O'CONNELL & COMPANY

In Residence at Erie Community College - North Campus
Gleasner Hall
6205 Main Street - Williamsville, NY 14221
716-848-0800

CURRENT SEASON

PRESENTING OUR 2011-2012 SEASON

SHOWTIMES for all shows are Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm & Sundays at 2:30 pm, unless otherwise specified.

ELEGIES, A Song Cycle -- September 8 - October 2, 2011 (No performance Sept. 24)
WNY PREMIER. A gentle musical about love, life & loss, William Finn's "Elegies, A Song Cycle", which he wrote in response to the tragedy of 9/11, is a parade of songs, characters & stories that stream by, stirring our own bittersweet memories. A poignant memoire, "The world is good you said, enjoy its highs you said, the summer flies you said, so make a parade of every moment..." "Elegies, A Song Cycle" is one of those rare musicals that come into our lives at an opportune time. You'll laugh, you'll cry. You'll only be disappointed if you let this musical pass you by." -- Mike Mackenzie, Suite101.com

BUFFALO ZINGS! - A Rouges Gallery -- *October 27 - November 6, 2011 * DATE CHANGE
We're winging it Buffalo Style with O'Connell & Company's original bi-partisan banquet of laughter, lampooning, roasting & toasting. A political cabaret with fresh skits, witty comedy & hilarious song parodies spoofing headlines & headliners from WNY and beyond! Caution: BUFFALO ZINGS! is an equal opportunity offender!

ONCE UPON A CELTIC CHRISTMAS -- November 25 - December 18, 2011
The Holidays have an Irish lilt again this Season! Come & enjoy a second helping of Celtic Holiday delight with the entire family. "Once Upon A Celtic Christmas" is all new & filled with stories, music, song, dance & humor infused with Irish Christmas tales & traditions.

NUNSENSE A-MEN -- January 19 - February 12, 2012
Sit up straight! Eyes forward! Hands in Hallelujah pose! The Nuns are coming! Dan Goggin's funny, nunny musical starring the Little Sisters of Hoboken is the original "Nunsense" show with all of the characters being portrayed by ... men ! Think of it as "Mrs. Doubtfire enters the Convent". Done totally seriously, this show is - to quote a critic - "no drag". A whole new layer of comedy surfaces with lines like "The guys in the old neighborhood still can't believe I became a nun!" To quote the New York Times: "A change of habit, boy oh, boy!" You'll be rolling in the aisles when you treat yourself to NUNSENSE A-MEN! -- it would be a sin to miss it!

*NEW SHOW

GENTLEMEN'S GENTLEMEN -- March 16 - April 1, 2012
An ENCORE PRESENTATION of last season's HIT show! The Gentlemen in tuxedos are back with a tribute to all the "good guys" ... the fathers, sons, friends, grand dads, uncles, nephews, mates, partners & pals. Inspired by DIVA by DIVA, this is a cabaret-style format of songs, readings, dance, quotes & humor performed by an all-male cast .... with special "Guest Gents" at every performance. Limited 3-week run with performances on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES -- April 19 - May 13, 2012
Step into Spring singing with THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES - a cotton-candy colored non-stop musical blast from the past featuring your favorite songs from the 50's & 60's. At the 1958 Springfield High School Prom, we meet "The Wonderettes" -- Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy & Suzy. These girls have hopes & dreams as big as their crinoline skirts - and voices to match! As we learn about their lives & loves, we are treated to the girls performing such classic 50's & 60's songs as Lollipop, Dream Lover, Stupid Cupid, Lipstick On Your Collar, Hold Me-Thrill Me-Kiss Me, It's My Party, It's In His Kiss (The Shoop, Shoop Song), & so many more! You've never had this much fun at a Prom & you will never forget The Marvelous Wonderettes...it's a must take trip down memory lane!

USO COAST TO COAST: From the Hollywood Canteen to the Stage Door Canteen -- May 31 - June 17, 2012
Come celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the USO with a patriotic, sentimental journey. The USO & the Canteens have entertained & supported troops with comedy skits, music, dance & so much more. Their theme was, & still is today, "until everyone comes home." This true-hearted showcase is sure to entertain as it brings the sights & sounds of the USO story to life with Hit Parade tunes, headlines of the day, jokes, stories &, of course, great memories.

DIVA by DIVA: A Celebration of Women! -- ongoing, Wednesdays @ 7:30, beginning October 12, 2011
Our Signature Show - and Western New York's longest-running theatrical production, celebrates its 13th Anniversary Year with very special DIVA-licious performances. An evening of song, quotes, jokes & stories written by & for women -- it's "gender specific" but not "gender exclusive" - men like it too!

SHOWS & DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS & INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW !