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4 Stars (out of 4) – “Wildly satisfying … Bravo” – Ben Siegel, The Buffalo News
By Debbie Wanecski / March 10, 2020
“a wildly satisfying story of self-destruction” In case you haven’t been shocked into gleeful submission in a while, or …...
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“call Lyft or Uber … It will be so worth it!”-Anthony Chase, theatretalkbuffalo.com
By Debbie Wanecski / January 24, 2020
You’ve got two more chances to see William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" performed by the Irish Classical Theatre Company...
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Tags: aleks malejs, bpo, brendan didio, brian milbrand, buffalo philharmonic orchestra, chris kelly, David Dwyer, david lundy, david wysocki, dudney joseph, fortunato pezzimenti, gerry maher, ictc, irish classical theatre, joann falletta, kayla storto, kevin kennedy, kit kuebler, lise harty, mendelssohn, nick stevens, phillip farugia, shakespeare, vincent o'neill, william shakespeare, women's choir of buffalo
“an absolutely intoxicating brew” – Ann Marie Cusella, buffalovibe.com
By Debbie Wanecski / January 24, 2020
The fairies have alighted at Kleinhans Music Hall this weekend in a swirl of sound, color and magic that pulsate...
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Tags: aleks malejs, bpo, brendan didio, brian milbrand, buffalo philharmonic orchestra, David Dwyer, david lundy, david wysocki, dudney joseph, fortunato pezzimenti, gerry maher, ictc, irish classical theatre, joann falletta, kathleen bassett, kayla storto, kevin kennedy, kit kuebler, mendelssohn, nick stevens, phillip farugia, shakespeare, vincent o'neill, william shakespeare, women's choir of buffalo
4 Stars (of 4) – “magical ‘Midsumer Night’s Dream,'” Randy Schiff, Buffalo News
By Debbie Wanecski / January 24, 2020
… At Kleinhans Music Hall, we see another kind of marriage: a perfect matrimony of theater and music, as Irish...
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Tags: a midsummer night's dream, aleks malejs, bpo, brendan didio, brian milbrand, buffalo philharmonic orchestra, buffalo women's choir, chris kelly, David Dwyer, david wysocki, dudney joseph, fortunato pezzimenti, gerry maher, ictc, irish classical theatre, joann falletta, kayla storto, kevin kennedy, kit kuebler, mendelssohn, nick stevens, philip farugia, shakespeare, vincent o'neill, william shakespeare
“delightful, nostalgia-filled, lively” – Ann Marie Cusella, buffalovibe.com
By Debbie Wanecski / November 26, 2019
Looking at childhood Christmases through the bifocals of age is a pastime that warms the hearts of those sitting at...
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Tags: ben michael moran, brandon barry, brittany bassett, buffalo vibe, charmagne chi, chris kelly, christian brandjes, christmas musical, christmas play, dylan thomas, gregory gjurich, holiday entertainment, ictc, irish classical theatre, joseph donohue III, karen harty, megan callahan, michele marie roberts, nicole cimato, renee landrigan, theatre in buffalo, tyler eisenmann, vincent o'neill
“Third time is a charm for ICTC” – Cherie Messore, buffalotheatreguide.com
By Debbie Wanecski / November 26, 2019
Long before there were hours of football on TV and the ubiquitous electronic devices in the hands of teens at...
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Tags: a child's christmas in wales, ben michael moran, brandon barry, brittany bassett, buffalo theatre, buffalo theatre guide, charmagne chi, chris kelly, christian brandjes, christmas musical, christmas play, dylan thomas, gregory gjurich, holiday entertainment, ictc, irish classical theatre, joseph donohue III, karen harty, megan callahan, michele marie roberts, nicole cimato, renee landrigan, theatre in buffalo, tyler eisenmann, vincent o'neill
“a magical Christmas to behold.” – Melinda Miller, The Buffalo News
By Debbie Wanecski / November 25, 2019
There are few things more powerful than memories of childhood Christmases, partly because of the magic and anticipation, and partly...
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Tags: a child's christmas in wales, ben michael moran, brandon barry, brittany bassett, buffalo news, charmagne chi, chris kelly, christian brandjes, christmas musical, christmas play, dylan thomas, gregory gjurich, holiday entertainment, ictc, irish classical theatre, joseph donohue III, karen harty, megan callahan, michele marie roberts, nicole cimato, renee landrigan, theatre in buffalo, tyler eisenmann, vincent o'neill
“A Child’s Christmas in Wales” opens Friday, November 22
By Debbie Wanecski / November 15, 2019
“I can never remember whether it snowed for six days and six nights when I was twelve or whether it...
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Tags: a child's christmas in wales, ben michael moran, brandon barry, brattany bassett, charmagne chi, chris kelly, christian brandjes, christmas musical, christmas play, dylan thomas, greg gjurich, holiday entertainment, ictc, irish classical theatre company, joe donohue, karen harty, megan callahan, michele marie roberts, nicole cimato, renee landrigan, tyler eisenmann, vincent o'neill
Young Professionals – Save the Date – Thursday, November 21, 4:30-6:30PM
By Debbie Wanecski / November 15, 2019
Young Professionals wanted! Join the actors, staff, and friends of the Irish Classical Theatre Company for a free-admission Cocktail Hour...
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Learn more about ICTC’s Ireland Tour Thursday, December 12, 11AM!
By Debbie Wanecski / November 5, 2019
FREE INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 11AM AT ICTC'S ANDREWS THEATRE. Plan now to experience Ireland's Wild Atlantic...
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“‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore” engrosses and shocks – Michael Rabice, BWW review
By Debbie Wanecski / September 30, 2019
by Michael Rabice, broadwayworld.com, Sep. 30, 2019 Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre Company has chosen to open their 2019-20 season with...
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Tags: 'tis pity she's a whore, adam yelle, adam yellen, adriano gatto, aleks malejs, anna krempholts, ben michael moran, buffalo theatre, charmagne chi, christian brandjes, David Oliver, drama, fortunato pezzimenti, ictc, irish classical theatre, jacob albarella, jeremy kreuzer, john ford, melinda capeles, revenge, rolando gomez
“… absorbing, a fine production … no holds barred” – Ann Marie Cusella, buffalo vibe
By Debbie Wanecski / September 23, 2019
Review: 'Tis a Pity She's a Whore By: Ann Marie Cusella | Posted September 21st, 2019 “… Beloved, never avenge...
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Tags: 'tis pity she's a whore, adam yellen, adriano gatto, aleks malejs, ann marie cusella, anna krempholtz, ben michael moran, buffalo theatre, buffalo vibe, charmagne chi, christian brandjes, David Oliver, drama, fortunato pezzimenti, ictc, irish classical theatre, jacob albarella, jeremy kreuzer, john ford, melinda capeles, revenge, rolando martin gomez, theatre
Join us Saturday, October 12 at 2PM for a FREE Pre-Show Talk.
By Debbie Wanecski / September 18, 2019
ICTC’s production of ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore is sparking plenty of discussion. Join the conversation! WHEN & WHERE: Saturday,...
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Join us Sunday, September 29 at 1PM for a FREE Pre-Show Talk.
By Debbie Wanecski / September 18, 2019
ICTC’s production of ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore is sparking plenty of discussion. Join the conversation! WHEN & WHERE: Sunday,...
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“The laughs come often and solidly … ICTC has a hit on its hands.” – Brad Auerbach, Enertainment Today
By Debbie Wanecski / June 24, 2019
There are jewels of regional theatre spread across the country, and the Irish Classical Theatre is counted among them. Prominent...
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4 Stars (out of 4) “‘Mr. Sloane’ is perverse, cynical joy” – Anthony Chase, The Buffalo News
By Debbie Wanecski / June 17, 2019
Published June 15, 2019|Updated June 15, 2019 … From the first moment of the play, when Kelli Bocock-Natale races onto...
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“masterfully staged … visceral … a ‘Hamlet’ to remember” – Ann Marie Cusella, buffalo vibe
By Debbie Wanecski / May 16, 2019
Posted April 29, 2019 From the moment Hamlet begins, in darkness with only a weak light from the soldier Francisco’s...
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3-1/2 Stars – “Excellent directing, depth of talent … make ‘Hamlet’ a hit” – The Buffalo News
By Debbie Wanecski / May 6, 2019
by Randy Schiff, The Buffalo News 3-1/2 Stars (out of 4) "… With excellent directing and a well-edited script that...
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FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! ICTC Lecture Series continues 05/18, 2PM with Dr. Barbara Bono on “Hamlet”
By Debbie Wanecski / April 12, 2019
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2PM … Renowned Shakespearean scholar, Dr. Barbara Bono, will present a...
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ICTC announces transition of Artistic Leadership
By Debbie Wanecski / March 26, 2019
https://vimeo.com/326902526 Vincent O’Neill, Artistic Director of the Irish Classical Theatre Company, and Kevin C. Brady, President of ICTC’s Board of...
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4 Stars (out of 4) – “Wildly satisfying … Bravo” – Ben Siegel, The Buffalo News
By Debbie Wanecski
/ March 10, 2020
“a wildly satisfying story of self-destruction” In case you haven’t been shocked into gleeful submission in a while, or …...
Read More
“call Lyft or Uber … It will be so worth it!”-Anthony Chase, theatretalkbuffalo.com
By Debbie Wanecski
/ January 24, 2020
You’ve got two more chances to see William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" performed by the Irish Classical Theatre Company...
Read More
Tags:aleks malejs, bpo, brendan didio, brian milbrand, buffalo philharmonic orchestra, chris kelly, David Dwyer, david lundy, david wysocki, dudney joseph, fortunato pezzimenti, gerry maher, ictc, irish classical theatre, joann falletta, kayla storto, kevin kennedy, kit kuebler, lise harty, mendelssohn, nick stevens, phillip farugia, shakespeare, vincent o'neill, william shakespeare, women's choir of buffalo
“an absolutely intoxicating brew” – Ann Marie Cusella, buffalovibe.com
By Debbie Wanecski
/ January 24, 2020
The fairies have alighted at Kleinhans Music Hall this weekend in a swirl of sound, color and magic that pulsate...
Read More
Tags:aleks malejs, bpo, brendan didio, brian milbrand, buffalo philharmonic orchestra, David Dwyer, david lundy, david wysocki, dudney joseph, fortunato pezzimenti, gerry maher, ictc, irish classical theatre, joann falletta, kathleen bassett, kayla storto, kevin kennedy, kit kuebler, mendelssohn, nick stevens, phillip farugia, shakespeare, vincent o'neill, william shakespeare, women's choir of buffalo
4 Stars (of 4) – “magical ‘Midsumer Night’s Dream,'” Randy Schiff, Buffalo News
By Debbie Wanecski
/ January 24, 2020
… At Kleinhans Music Hall, we see another kind of marriage: a perfect matrimony of theater and music, as Irish...
Read More
Tags:a midsummer night's dream, aleks malejs, bpo, brendan didio, brian milbrand, buffalo philharmonic orchestra, buffalo women's choir, chris kelly, David Dwyer, david wysocki, dudney joseph, fortunato pezzimenti, gerry maher, ictc, irish classical theatre, joann falletta, kayla storto, kevin kennedy, kit kuebler, mendelssohn, nick stevens, philip farugia, shakespeare, vincent o'neill, william shakespeare
“delightful, nostalgia-filled, lively” – Ann Marie Cusella, buffalovibe.com
By Debbie Wanecski
/ November 26, 2019
Looking at childhood Christmases through the bifocals of age is a pastime that warms the hearts of those sitting at...
Read More
Tags:ben michael moran, brandon barry, brittany bassett, buffalo vibe, charmagne chi, chris kelly, christian brandjes, christmas musical, christmas play, dylan thomas, gregory gjurich, holiday entertainment, ictc, irish classical theatre, joseph donohue III, karen harty, megan callahan, michele marie roberts, nicole cimato, renee landrigan, theatre in buffalo, tyler eisenmann, vincent o'neill
“Third time is a charm for ICTC” – Cherie Messore, buffalotheatreguide.com
By Debbie Wanecski
/ November 26, 2019
Long before there were hours of football on TV and the ubiquitous electronic devices in the hands of teens at...
Read More
Tags:a child's christmas in wales, ben michael moran, brandon barry, brittany bassett, buffalo theatre, buffalo theatre guide, charmagne chi, chris kelly, christian brandjes, christmas musical, christmas play, dylan thomas, gregory gjurich, holiday entertainment, ictc, irish classical theatre, joseph donohue III, karen harty, megan callahan, michele marie roberts, nicole cimato, renee landrigan, theatre in buffalo, tyler eisenmann, vincent o'neill
“a magical Christmas to behold.” – Melinda Miller, The Buffalo News
By Debbie Wanecski
/ November 25, 2019
There are few things more powerful than memories of childhood Christmases, partly because of the magic and anticipation, and partly...
Read More
Tags:a child's christmas in wales, ben michael moran, brandon barry, brittany bassett, buffalo news, charmagne chi, chris kelly, christian brandjes, christmas musical, christmas play, dylan thomas, gregory gjurich, holiday entertainment, ictc, irish classical theatre, joseph donohue III, karen harty, megan callahan, michele marie roberts, nicole cimato, renee landrigan, theatre in buffalo, tyler eisenmann, vincent o'neill
“A Child’s Christmas in Wales” opens Friday, November 22
By Debbie Wanecski
/ November 15, 2019
“I can never remember whether it snowed for six days and six nights when I was twelve or whether it...
Read More
Tags:a child's christmas in wales, ben michael moran, brandon barry, brattany bassett, charmagne chi, chris kelly, christian brandjes, christmas musical, christmas play, dylan thomas, greg gjurich, holiday entertainment, ictc, irish classical theatre company, joe donohue, karen harty, megan callahan, michele marie roberts, nicole cimato, renee landrigan, tyler eisenmann, vincent o'neill
Young Professionals – Save the Date – Thursday, November 21, 4:30-6:30PM
By Debbie Wanecski
/ November 15, 2019
Young Professionals wanted! Join the actors, staff, and friends of the Irish Classical Theatre Company for a free-admission Cocktail Hour...
Read More
Learn more about ICTC’s Ireland Tour Thursday, December 12, 11AM!
By Debbie Wanecski
/ November 5, 2019
FREE INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 11AM AT ICTC'S ANDREWS THEATRE. Plan now to experience Ireland's Wild Atlantic...
Read More
“‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore” engrosses and shocks – Michael Rabice, BWW review
By Debbie Wanecski
/ September 30, 2019
by Michael Rabice, broadwayworld.com, Sep. 30, 2019 Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre Company has chosen to open their 2019-20 season with...
Read More
Tags:'tis pity she's a whore, adam yelle, adam yellen, adriano gatto, aleks malejs, anna krempholts, ben michael moran, buffalo theatre, charmagne chi, christian brandjes, David Oliver, drama, fortunato pezzimenti, ictc, irish classical theatre, jacob albarella, jeremy kreuzer, john ford, melinda capeles, revenge, rolando gomez
“… absorbing, a fine production … no holds barred” – Ann Marie Cusella, buffalo vibe
By Debbie Wanecski
/ September 23, 2019
Review: 'Tis a Pity She's a Whore By: Ann Marie Cusella | Posted September 21st, 2019 “… Beloved, never avenge...
Read More
Tags:'tis pity she's a whore, adam yellen, adriano gatto, aleks malejs, ann marie cusella, anna krempholtz, ben michael moran, buffalo theatre, buffalo vibe, charmagne chi, christian brandjes, David Oliver, drama, fortunato pezzimenti, ictc, irish classical theatre, jacob albarella, jeremy kreuzer, john ford, melinda capeles, revenge, rolando martin gomez, theatre
Join us Saturday, October 12 at 2PM for a FREE Pre-Show Talk.
By Debbie Wanecski
/ September 18, 2019
ICTC’s production of ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore is sparking plenty of discussion. Join the conversation! WHEN & WHERE: Saturday,...
Read More
Join us Sunday, September 29 at 1PM for a FREE Pre-Show Talk.
By Debbie Wanecski
/ September 18, 2019
ICTC’s production of ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore is sparking plenty of discussion. Join the conversation! WHEN & WHERE: Sunday,...
Read More
“The laughs come often and solidly … ICTC has a hit on its hands.” – Brad Auerbach, Enertainment Today
By Debbie Wanecski
/ June 24, 2019
There are jewels of regional theatre spread across the country, and the Irish Classical Theatre is counted among them. Prominent...
Read More
4 Stars (out of 4) “‘Mr. Sloane’ is perverse, cynical joy” – Anthony Chase, The Buffalo News
By Debbie Wanecski
/ June 17, 2019
Published June 15, 2019|Updated June 15, 2019 … From the first moment of the play, when Kelli Bocock-Natale races onto...
Read More
“masterfully staged … visceral … a ‘Hamlet’ to remember” – Ann Marie Cusella, buffalo vibe
By Debbie Wanecski
/ May 16, 2019
Posted April 29, 2019 From the moment Hamlet begins, in darkness with only a weak light from the soldier Francisco’s...
Read More
3-1/2 Stars – “Excellent directing, depth of talent … make ‘Hamlet’ a hit” – The Buffalo News
By Debbie Wanecski
/ May 6, 2019
by Randy Schiff, The Buffalo News 3-1/2 Stars (out of 4) "… With excellent directing and a well-edited script that...
Read More
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! ICTC Lecture Series continues 05/18, 2PM with Dr. Barbara Bono on “Hamlet”
By Debbie Wanecski
/ April 12, 2019
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2PM … Renowned Shakespearean scholar, Dr. Barbara Bono, will present a...
Read More
ICTC announces transition of Artistic Leadership
By Debbie Wanecski
/ March 26, 2019
https://vimeo.com/326902526 Vincent O’Neill, Artistic Director of the Irish Classical Theatre Company, and Kevin C. Brady, President of ICTC’s Board of...
Read More