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 SpotlightLoungeRSVP@sheas.org 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 48-72 hours of your request. Access cards are no longer required as 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 reservation.
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.
2024-25 Spotlight Lounge Reservation Schedule
SOME LIKE IT HOT Reservations open at NOON on Monday, September 16th, 2024. Reservations open for all 8 performances.
& JULIET Reservations open at NOON on Monday, November 11th, 2024. Reservations open for all 8 subscriber performances.
Disney’s THE LION KING Reservations open at NOON on Monday, December 9th, 2024. Reservations open ONLY for performances during, DEC 18-23.
THE WIZ Reservations open at NOON on Monday, February 24th, 2025. Reservations open for all 8 performances.
SHUCKED Reservations open at NOON on Monday, March 17th, 2025. Reservations open for all 8 performances.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Reservations open at NOON on Monday, March 31st, 2025. Reservations open for all 8 performances.
BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Reservations open at NOON on Monday, June 16, 2025. Reservations open for all 8 performances.