Wow. Disney does it yet again. Spectacle, glitz, glamor, fantastic effects, brilliant costumes. To say that I was blown away would be an understatement. Disney’s “Aladdin”, now playing at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre is pure magic. It’s an experience. It’s a show that has no dull parts. It’s a show that will rival the longevity of … Continue reading Theatre Review: Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
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First Look: ‘Aladdin’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Millennials finally have disposable income, and when it comes to the nostalgia of yesteryear, we are first in line to see anything that will take us back to our childhood. The 1992 Disney film, “Aladdin” lives in nostalgia as one of those films that makes us feel good. It is funny, we remember the songs, … Continue reading First Look: ‘Aladdin’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
SHEA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES ON-SALE DATE FOR ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Shea’s Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will go on sale to the public on Thursday, July 19. A priority offer will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 17 and conclude at 10 p.m.Wednesday, July 18. To secure priority offer tickets, use the code FACTORY. The engagement runs from Sept. 22 to 29, with a newly-added preview performance … Continue reading SHEA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES ON-SALE DATE FOR ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Theatre Review: ‘Love Never Dies’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
This has been the season of Andrew Lloyd Webber in Buffalo. Three of his shows have visited Shea’s this season alone (“School of Rock”, “The Phantom of the Opera”, and now “Love Never Dies”). Two other of his shows were performed by local theatre companies this season too (Jesus Christ Superstar and Joesph and the … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Love Never Dies’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Tickets for Disney’s Aladdin on sale at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre on June 15
Buffalo, NY – Disney Theatrical Productions and Shea’s Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney’s Aladdin will go on sale to the public on Friday, June 15 at 10 a.m. The hit Broadway musical will begin performances at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre on Wednesday, Aug. 8 for a limited engagement of 12 days through Sunday, Aug. 19. Opening night … Continue reading Tickets for Disney’s Aladdin on sale at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre on June 15
Tony Award-Nominated Best Musical Announces National Tour Beginning Fall 2019 Launching in Buffalo!
Mean Girls, the Tony Award-nominated new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hilarious hit film, will launch a National Tour in the Fall of 2019 beginning at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. The show will also tech and rehearse at Shea’s in the weeks preceding public performances. Mean Girls features a book by nine-time Emmy … Continue reading Tony Award-Nominated Best Musical Announces National Tour Beginning Fall 2019 Launching in Buffalo!
Shea’s Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation Announce the Winners of 25th ANNIVERSARY KENNY AWARDS
Shea’s Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation are proud to announce the winners of 25th Anniversary Kenny Awards, an endeavor that recognizes the talent, dedication, and efforts of our local high school youth. Since the inception of the program, the Kenny Awards have recognized and honored countless outstanding musical productions in local high schools and put $120,000 … Continue reading Shea’s Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation Announce the Winners of 25th ANNIVERSARY KENNY AWARDS
Theatre Review: ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Traveling Broadway productions can sometimes be hit-or-miss. These shows encompass a wide array of artists, technicians, sets, costumes, and props that have to be packed into semi-trucks and shuttled from city-to-city for months at a time. They have to be launched within a new theatre space every few weeks (which in and of itself is … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
2018 Kenny Awards Nominees Announced
Buffalo, NY – Shea’s Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation announced the nominees for the 25th annual Kenny Awards in 14 award categories. Nearly 200 students and educators from the 10 finalist schools attended the announcement live at Shea’s Smith Theatre. The announcement was also aired live on Shea’s Performing Arts Center’s Facebook page. … Continue reading 2018 Kenny Awards Nominees Announced
First Look: ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Celebrating it’s 30th year on Broadway, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” is a show that lives on throughout generations, by continuously being introduced to new audiences all the time. When a show has such a long lasting presence, you wonder if the momentum can withstand. Well, clearly it can. Especially five years … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre