9, 2026February 8, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Desiderio's, Desiderio’s Dinner Theater

Buffalo Theater: Play from Canada’s most produced playwright features Sean Cullen, Eileen Dugan Name of Play: “On A First Name Basis” Venue: Desiderio’s Dinner Theatre at Bobby J’s, 204 Como Park […]

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Review: ‘Lady Day’ is a timeless production

February 8, 2026February 9, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Billie Holiday, jazz, musical, MusicalFare, Smith Theatre

MusicalFare’s production of “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill” is an intimate and emotional look at the unraveling of a jazz giant. Nathan Miller has the review.

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Preview capsule: ‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill’

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 The Editor1Tagged Alex McArthur, Cabaret

“Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill” is currently on stage at Shea’s Smith Theatre. Here is the capsule review.

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News & Notes: What’s happening in the arts

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Mandy Myers0Tagged Buffalo Arts Studio, CEPA, exhibition, gallery, Road Less Traveled

“Face ID: A Surveil of Che-Wei Hsu” is a new exhibit at the CEPA Gallery and the opening reception is tonight. … Also in news and notes, Buffalo Arts Studio has a new curator, an Italian animator exhibit is coming to Buffalo and Road Less Traveled has announced its shows for next year. It’s in Mandy Myers’ News & Notes.

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Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with Pamela Rose Mangus – Actor

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Pamela Rose Mangus, Peter Palmisano, RLTP, Theater

In Western NY, there is never a shortage of talented artists, and Pamela Rose Mangus is a triple threat, at least! While conquering the local music scene with several awards for best country music vocalist, she also became a well-known actor and musical performer on local theatrical stages. Combine this with her ever present influence at O’Connell & Co. and she has become one of the most versatile, popular, and in-demand personalities around.