| 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
2008-2009
Season
 LEGALLY
BLONDE THE MUSICAL
OCTOBER 14 - 19
It's
here, and it's "AN ELLE OF A SHOW," says TIME Magazine. The hilarious MGM film
is Broadway's new smash hit musical, and now LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL - in its
first national tour, is coming to Buffalo! LEGALLY BLONDE follows sorority star
Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When
her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit
card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard
Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of
style.  THE
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
NOVEMBER 13 - 30
Due
to popular demand, THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR starring the world famous
RADIO CITY ROCKETTES, returns to Shea's for 36 dazzling performances after its
sold-out run in 2004! The unparalleled show features the Rockettes' signature
eye high kicks and precision choreography in multiple show-stopping numbers including
the legendary "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers," "The Living Nativity," and "New
York at Christmas. " THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR has dazzledover 65 million
people for more than 75 years and continues to create memories that last a lifetime.
 MOMMA
MIA!
FEBRUARY 10 -15
The
ultimate feel-good show that has Buffalo audiences coming back again and again
to relive the thrill! You'll have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical
that combines ABBA's greatest hits, including "Dancing Queen," "S.O.S.," "Take
A Chance on Me" and "The Winner Takes It All," with an enchanting tale of love,
laughter and friendship. Whether it's your first visit or your fourteenth, see
the show that has the whole world coming back for more!  WIZARD
OF OZ
MARCH 17 - 22
There's
no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful WIZARD
OF OZ, twists its way into Buffalo! The entire family will be captivated as they
travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Toto, the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man
and Scarecrow in this lavish new London production. A celebration of the iconic
1939 MGM film, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow you away from the moment the tornado
touches down and transports you to a dazzling art deco Oz!  A
CHORUS LINE
MAY 5 - 10
In
an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost
complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It's what
they've worked for. It's the one opportunity to do what they've always dreamed
-- to have the chance to dance. This is A CHORUS LINE, the musical for everyone
who's ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards¨,
including "Best Musical" and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation
is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever. Come meet the new generation
of Broadway's best. "A Chorus Line is back, and it's thrilling!" - John Lahr,
The New Yorker. A CHORUS LINE has broken the theatre's box office record seven
times in its first five months on Broadway. On January 4, 2008, ACL celebrated
its 500th performance and is now in its second year on Broadway. Conceived and
originally choreographed and directed by Michael Bennett, ACL features music by
Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. Baayork Lee re-stages the original
choreography.
 THE
COLOR PURPLE
JUNE 2 - 7 Oprah
Winfrey Presents THE COLOR PURPLE, a soul-stirring musical based on the classic
Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the Oscar-nominated film by Steven
Spielberg. It's the unforgettable, inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who
triumphs over tremendous odds to find joy in life and her true inner beauty. Nominated
for 11 Tony¨ Awards, THE COLOR PURPLE is a landmark theatrical event. With a GRAMMY¨-nominated
score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is capturing the hearts
of young and old; uniting audiences in a celebration of love.
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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