Shea's Buffalo Performing Arts Center

Shea's Buffalo Information

Kickingoff Buffalo's Theatre District is the beloved Shea's Performing Arts Center, formerly known as Shea's Buffalo. The Building itself is an outstanding work of art. The Chicago firm Rapp & Rapp designed the structure and world-renowned interior designer and glass work artist Louis Comfort Tiffany designed the interior.  The building cost about $700,000 the amount of 3 single homes today when it was built back in 1926.

Shea's Buffalo Seating & Interior

The theatre has about 3,000 seats providing a great view of the stage. Mounted stage right is the famous Wurlitzer organ called the "Mighty Wurlitzer". It was built by an American company started in Ohio in 1853 by German born Franz Rudolph Wurlitzer. The organ has been restored to its original condition and is in great working order. The organ Is one of very few still in operatiion.

Sheas Buffalo Parking

Metered street parking is available on Pearl, Main, and Washington Streets. There are also privately owned parking lots on both Pearl and Washington Streets.

Sheas Buffalo BOX OFFICE INFORMATION Hours
(716) 847-0850
*SUMMER HOURS:
Monday-Thursday: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Saturday: CLOSED

*FALL/WINTER/SPRING HOURS:
Monday-Friday: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Saturdays: 10:00AM-2:00PM

*Open two hours prior to performances through intermission.