The Daily Bulletin

The Buffalo State Theater Department and Casting Hall Productions proudly present Little Shop of Horrors April 18–27 in Upton Hall's Warren Enters Theatre.

One of the longest-running off-Broadway shows, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theater-goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world.

Little Shop of Horrors is a 1960s doo-wop sci-fi horror musical based on the film of the same name. Seymour Krelborn is a meek and dejected assistant at a floral shop who happens upon a strange plant, which he affectionately names “Audrey II” after his crush at the shop. Little does he know that this strange and unusual plant will develop a soulful R&B voice, a potty mouth, and an unquenchable thirst for human blood. As Audrey II grows bigger and meaner, the carnivorous plant promises limitless fame and fortune to Seymour, as long as he continues providing a fresh supply of blood. Just when it’s too late, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s extraterrestrial origins and his true drive for world domination.

Directed and choreographed by Bobby Cooke; assistant director - Jake Grear, ’23; musical direction - Kathleen Dunne, ’23.

Performances: April 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 at 8:00 p.m.; April 27 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online.