| Shea's
Performing Arts Center is a spectacularly restored 1926 opera house. Its Classic
styling boasts an opulent Baroque interior design by Tiffany studios with walls
of Italian marble, crystal chandeliers from Czechoslovakia, lush red carpeting,
furnishings from Chicago's Marshall Field,
The building was designed by Cornelius and George Rapp, who were among the most
important and influential American theatre architects of the period. Considered
one of the finest examples of the great movie palaces of the era, it was commissioned
by Buffalo entertainment pioneer Michael Shea to be the flagship of his theatre
chain.  In
addition to Broadway shows, Shea's offers opera, dance, pop music, children's
programming and concerts at the fully restored Mighty Wurlitzer organ. Classic
films, only fully appreciated on a big screen, are also shown at the center. National
Historic Register.
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Seating Chart
2006-2007
Season Mamma
Mia!
October 3 - 8, 2006
Back by popular demand - Mamma Mia!
was the most requested show in recent surveys by Shea's patrons. Benny Andersson
and Björn Ulvaeus' Mamma Mia!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of
ABBA, returns to Shea's after a sold-out engagement in June 2004. Inspired by
the storytelling magic of ABBA's songs, writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny
tale of family and friendship unfolds on a tiny Greek island. One the eve of her
wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three
men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
Songs including "Dancing Queen"; "The Winner Takes All"; and
"Take A Chance on Me" are all featured in this feel-good musical.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
November 7-19, 2006
Based
on the famous Dr. Seuss story that has enchanted multiple generations of children
and adults for over four decades, will now be a brand new theatrical production
that will open in Buffalo before going to Broadway! This show will be orchestrated
on the Shea's stage including rehearsals, technical requirements and building
of the sets.
BalletMet's The Nutcracker
November 25-26, 2006
Presented in collaboration with Shea's and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra,
The Nutcrackers brings fantasy to life before your very eyes - a Christmas tree
that grows 20 feet, a roaring dragon, Mother Ginger and her feisty brood and Herr
Drosselmeyer's magic sack of gifts that has a life all its own. BalletMet's The
Nutcracker captures all the wonder and childlike joy of the holiday season with
beautiful dancing, opulent scenery, and touches of humor that make the ballet
as delightful for grownups as it is for children.
RENT
December
5-10, 2006
Winner of the 1996 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best
Musical and the 1996 Pulitzer Prize Award for Drama. The theatrical experience
that changed Broadway forever and has become a major motion picture is now in
its 10th Season of Love. Set in the East Village of New York City, RENT is about
being young and learning to survive, falling in love, finding your voice and living
for today. The show received its world premiere off-Broadway at New York Theatre
Workshop on February 13, 1996 to ecstatic reviews, and it rapidly became a sold-out
hit. The show transferred to Broadway on April 29, 1996 where it continues to
play at The Nederlander Theatre.
Sweet Charity
February 6-11,
2007
Molly Ringwald takes center stage as Charity Hope Valentine, who's
a true original, eternal optimist...and the unluckiest romantic in New York City.
Sweet Charity's tuneful score features such hits as "Hey Big Spender,"
"There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This" and "If My Friends
Could See Me Now." The show, based on the hilarious book by none other than
Neil Simon, features knockout choreography by Wayne Cilento who won a Tony Award
for The Who's Tommy and has earned four Tony nominations for such hits as Wicked
and How To Succeed. Sweet Charity is directed by Walter Bobbie who won the Tony
Award for the runaway musical sensation Chicago.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
March 20-25, 2007
Nominated for 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical
and winner of the 2005 Drama League Award for Best Musical, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
is a hilarious comedy based on the 1998 MGM film of the same name about two con
artists. Suave Lawrence and small-time crook Freddy are living on the French Riviera.
They take on the lifestyles of the rich and shameless - and end up with a lot
more than they bargained for!
Riverdance
April 20-22, 2007
The popular celebration of Irish music, song and dance focusing on the evolution
of Irish dance, as well as its similarities with, and influences on, other cultures.
Riverdance had its world premiere at the Point Theatre, Dublin in February 1995,
where it opened to unanimous critical acclaim. Riverdance - The Album has sold
over two million CDs worldwide and is certified Platinum in the U.S. Composer
Bill Whelan won the 1997 Grammy Award for "Best Musical Show Album"
for his original music and lyrics.
Monty Python's Spamalot
May 1-6, 2007
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python's
Spamalot is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film
classic "Monty Python and The Holy Grail." Directed by Tony award winner
Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning
team of Mr. Idle and John De Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and
his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail.
Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers
are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere are eating up Spamalot!
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
May 29-June 3, 2007
Direct
from Broadway - this dazzling new musical, written by four-time Tony Award winner
Terrance McNally, celebrates Chita Rivera's astonishing career from aspiring ballerina
to Broadway legend working with such greats as Bernstein, Fosse and Sondheim!
Don't miss her as she performs knockout numbers from some of her biggest hits
including West Side Story, Chicago, Bye Bye Birdie and Kiss of the Spider Woman!
Box
Office:
(716) 847-0850 Summer
Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Friday and Saturday:
10:00AM-2:00PM
Fall / Winter / Spring Hours:
Monday through
Friday: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Will
Call:
Customer
can pick up tickets within the hour prior to the show at the ticketing services
office. Customer must present the actual credit card used to place order,a photo
i.d., and the order number. Customer can call (716) 847-0850 for special handling.
Historic
Theatre Tours:
Tours are given Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at
10am and 1pm. Tours last approximately one hour. Reservations must be made in
advance. Please call Shea's Box Office for tickets.
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