There is a phenomenon happening right now in the world of musical theatre. If you are an avid theatergoer, you know exactly what it is. Pop stars are stepping up to take a crack at writing the music for big Broadway shows. Almost everyday, you will read about a new pop star trying their hand … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Waitress’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
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Emerson School of Hospitality students participate in Shea’s PAC’s “Whimsical Pie Contest”
Emerson School of Hospitality students participated in the “Whimsical Pie Contest” on Feb. 2 for a chance at having their recipes featured in the “Waitress Pie Recipe Book” as well as tickets to Waitress, which is on stage at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre from Feb. 6 to 11. The winning recipe that will be featured in the show’s recipe book … Continue reading Emerson School of Hospitality students participate in Shea’s PAC’s “Whimsical Pie Contest”
Take a bow: Shea’s Buffalo Theatre celebrates 92nd anniversary
For Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, this week marks 92 years of entertaining audiences at Western New York’s shining star for live performances and touring Broadway. From its silent film roots during the Classical Hollywood era to its present-day glory as a venue for performing arts, Buffalo’s Baroque beauty has a rich history that has danced through … Continue reading Take a bow: Shea’s Buffalo Theatre celebrates 92nd anniversary
SHEA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ENDS SUCCESSFUL HOLIDAY RUN OF DISNEY’S ‘THE LION KING’
Shea’s Performing Arts Center (SPAC) hosted Disney’s The Lion King at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre from December 13 through January 7. Over 88,000 people from as far away as Ottawa, Texas, and Illinois came to the theatre for the thirty-one performance engagement. With approximately 60% of attendees from Erie and Niagara counties, 5% from Ontario, 13% … Continue reading SHEA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ENDS SUCCESSFUL HOLIDAY RUN OF DISNEY’S ‘THE LION KING’
Theatre Review: Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
I remember seeing “The Lion King” in 2005. It was a grand occasion. My Mother and Sister-in-law bought my family tickets for Christmas, and we all went to see the show on Easter. It was a great experience, and one that I still remember. Twelve years later “The Lion King” returns to Buffalo. Even in … Continue reading Theatre Review: Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Buffalo Native Stars in ‘Kinky Boots’
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’
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
