Michael Shea

GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S CABINET OF CURIOSITIES Sets October Netflix Premiere
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2022

In CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, acclaimed Academy Award-winning filmmaker and creator, executive producer and co-showrunner Guillermo del Toro has curated a collection of unprecedented and genre-defining stories meant to challenge our traditional notions of horror. Watch a new video first look at the series now!

Shea's Performing Arts Center And The Lipke Foundation Announce The Recipients Of The 2022 KENNY AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2022

Shea's Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation are proud to announce the winners of 29th Annual Kenny Awards, an endeavor that recognizes the talent, dedication, and efforts of our local high school youth.

Former Shea's President Patrick Fagan Being Honored For Lifetime Achievement at Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2022

Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced that it will honor former President and CEO, Patrick Fagan, with The Michael Shea Lifetime Legacy Award at the annual 2022 Gala held on Friday, May 20. The award, only the second ever bestowed, will be presented to Fagan in recognition of his years of dedication and leadership as President of Shea's.

Kurtis Conner To Perform At Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2022

Outback Presents has announced that comedian Kurtis Conner's national headlining tour will begin across the United States in June 2022 with a stop at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022.

Shea's Performing Arts Center Announces The 2020 - 21 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2020

Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the 2020 a?" 21 Season at Shea's Smith Theatre featuring Buffalo-based Second Generation Theatre and O'Connell & Company. The Smith 2020-21 season includes musical favorites, a regional premiere, and great comedies.

AT WIT'S END Scheduled To Replace The Cancelled National Tour Of XANADU
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2019

President of Shea's Performing Arts Center, Michael G. Murphy is pleased to announce the Western New York premiere of Erma Bombeck a?oeAt Wit's Enda?? at Shea's 710 Theatre will replace the cancelled national tour of Xanadu. RWS Entertainment Group announced the cancellation of a?oeXanadua?? earlier this week. Shea's 710 will be presenting Rochester's Geva Theatre's production of At Wit's End starring syndicated columnist Pam Sherman as Erma following its sold-out run at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts this September.

Dublin Theatre Festival 2019 Announces Its Programme
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2019

This year's Dublin Theatre Festival programme reflects with many contemporary topics - but also reaches beyond, to a poetic enquiry about the times we live in. Over three weeks performances include 10 World Premieres, reimagined classic texts, inspiring international projects from Australia, Belgium Estonia, Portugal, Sweden, the UK and the USA, and an expanded season of Theatre for Children.

Shea's To Honor Presenting Partner Albert Nocciolino With First-ever 'Michael Shea Legacy Award'
by Julie Musbach - Apr 25, 2019

Shea's Performing Arts Center is proud to announce that it will honor Presenting Partner Albert Nocciolino with the first-ever "Michael Shea Lifetime Legacy Award" at the annual Shea's Black-Tie Gala on Saturday, April 27. The award will be presented to Nocciolino in recognition of his years of outstanding generosity and dedication to Shea's Buffalo Theatre.

MEAN GIRLS, THE BAND'S VISIT Announced For Shea's 2019 â€" 20 Broadway Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2019

Shea's Performing Arts Center today announced the M&T Bank 2019 - 20 Broadway Series and Special Engagements before an audience of past season subscribers and theatre enthusiasts. Shea's Performing Arts Center President Michael G. Murphy and Broadway Partner-Producer Albert Nocciolino revealed an upcoming season that will feature Tony Award-winning Broadway classics and new sensations alike.

VIDEO: Watch a New Trailer for DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS at Sheffield
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017

Artistic director of Sheffield Theatres, Robert Hastie, presents Eugene O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms in his inaugural season. Sam Yates directs Olivier Award-winner Matthew Kelly in the role of Ephraim, alongside Claudia Cadette (Woman), Colin Haigh (Old Farmer/Sheriff) and Tim Dewberry (Man). Watch a new trailer for the show below!

VIDEO: Matthew Kelly Talks DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS at the Crucible
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017

Artistic director of Sheffield Theatres, Robert Hastie, presents Eugene O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms in his inaugural season. Sam Yates directs Olivier Award-winner Matthew Kelly in the role of Ephraim, alongside Claudia Cadette (Woman), Colin Haigh (Old Farmer/Sheriff) and Tim Dewberry (Man). Click below to hear Kelly talk about the show!

BWW Review: DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
by Ruth Deller - Sep 27, 2017

Eugene O'Neill's classic play is beautifully staged in this evocative production at the Crucible Theatre.

Matthew Kelly and More Lead DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, Beginning Tonight at at Sheffield
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2017

Artistic director of Sheffield Theatres, Robert Hastie presents Eugene O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms in his inaugural season. Sam Yates directs Olivier Award-winner Matthew Kelly in the role of Ephraim, alongside Claudia Cadette (Woman), Colin Haigh (Old Farmer/Sheriff) and Tim Dewberry (Man). BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Matthew Kelly and More for DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS at Sheffield
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017

Artistic director of Sheffield Theatres, Robert Hastie presents Eugene O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms in his inaugural season. Sam Yates directs Olivier Award-winner Matthew Kelly in the role of Ephraim, alongside Claudia Cadette (Woman), Colin Haigh (Old Farmer/Sheriff) and Tim Dewberry (Man). BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Matthew Kelly to Lead DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS at Sheffield Theatres; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2017

Artistic director of Sheffield Theatres, Robert Hastie, today announced the full cast for Eugene O'Neill's, Desire Under the Elms, in his inaugural season.

Casting Announced for OF KITH AND KIN, DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, and UNCLE VANYA at Theatr Clwyd
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2017

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announced casting for three productions in his inaugural season - Of Kith and Kin, Desire Under the Elms and Uncle Vanya.

Photo Flash: First Look at the European Debut of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016

Audiences will take an unforgettable journey through the Neverland they never knew this Christmas, as Northampton's Royal stage is transformed for the much-anticipated European Premiere of Peter and the Starcatcher, now through 31 December. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Second Generation Theatre Finds Permanent Home In Historic South Buffalo Shea's Seneca Building
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2016

Schneider Development announced its plans to overhaul the currently vacant and underutilized Shea's Seneca property located at 2178 Seneca Street at the intersection of Cazenovia Street.

Michael Shea to Star in Royal & Derngate Production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2016

Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail has reported that Michael Shea, will play take on the title role, among several others, in a West End production of Peter And The Starcatcher.

BWW Reviews: With Crazily Introspective Shows, Michael Shea, Stacie Koby, and Amber Petty Bring March 'Madness' to The Duplex
by Remy Block - Apr 9, 2015

While the frat boys parked their boozy asses in the bar car (aka the couch) for the long road to the NCAA's Final Four over the past few weeks, NYC's village cabaret club The Duplex offered an alternative "March Madness": Cabaret shows about being crazy. As a devotee of time on a different sort of couch, I was drawn in to three separate performances--from Michael Shea, Stacie Koby, and Amber Petty--seeking some music therapy to get me through the tail end of a long winter.