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SWEENEY TODD and More Set for Shea’s 710 Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Shea’s Performing Arts Center has announced the 2026–2027 lineup at Shea’s 710 Theatre in partnership with MusicalFare, Second Generation Theatre, Road Less Traveled Productions, and D’Youville Kavinoky Theatre.
Shea’s Performing Arts Center Will Host “Superhero Sunday” With Free Screenings of THE INCREDIBLES and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2026
Shea's Buffalo Theatre will present a free film event titled 'Superhero Sunday' on February 12, 2025, inviting the community to enjoy popular superhero movies.
2026 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival Opens Show Submissions
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2026
Artists can apply to the 2026 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival starting February 17. The festival invites local, national, and international performers to submit their shows.
BAT OUT OF HELL – THE MUSICAL to Play Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for One Night Only
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2026
BAT OUT OF HELL – THE MUSICAL will play Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for one night only. The West End production features songs by Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf, including “I Would Do Anything for Love.” Tickets go on sale this week.
David Eckstrand To Star as 'Sir' in In TETCNY's Production Of THE DRESSER
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2026
Actor David Eckstrand has been cast as Sir, the Actor-Manager trying to hold himself and his theatre company together as bombs explode around the WWII English in TETCNY's production of The Dresser by Ronald Harwood.
Shea’s Celebrates 100 Years With Historic Tours 
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2026
Shea's Theater will celebrate its centennial with a series of historic tours, offering a unique glimpse into its storied past and architectural grandeur.
Alleyway Theatre Names Kevin Cirone’s HIS GIRL WATSON As Recipient Of 2024/25 MazumdAr New Play Award
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2026
Alleyway Theatre has named Kevin Cirone’s His Girl Watson: A Sherlock Noir as the recipient of the 2024/25 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Award. The play was selected from 839 submissions and will receive a full production at Alleyway Theatre in June 2026.
MAMMA MIA! Sets New Sales Record at Shea's 710 Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2026
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Second Generation Theatre have announced that their co-production of MAMMA MIA! has officially become the top-selling engagement at Shea's 710 Theatre in its thirteen-year history.
MusicalFare to Present A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER in 2026
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
MusicalFare Theatre is set to stage A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. When a distant heir to a family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm...and a dash of murder…uproarious hilarity ensues.
PUSH Physical Theatre to Mark 25th Season with HOME[sic] in Rochester
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
PUSH Physical Theatre, renowned for its innovative performances, will celebrate its 25th season with the show HOME[sic] in Rochester. The season highlights the company's commitment to physical storytelling and artistic excellence.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Set for June Run at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for a limited engagement in 2026. The production is part of the Gallagher Encore Specials presented by Shea’s Performing Arts Center.
MAMMA MIA! and More Set for Shea’s Performing Arts Center February Lineup
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
Shea’s Performing Arts Center has announced its February lineup of performances and events in Buffalo. The schedule includes touring productions, local theatre, concerts, free film screenings, and fashion programming.
PLANET K-POP Tribute Concert to Play Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2026
Planet K-Pop, a unique hybrid spectacle that blends the excitement of a live concert with the immersion of a full dance experience, is coming to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre on June 14, 2026.
John Legend Will Perform at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Multi-platinum, 13-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend announced he is bringing A Night of Songs & Stories back – “Just you and me, the piano, and the stories behind the songs” - to Shea's Buffalo Theatre. Learn more here!
Review: MAMMA MIA at Shea's 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - January 20, 2026
One of the highest grossing movie musicals of all time just happens to be that wonder hit MAMMA MIA based on the 2001  Broadway stage musical . Thought to be the most successful jukebox musical ever, the story of a young bride-to-be's quest to find out who here real dad is on the eve of her wedding is merely the springboard to launch  a musical score chock full of ABBA's greatest hits. The stage version has toured for years and is yet again on Broadway right now.
Photos: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Shea's Smith Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
SHREK THE MUSICAL opens on January at the Shea’s Smith Theatre. Based on the DreamWorks animated film, this laugh-out-loud, heartwarming musical brings a fairy tale favorite to vibrant life on stage for audiences of all ages. Check out photos here!
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Buffalo Awards
by BWW Awards - January 14, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Buffalo Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Shea’s Buffalo Theatre Marks 100th Anniversary With Yearlong Centennial Celebration
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Shea's Buffalo Theatre is marking the centennial anniversary of its grand opening, commemorating 100 years since the landmark venue—originally known as “The Wonder Theatre”—first opened its doors on January 16, 1926.
Registration Is Now Open For Summer Camps At Shea’s Performing Arts Center 
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 summer camps, offering a variety of programs for young performers.
BEST FOR BABY World Premiere and More Set for Chautauqua Theater Company 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2026
Chautauqua Theater Company has unveiled its 2026 mainstage season, featuring the world premiere of Best for Baby, a larger-than-life comedy by Sharyn Rothstein directed by Oliver Butler, and more.
LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL to be Presented at MusicalFare
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2026
Written by Lanie Robertson and directed by Thembi Duncan, with music direction by George Caldwell, MusicalFare’s 2023 smash-hit returns—this time to the Shea’s Smith Theatre stage.
Shea’s Performing Arts Center To Host WNY Unified College Auditions For Theatre Students
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2025
Shea's Performing Arts Center will host the WNY Unified College Auditions, providing high school students and college transfer applicants with the opportunity to audition for multiple theatre and musical theatre programs at one location.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Is Coming To the Shea's Smith Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 24, 2025
O'Connell & Company will present Shrek The Musical at the Shea's Smith Theatre. Shrek the Musical features book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori.
Photos: Garrett Clayton Stars in HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
by Michael Major - December 19, 2025
OFC Creations has released first look photos of Garrett Clayton, starring as The Grinch in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. See the exclusive photos now!
October London, Eric Benét and J. Brown to Perform at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2025
R&B icons October London, Eric Benét and J. Brown will take over Shea's Buffalo Theatre for a special concert event celebrating love, soul and timeless music.

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