Shea’s Drapanas Spotlight Lounge is private space overlooking the grand lobby of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. For select performances, our donors at the President’s Circle donation level and above can make reservations to the lounge and enjoy complimentary beverages and light refreshments for the hour preshow and during intermission.
Donors at this giving level and above receive priority standing reservation for up to 4 individuals.
Donors at this giving level can request a reservation for up to 4 individuals.
Donors at this giving level can request a reservation for up to 2 individuals.
Reservation requests will open one week before the start of each weeklong performance. To make your reservations, email [email protected] or leave a message at (716) 829-1152 with the following information:
1. Name and Contact Information
2. Number of Guests Attending
3. Performance Date/Time
You should receive a confirmation by email or phone of your table reservation within 1 to 3 business days of your request.
You will check-in at the lounge entrance with the name on your reservation.
For those with access to Priority Standing Reservations (Producer Level and above), a Shea’s staff member will contact you to confirm your table use.
Updates to the reservation schedule as well as reminders and other important information regarding the Spotlight Lounge will be emailed to you via the email address we have on file. Please contact us if your email has changed.
25-26 Spotlight Lounge Schedule
THE OUTSIDERS Reservations open at NOON on Monday, September 8th, 2025. Reservations open for all 8 performances.
THE NOTEBOOK Reservations open at NOON on Monday, September 29th, 2025. Reservations open for all 8 subscriber performances.
WICKED Reservations open at NOON on Monday, November 3rd, 2025. Reservations open ONLY for the 8 subscriber performances, November 12-18.
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE Reservations open at NOON on Monday, December 8th, 2025. Reservations open ONLY for the 8 subscriber performances, December 17-23.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Reservations open at NOON on Monday, March 9th, 2026. Reservations open for all 8 performances.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Reservations open at NOON on Monday, April 6th, 2026. Reservations open for all 8 performances.
SUFFS Reservations open at NOON on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (after Memorial Day). Reservations open for all 8 performances.
