The latest news on live theater in Buffalo from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
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On October 6, Alleyway Theatre joins the nationwide reading of ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence.
BroadwayWorld announced today that its new My Shows platform has surpassed 10,000 user reviews since its launch.
Bert Kreischer will perform at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre on March 1, 2026, as part of his Permission to Party World Tour.
Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of SUFFS, which officially opened in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025.
A modern day Restoration Comedy with a contemporary gender fluid slant takes to the stage in Liz Duffy Adams' play OR, now playing at Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre.
Hotel California – A Salute to the Eagles will bring its celebrated tribute to one of America’s most iconic rock bands to Kodak Center on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7:30 p.
American Repertory Theater of WNY will present the regional premiere of Buffalo playwright Tom Dudzick’s The Gods of Paderewski Drive October 9–25, 2025 at Compass Performing Arts Factory.
Go inside the first curtain call for the National Tour of The Outsiders at Shea's Theatre in Buffalo.
The Outsiders is launching from Shea's Buffalo Theatre, marking the official start to the first national tour.
A renaissance of Buffalo born theatre productions at the former Studio Arena Theatre in Buffalo continues to burnish brightly.
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company has announced upcoming presentations of Framing Ménerbes in Binghamton, NY (October 15), Ann Arbor, MI (October 25), and Ithaca, NY (November 2).
Shea’s Performing Arts Center is launching Shea’s Stage & Story Book Club.
Western New York’s celebration of high school musical theatre will culminate May 16 at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre.
The Spirit Room will present four performances of Wasted Girl, the latest cabaret from rising star Artemisia LeFay, September 12–14 as part of the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival.
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Buffalo Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
The glamour, drama, and unforgettable music of DREAMGIRLS comes to life at Shea’s 710 Theatre this week.
WICKED will return to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for 24 performances.
BroadwayWorld’s industry-leading, completely free digital show program service, Stage Mag, announced the launch of Stage Mag 2.
BroadwayWorld introduces MyShows, a new feature that lets you track shows you’ve seen, rate productions, share reviews, and connect with friends.
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Heathers The Musical, which recently made its return to New York City at New World Stages, plans to hit the road! Heathers will launch a US tour, beginning in Spring 2027, with tours across other parts of the world to come as well.
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK is getting ready to kick off from Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH, before continuing to 30+ cities in its first year, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
Casting has been announced and tickets are on sale for Starring Buffalo’s Young Frankenstein, October 2-4 at Shea’s 710 Theatre in downtown Buffalo, NY.
The cast has been announced for the forthcoming 2025-26 tour of Chicago.
All new casting has been announced for the 2025-2026 North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical SIX.
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Rent Shea's Smith Theatre (1/29-2/14) |
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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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Sister''s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi''s Gold Shea's Smith Theatre (12/23-12/23) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Shea's Performing Arts Center (6/08-6/13) |
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Tony N'' Tina''s Wedding Shea's Smith Theatre (3/05-3/21) |
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Churchill Starring Daniel Payne Shea's Smith Theatre (11/05-11/08) |
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The Golden Girls - The Lost Episodes Viii Shea's Smith Theatre (8/14-8/30) |
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B-Sides of Broadway: A Cabaret of Cut Songs ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (9/19-9/19) |
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The Lion King Auditorium Theatre (4/28-5/16) |
