BOOP! THE MUSICAL North American Tour Will Open in Rochester in Fall 2026
BOOP! The Musical will embark on a North American Tour, opening for its 50-week run in Rochester, NY at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre.
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Just One Week Left to Vote for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6
Election Day may be over, but voting is still open for the first round of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage! Each week, contestants will be voted on by the general public and judged by an all-star panel of judges.
The Compass Performing Arts Factory Reveals Fall Lineup: What’s Cookin’ On The Assembly Line
The Compass Performing Arts Factory will welcome the fall season with What’s Cookin’ on the Assembly Line, a November lineup of theatrical productions and special events celebrating creativity and community.
COME FROM AWAY Becomes Top Grossing and Highest Attended MusicalFare Production at Shea's 710 Theatre
With just 10 of 15 performances complete, COME FROM AWAY has become the top grossing and highest attended MusicalFare production at Shea’s 710 Theatre.
Brit Floyd THE MOON, THE WALL AND BEYOND Tour is Coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre
Brit Floyd – called “The World's Premier Pink Floyd Experience” by Rolling Stone Magazine -will launch their 2026 world tour: “The Moon, The Wall and Beyond,' which will include a stop at Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
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Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You
Eight years into redefining what a holiday show can be, drag powerhouses Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are once again decking the halls, and the patriarchy, with a brand-new production of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.
HOCUS POCUS Will Screen For Free at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
The community is invited to Shea's Buffalo Theatre this week to see Hocus Pocus, a fun Halloween film classic.
Registration Opens For Shea’s Performing Arts Center’s 'Sing Your Story' Camp
Registration is now open for Shea’s Performing Arts Center’s “Sing Your Story” camp, a week-long February program where students ages 10–17 create personal monologues and perform songs that reflect their own life experiences.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Buffalo Awards
This is your last chance to submit 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.
Review: URINETOWN at Second Generation Theatre
The days when old fashioned musical comedies were drawn from classic love stories, silly high school antics and farces will always be tried and true.
Shea’s Performing Arts Center Unveils High Schools Selected For 2025–2026 Wonder Awards
Shea’s Performing Arts Center has announced the 25 high schools selected to participate in the 2025–2026 Shea’s Wonder Awards, a program that celebrates excellence in high school musical theatre across Western New York.
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
Lady Bunny to Launch National Tour BUNNY BUTCHERS BROADWAY
New York's legendary drag icon Lady Bunny is hitting the road again-and this time, she's bringing Broadway down with her In her brand-new national tour.
MR. WOLF Will Be Performed By Road Less Traveled Productions
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) will continue its season with Mr.
Torn Space Theater to Celebrate Ribbon Cutton Ceremony for Capital Renovations
Torn Space Theater will host a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling the latest phase of its transformative capital renovations.
Jonathan Biss to Kick Off RPO's Inaugural Beethoven Festival
One hundred two RPO seasons in the making, it's the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's inaugural Beethoven Festival! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Final Days to Submit For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 6
Last chance to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION To Play Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in March 2026
The international Irish dance phenomenon RIVERDANCE will return to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre with its acclaimed new production, RIVERDANCE 30 – The New Generation, playing March 13–15, 2026.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Buffalo Awards
Time is running out to submit 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.
RIVERDANCE Will Launch US Tour in 2026
RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, the international Irish dance phenomenon seen by over 30 million people worldwide, will return to the United States in 2026.
EVIL DEAD Live-to-Film Concert Sets 50-City Tour This Fall
Evil Dead In Concert, a new live-to-film production, will launch September 22 in Buffalo, New York, beginning a run of 50 cities this fall, including a special three-night event in Los Angeles for Halloween.
Jerry Seinfeld to Perform at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in January
Jerry Seinfeld will perform on the Shea's Buffalo Theatre stage this winter.
URINETOWN Comes to The Shea's Smith This Month
Second Generation Theatre will kick off the 2025-2026 season with the musical satire URINETOWN.
Video: THE NOTEBOOK National Tour Cast Perform Exclusive Sneak Peek at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Cast members from The Notebook gave audiences a special preview performance of the new musical’s moving score, written by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, in the Grand Lobby of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre.
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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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The Golden Girls - The Lost Episodes Viii Shea's Smith Theatre (8/14-8/30) |
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Sunday Brunch with Yoko & Mikayla Sunday Brunch with Yoko & Mikayla (11/15-11/15) |
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Rent Shea's Smith Theatre (1/29-2/14) |
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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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B-Sides of Broadway: A Cabaret of Cut Songs ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (9/19-9/19) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Shea's Performing Arts Center (6/08-6/13) |