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Backstage Comic Farce Moon Over Buffalo at McAninch Arts Center

McAninch Arts Center, at College of DuPage (425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137)
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Full Price:
$25.00 - $33.00
Our Price:
$7.50 - $16.50*
4.4 by 25 members
With their marriage crumbling, a husband and wife acting team performing in a repertory company in Buffalo in 1953 try to keep things together long enough to get Frank Capra to cast them in his film remake of The Scarlet Pimpernel. But between a pregnant ingénue, and a surprise visit from their daughter, things go horribly and comically wrong. Moon Over Buffalo is written by Ken Ludwig who created the hit backstage farce Lend me a Tenor. Moon Over Buffalo ran for more than 300 performances on Broadway. Directed by Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Artistic Director Connie Canaday Howard, the production features ensemble actors Amelia Barrett, Bryan Burke and Loretta Hauser.

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The last date listed for Moon Over Buffalo was Sunday February 12, 2012 / 2:00pm.

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at College of DuPage,
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-942-4000
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Goldstar Member Tips

  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Casual was fine.
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Free parking near the building
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    I do not think there was food or drink available. I didn't leave.
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Does anyone care what one wears these days? Other than hipsters?
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    They do not charge $30.00 to park like Chicago theaters have to.
  • Scott S. on Information
    Center has their own parking lot - free
  • Scott S. on Information
    There was a concession stand but we did not see it.
  • Goldstar Member on Information
    Lots of drinks and snacks were available. good cookies.
  • Nandt1 on Information
    There were vending machines.
  • Cheapskate on Information
    Mostly business casual

21 Goldstar Member Reviews

Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Cheapskate
3.0

Funny play. Less than great acting (especially in the lead roles)

Written on Feb 13 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

This play, a comedy, was well acted and in an intimate setting at College of DuPage. We had excellent seats in the fourth row. The plot revolved around a husband and wife who were trying to make a comeback in their acting careers, besides being totally eccentric. It was set in 1953. They had a normal daughter who was trying to marry a weatherman and quit acting. There are a lot of laughs when the acting company tries to put on a show for Frank Capra and snag some movie roles. It reminds you a little of the play, "You can't take it with you," from the '30s. More suitable for an older audience.

Written on Feb 07 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

funny play, great production, not a bad seat in the theatre, highly recommend!!!

Written on Feb 06 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

I enjoyed it as did my wife. Plenty of laughs and a few situations where you identified enough to hunch down in your seat a little as you experienced the awkwardness being felt by the characters in the play. No message, no great thoughts, just an entertaining two hours facilitated by better than average acting and a solid script.

Also a nice setting - comfy/cozy playhouse - not a bad seat in the house with plenty of free parking.

Written on Feb 06 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Nandt1
5.0

Delightful to discover this professional theater company based in a modern performing arts center in a community college in Glen Ellyn, Il. They gave a committed and thoroughly enjoyable performance of one of Ken Ludwig's polished farces. If you are looking for a highly entertaining evening out, look no further.

Written on Feb 06 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

My husband and I enjoyed this comedy. It had some very funny one-liners! The theatre is also very comfortable, and smallish, so every seat is a good seat.

Written on Feb 03 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Darlene
5.0

There was a group of 9 of us that attended and everyone enjoyed the performance. The cast of actors were outstanding!

Written on Feb 02 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

The venue was small and the actors really did well in that setting.
I found myself laughing more often as the play went on because I was empathizing with and liking the characters, with all their faults. I will go again to a play here.

Written on Jan 31 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Light hearted fun comedy that was performed well. It was certainly worth the time to attend and remember its MAC 25th year of good theater

Written on Jan 31 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 danquixote51
5.0

Very entertaining, good writing, great acting and staging. I have yet to be disappointed by a Buffalo Theater productions.

Written on Jan 31 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

The zany antics and the excellent acting will have you throughly enjoying this performance.

Written on Jan 30 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Was the first time to C.O.D. for a play and thought the theater was small but very nice and good seats from all angles. The play itself was also very entertaining. I would certainly go again.

Written on Jan 30 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Susan Fleming
3.0

My husband and I attended this play. He disliked it. I thought the actors were good, but there were few moments that were funny.
The theatre is very small and the stage is small. The seats are not very comfortable.

Written on Jan 30 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 theater lover
5.0

Loved the theater. Loved the play. The acting was superior. I would see it again.

Written on Jan 30 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

This was my first time to this venue. I loved every minute of this play ! All the actors did a great job and I would highly recommend this to anyone!
It really made you laugh out loud!

Written on Jan 27 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Scott S.
5.0

One of the funniest shows we've seen...absolutely wonderful.

Written on Jan 23 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

The play was pretty funny and the actors were really great. Nice to have a venue out in the burbs with such quality so that I do not have to drive into the cesspool of taxes and fees called Chicago for world class entertainment.

Written on Jan 23 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Hilarious, but very loud comedy! Actors worked extremely hard and did an excellent job portraying the characters.

Written on Jan 23 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

This play was so funny and full of action. The characters were interesting to say the least.
The acting was great.
I went with a friend and we both enjoyed it so much.
I would go again to see it and highly recommend it if you like comedy.

Written on Jan 21 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Momsrule
5.0

I would recommend this play to anyone. The actors were wonderful and the story line was so funny!

Written on Jan 20 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Seats were great 2nd row. Very funny play.

Written on Jan 20 2012

More Information About Moon Over Buffalo

Website

http://home.cod.edu/atthemac/bte/bte_moon.aspx

Description

“As we were looking at shows for this landmark season we wanted to select works that would really celebrate the ensemble this year,” says Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Artistic Director Connie Canaday Howard. “We also felt comedy and farce should be a part of the season. Moon Over Buffalo just seemed be a perfect “fit” this year, not only because it uses a theater company as its backdrop, or because it has the word ‘Buffalo’ in the title, but because of the extreme physical comedy and the strong pulls of the family in this piece. 

"We have always viewed BTE as an artistic family, and our subscribers and audience as our extended family," Howard continues. "This show allows us to give our audience a bit of a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our theater world (though the Hay’s family’s mayhem definitely trumps that we’ve ever actually experienced on any of our productions)."

About the Ticket Supplier: McAninch Arts Center

The mission of the McAninch Arts Center is to foster enlightened educational and performance opportunities, which encourage artistic expression, establish a lasting relationship between people and art, and enrich the cultural vitality of the community.