Buffalo Takes Center Stage
The diversity and abundance of performances, put on by nearly 25 professional theaters, makes it easy to find something to see in and around Buffalo. The MusicalFare Theatre stages new and classic musicals. Torn Space Theatre breaks ground with the avant-garde. At the Alleyway Theatre the work of up-and-coming playwrights are on the marquee.
Shows & Musicals for Every Season
The Theatre of Youth’s plays for young people unfold at a restored movie house in the historic Allentown neighborhood. See productions rooted in African American traditions at the Ujima Theatre Company. In the summertime, join the crowd bringing picnics to sit on the lawn and take in the Bard’s comedies and tragedies at a Shakespeare in Delaware Park performance.
From Contemporary to the Classics
West of the city, the Lancaster Opera House continues a tradition of live entertainment that began in 1897. The Kavinoky Theatre’s restored 1903-recital hall on the D’Youville University campus is an elegant, vintage setting. Baroque grandeur suits the Broadway shows at Shea’s Performing Arts Center, a gilded former movie palace on Main Street. For a more intimate production, consider its neighbor on the block, the Irish Classical Theatre Company. Performances suit any proclivity – from murder mystery comedy to a Stephen King movie-turned-play, a Jane Austen interpretation, golden-era shows like Guys and Dolls and the cutting edge. Let us entertain you.
Buffalo: It’s Showtime!
A glimpse into our vibrant theater scene
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Take in the Theater & Entertainment District
Be in the heart of the action downtown
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Perfectly Tuned: Kleinhans Music Hall
You have to experience this amazing concert hall!
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Harold Arlen
Buffalo’s Great American Songwriter
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Excellent Pairings for Dinner @ A Show
An evening of delicious food and entertainment
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Architectural Spotlight: Shea’s Performing Arts Center
A touchstone for downtown’s exciting revitalization
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Erie County Theater Companies
With 22 professional theater companies in the Buffalo area, there’s no shortage of show-stopping performances to enjoy. View some of our favorites below!
Buffalo: It’s Showtime!
Alleyway Theatre
American Repertory Theatre of Western New York
Brazen-Faced Varlots
Buffalo United Artists
Desiderio’s Dinner Theatre
D’Youville Kavinoky Theatre
First Look Buffalo Theatre Company
Irish Classical Theatre Company
Jewish Repertory Theatre
Lancaster Opera House
MusicalFare Theatre
O’Connell & Company
Paul Robeson Theatre
Raices Theatre Company
Road Less Traveled Productions
Second Generation Theatre
Shakespeare in Delaware Park
Shea’s 710 Theatre
Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
Theatre of Youth
Torn Space Theater
Ujima Theatre Company
Upcoming Shows & Musicals
For Your Consideration Table Read ft. Buffalo State Theater Students
11/12
Burchfield Penney Art Center
The Burchfield Penney Art Center is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Buffalo State Theater Department: For Your…
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Julius Caesar
11/12 – 11/21
Kavinoky Theatre
A bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s iconic political thriller, set in the charged atmosphere of 1960s. The fall of Julius Caesar…
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THE HAUNTING OF HOOVERTON HOTEL
11/12 – 11/14
Alleyway Theatre
The silliest spooky season comedy you’ve ever seen. Four college kids. A broken-down van. A dark and stormy night. A…
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The Great Gatsby
11/12 – 11/15
Shea’s Buffalo
THE PARTY’S ROARING IN BUFFALO! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly).…
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Emerging Choreographers Showcase
11/13 – 11/15
Center for the Arts
Celebrating diversity in both genre and theme, Emerging Choreographers Showcase features new dance works created and performed by BA, BFA…
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In the Heights
11/13 – 11/15
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood & a place…
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Uncle Vanya
11/13 – 12/13
Road Less Traveled Productions
Directed by Scott Behrend Starring Todd Benzin, Tracie Lane, Kristen Tripp Kelley, Peter Palmisano, Priscilla Anker Young, Darryl Semira, Christina…
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Where We Stand
11/13 – 11/22
Ujima Theatre
In a town running low on compassion, an exile seeks forgiveness, forcing the community to decide between mercy or justice.…
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Humboldt Parkway Documentary
11/14 – 11/15
North Park Theatre
A new documentary film titled Humboldt (or Humboldt Parkway), produced by Stephen Rosenthal, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Jillian Hanesworth, premiered…
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Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding: An Interactive Comedy Experience
11/14
Forbes Theater
You’re invited to the wedding of the year with Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding at Forbes Theater at 500 Pearl! Presented…
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Dinner and a Movie Encore: The Hundred-Foot Journey
11/15
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
In this unique cinematic dining experience, guests are invited to enjoy a multi-course meal inspired by a movie, with each…
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Opening Reception of “The Ice Must Flow”
11/17
The Winesmith
International award-winning photographer, Christopher Behrend, will host a premiere screening of his short film, “The Ice Must Flow,” featuring aerial…
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UnScripted: Comedy Improv Night
11/18 – 05/12
Road Less Traveled Productions
Join the cast of some of Buffalo’s best improv talents on Wednesday nights as they improvise an entire play, all…
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Beyond Boundaries : Heightened Scrutiny
11/19
Burchfield Penney Art Center
The film follows civil rights lawyer Chase Strangio in his Supreme Court battles for transgender adolescents’ access to gender-affirming healthcare.…
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The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
11/20 – 11/22
Center for the Arts
As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t…
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Murder at the Richardson
11/21 – 01/08
The Richardson Hotel
Join us at the historic Richardson Hotel for a night of intrigue, set against the backdrop of the 1901 Pan-American…
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THE PIGEON GETS A BIG TIME HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
11/21 – 12/19
Theatre of Youth (TOY)
Rolling World PremiereBased on Books and Characters by Mo WillemsScript and Lyrics by Mo Willems and Adam TobinMusic by Deborah…
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The Smuggler
11/21 – 12/19
Road Less Traveled Productions
By Ronán Noone Directed by John Hurley Starring Jeremy Kreuzer November 21 – December 19 Taking place in the Road…
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A SHERLOCK CAROL
11/27 – 12/13
Irish Classical Theatre Company
When a grown-up Tiny Tim asks Holmes to investigate the mysterious death of Ebenezer Scrooge, Sherlock must use his gifts…
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Disney’s Frozen
11/28 – 12/20
Shea’s 710 Theatre
Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, this powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning…
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Free Holiday Films
11/28 – 12/20
Aurora Theatre and Popcorn Shop
THE WAIT IS OVER THE HOLIDAY MOVIE COUNTDOWN IS ON! The Free Holiday Film Series is here!Get ready for 8 mornings…
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O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
12/01
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss Grab your teacups! Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for…
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