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Shea's Performing Arts Center

646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
716 847 1410
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Ranked #2 of 84 attractions in Buffalo
Type: Theatres
Most recent review
- 16 May 2013
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Western Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

1930's Art Deco. Very opulent in its day. A little tired in some areas but still worth a visit and to think it was almost demolished in the 70's

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Clear Lake, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

What a beautiful theater! Seating was comfortable, had wonderful seats in the Pit area. The show was excellent, parking was convenient and snacks were available for munch on! Bathroom clean and spacious.

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Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 attraction reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We saw Jersey Boys here and the show was wonderful, based on that I would have given the venue a 5 star rating. The problem is the seats are so close and there is no leg room, no place to put your coat and leaving it on takes up too much room. We had loge seats and were in the... More

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Cheektowaga, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

treasure is what you find when you attend a musical at Shea's. Come early so that you can view all the areas on each side of the stage and the ceiling

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Buffalo, New York
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

an old movie theater has been transformed into alovely theater for traveling shows. It has also expanded to include a small theater adjacent to it which I have not yet visited but hear good things about it.

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Farmington, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

This theater is the most beautiful I've ever seen! I'm so glad places like this still exist. Box office people are very helpful in finding us the best seats available. Great show selections! Kudos!!

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Buffalo, New York
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119 reviews 119 reviews
56 attraction reviews
97 helpful votes 97 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I've seen countless shows here over the years, and also held season tickets for 3 seasons. This is located in the Theatre District in Buffalo, where there are a lot of theatres doing quality work, but this is place to be if you're looking for national tours of Broadway shows while in Buffalo. They redid a lot of the theatre... More

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Ashburn, VA
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We watched Giselle in the Shea theater and were very impressed with the facility. It's great to see such a magnificent theater in such great condition.

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Arcade NY
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

My daughter and I have had season tickets for several years now. Loving Broadway, but not able to get to NYC as often as we like, Shea's is a very good substitute. The building is old but well kept. Seats are close, but comfortable for the average size person. The shows are hits, but some of the choice's could be... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Saw a national comedian here and it was great. Perfect venue for a big comedy show. The building itself is beautiful and hearkens back to a different age where going o the theater was the only form of entertainment.

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