Michael G. Murphy News

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE has announced the appointment of Michael G. Murphy as the new Director of Advancement and Karyn Philippsen as the Community Relations Liaison.

Check out the first look of Kinky Boots at Shea's 710 Theatre! MusicalFare Theatre brings the Tony Award-winning musical to life, with a story that will inspire and uplift you. Get ready to be entertained and to experience the transformative power of theatre.

Michael Murphy is out as the president of Shea's Performing Arts Center. This comes after allegations earlier this year that Murphy created a 'toxic' work environment, and treated employees harshly. Fifteen staff members have left this year, allegedly due to this.

Michael G. Murphy, president of Shea's Performing Arts Center, is pleased to announce the 2022-23 Shea's Smith Season, featuring Buffalo-based Second Generation Theatre and O'Connell & Company.

Subscriptions are on sale now for the 2022-23 Frey Electric Season at Shea's 710 Theatre.

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.

Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Series and Special Engagements. Shea's Performing Arts Center President Michael G. Murphy and Broadway Partner Producer Albert Nocciolino unveiled the upcoming season today. The season includes thrilling new productions and beloved favorites on Shea's Buffalo stage beginning this September.

Shea's Performing Arts Center is proud to welcome Evans Bank as its newest corporate partner. Evans Bank is serving as the presenting sponsor of Shea's Arts Engagement and Education Broadway Master Class programs, in addition to supporting Shea's Black-Tie Gala, the production of Once on This Island at Shea's 710 Theatre, and Shea's Holiday Community Photos in 2022. 

The talented duo of Aaron Williams and Bronkar Lee will rotate among 17 instruments to present interactive, dynamic performances for all ages. Aaron and Bronkar have worked with companies like GoPro, Coca Cola, and Google, and have been featured on The Tonight Show, America's Got Talent, and Super Bowl commercials.

The Music of Disney on Broadway: A Live Concert at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, celebrating the reopening of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre will treat audiences to the most-beloved hit songs from Disney’s Broadway shows – including “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Whole New World,” “Circle of Life” and “Let it Go”.

The lineup includes The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (All for One Theatre Productions), Kinky Boots (MusicalFare Theatre), and Once On This Island (Shea's 710 Theatre). Learn more here!

The Music of Disney on Broadway: A Live Concert at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, celebrating the reopening of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre will treat audiences to the most-beloved hit songs from Disney’s Broadway shows – including “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Whole New World,” “Circle of Life” and “Let it Go”.

Three national tours will launch from Shea’s Buffalo Theatre part of the M&T Bank Broadway Series: Frozen, Tootsie, and Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird - resulting in more than a $25 million dollar economic impact on the Western New York community.

Shea’s Performing Arts Center has announced the new Broadway season dates today. Shows include DISNEY’S FROZEN: September 10 - 24, 2021; TOOTSIE: October 10 - 16, 2021; PRETTY WOMAN- THE MUSICAL: November 30 - December 5, 2021; HAMILTON: December 14, 2021 - January 2, 2022 and more.

Shea's Performing Arts Center and the Buffalo Police Department have announced their collaboration to bring body workshops for all new police recruit classes. This program has garnered national attention for its innovation and premiere community engagement and has been featured in The New York State Chief's Chronicle March 2021 issue.

​​​​​​​Shea's Performing Arts Center and Lipke Foundation announced today that the 2021 Kenny Awards program will be completely virtual and will spotlight student artistry with three award categories for individual students. There will be no adjudication of high school musical theatre productions and schools will not be eligible for awards, but teachers and directors may nominate multiple students from their theatre programs. These temporary changes will only affect the 2020-2021 season.

Shea’s Performing Center in Buffalo is still in limbo amidst uncertainty regarding the health crisis.

Shea's Performing Arts Center announced today that it is one of a select group of non-profit arts organizations participating in a three-part virtual concert series, Live from the West Side: Women of Broadway featuring two-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone, Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti, and acclaimed actress and singer Vanessa Williams.

Shea's Performing Arts Center announced today that it is one of a select group of nonprofit arts organizations participating in a livestream concert event, Christopher Jackson: Live from the West Side on Saturday, August 15 at 8 pm EST.

Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the rescheduled performances of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time produced by All for One Theatre Productions at Shea's 710 Theatre, now scheduled from February 11 a?" 28, 2021.