Arts
Buffalo boasts the largest concentration of theatres in New York State outside of New York City. Highlighting our theatre district is Shea’s Performing Arts Center, entertaining us with traveling Broadway productions, touring troupes, concerts, opera, dance and children’s shows. The Irish Classical Theatre hosts first-rate productions of Irish, American and International plays. Also performing are Road Less Traveled Productions, Alleyway Theatre, Ujima Theatre, Kavinoky Theatre and the Theatre of Youth. Buffalo’s Elmwood Village is the home to the Burchfield Penney Art Center, a gallery dedicated to the art and culture of Western New York and across the street, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery is an outstanding center of modern and contemporary art. CEPA Gallery, in the Market Arcade, features photography as well as videos and film. The Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University displays modern and contemporary art. A satellite gallery is located in downtown Niagara Falls. The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center is devoted to the performing and visual arts. WNY’s largest multi-venue performing and visual arts organization is University at Buffalo’s Center for the Arts in Amherst. Also in Amherst is MusicalFare Theatre, developing and presenting new musicals, new versions of traditional musicals and area premieres. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents classics and pops concerts in the acoustic perfection of Kleinhan’s Music Hall. The Buffalo Chamber Music Society calls Kleinhan’s their home too. Summertime favorites include BPO at Artpark in nearby Lewiston, overlooking the Niagara Gorge, and Shakespeare in Delaware Park - the second largest outdoor Shakespeare festival in the country. Our culture-rich atmosphere pleases even the most discerning artful palate.
Buffalo Philharmonic OrchestraKleinhans Music Hall |
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2011-2012 76th Season is led by acclaimed music director JoAnn Falletta. The BPO will perform music from the 18th to the 21st Centuries - nearly 400 years of great masterworks brought to you in the architectural marvel that is Buffalo’s own Kleinhans Music Hall. Highlights of the 2011- ... MORE » |
Center for the ArtsUniversity at Buffalo |
Western New York’s largest multi-venue performing and visual arts organization. The Center houses four theatres, a screening room and three art galleries. Events include concerts, dance, comedy, speakers, international events, art exhibits and more. 2011-12 season highlights include: Aszure Barton (Oct. 13), David S ... MORE » |
CEPA Gallery617 Main Street |
Internationally recognized arts center with nine distinct galleries, open access darkroom and computer imaging facilities. CEPA curates exhibitions of contemporary photo-related art, commissions’ artists to produce new work and offers youth and adult workshops in photography and digital imaging. Open Monday - Friday, 7am - 9pm; ... MORE » |
Historic Palace Theatre2 East Avenue |
This beautifully restored theater, built in 1925, hosts a variety of live Broadway shows, modern movies and special events all year long. |
Irish Classical Theatre Companyat the Andrews Theatre |
Named Best Theatre in Buffalo for six consecutive years, the Irish Classical Theatre Company is widely regarded as Buffalo’s Flagship Theatre. ICTC presents critically acclaimed productions in the area’s only true theatre-in-the-round. With only three rows of seats, no audience member is more than ten feet from the stage. ... MORE » |
Riviera Theatre67 Webster Street |
The historic Riviera Theatre is the home of The Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. Exceptional Elegance - Outstanding, Affordable Entertainment - Live theatre, concerts, community & special events! Group Tours & Corporate Events available. Visit our website for all our new and upcoming performances & ticket information ... MORE » |
Shea's Performing Arts Center646 Main Street |
Built in the style of a European opera house in 1926 and a National Historic Site, Shea’s Performing Arts Center is Western New York’s premier entertainment venue featuring touring Broadway musicals, concerts, dance, comedy, family shows, historic theatre tours, a free Family Film Series, educational programming and special events.&n ... MORE » |
