Shea's Performing Arts Center
Shea's Performing Arts Center, Historic theater in Buffalo, United States
The Shea's Performing Arts Center spans three floors with 3,019 seats, featuring Art Deco architecture and decorative plasterwork throughout the interior spaces.
Built in 1926 by architectural firm Rapp and Rapp, this theater initially served as both a cinema for silent films and a stage for live performances.
The National Register of Historic Places listed theater presents Broadway shows, musical concerts, and theatrical productions throughout the entertainment season.
Located in downtown Buffalo, the theater provides wheelchair accessibility, guided tours during daytime hours, and connections to public transportation services.
The theater maintains its original Wurlitzer organ, which accompanies special film screenings and adds musical elements to select performances.
Location: Buffalo
Inception: January 16, 1926
Architects: Rapp and Rapp
Official opening: 1926
Capacity: 3019
Address: 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
Website: http://sheas.org
GPS coordinates: 42.89139,-78.87361
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:13
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