Shea’s Performing Arts Center is a theatre in Buffalo, NY.
THE GREAT GATSBY brings to life the extravagance and tragedy of the Roaring Twenties, adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel. Directed by Marc Bruni, the Tony Award-winning musical features choreography by Dominique Kelley and a compelling score by Jason Howland and...
The Sound of Music returns to the stage at Shea's Performing Arts Center from December 8 to December 13, 2026. Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this beloved classic tells the heartwarming story of Maria and the von Trapp family, featuring timeless songs...
Death Becomes Her is a Tony Award-winning musical comedy that brings the iconic 1992 film to the stage with humor and flair. The story revolves around famous actress Madeline Ashton and her best frenemy Helen Sharp, both of whom go to extreme lengths for eternal youth, thanks to...
BEETLEJUICE returns to the stage at Shea's Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement, bringing its unique blend of humor and heart based on Tim Burton's classic film. The story follows Lydia Deetz, a teenager whose life changes when she encounters a recently deceased...
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is set to enchant audiences in Buffalo from March 31 to April 8, 2027. This acclaimed production invites viewers back into the wizarding world, where Harry and his son embark on an extraordinary adventure through time. With groundbreaking...
Jersey Boys returns to share the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, exploring their rise from humble beginnings in New Jersey to becoming an international sensation. With iconic hits like "Sherry," "Big Girls Don’t Cry," and "Can’t Take My Eyes Off You," audiences will...
SIX brings the six wives of Henry VIII to the modern stage as they remix historical heartbreak into a celebration of girl power. This dynamic musical transforms the stories of Tudor queens into an exhilarating performance, earning acclaim from critics as both energizing and...
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is set in 1943 during a pivotal moment of World War II, where a daring mission involving a dead body and a forged love letter could change the course of the conflict. The musical, praised as one of the best-reviewed shows in West End history...
Buffalo's Alleyway Theatre continues it's mission to foster new playwright's and this go around two Buffalo pals have the honor of seeing their work produced. Jacob Albarella and Jason Kaiser were selected as a semi- finalists for the Alleyway's Maxim Mazumdar Award, and now find their pla…
Another jukebox musical has hit the Broadway boards as the catalog of Alicia Keys music accompanies the musical HELL’S KITCHEN that opened at Shea’s Buffalo last night. The high tech National tour is a semi-autobiographical account of Keys’ own troubled teenage years and this slick productio…
Sometimes a musical comes along that perplexes and enchants simultaneously, but whose description may sound off-putting. BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL now playing in a fabulous production by Second Generation Theatre is such a production. Part Marvel comic come to life on stage, it is also a mix of a graphic…
Rarely has a novel been such a blockbuster as Dan Brown’s 2003 THE DA VINCI CODE. It seems like every one has read it or knows someone who has. This was the second of Brown's novels that introduced Harvard Scholar Robert Landon, a noted symbologist whose first outing was the equally famous A…
A gleeful production of a Jane Austen classic has hit the stage with such comedic joy that the cast can barely contain it’s boundless talent in the Irish Classical Theatre’s ebullient production of EMMA that opened their 2026-2027 season. Artistic Director Keelie Sheridan also stage directs thi…
The psychadelic musical HAIR that put rock music onto the Broadway stage in 1968 may feel dated to some but that time capsule will always be fully recognizable. With such musical hits as “Let the Sun Shine In ” and “Aquarius,” the musical that shows hippies burning their green cards…
The Buffalo theatre season most assuredly opened with a bang as the first national tour of the hit Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB launched in the Queen city right here at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. The Latin rhythms were infectious and the energy sizzled as the spectacular production took t…
The Shaw Festival seems to be having a small tribute festival to Shaffer brothers as it is presenting two of their known pieces this season. The dark mystery SLEUTH by Anthony Shaffer is now playing to great acclaim at the Court House Theatre and more recently and the comic drama AMADEUS by Sir Pe…
An embarrassment of artistic riches has yet again convened in Niagara on the Lake for this season’s Shaw Festival. Two very different plays are given world class productions sharing many of the same talents. Last week I attended Anthony Shaffer’s psychological thriller SLEUTH at the intima…
What did our critic think of ALL-STAR DANCE GALA at Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater?…
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Alicia Keys’ HELL'S KITCHEN is an inspiring Broadway musical that follows the journey of Ali, a 17-year-old girl filled with ambition and longing for purpose. This dynamic production features a blend of Alicia Keys' greatest hits alongside new songs exclusively written for the...
The Bored Teachers: Is It Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour brings its all-new material to Shea's Buffalo Theatre on October 24, 2026. Founded by former teachers James and Marilou Tarantino, Bored Teachers has grown from a grassroots social community into a global teacher-entertainment...
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB is a captivating musical journey that follows legendary singer Omara Portuondo as she confronts her past when given a rare opportunity by a young record producer. This award-winning production brings to life the iconic album through a blend of music...
Dancing with the Stars: Live! returns to Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, NY, from February 3 through May 10, 2026, featuring a lineup of celebrated dancers from the hit television series. Special guests include Season 34 winners Robert Irwin and Witney Carson, along...
Kim is a bright and funny Jersey teen, who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. And yet her aging condition may be the least of her problems. Forced to maneuver family secrets, borderline personalities, and possible felony charges, Kim is determined to find happiness in a...
Shea's Buffalo Theatre marks its centennial anniversary on January 16, 2026, celebrating 100 years since its grand opening. The event features live entertainment, including performances by D.J. Milk, Curtis Cook on the Wurlitzer, and the IOT Band, along with community...
Shea's Performing Arts Center presents a special screening of Elf on December 12, 2025. The beloved film features Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf, who embarks on a journey from the North Pole to New York City to find his father, played by James Caan. Prior to the movie, attendees...
Dreamgirls will be presented at Shea's Performing Arts Center, beginning September 10, 2025. The production features Talia Mobley, a standout performer and past winner at the Shea’s High School Musical Awards, as she brings the iconic story to life. The musical explores the...
HELLO, DOLLY! – the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls “the best show of the year!” Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival.
"TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!" raves the New York Post for JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony Award® winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the...
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Alex Edelman's Just For Us CenterStage Theatre at the JCC (12/05-12/20) |
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Just For Us CenterStage Theatre at the JCC (12/05-12/20) |
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Just For Us CenterStage Theatre at the JCC (12/05-12/20) |
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Sunday Brunch with Yoko & Mikayla Sunday Brunch with Yoko & Mikayla (11/15-11/15) |
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Georgia Mertching is Dead Shea's Smith Theatre (4/23-5/09) |
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BURN THIS The Company Theatre of Rochester (11/08-11/22) |
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Sweeney Todd Shea's 710 Theatre (11/05-11/08) |
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The Nutcracker Shea's Buffalo Theatre (12/04-12/06) |
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Proof Shea's Smith Theatre (11/19-12/06) |
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The Lion King Auditorium Theatre (4/28-5/16) |
