PIPPIN National Tour Coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre in January

Experience the thrilling 2013 Tony Award-winning musical PIPPIN - at Shea's Buffalo Theatre January 26 -January 31, 2016. Described as "An eye-popping, jaw-dropping, VISUALLY STUNNING extravaganza. THE THRILL OF THE SEASON!" by NY1.

For tickets ($30-$75), call 1-800-745-3000, go to sheas.org or to the Shea's Box Office. For groups (15+), call 716-829-1153. Performances are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday night post show Talk-Back with the cast included in Wednesday performance ticket.

PIPPIN is back for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago... With a beloved score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), PIPPIN tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory. This captivating new production is directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus (Hair and The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess). It features sizzling choreography by Tony Award nominee Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation of breathtaking acrobatics by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers) the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces. PIPPIN is noted for many Broadway standards including "Corner of the Sky," "Magic To Do," "Glory," "No Time at All," "Morning Glow," and "Love Song."

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