Born Buffalo

Plaid Tidings O'Connell & Company
2023-12-07 19:30 (America/New_York) | Shea’s 710 Theater, 710 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Plaid Tidings
O’Connell & Company
Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings is the hit holiday musical that continues the story of the singing group whose lives were lost in an accident involving a busload of nuns en route to perform on the “The Ed Sullivan Show.” The heaven-sent boys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx, and Frankie) are back from heaven to sing songs of the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, and a “Plaid-erized” version of Christmas specials to fulfill their mission of creating a little harmony in a troubled world.

All My Sons
2023-11-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Road Less Traveled Theater, 465 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14205, United States
All My Sons
by Arthur Miller
November 9 – December 10
Directed by Scott Behrend
Starring Sean Cullen*, Lissette DeJesus, Sara Kow-Falcone, Bob Grabowski, Greg Howze, Johnny Rowe, Nick Stevens, Maria Ta and Lisa Vitrano
Run time: 2 hours 15 minutes including an intermission.
Considered one of the true landmark plays of the 20th century, All My Sons is set two years after the end of World War II. Successful businessman Joe Keller reckons with things he did to survive during the conflict, whilst he and his family come to terms with the loss of a son. The play has stood the test of time, lauded as a state of the nation play on its premiere, and becoming a dangerously relevant allegory today. All My Sons will also star, stage and screen actor (and Buffalo native), Buffalo’s Own – Sean Cullen!

Cinderella The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
2023-12-10 18:00 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Cinderella
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
Experience the magic of one of the most beloved stories of all time as The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents its captivating two-act performance of Cinderella. Follow the beautiful maiden as she seeks her handsome Prince Charming with the help of a little magic, proving that dreams really can come true. This enchanting production features graceful dancers, beautiful costumes, and an unforgettable score by Sergei Prokofiev. It’s a treat the whole family will enjoy!
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine created this ballet with the goal of immersing the audience in a fairy tale and making them believe in miracles. They focused on creating exciting, bright, and colorful costumes, scenery, and props that would captivate children in the audience and leave them wanting to come back to the theater. However, they’re confident that audiences of all ages will be interested in this stunning and unique production featuring virtuoso solo parts, famous characters, and dynamic music. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience a real fairy tale in your life – buy your tickets today before you turn into a pumpkin!

Lindsey Stirling – Snow Waltz Tour
2023-12-12 19:30 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Lindsey Stirling – Snow Waltz Tour
For over a decade, Lindsey Stirling has enchanted audiences across the globe by performing a certain spellbinding magic with her electronic violin, dreaming up an exquisitely composed yet boldly inventive sound entirely her own. On her new album Snow Waltz, the classically trained musician/songwriter/dancer/author finds herself fully in her element, sharing a selection of holiday classics and original songs that evoke intense emotion through her immersive arrangements and mesmerizing melodies. The follow-up to her debut holiday album Warmer in the Winter—a 2017 release whose hit single “Carol of the Bells” made history as the only instrumental song ever to reach the Top 10 at AC Radio—Snow Waltz emerges as a singular new entry in the holiday-music canon, once again proving Stirling’s extraordinary gift as an instrumental storyteller.
“On my first holiday album I toyed with more traditional Christmas sounds like big-band music, but this time I wanted to give the songs a more whimsical, pixie-like feeling that’s quintessentially me,” says Stirling. “It’s always a challenge to put your own stamp on a classic song that’s been recorded hundreds of times, and I really loved experimenting with different approaches and making sure that every song felt completely unique to who I am as an artist.”
Stirling’s sixth full-length and first album since 2019’s Artemis (a No. 1 entry on Billboard’s US Top Classical Albums and US Top Dance/Electronic Albums charts), Snow Waltz took shape at her home studio in Los Angeles, where she mainly worked with longtime collaborators like producer Mark Maxwell and orchestrator Stephen Anderson. “One of the more positive takeaways of the pandemic was learning how to record myself, so that now I can capture ideas right when they come to me,” notes Stirling, who executive-produced Snow Waltz with Gladius (a Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter who’s worked with pop superstars like Demi Lovato and Justin Bieber). “I was able to harness my own creativity on the fly instead of having to wait until it was time to meet with a producer, and because of that there’s a sense of freedom that I think you can hear in all the songs.”
A dazzling showcase for the kaleidoscopic musicality first displayed on Stirling’s 2012 self-titled debut (a gold-certified effort featuring her platinum-selling smash single “Crystallize”), Snow Waltz takes its title from an original piece that perfectly exemplifies that unbridled creativity. “‘Snow Waltz’ came from thinking about that period of time between Halloween and Christmas where the two seasons overlap,” she explains. “I wanted to create something in the same world as The Nightmare Before Christmas or the Harry Potter movies, where there’s sort of a Christmas-y feeling alongside all the spookiness.” Rooted in her ineffably expressive violin work and graced with so many cinematic details (darkly sweeping percussion, lilting flute melodies, bright and sprightly glockenspiel tones), “Snow Waltz” immediately conjures that delightfully eerie mood, wholly embodying the limitless imagination at the heart of Stirling’s artistry.
When it came to reinterpreting timeless holiday songs for Snow Waltz, Stirling tapped into the same boundless and unfettered ingenuity she brought to the title track. On “Joy to the World,” for instance, she joined forces with Gladius and Anderson to create a gloriously stomping, Celtic-inspired take on the 18th century Christmas carol. “Celtic was always my favorite music to play when I was younger; the rhythms felt way more exciting to me than the classical music you tend to perform in violin lessons,” Stirling says. “As I was choosing songs for the album, ‘Joy to the World’ really spoke to my Celtic soul, and it was so much fun to put together something that bounces so quickly from major to minor and back again.”
All throughout Snow Waltz, Stirling matches the stunning complexity of her arrangements with a warmly effusive energy that shines through every song. One of the album’s most left-of-center moments, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” centers on an elegantly frenetic violin performance from Stirling, who also adorns the beat-heavy track with her hypnotic and heavenly vocals. For her flamenco-infused rendition of José Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad,” she enlisted the guitar-playing talents of fellow multi-hyphenate Mark Ballas (a dancer/choreographer/musician/actor who served as her partner on the 25th season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”). “Little Drummer Boy” features a powerhouse performance from her longtime touring drummer Drew Steen, while “O Come Emmanuel” unfolds with a brooding intensity that instantly lends the album an irresistible touch of drama. And in reimagining “Deck the Halls,” Stirling deliberately pushed the boundaries of interpretation, weaving in elements of “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” and “Silent Night” to create a captivating medley that gracefully cycles through a dizzying whirlwind of time signatures.
Although all of Snow Waltz bears a potent emotionality, songs like “Magic” ft. David Archuleta hold a particularly powerful significance for Stirling. One of several vocally driven original numbers on the album (along with “Crazy For Christmas” ft. Bonnie McKee and “Christmas Time With You” ft. Frawley), the bittersweet but uplifting ballad was sparked from what Stirling refers to as “one of the most profound moments in my life.” “When my father was passing away, my sisters and my mother and I were gathered around him—all of us were just silent, because everything felt so heavy,” she recalls. “But then one of my sisters suggested we go around the circle and tell stories about my dad, which led to us bringing up all these loving and funny memories about our favorite moments with him. It was the purest emotion I’ve ever felt, because even though I was so sad and devastated at what I was losing, I was also overcome by gratitude and joy. One thing I love about Christmas is that it helps us to recognize the magic in our lives, so this song is my way of trying to inspire people to find that inner joy no matter what time of year it is or what they are going through.”
For the closing track to Snow Waltz, Stirling selected an original instrumental called “Ice Storm,” a guitar-fueled and wildly rousing track revealing her more rock-leaning sensibilities. “When I first started writing this record I’d been working on a rock album, and during that transition time I decided to create a rock Christmas song,” she says. “I grew up loving Trans-Siberian Orchestra, so I felt like ‘Ice Storm’ would be a great way to nod to all the other TSO fans out there. I think it could become a niche favorite among some of my more diehard fans.”
With a holiday tour now in the works, Stirling is eager to bring the songs of Snow Waltz to life onstage. Known for her highly visual live performance, she even began conceptualizing many facets of her upcoming shows while in the thick of the writing process. “When we were working on ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,’ I got the idea to incorporate trapeze work in the live show—the arrangement feels so quirky and avant-garde, it calls for some kind of circus-like element,” says Stirling, who also takes a hands-on role in designing her elaborate stage costumes. And by channeling so much of her personality and spirit into every aspect of Snow Waltz, Stirling has fulfilled her mission of creating a one-of-a-kind holiday album sure to leave an indelible impact. “There are certain Christmas songs that take me right back to my childhood, and a lot of those songs are from artists who stay true to their style and bring Christmas into their world,” she says. “My hope is that this music becomes a part of people’s holiday traditions: something that holds so many special memories for them, and really makes those memories last.”

The Polar Experience
2023-12-13 19:00 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
The Polar Experience
All aboard for the magical polar experience!
Join us this Holiday season for an interactive movie experience unlike any other!
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by musicians, a conductor, and stow-a-ways who will punch your tickets. You’ll then be seated where the fun will begin! Please come dressed in your pajamas & prepare for the adventure of a lifetime!
The Event Will Include:
The full presentation of the movie, “The Polar Express” on the big screen
Live Musical Performances!
Dancers & Prima Ballerinas!
The Northern Lights!
A visit to The North Pole!
A visit from the Big Guy!
Photo Opportunities!
And plenty more surprises!
Magical Goodie Bag Includes:
Official Engineer’s Hat
Commemorative Hot Cocoa Mug
Keepsake Believe Bell Ornament
Wooden Train Whistle
Glow in the Dark Conductor’s Glasses
Souvenir Ticket
VIP tickets $39 and includes early admittance
All other tickets $29
Magical Goodie Bag $25

Straight No Chaser – Sleighin’ It Tour
2023-12-15 20:00 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Straight No Chaser – Sleighin’ It Tour
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor.

Annie
2023-12-18 19:00, 2023-12-19 19:00, 2023-12-20 19:00, 2023-12-21 19:00, 2023-12-22 13:00, 2023-12-22 19:00, 2023-12-23 13:00, 2023-12-23 19:00 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Annie
Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most.
Annie, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.
“One of the best family musicals ever penned!” Chicago Tribune
“An Incredibly rich and affecting story” The Guardian
“Loveable, Charming and Gutsy” The New York Times
“GREAT is the world” – ABC
“Overflowing! BIG, warm-hearted and funny!” New York Post

Sister’s Christmas Catechism
2023-12-22 19:30 | Shea’s 710 Theater, 710 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States

Girl From the North Country
2024-01-16 19:30 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is the Tony Award-winning new musical that the Chicago Tribune declares is “a Broadway revelation!”
Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” “Slow Train Coming,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.”
It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travelers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope. Experience this ‘profoundly beautiful’ production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.

Jersey Nights
2024-01-20 19:30 | Shea’s 710 Theater, 710 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States

Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero
2024-01-25 19:00 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero
Experience the Legacy of Disney
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero
A magical medley of classic and modern tales including Encanto, Moana, and Frozen Skates Into Buffalo January 25-28, 2024
Buffalo, NY (October 17, 2023) – Get ready to discover the hero inside us all when Disney On Ice returns to Buffalo with a new magical adventure for the whole family! Audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the Disney Kingdom come together to take families on a journey through timeless tales when Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero skates into Buffalo January 25-28, 2024 at KeyBank Center.
Disney On Ice Preferred Customers can purchase advance tickets starting today to get the best seats available before tickets go on-sale to the general public on October 24th. Fans can still sign up to become a Disney On Ice Preferred Customer and get exclusive access to the pre-sale offer code.
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy set the stage for an adventure filled with tales of heroism from your favorite Disney stories in Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero. Join Mirabel as she sets out to save her family’s beloved Casita, all while learning that everyone has their own gifts, magical or not, and being true to yourself and loving those around you is what makes you special. See how far Moana will go when she embarks on an action-packed voyage with mighty demigod Maui in a quest to save her island, become a wayfinder, and find her own identity. Journey alongside Anna and Elsa and the hilarious snowman, Olaf, on their quest to protect the kingdom. Dive “Under The Sea” and test the power of true love with The Little Mermaid. Get tangled with Rapunzel as she dares to explore the world outside her own. And be there as Belle boldly tames the fearsome Beast. Discover that courage, determination and heart are all part of the hero in you!
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero brings beloved characters to life through cutting edge figure-skating, eye-catching costumes and stunning set designs. Innovative lighting, thrilling special effects, high-flying jumps and breathtaking skating make Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero an experience the whole family will treasure forever!
WHEN:
Thursday, January 25 | 7:00 PM
Friday, January 26 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 27 | 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM
Sunday, January 28 | 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM
WHERE:
KeyBank Center
One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza
Buffalo, NY 14203
TICKETS:
Tickets are now available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or visit the Box Office.
It’s easier than ever to experience the Disney magic. With various ticket options, choose what fits best for an enchanted experience.
*Ticket prices are subject to change – additional venue/ticketing fees may apply
https://www.keybankcenter.com/details/2024-01-25/disney-on-ice

Reefer Madness
2024-01-26 19:30 | Shea’s Smith Theatre, 654 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Reefer Madness
O’Connell & Company
Book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney
Music by Dan Studney
Lyrics by Kevin Murphy
There is a new menace sweeping the nation, ready to ensnare and seduce the youth and drag them down into a life of sin: REEFER MADNESS! In this hilarious, over-the-top satire, Jimmy, a fine, upstanding, All-American boy’s life falls apart because of the evil reefer. When he is tricked into taking his first puff, his life quickly spirals downward. His addiction leads him to debauchery, sin, theft, and, eventually, murder. Reefer Madness is an irreverent parody of the classic 1930s instructional film full of camp, hilarity, mayhem, and madness.
