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“2191”
“2191” By Bella PoyntonDirected by Eero Laine Apr. 1 - 2, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.Apr. 3 - 4, 2027 at 2 p.m. $25 Adults | $20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees$15 Students/Children | $10 UB Students “2191,” a new play presented in its debut production, follows…
Spring Awakening
The groundbreaking rock musical about adolescence, sexuality, and a society that fails its young returns to Irish Classical Theatre. Frank Wedekind's provocative story reimagined with a fierce, electrifying score is raw, honest, and unforgettable—a show…
“Polaroid Stories,” A Theatre Studio Ensemble Production
“Polaroid Stories,” A Theatre Studio Ensemble Production By Naomi Iizuka Directed by Quest Sky Zeidler Apr. 16 - 17, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. Apr. 17, 2027 at 2 p.m. $25 Adults | $20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees $15 Students/Children | $10 UB Students …
Georgia Mertching Is Dead
Three longtime sober friends embark on a road trip to celebrate and mourn someone from their past, a dark comedy about facing adulthood and death.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
The untold story of the musical icon, filled with hits like "You've Got a Friend," "One Fine Day," "So Far Away," and "Natural Woman."
The Shark Is Broken
Set in 1974 during the filming of Jaws, three actors confined on a small boat battle mechanical failures and creative clashes in this behind-the-scenes glimpse of cinematic history.
The Little Engine That Could: The Musical
A little blue engine faces a big challenge when a train full of toys and goodies needs to be transported over a steep mountain, a story of self-belief and perseverance.
Church & State
A political comedy examining faith and gun control in America.
The Frogs
Buffalo Area Premiere of Stephen Sondheim's rarely-produced musical, reimagining Aristophanes' comedy: Dionysus journeys to the underworld to retrieve a great playwright.
Mean Girls
Cady Heron grew up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious social dynamics of suburban Illinois high school and the clique led by Regina George.
Denouement
North American premiere by John Morton. A marriage nearing its end, set in a small farmhouse "during the end of times. Ireland. 2048."
GULP! The Gay Beach Musical
Buffalo United Artists is proud to present the Western New York Premiere of the rarely seen landmark 1970s queer musical comedy Gulp! The Gay Beach Musical. Set on the beach at Coney Island on Gay Liberation Day – June 28th, the anniversary of the Stonewall…
A Night With Janis Joplin
An electrifying concert experience celebrating Janis Joplin and the powerhouse women who inspired her unmistakable voice—Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, and Etta James. Spend an evening on an unforgettable musical journey through iconic hits including…
Emma
Jane Austen's beloved novel comes to life on the Irish Classical Theatre stage. Emma Woodhouse—handsome, clever, rich, and with very little to distress her—is Buffalo's most delightful matchmaker. A witty, warm, and beautifully crafted adaptation of…
The Da Vinci Code
Professor Robert Langdon is summoned to the Louvre in the dead of night—and unwittingly becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. Teaming with cryptologist Sophie Neveu, he races against time to decipher a labyrinthine code before a shocking…
1776: The Musical
America's founding—reimagined as a musical! Lancaster Opera House presents this Tony Award-winning show about the messy, complicated, and surprisingly funny debates that led to the Declaration of Independence. An enduring classic that brings history…
Julius Caesar
Shakespeare's iconic political thriller gets a bold reimagining set in the charged atmosphere of the 1960s at D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre. The fall of Julius Caesar unfolds against a backdrop of civil unrest and global conflict, where ambition sparks…
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
Mo Willems' beloved Pigeon, the Unlimited Squirrels, Elephant, and Piggie gather for the biggest holiday party ever at Theatre of Youth! Terrific tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, and audience participation make this brand-new musical the perfect holiday…