All guests over the age of 12 at Shea’s Buffalo, Shea’s 710, and Shea’s Smith Theatres must be fully vaccinated for entry for performances. Patrons are considered fully vaccinated at least 14 days after their final dose of a Pfizer, Moderna, or the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Children ages 5-11 are able to attend performances when accompanied by a fully-vaccinated adult.
To verify COVID-19 vaccination, all guests 12 and older must display identification along with one of the following:
All patrons will be required to wear masks at all times while in the facility.
Productions at Shea’s Performing Arts Center are most enjoyed by young people ages 8+. Young people under age 5 are not permitted in the theatre, except for specifically designated family productions. To prevent refusal of admission, please refer to our minimum age recommendations on the event page prior to purchasing tickets.
Shea’s Performing Arts Center’s policies will continue to evolve as conditions change. Shea’s will follow recommendations from the CDC, New York State, and Erie County. We will continue to keep patrons informed of specific protocols for upcoming events.
If you are not feeling well on the day of your performance, please stay home and contact the Shea's Box Office at (716) 847-0850 to review your ticketing options.
Patrons with questions or concerns about this, or other COVID related policies, can contact us at 716-768-8071 or by email at covid@sheas.org.
