Every visit to Shea's is special. As soon as you walk in you feel the magic of the place. This…read morevisit was for the play Suffs, a story based on the Woman's Suffrage Movement. Fantastic play! For this play our seats were on the very top balcony. This means 4 flights of stairs!. Ha ha, you better be in shape for that walk. It was high up but ee actually had a perfect view of the stage. Shea's is celebrating it's 100 birthday and up until this point has had no elevators. They're now in the process of adding an addition which will include elevators. Since it's an addition it won't take away from the original charm of the building. If somehow you live in the Buffalo area and have never been to Shea's you really need to check it out. For everyone else. Just go again. 2026-30

We were there to hear about the 2026-27 season. Tickets are free, but we had to register. The event…read morewas called for 5:30. At 6 the doors were finally opened to sit down and hear about the season. It is now 6:15. The organ is still playing; there is no evidence of someone coming out to talk about the '26-'27 season. There are vendors in the lobby, selling beer, water, wine, popcorn. Nothing complimentary. 6:32 and the first speakers have appeared. Very disorganized. The presentation was a bit lengthy, but very nice. Each of the seven shows in the subscriber series was introduced. Guest artists performed songs from two musicals in the subscription: "Sound of Music" and "The Great Gatsby". There are three additional shows which are not part of the subscription, but to which subscribers can purchase tickets ahead of the general public. The presentation lasted about an hour.

This is such a unique theatre. The seats completely surround the stage and there's only three rows…read moreof seating so no seat is further away than 12 feet from the stage. We recently came to see Or, and had a great experience from the moment we arrived. The bartender and ushers were friendly and the bar had a good selection of beers, wines, and n/a drinks to choose from, and allow you to bring your drink in using their covered cups. The cast was top notch as well and we enjoyed the play. I hope to come back sometime.

My mom and I have been getting season tickets to a different theatre for a couple years now. For…read morethe 2025-2026 season we decided to with Irish Classical Theatre. We love it. It is an in the round theatre, there are about 3 rows of seating around the theatre, and it is wonderful. I have a hard time going to the bigger theatres, because I am so used to seeing the actors' faces and expressions and seeing spit fly out of their mouths. That is what makes theatre special, like you are part of the play. As I age, I prefer the smaller, more intimate theatres. Irish Classical has a bar that you can bring in your items during the performance, which is nice. All of the ushers and everyone with Irish Classical are friendly and helpful.  The plays are all from Irish playwrights and they are great. The sets are magical and they transport you into the scene. Definitely check this theatre out. The play Thirst, that took place earlier this season, the playwright was there and I got to meet him and get his autograph. It was quite exciting.

A friend of mine invited me to go here reading of a script and I'm very glad that she did. I had…read morenever been to the African American Cultural Center before, but I will definitely be back. The play was well written and insightful. Verneice Turner and James Cichoki It's the degrade job of bringing the characters to life. I loved hearing about how the play was created from the author. If you have the opportunity to attend a performance or another event you should definitely check this out.. https://www.aaccbuffalo.org/

I had the pleasure of performing on Saturday in their Paul Robinson theater. It was a lovely…read moreexperience. The audience was amazing. The content was very well received along with the music shared. It was a lovely evening of history and music.

This has always been my favorite theatre in Buffalo, from the days of Studio Arena to 710 to…read moreMusicalfare. It has had some very nice changes since becoming 710/Musicalfare. The lobby has expanded with the bar having moved to the other side of the lobby into a space that was not there before and the old bar area is now filled with tables and chairs where patrons can sit comfortably while waiting for the theatre to open. The seats inside the theatre have always been very comfortable. I do not remember there being cup holders attached the back of the seat in front of me, so that might be part of the upgrade. The rows are spaced so that one can easily cross in front of a seated patron without the patron having to stand up. The steps are also more gradual than in the old Musicalfare Theatre, and well lighted. By the way, we were there to see "Jesus Christ, Superstar", a great production.

This was my first time at Shea's 710. It is a lively theater with good view and good acoustics from…read morealmost all the seats, and the seat is roomy and comfortable. However, the people working at the theater seemed not being trained well. I had my e ticket in my phone wallet, she didn't know how to scan it and kept telling me I need to get it from my "wallet" but it was in my " wallet". She insisted on seeing a barcode so I had to get it from my email to show her. Later, while I was waiting for the door to open, I overheard another person showing her how to scan. Apparently, everyone had the same on their tickets with her. The play " Dial M for Murder" was nicely done, kudos to the director and the actors.

Man oh man. The theatre group here is seriously a diamond in the rough…read more When I found out that my friend got the part of Simon in their production of Jesus Christ Superstar, I knew I'd buy tickets right away. She's a pretty talented singer, but I really did not expect them to snag so many freaking talented performers for this musical. But before I get ahead of myself, let's talk about the theatre. This spot is right next to Sportsman's, but the entrance is on the side of the building (not the Sportsman's alley, but the opposite side of 330 Amherst). It's kind of towards the back, but there's visible signage and they even put out a poster of the musical, so I knew I was in the right place here. The space is everything I love about local theatres. Very intimate, only about 75 or so sears in house. (It's no wonder that a good show will sell out fast here.) The stage is fairly small too. Seating is a bit more stadium-style with an open aisle that the actors can use. The seats in the back reached a little too far back for my liking, and it was tough to see when the actors were lying down on the stage, but otherwise everyone was pretty visible. You can order a drink before sitting down for the show - which is always a good bonus!! My only real gripe was, when I purchased my tickets they had it under "General Admission" and so I assumed we'd be able to sit anywhere we like - and when we arrived there was assigned seating. I don't know if it was something with the ticket service they use, but I was really hoping to sit up front and would have picked seats there if I had been prompted to before buying them. On to the show - nothing short of fantastic. Calling it "good" would be insulting, it was that incredible of a show. Every actor fit the role so well, sang incredibly, sang their hearts out. You could tell there was passion in the work. I wish they did a cast recording, or I could see a tape of them performing. I want to come back and see more ART shows because of how amazing of a job they did with this production! ART is definitely a fantastic 'hidden' Black Rock gem. I'm going to keep my eye on this place. Very eager to return!

American Repertory's production of "The Rain Dogs Project" as witnessed last night was exceptional!…read more It included addressing: life's purpose, challenges, relationships, "being stuck", disposability and anxiety. As one actor put it, "The opposite of beauty is not ugliness, it is loneliness." Even though I showed up alone, I never felt lonely. The cast and crew were amazing!! Every character in this play could and probably does exist in our real world. Sarcasm exists. Raunchiness exists. Morality exists. Choices exist. Hopefulness exists. Differences exist. These are all for the taking during a writer's creative process. After all, written works are the opinion of the artist. During this play, my mind was kept open. My take was to put myself not only in the role of the writer, but also the roles of the actors. The work, energy, effort and expression are gifts to the spectator. A gift of learning the reason and purpose of the creative "acts", pardon the pun. Bravo to the cast and crew. Side Note: ART is now located at 44 17th Street in an old factory. Really cool if you allow yourself to enjoy the history and reuse of this landmark. Shows are May 10-26, 2018 at 8pm. Should get there early for a drink (beer, wine, water) and parking. Hopefully, rum and coke next season. People out there, please support your local theater and this production. Peace.

We had season tickets for the past several years. However, since the Pandemic everything seems to…read morehave fallen apart. The plays used to be full length and entertaining but the past two seasons have been like the whole organization is circling the drain. Everything from super short performances to one woman shows to bad and boring subject matter. In addition, now they have lost their lease with Damien Collage, had a failed attempt at using taxpayer money to move to another location in Amherst and are now moving to downtown Buffalo with no free parking and a risk of personal safety. We feel this last season was worth less than 50% of what they charged us. For all these reasons we are not renewing our season tickets. Based on the half empty seats it's obvious that other season ticket holders also don't feel it's worth it anymore.

The new theater season has started at Musical Fare. We're had season tickets for about 10 years…read morenow. They did a great job last night with the classic Guys and Dolls. Fantastic cast, great songs, and lots of laughs. After the show, a few of the cast members continued to entertain us in their cabaret/bar. And as they said 'by popular demand' the paper handball are back! Should be a good season. Up next is Legally Blonde and then Beautiful, The Carol King Musical. 2023-83

Well after watching the latest performance -The Taming of the Shrew-and this, our 48th season…read moreattending, Shakespeare stories no longer are recognizable:( Entertainment and enthusiasm and comedy are the new norm...Sorry the old ones are gone!! Generations will have lost the original experience. (Watch movie "The Good-bye Girl" and Richard Dreyfus' performance of Richard the Third and how degrading he felt his role was!). Slapstick Comedy..not worthy of Shakespeare's works.

My family and I had the pleasure of watching the "Pericles: Prince of Tyre" play this July and it…read morewas a wonderful, family- and budget-friendly experience! Great acting and a beautiful stage. It was clear by the turnout that it is a popular event in the area. We brought a blanket and picnic and got there right on time while still being able to find a good place to sit. The most difficult part was finding decent parking. We had to park about a 10-min walk away, so be prepared!

Kavinoky is the most charming small theater in the area. No matter what the performance it will be…read morean enjoyable experience. The drinks lounge is cozy and you can bring a drink in if you buy a special cup. There's an assortment of soft drinks, cocktails, and beers. Come to the Kavinoky of you can!

I'm so happy the theatre is back in session. I attended a play on a Friday Night recently. It's a…read morebeautiful smaller theatre, with a great season lineup. Easy on street parking and a cute little hall/room for refreshments before the show or during intermission. Also, the friendliest staff. I plan to get season tickets next year.

The Tacoma Performing Arts Center (T-PAC) is a music venue located within The Charter Place. This…read morevenue has had past lives as a synagogue and school and is currently being used for cultural and art events, weddings, and conferences amongst other things. We attended an event called Blue Monday with Jack Civiletto (Chicago Jack) leading the group. Each week has a guest singer. This week it was Rod Nickson. This was followed by an open blues jam session where other local blues musicians are welcome to join in. Reserved seating is recommended with other tables available depending on the crowd. There's limited but good food menu and reasonably priced drink menu. Enjoyable fun night. If you're not into blues (which I love!) You can check their calendar for other option. Oh and there's a parking lot right across the street along with street parking. 2021-181

Been to T-PAC (Tacoma Preforming Art Center) a few times for great Blues music. Finally getting off…read moremy behind to write a revew. From my first visit to the most recent it's a 5 Star entertainment venue. We come to listen to the best of the best of Western New York's Blues performers, most of which are in the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. Our latest visit here was for the 2022 Lafayette Tap Room Reunion party. Anyone that remembers the Tap Room at the Lafayette Hotel on Washington St should remember how Blues nights packed the house. This reunion was the same. Packed with musicians taking turns on stage and music fans filling the venue. There is always a reasonably priced food menu and a fair priced bar. I encourage anyone interested in this type of entertainment to check out their website. Search Tacoma Preforming Art Canter.for upcoming events.

What a great find! I never knew this place even existed until today. We went to see Seussical the…read moreDr Seuss Musical and it was wonderful. We went w 12 of us the kids were 4 yrs old and they did great sitting through this colorful and high energy play. The theatre is a classic and the actors really gear everything towards the children. They even came out after and answered questions for the kids. Nice to know we have such a wonderful theatre geared towards children in our backyard right here in Buffalo.

Very nice venue, sweet staff, but the shows are just ok! I adore theatre, but this place isn't…read morereally a standout. Unless it's a show you particularly love, I would skip this place.