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DREAMGIRLS Opens This Week at Shea’s 710 Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
The glamour, drama, and unforgettable music of DREAMGIRLS comes to life at Shea’s 710 Theatre this week. The locally produced show kicks off the Shea’s 710 Theatre 2025-26 Frey Electric Season. 
WICKED Returns To Shea's Buffalo Theatre 
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2025
WICKED will return to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for 24 performances. Tickets for the return engagement of WICKED, part of the Five Star Bank 2025-2026 Broadway Season, go on sale to the public at 10:00AM on Friday, September 5, 2025.  
Cast Announced for YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Starring Buffalo
by Emmy Rice - August 23, 2025
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.
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - August 21, 2025
'Tale as old as time,' the lyric goes in the heart warming production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST now playing at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. I knew I was in good hands when the sparkling new production of the beloved classic begins with Angela Lansbury's voice reciting the story that has captured children's minds for years. It was a lovely touch to settle into the familiar story,  hearing the voice of Mrs. Potts from the Disney animated film beckon us.
A.J. Shively, Lindsay Nicole Chambers And Brandon Espinoza to Lead YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Starring Buffalo
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2025
The cast has been revealed and tickets are on sale for Starring Buffalo's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Starring Buffalo. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
VOICES FROM ELLIS ISLAND Will Come to CenterStage Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2025
From 1892 to 1930, Ellis Island was the first experience of life in America for millions of immigrants. That first experience was dramatic, exciting, terrifying and unforgettable. And the immigrants remembered. Those stories are presented in this performance piece by Pippa White.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes To Shea's Buffalo Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2025
Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart, and Thomas Schumacher, Shea's Performing Arts Center, and Broadway presenting partner Albert Nocciolino will bring Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, to Buffalo next week. 
THE NOTEBOOK Musical To Play Shea’s Buffalo Theatre In October
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
The Notebook, a new musical based on the best-selling novel and iconic film, will play eight performances at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre from October 7–12, 2025, as part of the Five Star Bank Broadway Season.
THE BOOK OF WILL Opens Road Less Traveled Productions’ 22nd Season 
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
Road Less Traveled Productions opens its 22nd season with The Book of Will, produced in collaboration with Shakespeare in Delaware Park in honor of SDP’s 50th anniversary. Running September 19–October 19 at the Road Less Traveled Theater.
RLTP's 4th Annual Bridge Program Application Portal to Open in September
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
Road Less Traveled Productions has revealed that applications for the 2026 RLTP Bridge Program will open in September. Learn more about the program and see how to apply!
GOES WITHOUT SAYING to be Presented At The ESL Rochester Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2025
MK Lebeaux's GOES WITHOUT SAYING will be presented at The ESL Rochester Fringe Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming performances.
Shawn Wickens and Jared Wilder to Present SOMETHINWILDER VARIETY SHOW & SECRET TIME TRAVEL MEETING
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2025
Comedian/futurist Shawn Wickens will present Secret Time Travel Meeting: a smart, hilarious blend of stand-up, audience interaction, and unexpected detours into sci-fi philosophy at Rochester Fringe. Learn more!
Tickets On Sale For THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour Launch In Buffalo
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2025
The Outsiders, winner of the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical, will launch its first North American tour from Shea’s Buffalo Theatre September 17–23, 2025. Tickets are on sale now.
American Repertory Theater of WNY Reveals 2025–26 Season Featuring World Premieres, Regional Debuts, and More
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Buffalo’s American Repertory Theater of WNY has just announced its 2025–2026 season, marking the company’s 17th year of theatre. We have all of the details!
Shea’s Buffalo Theatre Will Bring A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE
by Emmy Rice - August 02, 2025
Peanuts’ timeless holiday television special comes to life with the national tour of A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage, coming to cities this winter.
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… by Cirque du Soleil Comes to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
Shea’s Performing Arts Center and Broadway partner Albert Nocciolino have announced that tickets for ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil, set to hit the stage at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for 19 performances.
Review: ANYTHING GOES at Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - July 15, 2025
Some classic musicals will live on forever thanks to that perfect blend of book, musical score,and dance. Cole Porter's ANYTHING GOES continues to enchant audiences 90 years after it's Broadway debut. Multiple versions have taken to the stage and silver screen, cementing such classics as 'You're The Top,' 'Anything Goes, ' Friendship,' and 'It's De-Lovely.'
REVEAL Comes to Torn Space Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
Torn Space Theater will present REVEAL, a two-weekend immersive performance and art party celebrating the grand unveiling of its newly transformed space.
Shea's Summer Musical Theatre Intensive Runs This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
Shea's Summer Musical Theatre Intensive Camp will welcome 80 young performers to embark on an epic creative journey inspired by the theme “Dungeons & Dramatics.”  
BIG FISH to be Presented at Theatre444 in August
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2025
Theatre444 will present the beloved Broadway Musical, Big Fish with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa; book by John August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Shea's Performing Arts Center Reveals Plans For Expansion Of 100-Year-Old Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2025
As it celebrates 100 years of history as a community entertainment destination, Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the launch of “Elevate Shea's” - a $50 million Centennial Capital Campaign.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE : THE MUSICAL at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - June 25, 2025
The 1980’s were a great era for blockbuster movies..TOOTSIE, MRS DOUBTFIRE, PRETTY WOMAN, and DIRTY DANCING, to name a few. And who doesn't want to capitalize on a beloved classic. Broadway producers love a familiar title and composers have taken a shining to transform these gems of yesteryear into Broadway musicals.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tickets On Sale At Shea's Buffalo Theatre This Week
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2025
Tickets for DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Shea's Buffalo Theatre go on sale to the public this Friday, June 27 at 10AM. The enchanting and timeless Broadway musical, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, will run for eight performances at Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
Lords Of The Sound Performance Comes to Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
The internationally acclaimed Ukrainian symphony orchestra Lords of the Sound is set to make its highly anticipated United States debut, bringing one of its most iconic concert experiences—“The Music of Hans Zimmer” —to Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
Queens Centers for Progress Introduces New Inclusive Theatre Program
by Emmy Rice - June 21, 2025
As Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) celebrates its milestone 75th year of service, a new spotlight shines bright: the debut of The QCP Players Theater Program—a brand new initiative that brings creativity, confidence, and community center stage.

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