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Review: MusicalFare’s ‘Hairspray’ performances shine

May 9, 2026May 10, 2026 The Editor0Tagged musical, MusicalFare

MusicalFare’s production of “Hairspray” features some impressive performances and some updates for the times. Nathan Andrew Miller has the review.

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Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with Doug Weyand – Director, Choreographer, Actor & Marketing Director at MusicalFare

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Matt Volz0Tagged choreographer, director, Doug Weyand, marketing, MusicalFare, Off Road, Peter Palmisano, RLTP, Theater

Doug Weyand, an ensemble member of Road Less Traveled and marketing director of MusicalFare Theatre, took time out of his rehearsal schedule to chat with Peter Palmisano about all of his projects.

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Review: Musicalfare’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ strikes an unconventional chord

April 4, 2026May 10, 2026 Anna Gagliano0Tagged Buffalo Theatre, Jesus Christ Superstar, MusicalFare, Rock opera

This fresh take on the classic rock opera delivers powerful vocals and emotionally charged moments. Read more about Nathan Andrew Miller’s thoughts on the electric interpretation.

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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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MusicalFare set to launch its new era at 710 Main St.

October 23, 2025October 27, 2025 AJ Govenettio0Tagged MusicalFare, Randall Kramer, Shea's

It’s a big night in theater tonight as MusicalFare opens its first show in the newly renovated and expanded 710 Main site that once housed Studio Arena. AJ Govenettio spoke with

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Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with SIDP’s Norm Sham

September 24, 2025September 23, 2025 The Editor0Tagged MusicalFare, Norm Sham, Peter Palmisano, RLTP, Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Theater

As one of the most recognizable figures in the local theater community, Norm Sham has made his name as a loved comic actor in Shakespeare in Delaware Park, as a musical theater performer at the Kavinoky and MusicalFare, and as an all-around theater practitioner both in front of and behind the curtain. Now he sits down for a conversation with Peter Palmisano.

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Birth of the Musical? That’s ‘Something Rotten!’

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 Melinda Miller1Tagged MusicalFare, Theater

If you are able to get tickets for “Something Rotten” at MusicalFare, go for it! It’s an outrageously funny treat, plus you can pretend it’s educational. You know, Shakespeare and […]

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Shea’s Bringing MusicalFare Downtown

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 The Editor0Tagged MusicalFare, Shea's

Company will bring cabaret, musicals as it moves into Shea’s 710, site of old Studio Arena, By Mike Desmond Buffalo’s Theatre District is getting a late-night cabaret, something many have […]

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Summer’s theatrical end … and anticipation

August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 Melinda Miller0Tagged Buffalo United Artists, Desiderio’s Dinner Theater, MusicalFare

There’s no other time of year quite like this, when the change of seasons is so sharply marked. The ending of summer, of long days and warm nights, always seems much more sudden than, say, winter’s often overlong goodbye.

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Love is in the details in ‘Hundred Days’ at MusicalFare

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 The Editor0Tagged Musical Theater, MusicalFare

“Hundred Days” – a philosophical folk-rocking song cycle – is not typical MusicalFare fare. It has more guitars, fewer dance numbers (i.e. none) and only a hint of a plot. […]