UPDATE: Shea’s Gala was to be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 and feature Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale. While we attempted to reschedule Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale, their upcoming television production schedule made them unavailable before the Fall. But we hope to bring them both back for a future Gala.
In the meantime, we have some VERY exciting news: Tony-Award Winning Actress and original Hamilton “Schuyler sister” of Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry, will now be headlining our event on August 28th!
Renée received the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical as her portrayal of Angelica Schuyler in the original cast of Hamilton. She has a long, and successful career on Broadway, film, and television and will take us on a high-energy, spiritual journey that includes pop, soul and Broadway classics that you won’t want to miss.
Gala Chairs – Dr. Raul & Toni Vazquez
Co-Chairs – Donald & Denise Fishback
This unforgettable evening begins at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre with a pre-show reception on the Grand Stage and Lobbies including cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres, followed by a private performance at Shea’s 710 Theatre.
Contact Beth Potozniak at (716) 829-1168 or bpotozniak@sheas.org.
All proceeds from the Shea’s 2022 Gala will benefit the ongoing restoration,
improvements and maintenance of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
as well as Shea’s Arts Engagement and Education Programming.
Renée Elise Goldsberry
Renée Elise Goldsberry is a multi-hyphenate actress and singer who has delivered award-winning performances both on Broadway and the screen. She is perhaps best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical phenomenon Hamilton, which received rave reviews across the board and has become a cultural touchstone for the ages. Renée’s performance earned her a Tony Award, Grammy Award, Drama Desk Award, and Lucille Lortel Award. In July 2021, she was nominated for an Emmy Award for the Disney+ film adaptation. Renée also starred on Broadway in The Color Purple, The Lion King (Nala), and RENT (Mimi), was a regular in the popular soap opera One Life to Live (she won two Daytime Emmys), and is currently on Tina Fey’s Peacock network hit musical comedy, Girls5eva. Renée’s set covers music from Hamilton, RENT, The Lion King, The Color Purple, other Broadway numbers, and a tribute to the great Aretha Franklin.
By becoming a donor of Shea's Performing Arts Center, you enable us to continue our mission of restoration, educational outreach, and operations in order to provide our community with live performing arts experiences and innovative and effective educational experiences fostering an appreciation of live theatre by area youth.
Enhance your theatre experience at Shea’s with the ultimate welcome message on Shea’s Main Street Marquee! You choose the performance and it will be on rotation starting 2 hours before and ending 1 hour after the show! A once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity that you can share with family and friends, use on social media or turn into a holiday card! The possibilities are endless.
Did you know donors of Shea's Performing Arts Center, who donate $500 or more annually, receive yearly access to this exclusive lounge during Broadway performances at Shea's Buffalo Theatre? With complimentary beverages, light refreshments, and coat check - the Spotlight Lounge opens one hour before show-time and is located at the top of the grand staircase.
