News & Reviews for Jewish Repertory Theatre
MODERN ORTHODOX gets big laughs as it hits on hard questions about love… of God, of others, and of self.
THE BASICS: MODERN ORTHODOX by Daniel Goldfarb, directed by Steve Vaughan, runs until May 29, Thursdays at 7:30, Saturdays at 3:30 and 7:30, Sundays at 2, presented by Jewish Repertory in the Maxine and Robert Seller Theater, 2640 N Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14228....
It’s Tradition vs Modern at Jewish Repertory Theatre
We all know that person. He’s chronically late and eternally apologetic. He’s completely annoying and utterly charming. He swears he’s your best friend but given the opportunity, he’d shatter your trust. That pretty much sums up Hershel Klein (“My friends call me...
‘The Treasurer’ taps into our sympathies at Jewish Repertory Theatre
The problem is as simple as this: Ida has outlived her money. The question is also simple. Who’s going to take care of her now? The answer is “The Treasurer,” an elegant little one-act play by Max Posner that dares to suggest that mothers aren’t always perfect and...
The Treasurer is Rich With Emotion at JRT
Near the end of The Treasurer, on stage now at Jewish Repertory Theatre’s Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre in Getzville, the titular character reminds the audience that people don’t determine the length of their lives. While that may be debatable (spoiler alert:...
Director Mallinson once again shows us the drama of science in PHOTOGRAPH 51 by Anna Ziegler at Jewish Repertory Theatre
THE BASICS: PHOTOGRAPH 51 by Anna Ziegler, directed by Katie Mallinson, starring Jacob Albarella, Ray Boucher, John Profeta, Dan Torres, and Adam Yellen with Kristen Tripp Kelley playing Chemist/Crystallographer Rosalind Franklin, runs Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays...
Photograph 51 Holds the Secret of Life at JRT
Buffalo Theatre Guide- Written by Cherie Messore One of my favorite James Taylor songs begins with these lyrics: “The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time…” Sometimes we’re robbed of time. Sometimes we’re robbed of opportunity. Part of the human condition....
Well-crafted character study ‘Photograph 51’ is kept real by Jewish Repertory Theatre
Buffalo News- Written by Melinda Miller Scientist Rosalind Franklin was not a woman to suffer fools lightly. She also didn’t have much use for collaboration, humor, taking orders or making friends. She was, in a word, “prickly.” She also was “brilliant.” But she is no...
JRT Press Release for 2021-22 Season
The Jewish Repertory Theatre presents its 19th season Following a 15-month absence of live shows and programming, JRT is proud to announce a return to the stage for our three play 2021-2022 season, all performed live in-person at the Robert and Maxine Sellers Theatre...
Return to Live Theatre
Dear JRT Patrons and Subscribers, It is my honor and privilege to assume the position of Director of Performing Arts for the JCC and JRT. Theater is not just my profession, it’s my passion and I’m blessed to be doing what I love. You may have seen me on stage at the...