Born Buffalo

CROWNS
2024-04-18 19:00, 2024-04-17 19:00 (America/New_York) | MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main Street, Suite 123, Amherst, NY, 14226, United States
CROWNS
Apr 17 — May 19, 2024
Ticket Price: $55; Students: $20; “Under 30”: $30
A moving and celebratory musical in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of history and identity as seen through the eyes of a young Black woman who has come down South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in Brooklyn. Hats are everywhere, in exquisite variety, and the characters use the hats to tell tales concerning everything from the etiquette of hats to their historical and contemporary social functioning. There is a hat for every occasion, from flirting to churchgoing to funerals to baptisms, and the tradition of hats is traced back to African rituals and forward to current fashion!
Performance times are:
Wed/Thu at 7pm
Fri at 7:30pm
Sat at 3:30pm & 7:30pm
Sun at 2pm

The Curious Case of the Watson Intelligence
2024-04-18 19:30 | Road Less Traveled Theater, 465 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14205, United States
The Curious Case of the Watson Intelligence
by Madeleine George
April 18 – May 19
Directed by Katie Mallinson
Starring Dave Hayes, Brendan Didio and Emily Yancey
Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes’ trusty companion; Thomas A. Watson, assistant to Alexander Graham Bell; Watson, the unstoppable supercomputer Jeopardy! champ; and Watson, a Dweeb Team everyman. Four Watsons in three centuries unite to tell one tale in this playful, time-traveling drama about the foibles and frustrations of the human heart and the technology on which it increasingly relies.

Merrily We Roll Along
2024-04-26 19:30 | Shea’s Smith Theatre, 654 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Merrily We Roll Along
Second Generation Theatre
Spanning three decades in the entertainment business, Merrily We Roll Along charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two lifelong friends — writer Mary and lyricist & playwright Charley. This acclaimed hit, recently celebrating its Broadway Revival, features some of Stephen Sondheim’s most celebrated and personal songs.

Jesus Christ Superstar
2024-04-26 19:30 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Jesus Christ Superstar
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. With lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar’.

Sesame Street Live, Say Hello!
2024-04-30 18:00 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States

Once
2024-05-02 19:30 | Shea’s 710 Theater, 710 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Once
MusicalFare Theatre
ONCE features an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage and tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs.

Steve Martin & Martin Short
2024-05-04 20:00 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Steve Martin and Martin Short’s “The Dukes of Funnytown!” is a comedy show that is redefining the form. It is a joyous and self-deprecating romp from two masters of comedy who are driven to make each other laugh as much as the audience. The jokes come at a rapid-fire pace and the chemistry and timing on stage reflect a friendship forged over three decades.
