Past Productions – Second Generation Theatre

THE NICETIES

Written by Second Generation Theatre on August 6, 2024. Posted in Past Productions, Uncategorized.

By Eleanor Burgess

In THE NICETIES by Eleanor Burgess, an accomplished Ivy League professor holds routine office hours with an ambitious young student to discuss her thesis: if history is written by the victors, who tells the story of the oppressed? Before long quibbles over vocabulary and Wikipedia citations turn into a dangerous discourse as both women passionately defend their perspective and their personal world view- until one of them puts everything on the line to make her case.

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PERFORMANCE DATES

Feb. 14- Mar. 2, 2025

Shea’s Smith Theatre

Thursdays @ 7:30 pm

Fridays @ 7:30 pm

Saturdays @ 8:00 pm

Sundays @ 2:00 pm

*Please note, there is no performance Saturday 3/1*

Join the Director, Cast, and Guest Panelists for Post-Show Discussions on 2/16, 2/27, and 3/2

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Photos by Eric Tronolone Photography

THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Written by Second Generation Theatre on August 6, 2024. Posted in Past Productions, Uncategorized.

Music & Lyrics by William Finn

Book by Rachel Sheinkin

Conceived by Rebecca Feldman, Additional Material by Jay Weiss

Winner for the Tony and Drama Desk Award for Best Book of a Musical, this musical comedy follows six pre-teens as they compete to be Putnam County’s Champion Speller!

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PERFORMANCE DATES

November 1-17, 2024

Shea’s Smith Theatre

Thursdays @ 7:30 pm

Fridays @ 7:30 pm

Saturdays @ 8:00 pm

Sundays @ 2:00 pm

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THE COLOR PURPLE

Written by Second Generation Theatre on September 23, 2023. Posted in Past Productions, Uncategorized.

Based on the novel by Alice Walker

Directed by Sarah Norat-Philiips

The Color Purple is a musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life.

WARNING – This play contains themes of violence, abuse, rape and sexuality. Parents should use discretion about what is age appropriate for their children. Should you or anyone you know need assistance, The Color Purple team has partnered with Family Justice Center of Erie County, who provides free services and support to individuals and the community on breaking the cycle of abuse.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Written by Second Generation Theatre on June 23, 2023. Posted in Past Productions.

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Book by George Furth

Stephen Sondheim’s beloved cult classic, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG is seeing its regional premiere at the Shea’s Smith! A fable about friendship told in reverse, MERRILY contains some of Sondheim’s classic songs: Not A Day Goes By, Good Thing Going, and Old Friends.

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PERFORMANCE DATES

April 26- May 12, 2024

Shea’s Smith Theatre

Thursdays @ 7:30 pm

Fridays @ 7:30 pm

Saturdays @ 8:00 pm

Sundays @ 2:00 pm

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THE BOWLING PLAY

Written by Second Generation Theatre on June 23, 2023. Posted in Past Productions.

“Good God, this is perfection!” Read Anthony Chase’s Review HERE!

By Kelly Copps

SGT’s second show of the season is a world premiere comedy developed in our free reading series! Pete is attractive, single, and on a blind date… in a bowling alley. Will his misfit bowling team come between him and the girl of his dreams?

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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Feb. 23- Mar. 10 @

The Shea’s Smith

Thursdays @ 7:30pm

Fridays @ 7:30 pm

Saturdays @ 8:00 pm

Sundays @ 2:00pm

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tick,tick…BOOM!

Written by Second Generation Theatre on May 3, 2023. Posted in Past Productions.

BUFFALO NEWS REVIEW OF TICK,TICK…BOOM!

By Jonathan Larson

Jon is a promising composer living in NYC… but he’s almost 30 and what has he done? A fast-paced musical about being true to yourself and what “success” really means from the composer of RENT.

Directed by Louis Colaiacovo, Choreographed by Elizabeth Polito, Music Direction by Joe Isgar

Every Brilliant Thing

Written by Second Generation Theatre on March 3, 2023. Posted in Past Productions.

By Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe

This one-man show is a beautiful and unique experience. The Narrator (Kevin Craig, AEA) takes the audience through his life and his on-going list of “every brilliant thing” there is to live for. A hilarious and heart-breaking look at life, loss, and how we move on. Directed by Charmagne Chi

CONTENT WARNING– Although the play balances the struggles of life while celebrating all that is “truly brilliant” in living each day, Every Brilliant Thing contains descriptions of depression, self-harm, and suicide. The show briefly describes a character’s attempted suicides and her death by suicide. Crisis Services recommends only audience members 14+ attend, and reminds audiences to attend this program with their personal experiences in mind. As always, if you or somebody you know is struggling, call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

The Secret Garden: Spring Version

Written by Second Generation Theatre on September 3, 2022. Posted in Past Productions.

Music by Lucy Simon, Book & Lyrics by Marsha Norman

Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett

An enchanting 90-minute retelling of the beloved 1911 novel, THE SECRET GARDEN is beautiful story of finding home and family where you least expect it.

Directed & Choreographed by Michael Oliver- Walline, Music Direction by Allan Paglia

THE SECRET GARDEN: SPRING VERSION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Cabaret

Written by Second Generation Theatre on June 3, 2022. Posted in Past Productions.

Book by Joe Masteroff
Music & Lyrics by John Kander & Fred Ebb

In 1930’s Berlin, everything is beautiful… but for how long? CABARET is a disturbingly stunning tale for our times at the Shea’s Smith Theatre.

Directed by Kristin Bentley, Choreographed by Kelly Copps, Music Direction by Allan Paglia

Second Generation Theatre SPonsors M&T Bank, Cullen FOundation Evans Bank and Insty PRints

Constellations

Written by Second Generation Theatre on March 3, 2022. Posted in Past Productions.

By Nick Payne

Roland and Marianne meet… and then meet again… and again. Each time the outcome changes slightly. CONSTELLATIONS examines every choice we make… and those we don’t.

Directed by Michael Gilbert-Wachowiak

A man and a woman in blue light, in dance position — Kristin Bentley & Chris Avery (AEA)

Songs For a New World

Written by Second Generation Theatre on October 3, 2021. Posted in Past Productions.

Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown

Second Generation Theatre (SGT) is delighted to welcome our audiences back into the Shea’s Smith with an in-person performance of Jason Robert Brown’s musical SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD. A song cycle full of love, loss, hope, and discovery, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD is a celebration not to be missed.

Directed by Amy Jakiel, Music Direction by Stephen Piotrowski

The Toxic Avenger

Written by Second Generation Theatre on October 3, 2019. Posted in Past Productions.

A Regional Premiere Musical

Music & Lyrics by Joe DiPietro and David Bryan

Based on the 1984 cult classic film, this rock musical is a true underdog story set in the world’s most toxic waste dump… New Jersey. Starring SGT favorites Steve Copps and Bethany Burrows with Jenn Stafford and Raphael Santos. Full of uproarious humor and high speed comedy, this is the perfect Halloween show!

Directed & Choreographed by Doug Weyand
Music Direction by Allan Paglia

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