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The Lion King at Shea's Performing Arts Center

Dates: (12/18/2024 - 1/5/2025 )

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Shea's Performing Arts Center


646 Main Street
Buffalo,NY 14202

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Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the stage. This is THE LION KING. A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney's much-loved film transports you to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colors, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba, and his epic journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical, making Taymor the first woman in theatrical history bestowed with the honor. The Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.

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Former Shea's President Patrick Fagan Being Honored For Lifetime Achievement at Annual Gala
Former Shea's President Patrick Fagan Being Honored For Lifetime Achievement at Annual Gala
May 04, 2022

Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced that it will honor former President and CEO, Patrick Fagan, with The Michael Shea Lifetime Legacy Award at the annual 2022 Gala held on Friday, May 20. The award, only the second ever bestowed, will be presented to Fagan in recognition of his years of dedication and leadership as President of Shea's.

HADESTOWN, BEETLEJUICE And More Announced for The M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Series
HADESTOWN, BEETLEJUICE And More Announced for The M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Series
March 16, 2022

Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Series and Special Engagements. Shea's Performing Arts Center President Michael G. Murphy and Broadway Partner Producer Albert Nocciolino unveiled the upcoming season today. The season includes thrilling new productions and beloved favorites on Shea's Buffalo stage beginning this September.

Carmen Ruby Floyd to Present BUFFALO 2 BROADWAY & BEYOND at Shea's 710 Theatre
Carmen Ruby Floyd to Present BUFFALO 2 BROADWAY & BEYOND at Shea's 710 Theatre
February 07, 2022

Carmen Ruby Floyd returns home for a special one-night only concert at Shea’s 710 Theatre on Saturday, April 9 at 8:00 PM. Carmen’s exquisite soprano voice will take us on a melodic journey from her childhood in Buffalo, to her education at Niagara University, and on to the bright lights of Broadway.

VIDEO: THE MUSIC OF DISNEY ON BROADWAY Performs Tonight At Shea's Buffalo Theatre
VIDEO: THE MUSIC OF DISNEY ON BROADWAY Performs Tonight At Shea's Buffalo Theatre
July 29, 2021

The Music of Disney on Broadway: A Live Concert at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, celebrating the reopening of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre will treat audiences to the most-beloved hit songs from Disney’s Broadway shows – including “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Whole New World,” “Circle of Life” and “Let it Go”.

THE MUSIC OF DISNEY ON BROADWAY to be Presented at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
THE MUSIC OF DISNEY ON BROADWAY to be Presented at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
July 12, 2021

The Music of Disney on Broadway: A Live Concert at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, celebrating the reopening of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre will treat audiences to the most-beloved hit songs from Disney’s Broadway shows – including “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Whole New World,” “Circle of Life” and “Let it Go”.

FROZEN, TOOTSIE & TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to Tech and Rehearse Upcoming Broadway Tours at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
FROZEN, TOOTSIE & TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to Tech and Rehearse Upcoming Broadway Tours at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
June 14, 2021

Three national tours will launch from Shea’s Buffalo Theatre part of the M&T Bank Broadway Series: Frozen, Tootsie, and Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird - resulting in more than a $25 million dollar economic impact on the Western New York community.

Shea's Performing Arts Center And Disney To Offer Free Streaming Performance Of NEWSIES
Shea's Performing Arts Center And Disney To Offer Free Streaming Performance Of NEWSIES
March 19, 2021

Shea's Performing Arts Center and Disney are teaming up to offer 2,205 students from the Buffalo Public Schools, Starpoint Central School District, Kenmore Union Free School District, Fillmore Central School District, Genesee Valley School District, and the Jamestown Public School District free access to a pre-recorded streaming performance of the Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical.

Shea's Will Present a Virtual Benefit Concert With HAMILTON'S Christopher Jackson
Shea's Will Present a Virtual Benefit Concert With HAMILTON'S Christopher Jackson
July 29, 2020

Shea's Performing Arts Center announced today that it is one of a select group of nonprofit arts organizations participating in a livestream concert event, Christopher Jackson: Live from the West Side on Saturday, August 15 at 8 pm EST.

M&T Bank 2020-21 Broadway Series Announced At Shea's Buffalo Theatre - OKLAHOMA!, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, FROZEN, and More!
M&T Bank 2020-21 Broadway Series Announced At Shea's Buffalo Theatre - OKLAHOMA!, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, FROZEN, and More!
March 04, 2020

Shea's Performing Arts Center announced the M&T Bank 2020 a?" 21 Broadway Series and a Special Engagement before an audience of season subscribers and local theatre enthusiasts. Shea's Performing Arts Center President Michael G. Murphy and Broadway Partner-Producer Albert Nocciolino revealed the upcoming season which will launch two national tours and welcome an array of adored Broadway productions to the Shea's Buffalo Theatre.

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