For Buffalo native Hayley Lampart, going to visit Shea’s Buffalo Theatre was a huge part of her childhood. “I think the first show my parents took me to see at Shea’s was ‘The Lion King,” says Lampart, “my parents were very supportive of the arts as I was growing up.” Going to visit Shea’s is … Continue reading Buffalo Native Stars in ‘Kinky Boots’
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Theatre Review: ‘The Bodyguard The Musical’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
If you have been following my reviews for the last five seasons, you will be aware that I graduated from film school. I was a pretty terrible film major, in that I didn’t watch enough movies. To this day, I hate going to the movies. It’s probably because there hasn’t been anything worth while on … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Bodyguard The Musical’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
“The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band To Perform in Buffalo
As part of its 2017 national concert tour, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform at 7:30 P.M., Saturday, October 7, at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. The concert, sponsored by The Buffalo News, is free and open to the public. Free tickets are available (limit four per request) by visiting the Shea’s Buffalo theatre box office. Seating is on a … Continue reading “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band To Perform in Buffalo
Theatre Review: ‘On Your Feet!’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
For the second year in a row, Shea’s Buffalo Theater has been the tour kickoff venue for a new national tour. Grammy Award-winning Cuban-American couple Gloria & Emilio Estefan were in town this week to launch the first national tour of their musical, “On Your Feet!” An inspiring, exhilarating show. A jukebox musical based on … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘On Your Feet!’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ First National Tour Coming To Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Buffalo, NY (September 7, 2017) – Producer Stacey Mindich is pleased to announce that the first national touring production of this year’s Best Musical Tony Award-winner Dear Evan Hansen will launch in October 2018 at Denver’s Center for the Performing Arts. The tour will go on to play more than 50 cities over a two-year period, including Buffalo, NY (Shea’s Performing … Continue reading ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ First National Tour Coming To Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
I was never a big fan of ‘The Little Mermaid’ growing up. It wasn’t because it was a bad movie, but by the time that I was old enough to watch it, it had already been around for five or six years. In my house “The Lion King” and “101 Dalmatians” reigned supreme. Those films … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Wicked’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Stephen Schwatz’s pop culture phenomenon, “Wicked,” is a show that continues to play to sell out crowds of theatre fanatics all across the world. The story of the witches of Oz before Dorothy dropped in, continues to break box office records and is still a favorite amongst audiences of all ages. The glitz, the glamor, … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Wicked’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre Review: ‘Cabaret’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The National Touring Company of "Cabaret." Entertainment comes in all forms. The best form of entertainment is when everyone can find something to enjoy, and the Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of “Cabaret” has something for everyone. Music, dancing, sex, temptation, and a heartbreaking ending are all thrown into the mix, making this show my favorite … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Cabaret’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre