Art, galleries, music, theatres & more in the Buffalo/Niagara Region in Western New York
Enjoy theater and arts in Buffalo, Niagara Falls & the Buffalo Niagara Region. The entire Western New York area has it all - theatre featuring musicals and plays, comedy and drama, art museums and galleries, concerts and much more. The culture-rich atmosphere of Buffalo and Niagara Falls are sure to please even the most discerning cultural and art palates.
| This world renowned center of modern and contemporary art houses works by stellar artists such as de Kooning, Picasso, Warhol and Pollock. Open Wednesday through Sunday. | |
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Kleinhans Music Hall 370 Pennsylvania Street 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, Pops and Family subscription concerts from September to June at Kleinhans Music Hall. Classical soloists for the 2008-2009 season include Itzhak Perlman and Andre Watts plus a star studded line-up of popular artists such as Bernadette Peters 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. 2008-09 season highlights include: Song and Dance of West Africa (Oct. 2), Michael Feinstein (Oct. 3), Compania Flamenco José Porcel (Oct. 17), Linda Eder (Nov. 14), Punch Brothers feat. Chris Thile (Nov. 17), Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac Rumors (Nov. 22), Béla Fleck & the Flecktones (Dec. 10), Leahy (Dec. 11), The Irish Tenors (Dec. 12), 3 Broadway Divas (Feb. 14), Blue Suede Shoes (Feb. 21), CSI: Live (Mar. 6), Natalie MacMaster (Mar. 11), National Acrobats of China (Mar. 13) and Urban Bush Women (Mar. 20). 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. ICTC’s 2008-2009 Season: “Star Quality” by Noel Coward, September 12-October 12, 2008; “The Cavalcaders” by Billly Roche, October 24-November 23, 2008; “Ah, Wilderness” by Eugene O’Neill, January 16-February 15, 2009; “Hedda Gabler” by Henrick Ibsen, March 6-April 5, 2009; “The Learned Ladies” by Moliere, Translated by Richard Wilbur, April 24-May 24, 2009; “Fadographs”, based on James Joyce’s “Finnegans Wake” Part II by Vincent O’Neill, June 5-June 28, 2009. Please call for show times and ticket prices, or visit our website. Dates and titles subject to change. |
Road Less Traveled Productions (Inside Market Arcade Film & Arts Center) 639 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 629-3069 Box Office www.roadlesstraveledproductions.org |
RLTP is an innovative theatre company that performs new plays by WNY playwrights, along with other great modern works that are relevant to the lives of our audience. |
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 Site, 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 2008-09 M & T Bank Broadway Series features: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, October 14-19, 2008; THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING THE WORLD FAMOUS ROCKETTES, November 13-30, 2008; MAMMA MIA!, February 10-15, 2009; THE WIZARD OF OZ, March 17-22, 2009; A CHORUS LINE, May 5-10, 2009 and THE COLOR PURPLE, June 2-7, 2009. Special engagements include ANNIE, December 19-21, 2008; RENT: THE FAREWELL TOUR, January 13-18, 2009 and RAIN: THE BEATLES EXPERIENCE, February 20-21, 2009. Cabaret-style shows, including GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL opening September 16, 2008, are also performed at the Shea’s Smith Theatre, 660 Main St. Please call or check website for the updated schedule. |
| Theatre of Youth (TOY) engages all ages with award-winning, child-centered, professionally produced theatre that stimulates the imagination and the creative spirit. October 2008 - THE BOXCAR CHILDREN The adventures of four clever runaway siblings living in an abandoned boxcar; December 2008 - MADELINE’S CHRISTMAS Christmas in Paris with the famous ‘twelve little girls in two straight lines’; January 2009 - THE SECRET LIFE OF GIRLS A candid look at teen cyber bullying and peer pressure; March 2009 - HONUS AND ME Time travel with baseball legend Honus Wagner!; May 2009 - GO, DOG GO! A crayola-spectrum of dogs at work and play. |