BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB ™
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...
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Buffalo, NYUpcoming Shows
Bored Teachers "Is It Friday Yet?!" Comedy Tour
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...
Alicia Keys’ HELL’S KITCHEN
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....
THE GREAT GATSBY
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 SOUND OF MUSIC
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...
DEATH BECOMES HER
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...
BEETLEJUICE
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...
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
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...
JERSEY BOYS
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...
SIX
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...
OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL
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...
Review: JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE at Shaw Festival
That belovedly droll English valet of old, Jeeves, has resurfaced to the delight of everyone in the the charming play JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE now onstage at The Shaw Festival. After the recent demolition of the Royal George Theatre in Niagara on the Lake Ontario, the Shaw Festival h…
Review: A FEW GOOD MEN at Road Less Traveled Productions At Shea’s 710 Theatre
Nothing can be as exciting as a heated courtroom drama. And author Aaron Sorkin most assuredly masters his craft in the stage version of his blockbuster movie A FEW GOOD MEN now playing in a riveting presentation by Road Less Traveled Productions at Shea’s 710 Theatre.…
Review: HIS GIRL WATSON: A SHERLOCK NOIR at Alleyway Theatre
Everything old is new again. And our old sleuth Sherlock Holmes is back at it in an all new adventure with more twists and turns than ever. Playwright Kevin Cirone was a winner of the 2025 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Award for his new play HIS GIRL WATSON: A SHERLOCK NOIR, based on the beloved charact…
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Shaw Festival
When FUNNY GIRL opened on Broadway it was a smash hit in 1964 and would jettison the career of Barbra Streisand. It became a staple on repertory companies, regional and community theatres and summer stock. But the looming memory of Streisand's iconic performance on stage and then on screen seemed …
Review: GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY at Road Less Traveled Theater
An unlikely pair creating an unlikely piece of theatre essentially sums up the new production of GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY now playing at Road Less Traveled Theater. Yes, horror writer Stephen King has paired up with musician John (formerly Cougar) Mellencamp to write a musical. And someho…
Review: THINGS WITH FRIENDS at ALLEYWAY THEATRE
An existential 'thing' rooted in theatre of the absurd and gritty reality with undertones of self destruction and weighty Christian symbolism. That could not even begin to summarize the slick yet often perplexing production of THINGS WITH FRIENDS now completing it's run at Buffalo's Alleyway Theat…
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Sometimes people really do run away and join the circus. Author Sara Gruen had great success with that idea in her award winning novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, and Hollywood soon after took the story to the silver screen. Now a Broadway musical has hopped on the bandwagon and the result is often a …
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Shea’s 710 Theatre
Sometimes alchemy really happens. A blockbuster title with a perfect cast at the most appropriate time of year makes up the spectacular new production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR now playing at Shea’s 710 Theatre. …
Review: HEDDA GABLER at Kavinoky Theatre
Lady Macbeth, Blanche DuBois, Medea… all are dream roles for any actress to conquer. And Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler ranks right up there with these supercharged women who dominate the stage. Kavinoky Theatre is presenting a new version of HEDDA GABLER by Patrick Marber ( from a literal tr…
Review: EXIT STRATEGY at Road Less Traveled Theater
Intrigue, angst and raw emotions run rampant in the dazzling new production of Ike Holter’s EXIT STRATEGY now playing at Buffalo’s Road Less Traveled Theater. Against the gritty backdrop of a failing inner city Chicago High School, a staff of teachers and a lone student prepare for the dem…
Past Shows
The Book of Mormon
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Suffs
A musical event one hundred years in the making, SUFFS brings to life a complicated chapter in the ongoing battle for the right to vote:...
Dancing with the Stars: Live!
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...
Water for Elephants
The critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS comes to vivid life on Broadway in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical. After losing what matters most,...
Kimberly Akimbo
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FeaturedKimberly Akimbo
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...
Centennial Anniversary Celebration
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...
Elf
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...
Dreamgirls
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...
Hello, Dolly!
HELLO, DOLLY! – the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls “the best show of the year!” Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival....
Jersey Boys
"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...
Shen Yun
Shen Yun brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese civilization through classical Chinese dance and music in an exhilarating show you will never forget. Shen...
Celtic Woman
Audiences have fallen in love with Celtic Woman via PBS specials and live arena performances that feature the female vocal ensemble performing a mix of...
Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music
Jenny, an enthusiastic new music teacher, arrives on Sesame Street only to discover that her instruments are missing. Jenny's new Muppet friends quickly come to...
Blue Man Group
Experience the Phenomenon. BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce...
The Nutcracker
Neglia Ballet Artists, The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Shea's collaborate for the fourth consecutive season to present Tchaikovsky's classic holiday ballet The Nutcracker on Thanksgiving...
Shea’s Black Tie Gala
This elegant evening begins with cocktails, hors d’oeuvre, silent auction, gourmet sit-down dinner followed by Frankie Valli performing live on Shea’s stage. For more information,...
An Evening With Yanni
His concerts are legendary. His live shows have amazed millions on every continent in the world. After an extensive World Tour, Yanni returns to the...
ARE YOU MY MOTHER?
At long last, Baby Bird emerges from her shell and expects to be greeted by her mother's song. But her mother is not there. Where...
South Pacific
This new production of SOUTH PACIFIC is based on the 2008 Tony Award® winning Lincoln Center Theater production, directed by Bartlett Sher. Set on a...
Fine Wine, Food & Beer Festival
Join us for a tasting of the best from area wineries, breweries and restaurants. Live music and a raffle will add to the festivities. Bring...
STOMP
STOMP" has been running Off-Broadway since 1994 and after seeing the show last week it’s clear why it has been so successful for over seventeen...
JANET’S PLANET – EXPLORING MICROGRAVITY
By focusing on science and technology, Janet's Planet travels at the "speed of thought" and is designed to fuel S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) potential...
Monty Python’s SPAMALOT
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the outrageous musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic "Monty...
LILY’S CROSSING
Lily has planned a spectacular summer at Rockaway Beach at her family’s cozy house on the Atlantic Ocean. But by the summer of 1944, World...
Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles
RAIN, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, returns by popular demand! “As “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press), RAIN performs the full range...
BLACK VIOLIN WITH DRUMS
Kev Marcus and Wil b are Black Violin, two classically trained musicians who, along with their DJ TK, have created the ultimate synergy between classical...
S.S. SHEA'S
“Cruise” the night away! Join the crew of S.S. Shea’s for an evening of food, cocktails, live entertainment and games. This event is sure to...
Blast!
Astounding audiences around the globe repeatedly since the Emmy® winning PBS performance and the Tony® winning Broadway performances, Blast! is back. Showgoers quickly become fans...
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Shana Falana and The Goddess Party™ returns with The Wedding TEMPO Performing Arts Center (7/31-8/01) |
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The Golden Girls - The Lost Episodes Viii Shea's Smith Theatre (8/14-8/30) |
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'Glam-Folk' Comes to HOMER, NY December 5th - Slambovian Circus of Dreams Center for the Arts of Homer (12/05-12/05) |
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Neglia Ballet Summer Gala Nichols Flickinger Performing Arts Center (6/27-6/27) |
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Churchill Starring Daniel Payne Shea's Smith Theatre (11/05-11/08) |
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The Lion King Auditorium Theatre (4/28-5/16) |
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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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Rent Shea's Smith Theatre (1/29-2/14) |
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Tony N'' Tina''s Wedding Shea's Smith Theatre (3/05-3/21) |
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'Equus' by Peter Shaffer Reid Castle Events (7/30-8/02) |