Arts, in the Buffalo/Niagara Region in Western New York
Enjoy the arts in Buffalo, Niagara Falls & the Buffalo Niagara Region. The entire Western New York area has it all - theatre featuring musicals, comedy and drama, art museums and galleries, concerts and much more. The culture-rich atmosphere of the Buffalo Niagara region is sure to please even the most discerning cultural palate.
| This world renowned center of modern and contemporary art houses works by stellar artists such as Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock. Open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., "Gusto at the Gallery" is free from 3 a.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy lunch daily or dinner on Friday overlooking the Gallery's beautiful Sculpture Garden and see unique gift items at the Gallery Shop. | |
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 885-5000 (box office) www.bpo.org |
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra led by acclaimed music director JoAnn Falletta, presents over 120 concerts a year including Classics and Pops subscription concerts from September to June at Kleinhans Music Hall. Classical soloists for the 2007-2008 season include Van Cliburn and Sir James Galway plus a star studded line-up of popular artists such as Johnny Mathis and Marvin Hamlisch. The BPO’s summer season includes concerts in July at Artpark located in Lewiston, NY. For concert information or tickets visit www.bpo.org or call the BPO box office. |
Center for the Arts University at Buffalo North (Amherst) Campus Buffalo, NY 14260 (716) 645-ARTS www.ubcfa.org |
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. 2007-08 season highlights include: India.Arie (Sept. 19), Ballet Folklorico de Mexico (Sept. 25), David Sedaris (Oct. 3), Tango Buenos Aires (Oct. 4), Pat Metheny Trio (Oct. 25), Shaolin Warriors (Nov. 19), Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Jan. 24), The Producers (Jan. 25 & 26), Trinity Irish Dance (Feb. 23), Savion Glover & The McCoy Tyner Trio (Feb. 28), The Irish Rovers (Mar. 6), Monterey Jazz Festival Tour (Mar. 11). New events are added frequently. |
Irish Classical Theatre Company 625 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 853-ICTC (4282) www.irishclassicaltheatre.com |
The Irish Classical Theatre Company presents the greatest works of dramatic literature: international classics, modern plays, both traditional and contemporary, at the highest level of artistic excellence. ICTC’s Andrew’s Theatre is a uniquely intimate experience seating only 200 in three rows around the stage. |
| Now in its 18th season, MusicalFare Theatre is WNY’s only year-round professional musical theatre company, and is dedicated to becoming a significant regional theatre with national prominence by developing and presenting new musicals, new versions of traditional musicals and area premieres.MusicalFare’s 2007-2008 Season: “Altar Boyz”, September 12 - October 13; “A Brief History of White Music”, November 7 - December 9; “Sweeney Todd”, January 9 - February 10; “Victory Vaudeville: The Father Baker Story”, March 5 - April 6; “Beyond the Rainbow: The Life of Judy Garland”, April 23 - May 25. | |
Shea’s Performing Arts Center 646 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 847-0850 Box Office (716) 852-5000 Tickets charge by phone www.sheas.org |
Built in the style of a European opera house in 1926 and a National Historic Place, Shea’s Performing Arts Center is Western New York’s premier entertainment venue featuring touring Broadway musicals, concerts, opera, dance, comedy, family shows, historic theatre tours, a free Family Film Series, educational programming and special events. The spectacular 2007-08 M & T Bank Broadway Series features: CAMELOT, November 6-11, 2007; Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, December 18-23, 2007; THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, January 15-20, 2008; THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, March 4-9, 2008; AVENUE Q, April 29 - May 4, 2008; and WICKED, June 18 - July 13, 2008. Special engagements include: BalletMet’s THE NUTCRACKER with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, November 24 & 25, 2007 and STOMP, February 15-17, 2008. Cabaret-style shows are also performed at the Shea’s Smith Theatre, 660 Main St. Please call or check website for the updated schedule. |
| For 35 years, Theatre of Youth (TOY) has set the standard in excellence as Western New York’s only professional theatre dedicated to presenting internationally and nationally known works of theatre for children and families. Award-winning original set and costume designs grace the stage of the historic Allendale theatre, originally constructed in 1913, which once boasted performances of WC Fields and Isadora Duncan in Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood. TOY’s 2007/08 Season: October 2007, The Phantom Tollbooth; December 2007, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; January 2008, The Secret Garden; March 2008, The Great Gilly Hopkins; May 2008, If You Give A Pig A Party. Please call or visit the website for ticket prices and show times. |