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Best Theaters in Buffalo

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Home to the Irish Classical Theatre Company and named after a prominent culturally-active local family, this spectacular performing arts complex in the Buffalo Theater District has already established itself as one of the best in Western New York. From its intimate seating (none of its 200 seats is more than 12 feet from the stage) to its unimpeded sight lines, from the perfect acoustics to its arena-style stage, the space has won the hearts of both locals and visitors.

Billed as Buffalo's premier alternative theater, the New Phoenix, which first opened its doors in 1996, offers both interpretations of classic productions, as well as new and innovative contemporary productions. Located in an 1885 building in Buffalo's Johnson Park neighborhood, it was once home to Ebenezer Johnson, Buffalo's first mayor. The building had fallen into disrepair and figuratively rose from the ashes—like the legendary phoenix—when it was renovated by the theater company.

Since its opening in January 1926, this all-purpose arts facility in the Buffalo Theater District has presented the drama and comedy of some the most famous stars and scenes in the 20th Century. From the silly antics of the Marx Brothers and Bob Hope to powerful performances in The Phantom of the Opera and Miss Saigon, Shea has seen it all. The National Register of Historic Places bestowed status upon the building in 1975 and today this baroque inspired facility still attracts some 300,000 patrons annually with its eclectic combination of Broadway musicals, opera, dance, children's programming, concerts and classic movies. Some patrons come just to see the theater in order to be dazzled with the ornate filigreed Rococo style and Tiffany-designed crystal chandeliers.

Located on the historic campus of D'Youvile College in Buffalo's West Side, this professional theater has been producing award-winning dramas and musicals for over 20 years. A restored 1908 Victorian theater, inside this 260-seat space the air is filled with the sound of productions such as Sleuth, and Man of LaMancha and many other popular ones.

This stage might have been designed for vaudeville performers when it was built in 1913, but now it is almost strictly for the kids in today's renovated, modern Allendale Theater. The stage was built at the turn-of-the 20th Century in historic Allentown and since then this non-profit troupe has entertained audiences of all ages upon it. The group features professional actors that foment the passion of children for the performing arts and other creative, musical pursuits.

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