Sponsored by The Buffalo News and NOCO
A World Premiere musical from Buffalo native Marisa Guida, Buffalonian Philip Farugia and MusicalFare! A coming of age story inspired by the life and work of comedienne, Imogene Coca. Mom gets a promotion, Dad gets fired and their pre-pubescent daughter, Genny, is being picked on at school. With Imogene’s help, Genny learns how to be herself, make a best friend and learn about the true meaning of beauty.
The running time of the production is approximately 2 hours, including intermission.
Tickets are $44 plus a $3 facility fee, per ticket.
Performance times are:
Wed/Thu at 7pm
Fri at 7:30pm
Sat at 3:30 & 7:30pm
Sun at 2pm
Scroll down to find:
VIDEO - To see Footage from the Final Dress Rehearsal.
Production Photos by Jesse Sloier.
To Meet the Cast, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on any cast member image!
Click the links to read/view/hear:
The full reviews in Buffalo Rising & Buffalo Theatre Guide!
The interview with playwright Marisa Guida and actress Nicole Marrale Cimato on AM BUFFALO.
Praise for PRETTY FUNNY from WBFO's THEATRE TALK!
Conceived and Written by Marisa Guida
Music by Philip Farugia
Lyrics by Philip Farugia and Marisa Guida
Directed by Randall Kramer
Choreographed by Doug Weyand
Music Direction by Philip Farugia
Set Design by Chris Schenk
Lighting and Sound Design by Chris Cavanagh
Costume Design by Kari Drozd
Hair, Wig and Make Up Design by Susan Drozd
Reviews
...from top to bottom, the cast was wonderful!
WBFO's THEATER TALK (Anthony Chase)
...the principals were outstanding...they were fabulous!
WBFO's THEATER TALK (Peter Hall)
A first rate production!
WBFO's THEATER TALK (Peter Hall)
There's love, passion and talent all over it.
The Buffalo News
Nicole Cimato just nails the role of Imogene Coca with energy and wit with the most charming magical realism.
Buffalo Rising
...the perfect feel-good show...