Shea's Performing Arts Center presents Cast Party

Shea's Performing Arts Center presents Cast Party

di Ken Liszewski, Julianna Tracey, Rita Sirianni

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Campus Catch-Up: October 12th, 2026

This week on Shea's Campus Catch-Up, we've got lots of exciting programming to get you into the Spooky-Spirit from 2nd Generation's Bat Boy to MusicalFare's Sweeney Todd. Plus, Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen will be at Shea's Buffalo before you know it, be sure you purchase your single tickets today. And an exciting announcement about this year's WNY Entertainment Hall of Fame inductee, Lou Mustillo!

Behind the Curtain with MusicalFare's Steve Copps

This week on cast party, we are gearing up for an extra sinister October as MusicalFare's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be at Shea's 710 Theatre from October 22nd to November 8th. To celebrate, we spent some quality time with the Demon Barber himself, local actor, Steve Copps. Hear firsthand from Steve about Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece, what makes Sweeney Todd such a unique theatrical experience for actor and patron alike, and why we're so excited to see Amy Jakiel play Mrs. Lovett. We might not have the best pies in London, but we've got the best podcast guest in Buffalo! So tune in now, my friends, and see how we listen!

Campus Catch-Up: September 28th, 2026

Today's Campus Catch-Up features details on how to get group sales to Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen, the next show in the Five Star Bank Broadway Season, exciting performances coming to Shea's 710 and Shea's Smith, like Hair, Bat Boy: the Musical, and Buffalo ComedySportz' Ha-Ha Halloween show, as well as information on how to elevate your donation for the Elevate Shea's Campaign. Tune in now and catch-up!

Behind the Curtain with Shea's and 2nd Gen.'s Jake Grear

Join us for a batty new episode of Shea's Performing Arts Center presents Cast Party! This week we are joined by Shea's Arts Education Coordinator and 2nd Generation Theatre's Directing Apprentice, Jake Grear. Hear first-hand about Bat Boy: the Musical's hysterical and unusual origin story, what makes a musical campy, and why this is going to be a production at Shea's Smith you're not going to want to miss from 2nd Generation this October. Also, Jake gives us the inside scoop on the Shea's Wonder Awards and what it takes to be an adjudicator. It's not too late to apply! Listen now to get the tea and find out more!

Campus Catch-Up: September 14, 2026

This week on the Campus Catch-Up, the new school year is officially underway—and so is our Five Star Bank 2026–2027 Broadway Season with Buena Vista Social Club! Get the inside scoop on our next Creative Exchange at Shea’s 710 Cabaret on October 7! We’ve got comedy, costumes, candy, and lots of spooky fun in store. Plus, the Arts Education & Engagement Team is looking for adjudicators for this year’s Shea’s Wonder Awards! Are you a theatre professional looking for a fun way to give back to the community? This could be the perfect opportunity to share your expertise and help celebrate the next generation of theatre artists! All this and more—tune in now and get the Shea's Campus Catch-Up!

Behind the Curtain with Shea's Nikiya Campbell

This week on Cast Party, we’re welcoming Shea’s Operations Manager, Nikiya Campbell, to the pod! Hear firsthand what it means to be an Operations Manager, what goes into working with hundreds of Shea’s volunteers, how Nikiya approached producing Dreamgirls last season at Shea’s 710 Theatre with Ansari Saxon Productions, and her experience seeing the Broadway smash hit musical Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen last spring. We’ve fallen more and more in love with Hell’s Kitchen every day, and we’re getting into an Empire State of Mind to tell you why you won’t want to miss this exciting coming-of-age musical when it arrives at Shea’s Buffalo October 27–November 1! Tune in now and get ready to fall in love with Hell’s Kitchen!

Campus Catch-Up: August 31, 2026

This week, on the Campus Catch-up for Monday, August 31st, we've got some exciting announcements and show titles coming up this season; including information on how to register for youth auditions for Neglia's Ballet The Nutcracker before today's deadline. Our first event for the Creative Exchange at Shea's 710 cabaret stage: Echoes of Havana, a wonderful night of music, dance, and art in anticipation of Buena Vista Social Club, and so much more. Check out the link in our bio and tune in now!

Behind the Curtain with Shea's Victoria Pérez-Maggiolo

This week on Shea’s Performing Arts Center presents Cast Party, we’re joined by the one and only Victoria Pérez-Maggiolo, Shea’s Chief Arts Engagement and Education Officer! Get the inside scoop on the exciting Arts Engagement & Education programs and opportunities coming up this season, including Echos of Havana on Wednesday, September 2nd. Plus, we hear about Victoria’s journey in theatre, the origin story of Raíces Theatre Company, and why Hadestown will always be one of her favorite musicals. We’re also talking about Buena Vista Social Club, including Victoria’s experience seeing the show on Broadway with her family, why this story is so unique and important, and the Western New York connection behind this exciting Broadway musical, coming to Shea’s Buffalo September 12th through the 19th. There’s lots to celebrate, lots to learn, and lots of tea. Follow the link in bio to listen now!

Campus Catch-Up: August 17, 2026

This week on The Campus Catch-Up, gear up for the fall with the Shea's Performing Arts Center presents Cast Party Team! On Campus, we've got an exciting press conference to provide an update on the Shea's Expansion, lots of exciting programming coming up at Shea's Smith, Shea's 710 and Shea's Buffalo. Plus, a big shout-out to all of our amazing campers who spent their summer with us right here at the Wonder Theatre! Check out the link in our bio and tune in now!

Behind the Curtain with Carmina Wood Design's Bradley Everdyke and Todd Piotrowski

This week on Shea’s Performing Arts Center Presents Cast Party, we’re getting constructive and welcoming two very special guests: Bradley Everdyke, Senior Historic Preservation Architect, and Todd Piotrowski, Senior Associate at Carmina Wood Design! Get the inside scoop from the masterminds behind the Elevate Shea’s Expansion Project and hear firsthand what you can expect from every floor of Shea’s exciting new addition. From preserving the character and legacy of a historic theatre to creating spaces that will carry Shea’s into the future, Bradley and Todd take us behind the scenes of what it takes to elevate Shea’s into its next century of wonder.

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