Musical theater is an incredibly varied art form. Many people are familiar with musical comedy, a form that aims for laughs, jokes, and tuneful melodies. However, some musical theater strives for more than light entertainment and divertissement. Theater company Road Less Traveled, is aiming for pathos, truth, heart, and candor in their upcoming production of Buffalo Stories.
Buffalo Stories is a musical testament to the rich history and culture of Buffalo, and highlights the individuals who have made a significant impact on the community. The 2023 edition celebrates the life of Maryann Saccomando Freedman, a true trailblazer in the legal field. At this event, Road Less Traveled will present an original musical written about Saccomando Freedman, the first woman attorney to serve as President of the Bar Association of Erie County and the New York State Bar Association.
Saccomando Freedman’s dedication to her community is evident with her extensive work with various organizations. She graduated from law school in 1958, as one of only three women in a class of 100. She was a founding member and President of the Women Lawyers’ Association of Western New York, President of Erie County’s Aid to Indigent Prisoner’s Society, and served on the boards of Legal Services for the Elderly, Erie County Bar Foundation, and many more. She has been awarded numerous honors, including Women Lawyers’ “Lawyer of the Century”, UB’s “Distinguished Alumni”, and the Buffalo Historical Society’s “Red Jacket” award.
The event includes a pre-show reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a performance, and a post-show reception. Seating is limited, with tickets priced at $250 per person and available through advance purchase only.
Funds raised from the event will benefit Road Less Traveled Productions.
Road Less Traveled: Buffalo Stories
456 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14202
Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 7:00 PM
$250, Tickets
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