Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Sometimes referred to as Shea's Wonder Theatre:
Built in the style of a European opera house in 1926 and a National Historic Site, Shea's Performing Arts Center continues to entertain audiences today with touring Broadway shows, concerts, opera, dance, historic tours, a classic film series, educational programs, and family shows.
More than 30 years ago, volunteers prevented Shea's Buffalo Theatre from becoming a parking lot by having it listed on the registry of historic sites. Buffalo Audio Tours:
www.preservationbuffaloniagara.org/mp3/40_Sheas.mp3
Through the years, more volunteers have worked on maintaining and restoring the interior of the theatre.
Traditional craftsmanship and decorating skills are combined with modern tools and equipment to restore the splendor that Michael Shea envisioned over 80 years ago. Man-made marble rises more than 30 feet in the Grand Lobby, Czech crystal beads in the magnificent chandeliers featured throughout the theatre, intricate stencil patterns adorne the halls and lobbies - share in the history of this proud wonder theatre with your family and friends for years to come.
Here is a schedule of events at Shea's for the rest of 2009:
Jamie Foxx Blame It Tour: August 17
The Moody Blues: August 18
Curtain Up 2009: September 11
Shea's 5k Race and Walk: September 20
Chicago: September 22-27
Rodney Carrington: October 2
Dave Brubeck: October 10
OctoBEERFest: October 22
Joan Osborne: November 10
Fiddler on the Roof: November 17-22
The Nutcracker: November 28-29
Box office: M-F 10am-5pm, SA 10am-2pm; summer hours M-TH 10am-5pm, F 10am-2pm; during all shows through intermission; closed some holidays
www.sheas.org
Shea's Buffalo Performing Art Center
646 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14202-1906
(716) 847-1410
*A nicely dressed man with a white mustache approaches people who are alone in the building. He says something cordial to them, then when they look to reply, the man has vanished. - Tricia Urlaub
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