Shea's Performing Arts Center

Review Roundup: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Launches National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

The National Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire is now underway! The 2023-2024 North American Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire launched at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo before continuing on to play 30+ cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville and more. Read the reviews for Mrs. Doubtfire on tour here!

Shea's Performing Arts Center and the National Tour of AIN'T TOO PROUD Release Joint Statement on Buffalo Shooting
by Marissa Tomeo - May 15, 2022

The following is jointly issued on behalf of the First National Tour of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations and Shea’s Performing Arts Center, where Ain’t Too Proud is currently playing at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre through May 15, 2022.

Shea's Smith Theatre Announces 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2022

Michael G. Murphy, president of Shea's Performing Arts Center, is pleased to announce the 2022-23 Shea's Smith Season, featuring Buffalo-based Second Generation Theatre and O'Connell & Company.

Subscriptions On Sale Now For the 2022-23 Frey Electric Season at Shea's 710 Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2022

Subscriptions are on sale now for the 2022-23 Frey Electric Season at Shea's 710 Theatre.

Former Shea's President Patrick Fagan Being Honored For Lifetime Achievement at Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2022

Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced that it will honor former President and CEO, Patrick Fagan, with The Michael Shea Lifetime Legacy Award at the annual 2022 Gala held on Friday, May 20. The award, only the second ever bestowed, will be presented to Fagan in recognition of his years of dedication and leadership as President of Shea's.

Shea's Performing Arts Center and Lipke Foundation Announce 2022 Kenny Awards Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2022

Shea's Performing Arts Center and the Lipke Foundation have announced the 2022 Kenny Awards ceremony on Saturday, May 21 at 6:30 PM at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. This event will mark the 29th celebration of high school musical theatre programs in Western New York.

Kurtis Conner To Perform At Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2022

Outback Presents has announced that comedian Kurtis Conner's national headlining tour will begin across the United States in June 2022 with a stop at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022.

Pink Floyd's Nick Mason Announces Additional 2022 North American Tour
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2022

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets today announced rescheduled dates for The Echoes Tour with 28 stops in major cities across the U.S. and Canada including Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. The Echoes Tour has also added dates in Columbus, Minneapolis, Detroit, Buffalo, Indianapolis, Tulsa, Austin, and Santa Barbara.

HADESTOWN, BEETLEJUICE And More Announced for The M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2022

Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Series and Special Engagements. Shea's Performing Arts Center President Michael G. Murphy and Broadway Partner Producer Albert Nocciolino unveiled the upcoming season today. The season includes thrilling new productions and beloved favorites on Shea's Buffalo stage beginning this September.

Upstate Theater Coalition For A Restart Applauds Senate And Assembly 'One House” Budget Proposals
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2022

The Upstate Theater Coalition for a Restart, representing downtown historic theaters from Buffalo to Poughkeepsie, thank elected officials from both the Assembly and the Senate for supporting a fund to assist these theaters in the slow recovery from the Covid impacted restart.

Shea's Performing Arts Center Announces 2022 Spring and Summer Camps
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2022

Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced Shea's 2022 Spring and Summer Camps. Students of all ages will have the opportunity to train in acting, dance, and singing with three different camps: Stories in Motion, Shea's Summer Musical Theatre Intensive, and The Actor's Edge Summer Acting Intensive.

Carmen Ruby Floyd to Present BUFFALO 2 BROADWAY & BEYOND at Shea's 710 Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022

Carmen Ruby Floyd returns home for a special one-night only concert at Shea’s 710 Theatre on Saturday, April 9 at 8:00 PM. Carmen’s exquisite soprano voice will take us on a melodic journey from her childhood in Buffalo, to her education at Niagara University, and on to the bright lights of Broadway.

Shea's Performing Arts Center Announces Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2022

Shea's Performing Arts Center announces an update to the vaccination requirement for attendance to all performances in Shea's Buffalo, Shea's Smith, and Shea's 710 Theatres.

Evans Bank To Support Arts Engagement And Education At Shea's Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2022

Shea's Performing Arts Center is proud to welcome Evans Bank as its newest corporate partner. Evans Bank is serving as the presenting sponsor of Shea's Arts Engagement and Education Broadway Master Class programs, in addition to supporting Shea's Black-Tie Gala, the production of Once on This Island at Shea's 710 Theatre, and Shea's Holiday Community Photos in 2022. 

Photos: Go Inside Greg Kinnear's Broadway Debut in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2022

Last Night, To Kill a Mockingbird welcomed Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Greg Kinnear as he made his Broadway debut as “Atticus Finch.” Written by Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin with direction by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher, To Kill a Mockingbird also stars Baize Buzan as “Scout Finch.” 

Shea's Performing Arts Center Announces COLLISION OF RHYTHM at Shea's 710 Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2022

The talented duo of Aaron Williams and Bronkar Lee will rotate among 17 instruments to present interactive, dynamic performances for all ages. Aaron and Bronkar have worked with companies like GoPro, Coca Cola, and Google, and have been featured on The Tonight Show, America's Got Talent, and Super Bowl commercials.

Tickets to OKLAHOMA! & More at Shea's Performing Arts Center On Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2021

Shea’s Performing Arts Center and Albert Nocciolino announced today that single tickets to the M&T Bank Broadway Series Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, and Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations will go on sale Wednesday, December 8 at 10:00 AM.

Greg Kinnear Will Make Broadway Debut as Atticus Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2021

Producer Barry Diller announced today that Academy Award® nominee and two-time Emmy Award® winner Greg Kinnear will make his Broadway debut in the iconic role of ‘Atticus Finch’ in the Broadway production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Bartlett Sher, and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel, beginning January 5, 2022. Tony Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Jeff Daniels’ final performance will be on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

TOOTSIE Brings Broadway Back to the Dr. Phillips Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2021

Tootsie is bringing Broadway back to the Dr. Phillips Center, now playing through November 7 at the Walt Disney Theater. The National Tour of Tootsie kicked off at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, NY earlier this month, starring Drew Becker.

Shea's Receives $20,000 Grant From The Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo To Support Restoration Of The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2021

Shea's Performing Arts Center has received a $20,000 grant from The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, supported by the June Farrington Fund, to help fund the restoration of the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.