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THEATER REVIEW: Pippin at O'Connell & Company

Searching for glory; finding humanity

"In a nod to Broadway tradition, [Jetaun Louie] joins Ollie Ryan and Emily Weber to perform Fosse's original choreography of the 'Manson Trio,' a chilling non-vocal highlight that reminds us of the productions darker undercurrents."

"Ollie Ryan perfectly captures the narcissism of Pippin's half-brother, Lewis, deploying his good looks and athletic buffoonery in [their] portrayal of this self-absorbed character."

Full article by Anthony Chase available at TheaterTalkBuffalo,com

Magic To Do: Pippin Shines At O'Connell & Company

"Ollie Ryan as Lewis is so much fun to watch--they nail the arrogant foolishness of the character with great flair, and also move like a dream"

Full article by Anthony Higgins at BuffaloRising.com

Bellissima Productions Presents ALICE BY HEART

Bellissima Productions presents Alice By Heart -- July 18-21 & 25-28 at the Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. Buffalo, NY 14201, for tickets -- bellissimaproductions or 716-218-8530

Full article by Gail Golden available at BuffaloRising.com

Imaginary Broadway Flop "Produces" Big Laughs at Lancaster Opera House

The Producers, A Mel Brooks Musical, at Lancaster Opera House located at 21 Central Avenue Lancaster, NY 14088. For tickets, visit www.lancasteroperahouse.csstix.com or call the Box Office at 716-683-1776. Production runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm from June 7th through June 23rd.

Full article by Anthony Higgins available at BuffaloRising.com

Review: A Dynamic and Galvanizing CABARET at the Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol in the Villages

The sold-out run ends March 2.

"The Kit Kat Club dancers, beautifully played by a sextet of athletic wonders--Logan Farley, Jaylon Jazz McCraven, Stella Schwartz, Oliver Ball (my favorite of them), Kate Carpenter, and Ariya Hawkins--are sensational, their dancing otherworldly."

Full article by Peter Nason available at BroadwayWorld.com

Review: DARK NIGHTS 2 at Hersheypark

It's time for spooky season in Hershey once again...

At Hersheypark Dark Nights 2023, Ollie was a part of Auntie Mortem's Abbattoir.

Full article by Jessica Crowe at BroadwayWorld.com 

AMERICAN IDIOT - My Take

AMERICAN IDIOT, a sung-through rock musical based on the concept album of the same name by Green Day, with a book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer, directed by Nicolette Navarro, produced by Bellissima Productions, runs until August 13th, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30, Sundays at 3, at the Lorna C. Hill Theatre at 429 Plymouth Ave Suite #2, Buffalo, NY 14213.

Full article by Jillian Peracciny available at BuffaloRising.com

American Idiot! - Interview with the Chroeographer, Oliver Ball

Oliver, in addition to being a member of the ensemble in this production, also served as the choreographer. Here, Oliver sits down with fellow cast member and journalist to discuss the rehearsal and performance process of the production.

Full article by Mariangela Mercurio at MercurieStudios.com

With HEAD OVER HEELS, Bellissima (in Ujima's theater space), scores another hit show for pride month

HEAD OVER HEELS, conceived by & original book by Jeff Whitty; adapted by James Magruder, directed by Nicolette Navarro, produced by Bellisima Productions. Remaining shows are June 15 and 16 at 7:30 pm and Saturday June 17th at both 3:00 and 8:00 (no performance on Father’s Day), in the Lorna C. Hill Theater, Ujima Company, Inc

Full article by Peter Hall available at BuffaloRising.com

Cast Announced for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol

Next month, The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol will open the third production of its seventh season, La Cage Aux Folles, Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman and a Book by Harvey Fierstein.

Full article available by Chloe Rabinowitz at BroadwayWorld.com

"Pippin" Brings Magic To Lockport Palace Theatre

"I am thrilled to have been able to see the Lockport Palace Production, which I believe to be just as good as the Broadway Tour."

This magical production featured Ollie in the ensemble of players.

Full article available by John Szablewski at BuffaloTheatreGuide.com

RIT and NTID student film 'Say Cheese' now screening at Cinemark theatres nationwide

The film received the Coca-Cola Refreshing Films grand prize and will show at more theatres later this year.

Ollie appears as an extra in this award winning student film!

Full article by Felicia Swartzenberg available at RIT.edu

Lancaster High School gives new take of classic "Cinderella"

Lancaster High School’s first musical with a new directorial staff will be the Rodgers and Hammerstein rendition of the classic “Cinderella” and will feature four shows, Feb. 13 to Feb. 15.

Full article available by Samantha Flavell at LancasterBee.com