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See the exciting lineup of great shows coming to Shea's in 2022-2023!
As a subscriber, enjoy early access to these Special Engagements and upcoming productions!
While you're waiting for the season to start, look back at the shows we've seen at Shea's!
Click the links below for your scheduled performances:
Tickets to the Special Engagements are now available to our subscribers for purchase! These tickets will not be on-sale to the general public until later this season, so get them at a special subscriber rate while you can, either by buying them now through your My Shea’s Account or by filling out a Subscriber Appreciation Form and mailing it into the Shea’s Box Office.
The Special Engagements offered this season include:
Subscribers can also now buy additional tickets through Subscriber Appreciation for:
We are anticipating that the season tickets will become available in your My Shea’s Account 2-4 weeks before your first scheduled performance. Even though your tickets will not be available until late in the summer, you can view your subscription by logging into your My Shea’s Account and clicking on Invoices.
Once the tickets are released into your account for the individual performances, you will be able to exchange your tickets for different show-dates/times or seating, and to transfer your tickets to your friends and family if they are attending the show instead.
For more information and your convenience, we’ve put together a page on Mobile Ticketing with many guides on how to manage your mobile tickets for all devices (desktop, iOS, android, mobile).
Whether you wish to add seats to your plan or to update any account information on file, please contact the Shea’s Box Office so we may best assist you.
We are open Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and on Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. In addition, the Shea’s Box Office is always open two hours before all shows and stays open through intermission.
The Shea’s Box Office can also be reached by email at patronservices@sheas.org, or by phone at (716) 847-0850.
Shea’s Performing Arts Center, for many years, worked directly with the privately-owned parking lots in our neighborhood to provide the subscribers to the M&T Bank Broadway series with the opportunity to purchase parking passes in advance of their performance nights. The operators of the parking lots have introduced new procedures that provide you with improved options to manage your parking and allow you to work directly with the lot operators.
Subscribers to the M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Series are now able to purchase parking ahead of time through Parkwhiz.com. Please read and review the included benefits and instructions below.
Parking is available in two forms:
Use these simple steps to reserve your parking through Parkwhiz!
To Purchase a Parking Package Bundle :
*Additional parking lots are available on Parkwhiz on a single show basis
To Purchase individual parking passes:
Parking & Parkwhiz FAQ
What if I am a patron with need for the 439 Pearl St ADA Accessible Lot at Theatre Place?
Shea’s understands that there are many patrons that have a need for parking that has ADA Accessibility to the theatre. Recent changes in the management of the parking lot at 439 Pearl St have created limited capacity. Because of this and to help ensure equitable access to the lot, it will not be available to reserve for pre-purchase. Patrons with need will still be able to access the handicap accessible lot located at 439 Pearl St. Patrons with an ADA need to park at 439 Pearl St should purchase a season package at either 470 Pearl St or 690 Main St – Please choose the lot you would like to use if the ADA parking lot is at capacity. Patrons will also be able to pay $30 when they arrive if they choose not to pre-purchase parking. Pay2Park will continue to have an attendant available at 439 Pearl St with a list of patrons who have a need for access to allow to park in this lot on a first-come first-served basis. If you have additional questions or need to be added to this list for access, please contact Pay2Park at 716-853-3400 or info@pay2park.net
What if I arrive in a different car than I listed on my reservation?
If you forget to change the license plate through Parkwhiz, please reach out to Pay2Park to resolve your ticket at Pay2Park at 716-853-3400 or info@pay2park.net. They will be able to verify your pre-purchased parking.
What if I change the date of my performance?
Any patron that purchases a parking package and processes an exchange through Shea’s can email Pay2Park to exchange their parking at info@pay2park.com.
Any patron that purchases an individual parking can simply login to their Parkwhiz account, cancel the booking for a full refund and reserve a new parking for their new date.
What if I need additional information?
Please consult the Parkwhiz Customer Help Center for questions and inquiries using the website/app or contact Pay2Park.
For other parking options in the neighborhood, please consult the map link attached here.
As a reminder, street parking is currently free after 5pm Monday – Friday and all day on Saturdays and Sundays. Street Parking is also free on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Should you choose to no longer be a subscriber to our M&T Bank Broadway Series, please contact the Shea’s Box Office directly:
As a reminder, any subscriptions not renewed by Friday April 29th will automatically be released to offer as seat relocations to our current subscriber base.
My Shea’s Account is our account manager where our patrons can view and organize their tickets for upcoming events at Shea’s Performing Arts Center. The website is hosted by Ticketmaster and managed by Shea’s.
My Shea’s App is our newest offering for audiences: it is a free app available for download in both the Apple and Google Play Stores. With My Shea’s App, you can log into your My Shea’s Account to purchase, manage, and view your tickets, get up-to-the-minute information on performance dates and times, special promotions, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Click the applicable link for any of our how-to guides, optimized for your device:
All of our patrons, whenever you buy a ticket through Shea’s, are asked to provide an email address. Aside from being a way to identify and contact you in case of a show cancellation or other emergencies, this will also allow you to personally manage your tickets online through your My Shea’s Account – whether you are exchanging for another performance, transferring your ticket to a friend, or just want to quickly look up your seat number, your tickets are always at your fingertips!
If you are not certain there is an email address on your account, or think there might be an outdated email address on file, please contact the Shea’s Box Office for assistance.
We are anticipating that the season tickets will become available in your My Shea’s Account 2-4 weeks before your first scheduled performance. Even though your tickets will not be available until late in the summer, you can view your subscription by logging into your My Shea’s Account and clicking on Invoices.
Once the tickets are released into your account for the individual performances, you will be able to exchange your tickets for different show-dates/times or seating, and to transfer your tickets to your friends and family if they are attending the show instead.
For more information and your convenience, we’ve put together a page on Mobile Ticketing with many guides on how to manage your mobile tickets for all devices (desktop, iOS, android, mobile).
Now through your My Shea’s Account, you can log in and purchase tickets for shows at any of our theaters!
A ticket holder may choose to transfer their tickets to another patron and can send them either by email or via text. For those ticket recipients, we have put together a guide on how to claim tickets.
Now through your My Shea’s Account, you can log in and have your tickets ready to be scanned while attending shows at any of our Shea’s theaters!
Now through your My Shea’s Account, you can log in and transfer your tickets to a friend to use to see shows at any of our theaters!
We also have a guide for all ticket recipients on how to claim tickets.
Please Note: transferred tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded by the Shea’s Box Office once transferred. Please contact the Shea’s Box Office for assistance with ticket transfers that may require future exchanges.
No, because our tickets use Safetix as an additional security measure, a mobile ticket must be provided, either by logging into your MY SHEA’S Account via our mobile website, using MY SHEA’S App to pull up your tickets, or downloading the tickets to your smartphone’s wallet to gain entry. See the attached guides below for assistance in accessing your mobile tickets:
As of September 2022, we are now utilizing SafeTix secure ticketing in our theatres. The goal of SafeTix secure ticketing is to reduce the risk of ticket fraud. SafeTix are powered by a new and unique barcode that automatically refreshes every few seconds so it cannot be stolen or copied.
This rotating barcode will also appear on tickets stored in mobile wallets. SafeTix are NFC (near-field communication) compatible. If you have this feature enabled, your ticket may be read by tapping your mobile device to our scanners, similar to a credit card reader. The vast majority of tickets presented will have the rotating barcode.
Please refer to Ticketmaster’s SafeTix Guide for more information.
Print-at-home ticketing is no longer offered through your My Shea’s Account. If you do not have access to a smartphone, please contact the Shea’s Box Office so we may provide you with paper tickets as necessary.
Your My Shea’s Account requires an email address as part of your log-in, and will receive automatic email confirmations following any updates in ticket status (purchases, transfers, expiration, etc.). You do not need a smartphone to access your account – however, if you do not have a smartphone so we can scan your mobile ticket, please contact the Shea’s Box Office to receive paper tickets as necessary.
The My Shea’s App is intended for smartphone-use. To access “My Tickets”, you will need to log in using your My Shea’s Account (your log-in is the email address we have on-file as associated with your tickets). All other app functions (buying tickets, contact us, searching upcoming shows, etc.) are accessible without logging into a My Shea’s Account.
Assisted Listening Devices (both t-coil induction loops & headphones are offered) are available to our patrons at our Coat Check Station by the Main Street entrance at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, free of charge (please note that availability may be limited).
American Sign Language interpreted-performances can be arranged through the Shea’s Box Office for our productions – please contact us as soon as possible to allow for ticket availability and scheduling.
Booster Seats are available to our patrons at our Coat Check Station by the Main Street entrance at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, free of charge (please note that availability may be limited).
In addition to our Group Tickets, select productions also offer access to our Box Seats at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre! Shea’s exclusive box seats are a unique VIP experience; perfect for entertaining clients, employees family and friends. Each box features eight comfortable Kittinger chairs and includes an arrangement of refreshments for patrons including wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres.
Coat Check is available at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre by the Main Street entrance for a $1.00 donation (please note that fur coats are not accepted).
Concession Stands and Bars are operating during all performances. No outside food or beverage will be allowed in the theater.
Make your visit an exceptional and unforgettable experience! Groups have more fun at Shea’s Performing Arts Center’s three unique venues with a variety of exclusive opportunities.
In addition to enjoying savings off single ticket prices, groups of ten or more* receive:
Whether you are joined by friends, family, associates, or clients, it’s never too soon to plan your next group event! Experience the best the Buffalo arts scene has to offer, plus exclusive benefits, when you bring a group of ten or more*. For more information or reservations, contact us today.
Shea’s Buffalo opened in 1926, built by Chicago architects Cornelius and George Rapp with Tiffany-designed interiors and a Mighty Wurlitzer organ made right here in Tonawanda, NY. Having undergone extensive restoration since the 1990s, Shea’s Buffalo operates today as a presenting theater year-around, and continues to shine as “the crown jewel” of the Buffalo Theatre District.
Please call 716-829-1174 to schedule a private historic tour of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre.
My Shea’s App is our newest offering for audiences: it is a free app available for download in both the Apple and Google Play Stores. With My Shea’s App, you can log into your My Shea’s Account to purchase, manage, and view your tickets, get up-to-the-minute information on performance dates and times, special promotions, and answers to frequently asked questions.
For more information about mobile ticketing, check out our helpful guides to signing up, transferring tickets, buying tickets, and more!
Street Parking is free in the city on weekends and after 5:00 PM on weekdays, but availability is limited. As a reminder, street parking is also free on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Paid Parking Lots are also available within a couple blocks of the theater. Shea’s Performing Arts Center, for many years, worked directly with the privately-owned parking lots in our neighborhood to provide the subscribers to the M&T Bank Broadway series with the opportunity to purchase parking passes in advance of their performance nights. Subscribers to the M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Series are now able to purchase Parking Passes ahead of time through Parkwhiz.com.
If you are taking the train downtown, the Fountain Plaza Station is located one block south of the Shea’s Buffalo Theatre.
When the theater is not occupied by a show (a “dark day”), Shea’s Buffalo Theatre is often already in preparation for the next production! However, that doesn’t mean our doors are closed…the theater is available for many private event rentals.
Arrangements made in advance are encouraged due to our busy show schedule. Please contact us today to ask about tours or booking a date!
Become a part of our Seat Plaque Campaign with a donation to Shea’s Performing Arts Center. Your name will be placed on a commemorative brass plate that will adhere to a seat’s arm for the life of the seat in our theatre.
Shea’s Bistro & Bar offers full dinner and lunch service during Shea’s Buffalo Broadway performances Tuesday through Saturday. Enjoy a prix-fixe dinner and show themed cocktail to make your evening complete. New menus are crafted for each performance using seasonal ingredients. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling (716) 856-3260.
The Drapanas Spotlight Lounge is an exclusive retreat for Guild Members overlooking the Shea’s Grand Lobby. Named after the late Roberta Drapanas, a past Shea’s board member and founder of the Shea’s Spotlight Committee, members enjoy complimentary beverages, refreshments, and coat check 1-hour before each Broadway show plus some additional engagements. During all shows with intermissions, drinks will be waiting upon arrival.
Membership is for 12-months and includes access for four individuals. Become a Guild Member today with a donation of $500 or more and begin enjoying the amenities of the Spotlight Lounge. Contact John Schaller, Director of Development, (716) 829-1170.
As a subscriber, you can enjoy early access in buying tickets to our season’s Special Engagements and other upcoming productions! These tickets will not be on-sale to the general public until later this season, so get them now at a special subscriber rate while you can, either by buying them through your My Shea’s Account or by visiting the Shea’s Box Office.
Enhance your theatre experience at Shea’s with the ultimate welcome message on Shea’s Main Street Marquee during a Broadway Show!
You choose the performance (limit of five per season, per household), indicate what name or names you would like listed, donate your $50, and it will be on rotation starting two (2) hours before and ending one (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.
Contact us with any questions you may have regarding being a Shea’s Subscriber or about any of our upcoming shows here at Shea’s Performing Arts Center, and Patron Services will soon respond to help you however we can!
Please give an up-to-date email and phone number to reply to, and you’ll hear back within 3 business days.
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