As the heyday of community theater continued in Buffalo, John Cimasi discovered a formula for dinner theater that would woo thousands of patrons to his brother’s “Showboat” restaurant at the foot of Hertel Avenue. After some serious remodeling, the venue became the home to hundreds of local actors and theater technicians who were paid for their efforts for the first time! Many later went on to extensive careers elsewhere, some even forming theater companies of their own. Later performing at many restaurants locally and in neighboring states, John’s “Melic and Mime” group became the foundation of Buffalo’s theater future. Here’s his story.
Special guest Michael Mitnick
Featuring Palace Theatre
Featuring The Lancaster Opera House
Featuring The Taylor Theater at the Kenan Center
Featuring Fredonia Opera House
Featuring The Riviera Theatre
Special Guest Saul Elkin
Special Guest Rolando Gomez
Special Guests Mike Doben & Rick Lattimer
Special Guest Mike Randall
Special Guest Donna Hoke
Special guest Tommy Lombardo
Special guest Yao Kahlil Newkirk
Special guest Tom Owen
Special guest Christina Orsi
Special guest Lynne Koscielniak
Special guest Anthony Chase
Special guest LeRoi Johnson
Special guest Doug Zschiegner
Special guest Tom Calderone
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