A buoyant celebration of the life of blues singer Alberta Hunter, COOKIN’ AT THE COOKERY tells her fascinating story and features such memorable songs as “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “When the Saints Go Marching In,” and “My Handy Man Ain't Handy Anymore,” among many others. Pianist George Caldwell (AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', SOPHISTICATED LADIES) leads an onstage musical quartet in the first WNY production of this show since its sold-out 2002 run at the Old Studio Arena Theatre.
The running time of the production is approximately 2 hours, including intermission.
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 Dress Rehearsal!
- Our "Meet the Cast" section - click any cast member image to read their bio and see their MusicalFare history!
- Production photos by Bethany Burrows!
- Reviews of the production as they come in!
CLICK HERE to take the COOKIN' AT THE COOKERY Quiz at Anthony Chase's website, Theater Talk Buffalo.
Book by Marion J. Caffey
Directed & Choreographed by Victoria Pérez
Music Direction by George Caldwell
Set Design by Dyan Burlingame
Lighting & Sound Design by Chris Cavanagh
Costume Design by Kari Drozd
Hair, Wig & Make-up Design by Susan Drozd
Properties by Emily Powrie & Madison Sullivan
Meet the Cast and Artistic Staff
Reviews
Don't worry if you don't know (Alberta Hunter’s) music. Now is your chance. The energy is palpable…MusicalFare breaks out the blues with buoyant COOKIN’ AT THE COOKERY!
The Buffalo News
First-rate among the “tribute” shows: tuneful, informative, fascinating, and simple. Zoe Scruggs (as Alberta Hunter) is cookin’…She can sing those songs like nobody’s business.
Anthony Chase (theatertalkbuffalo.com)
The music, acting, singing, direction, costumes, it’s one tasty stew of talent!
Peter Hall (Buffalo Rising)
MusicalFare at its best!
Buffalo Theatre Guide
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