The latest news on live theater in Buffalo from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
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.
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 .
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
SHREK THE MUSICAL opens on January at the Shea’s Smith Theatre.
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.
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert, is launching a 60-city North American tour this fall.
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.
Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 summer camps, offering a variety of programs for young performers.
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.
Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical.
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.
Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.
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.
O'Connell & Company will present Shrek The Musical at the Shea's Smith Theatre.
A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.
Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 3 performers in both age groups.
Tonight's the night! Who will be the finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, December 19 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out! This season is presented by AMDA & Atlantic Acting School and sponsored by MTI, 54 Below, and Westin New York at Times Sq
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OFC Creations has released first look photos of Garrett Clayton, starring as The Grinch in Dr.
Plastique Tiara and Nymphia Wind are bringing their new production, The Serpents Tour, across the United States beginning January 2026.
For its 2026 season, Chautauqua Opera Company is deepening its commitment to developing new operas while bringing fully staged productions to Chautauqua Institution's Amphitheater.
Casting is set and tickets are now on sale for Starring Buffalo Sings: Broadway Love Songs, a unique Valentine's Day cabaret event being held at the Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center in Williamsville.
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 5 performers in both age groups.
Who’s ready to party? It’s The Great Gatsby week, so every song comes straight from the hit Broadway musical that has audiences cheering every night at the Broadway Theatre! Now starring Jeremy Jordan, it’s the biggest party on Broadway.
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Churchill Starring Daniel Payne Shea's Smith Theatre (11/05-11/08) |
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B-Sides of Broadway: A Cabaret of Cut Songs ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (9/23-9/23) |
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Tony N'' Tina''s Wedding Shea's Smith Theatre (3/05-3/21) |
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Sunday Brunch with Yoko & Mikayla Sunday Brunch with Yoko & Mikayla (11/15-11/15) |
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Sister''s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi''s Gold Shea's Smith Theatre (12/23-12/23) |
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Rent Shea's Smith Theatre (1/29-2/14) |
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The Lion King Auditorium Theatre (4/28-5/16) |
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The Golden Girls - The Lost Episodes Viii Shea's Smith Theatre (8/14-8/30) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Shea's Performing Arts Center (6/08-6/13) |
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B-Sides of Broadway: A Cabaret of Cut Songs ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (9/19-9/19) |
