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Finnegan’s Farewell
2025-03-06 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster, NY, 14086, United States
Finnegan’s Farewell

By
Kevin Alexander and Chuck Santoro

Come to an authentic Irish wake and pay your last respects to the dearly departed and beloved U.S. Postal worker, Patrick James Finnegan. Paddy took a day trip to an Atlantic City casino where he won a whopping 2.2 million dollars at the slots. Unfortunately, poor Paddy fell off a ladder while painting the house. As Father Seamus presides over the funeral service we are treated to eulogies, singalongs, and a missing corpse!

This interactive theatrical experience is filled with laughs, singing, and even Irish Dancing. Performances will take place at the Depew Community Center.

Our Lady of 121st Street
2025-02-20 19:30 | Road Less Traveled Theater, 465 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14205, United States
Our Lady of 121st Street

By Stephen Adly Guirgis

February 20 – March 23

Co-Directed by Scott Behrend & Mike Doben
Starring Dave Mitchell, Johnny Rowe, Peter Johnson, Peter Palmisano, Xavier Harris, Bobby Cooke, Davida Evette Tolbert, Melinda Capeles, Alejandro Gabriel Gómez, Dan Torres, Jenn Stafford and Eve Everette

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The Ortiz Funeral Room is in big trouble: The body of beloved community activist and nun Sister Rose has been stolen from the viewing room, and waiting for her proper return are some of New York City’s most emotionally charged, life-challenged neighborhood denizens, trying to find a place to put their grief, checkered pasts, and their uncertain futures. Among the equally hilarious and tragic twelve characters, you’ll meet Rooftop, a chronically unfaithful but otherwise popular Los Angeles DJ, looking to reconcile with the love of his life; Pinky and Edwin, two brothers tragically linked forever; and the outrageously angry Norca, who doesn’t let the fact that she slept with her best friend’s husband deter her from the full expectation of being immediately forgiven of her sin by her best friend, Inez, still in pain fifteen years later. The rest of the crowd in this dark, insightful, and very funny comedy inevitably square off on each other, motivated by rage, pain, and a scary desire to come clean—perhaps for the first time.

The Wiz
2025-03-04 19:30 - 22:30 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
The The Wiz at Shea’s Performing Arts Center is a vibrant and dynamic production of the classic Broadway musical, based on the beloved 1978 film and the original 1975 stage version. This modern, reimagined take on The Wizard of Oz is a retelling that infuses the classic story with soulful music, energetic dance numbers, and a blend of funk, R&B, and pop. The musical follows Dorothy, a young woman from Kansas, who is transported to the magical Land of Oz, where she meets a variety of memorable characters including the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, as they embark on a journey to meet the powerful Wiz and find their way home.
The production at Shea’s Performing Arts Center brings the beloved characters and music to life in an exciting way, showcasing the talents of a diverse cast, elaborate sets, and stunning costumes. With its lively score that includes songs like “Ease on Down the Road” and “Brand New Day,” The Wiz delivers an uplifting experience filled with spectacle and heart. It’s a performance that appeals to all ages, blending nostalgia with a fresh, modern interpretation that resonates with contemporary audiences. The venue’s grand atmosphere adds an extra layer of magic to this already enchanting show, making it a must-see theatrical event.

UNScripted Comedy Improv
2025-02-26 19:30 | Road Less Traveled Theater, 465 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14205, United States
UNScripted Comedy Improv

Every Wednesday Night!

(during regularly scheduled RLTP season productions)

Join the cast of some of Buffalo’s best improv talents on Wednesday nights as they improvise an entire play, all while utilizing the stage and set of the current running RLTP show! This show is the perfect mix of grounded theater and laugh-out-loud improv comedy. One night of theater never seen before, and never to be seen again! PLUS: Each Wednesday, we invite a special guest artist to join the group and partake in that evening’s UnScripted performance!

Dirty Dancing in Concert
2025-03-16 19:30 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Join us for Dirty Dancing in Concert, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to bring a thrilling new and unique experience to the 80s classic.
Directly following the film, the band and singers will throw an encore party that will surely take you back to the time of your life as you sing and dance along to your favorite Dirty Dancing songs.
Immerse yourself in the timeless romance and experience one of the most memorable movies of the past 35 years – now live!

Shucked
2025-03-25 19:30 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
WHAT THE SHUCK IS SHUCKED?

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An unlikely hero,
an unscrupulous con man,
and a battle for the heart & soil of a small town.
SHUCKED is the Tony Award®-winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award-winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.

Dial M For Murder
2025-03-27 19:30 | Shea’s 710 Theater, 710 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
DIAL M FOR MURDER
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
From the original by Frederick Knott
Produced by Road Less Traveled Productions
March 27-April 13, 2025
A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of the classic suspense thriller is a smart, tight, compelling update of Knott’s tale of jealousy, deception, and homicide. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now, it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy, Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination, and murder.

Chess The Musical
2025-03-28 19:30 | Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster, NY, 14086, United States
Chess

The Musical

A Musical with Book by
Richard Nelson

Lyrics by
Tim Rice

Music by
Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson

Based on an idea by the lyricist of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Evita, and boasting an immortal score from the two Bs of ABBA, Chess is likely the most popular cult hit in musical theater history. In this groundbreaking rock musical, the game of chess becomes a metaphor for Cold War politics, international intrigue, and romantic decision making. From Bangkok to Budapest, the players, lovers, politicians, and spies play out their moves to the pulse of a monumental rock score that includes “Anthem,” “One Night in Bangkok,” and “Pity the Child.”
