2026 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival Opens Show Submissions
Artists can apply to the 2026 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival starting February 17.
Buffalo Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Buffalo from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Daniel Sloss Unveils BITTER North American Theater Tour Dates
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning Scottish comedian, Daniel Sloss, has announced North American theater tour dates for his brand-new show, Daniel Sloss: BITTER.
BWW Q&A: Marcus Phillips Talks KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Shea's Buffalo Theatre & West Herr Auditorium
KIMBERLY AKIMBO will make its Buffalo and Rochester debuts this March.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
David Eckstrand To Star as 'Sir' in In TETCNY's Production Of THE DRESSER
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.
Alleyway Theatre Names Kevin Cirone’s HIS GIRL WATSON As Recipient Of 2024/25 MazumdAr New Play Award
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.
Shea’s Celebrates 100 Years With Historic Tours
Shea's Theater will celebrate its centennial with a series of historic tours, offering a unique glimpse into its storied past and architectural grandeur.
MAMMA MIA! Sets New Sales Record at Shea's 710 Theatre
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.
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PUSH Physical Theatre to Mark 25th Season with HOME[sic] in Rochester
PUSH Physical Theatre, renowned for its innovative performances, will celebrate its 25th season with the show HOME[sic] in Rochester.
MusicalFare to Present A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER in 2026
MusicalFare Theatre is set to stage A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Set for June Run at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for a limited engagement in 2026.
MAMMA MIA! and More Set for Shea’s Performing Arts Center February Lineup
Shea’s Performing Arts Center has announced its February lineup of performances and events in Buffalo.
PLANET K-POP Tribute Concert to Play Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
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.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
John Legend Will Perform at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
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.
Review: MAMMA MIA at Shea's 710 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 .
Video: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
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.
Photos: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Shea's Smith Theatre
SHREK THE MUSICAL opens on January at the Shea’s Smith Theatre.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Buffalo Awards
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 LABRYNTH: IN CONCERT to Launch 60-City Tour
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert, is launching a 60-city North American tour this fall.
Shea’s Buffalo Theatre Marks 100th Anniversary With Yearlong Centennial Celebration
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
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
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.
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Reveals Full Cast
Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical.
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The Golden Girls - The Lost Episodes Viii Shea's Smith Theatre (8/14-8/30) |
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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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Churchill Starring Daniel Payne Shea's Smith Theatre (11/05-11/08) |
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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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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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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) |