2 min readBy Published On: July 15th, 2015Categories: Arts and Entertainment, Lifestyle2 Comments on Southie Shout-Out to EJ Stapleton

The Calico Buffalo

UPDATE: The Calico Buffalo won the Best of the Fest!  Thanks to everyone who voted! 

Way to go EJ Stapleton!  His musical The Calico Buffalo is getting rave reviews and is currently appearing in the New York Musical Theatre Festival in the heart of New York’s theater district.  He is also a finalist in the Best of the Fest contest and you can help him win! 

 “We can always use a brand new legend in this old world and now we have one. The Calico Buffalo.” Liz Smith, syndicated columnist — 

EJ (Ed) Stapleton is a Southie native who grew up on East Fifth Street near P.  He graduated from Southie High in 1971.  EJ began the development of The Calico Buffalo five years ago based on his children’s book of the same title.  The musical tells the story of a first-born son to the chief of all buffalo arrives covered with the markings of a calico kitten, the chief, his son, and the entire buffalo nation are catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime.  The magical music of the show is composed by Grammy® Award-winning composer Peter Stopschinski  and lets the audience know they are in for one wonder-filled ride.  To read more about The Calico Buffalo you can visit: http://www.calicobuffalothemusical.com/
 
Help a Southie brother out:
Voting is now open of the Best of the Fest. All you need to vote is a valid email address. www.nymf.org/vote
“The Calico Buffalo could sure use your support, and your friends’ support! (please spread the word) Only takes a minute, but it makes a HUGE impact. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”  – EJ Stapleton.   (scroll down to T, for THE Calico Buffalo)
 
The show has garnered the attention of major producers and is now sitting on the edge of becoming a full fledged show so fingers crossed!   Congrats to EJ and the success of The Calico Buffalo, you make Southie proud! 
 
More reviews:
The reviews are coming in, and they are great:
“The Calico Buffalo is on its way to a long and prosperous theatrical life.”
http://www.theaterinthenow.com/2015/07/review-lovable-buffalo.html?spref=tw&m=1 

“The Calico Buffalo has set the bar almost out of reach.” Suzanna Bowling, The Times Square Chronicles.
http://t2conline.com/nymf-the-calico-buffalo-has-set-the-bar-almost-out-of-reach-this-is-a-must-see/

2 Comments

  1. Kyra's Mom July 16, 2015 at 12:32 am

    My daughter LOVED the book and NOW there's the PLAY! Absolutely one of the most wonderous experiences for children…we're excited to see it over and over!

  2. Heather July 27, 2015 at 3:40 am

    My sister and I loved it!…the book's really fun and seeing it live is even better and the music was great!

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