Local Critic Reviews
9 to 5: The Musical: A Review
9 to 5: The Musical took the stage for the annual Chamber Night at the Plaza on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review just in time for Opening Night: Dolly would be proud. The Plaza Theatre’s 9 to 5: The Musical is an epic realization of the...
Ripcord: A Review
Ripcord took the stage for Student/Press Night on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review just in time for Opening Night: The Plaza Theatre’s Ripcord is like a delightful blend of The Odd Couple, The Golden Girls and Three’s Company. Set to...
Almost, Maine: A Review
Almost, Maine took the stage for Student/Press Night on Thursday, February 6th, 2025. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review just in time for Opening Night: The Plaza Theatre’s production of Almost, Maine is, quite simply, almost perfect. Set to run from Feb. 7...
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play: A Review
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play took the stage for Student/Press Night on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review just in time for Opening Night: During a time of year that has become synonymous with hustle, bustle, and...
Misery: A Review
Misery took the stage for Student/Press Night on Thursday, October 17th, 2024. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review just in time for Opening Night: Brad and Angelina? How about Goldie and Kurt? That’s a hard pass for me. When it comes to powerhouse acting couples,...
The Music Man: A Review
The Music Man took the stage for a combined Chamber Night and Student/Press Night on Thursday, August 1st. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review jut in time for Opening Night: From stirring vocals to exquisite costumes to extraordinary dance numbers, it’s hard to...
Deathtrap: A Review
Deathtrap took the stage for Student & Press Night on Thursday, April 18th. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review jut in time for Opening Night: Of all the productions that have come and gone over the years, it’s clear that the Wharton Plaza Theatre’s Deathtrap...
Moon Over Buffalo: A Review
Moon Over Buffalo took the stage February 10th-18th. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review following the show on Friday, February 16th: A famous fictional Roman general once asked the question, "Are you not entertained?" Well, when it comes to the Wharton Plaza...
A Christmas Carol: A Review
A Christmas Carol took the stage for Student/Press Night. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review just in time for opening night: Even the hardest-hearted miser would have difficulty not being moved by the Wharton Plaza Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. Set to run from Dec....
Honky Tonk Angels: A Review
Honky Tonk Angels took the stage for Student/Press Night. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review just in time for opening night: Rousing musical numbers, hilarious social commentary and heavenly harmony make the Wharton Plaza Theatre’s Honky Tonk Angels a joy to...