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Shea’s Stage & Story Book Club

This season, we’re thrilled to launch Shea’s Stage & Story Book Club! Several productions this season are inspired by literature, making it the perfect time to explore how stories come to life both on the page and on the stage. Each month, we’ll highlight books that connect with the themes of the productions on stage at Shea’s, creating new ways for our community to engage with the arts. Whether you're reading solo, with family, or in a group, we invite you to explore these stories, reflect on their messages, and join the conversation as we connect stage and story all season long. Happy Reading!

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April Themes: Resilience, Belonging, & Spectacle
For April, our book selections whisk us away to a world beneath the big top, where stories shimmer with heart, wonder, and a sense of adventure. From the playful imagination of Olivia Saves the Circus and the heartwarming community found in The Circus Ship, to the enchanting and mysterious worlds of Water for Elephants and The Night Circus, each book invites us to dream a little bigger and discover where we truly belong. Along the way, we encounter daring feats, unexpected friendships, and moments of wonder that linger long after the final page.
These same elements come alive in our featured production, Water for Elephants, a breathtaking musical that captures the romance, resilience, and magic of the circus. Water for Elephants performs at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre April 14-19!

April Recommended Reading List

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Our Core Read of the Month! A sweeping tale of love, hardship, and found family set within a traveling circus during the Great Depression.

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

A mesmerizing story of a mysterious circus filled with magic, rivalry, and enchantment that appears without warning.

The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen

A lively, rhyming adventure about a shipwrecked circus and the small town that gives its performers a new home.

Olivia Saves the Circus by Ian Falconer

When Olivia visits the circus, her imagination runs wild as she hilariously pictures herself as the star of the show.

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Throughout the season visit our literary partners below and pick up a copy of the book we are featuring and a Shea's Stage and Story Bookmark. Follow along on their social media channels for any fun promotions that may happen throughout the season.

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Sponsor Logo: Book Club - Alice Ever After Books
Sponsor Logo: Book Club - Barnes & Noble
Sponsor Logo: Book Club - Talking Leaves Books
Sponsor Logo: Buffalo Erie County Public Library

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