“Forty years of sharing stories on stage has been made possible by our outstanding community of audience members who have made Buffalo Theatre Ensemble their theatrical home. These plays, filled with humor and heart, are a thank you to our loyal patrons and an open invitation to new friends to experience Buffalo Theatre Ensemble during this milestone season.”
– Daniel Millhouse, Interim Managing Artistic Director
BTE's 40th Anniversary Season:
Louisa May Alcott's Little Women
Nov. 12 – Dec. 13 Thur. - Sat. 7:30p, Sun. 3p
A timeless story of sisters, courage, and becoming who you are meant to be.
Adapted by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Daniel Millhouse
In Lauren Gunderson’s fresh and heartfelt adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, the beloved four March sisters step onto the stage with new vitality and emotional clarity. As Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy navigate growing up during the Civil War in Massachusetts, they chase dreams, confront loss and discover the fierce power of family. Gunderson’s lively, modern voice illuminates Alcott’s timeless story, celebrating imagination, resilience and the enduring bonds that shape who we become.
Dial M for Murder
Jan. 28 – Feb. 28 Thur. - Sat. 7:30p, Sun. 3p
A perfect crime - A dangerous deception - A thrilling night at the theater
Adapted by Jeffery Hatcher
By Frederick Knott
Directed by Steve Scott
A sophisticated game of cat and mouse unfolds in this classic suspense thriller that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. When a carefully constructed murder plot begins to unravel in unexpected ways, what follows is a razor-sharp battle of wits filled with deception, twists and chilling surprises. As the stakes rise and the truth emerges, nothing – and no one – is quite what they seem. Elegant, gripping and deliciously suspenseful, Dial M for Murder is a masterclass in tension and a theatrical thriller you won’t want to miss.
“A cat-and-mouse waiting game, with enough twists and sudden hitches to keep the chills and thrills running.” – The New York Times
One Man, Two Guvnors
May 6 – Jun. 6 Thur. - Sat. 7:30p, Sun. 3p
Mistaken identities - Outrageous fun - Love triangles
Based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni
With “Tomorrow Looks Good from Here”
Music by Grant Olding
Lyrics by Richard Bean and Grant Olding
Directed by Connie Canaday Howard
The perpetually hungry Francis Henshall accidentally winds up employed by two men: a fearsome gangster and a criminal on the run. Both guvnors are entangled in a web of schemes, shakedowns and seductions. To keep his double-dealing a secret, Francis must juggle both guvnors, chase a decent meal and win the girl. Playwright Richard Bean transports the classic commedia dell’arte tale “The Servant of Two Masters” (1746) into the bright, brash world of seaside Brighton in 1963.
Contains adult humor and mild language.
“…sheer comic delirium” – Daily Variety
“One of the most side-splittingly funny evenings in many a year.” — WhatsOnStage
“A hoot of the season… I dare you to see it and not laugh out loud, a lot.” — The Telegraph
