Shea's Performing Arts Center presents Cast Party

Spooky season is officially over, and we’re already dreaming of the holidays! This week, The Great Gatsby is bringing the glitz and glamour to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, while we’re getting ready to unwrap a holiday favorite with The Nutcracker, presented by Shea’s, Neglia Ballet, and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra December 4th, 5th and 6th. And speaking of “favorite things,” The Sound of Music will be making its way to Shea’s Buffalo as part of the Five Star Bank 2026–2027 Broadway Season, December 8th through the 13th. The holidays are right around the corner, so tune in for all the latest news, events, and excitement happening across the Shea’s campus. ’Tis almost the season!

The Cast Party is roaring into November with a brand-new episode featuring special guest Senzel Ahmady, currently starring as the iconic Daisy Buchanan in the U.S. tour of The Great Gatsby: A New Musical! Senzel takes us behind the curtain to share her experience playing Daisy in Seoul, South Korea, stepping into the Broadway production for a week alongside Corbin Bleu and Ryan McCartan, and exploring the complexities of one of literature’s most iconic characters. Plus, we’re spilling all the tea on why you’ll want to start planning your Gatsby-inspired outfit before this spectacular tour rolls into Shea’s Buffalo November 10–15! Ready to join the party? Listen now and get ready to live a little Great Gatsby glamour of your own, old sport!

This week on the Campus Catch-Up, we've got lots of exciting events coming your way this November, including our Entertainment Hall of Fame Induction of South Buffalo's very own Lou Mustillo on November 5th, the Shea's Shopping Soiree on November 19th starting at 4:30PM, and the return of the Shea's Winter Wonderland on November 21st . Listen now and start planning your next trip to Shea's Buffalo!

This week on Cast Party, we’re gearing up for all the F.U.N. happening at Shea’s next month and beyond with Shea’s Young Professional and local actress Karen Harty Divita! Get the inside scoop on the Shea’s Shopping Soirée, happening Thursday, November 16, and be among the first to hear about our one-of-a-kind Shea’s calendar going on sale soon. Plus, we’re celebrating Karen’s recent work with 2nd Generation Theatre in Bat Boy before heading to Bikini Bottom to talk about one of her upcoming roles: Mrs. Puff in The SpongeBob Musical. With so much happening at Shea’s, you’ll want to get your calendar and start marking those dates. Tune in now and get ready for a whole lot of F.U.N!

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!