Shea’s announces 2025-26 season lineup, launching this September

Among the shows featured this upcoming season includes The Outsiders, Wicked, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Shea's Buffalo
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Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Shea’s Buffalo Theater's 2025-26 season is set to begin with the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, The Outsiders.

Details of the new lineup were shared by Shea's and Broadway Season Partner Albert Nocciolino on Tuesday evening. This season will also showcase performances such as The Notebook, Wicked, ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque Du Soleil, Kimberly Akimbo, Water for Elephants, Suffs, and the return of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as a special subscriber add-on.

"As we unveil the 2025-26 Broadway season and approach Shea's Buffalo Theatre's 100th anniversary, we celebrate not only world-class entertainment but also our deep connection to the Buffalo community," said Brian Higgins, President and CEO of Shea's Performing Arts Center.

"Shea's has long been the heart of the Theatre District and a vital driver of downtown Buffalo's economy. Our productions bring thousands of visitors to the city each season, supporting local businesses and strengthening our vibrant arts scene. We're honored to carry this legacy forward and excited for what's ahead for Shea's and our community."

The Broadway season at Shea's Buffalo Theatre generates an economic impact exceeding $50 million in Western New York. Annually, the shows attract over 350,000 attendees to Downtown Buffalo's Theatre District.

It's Curtain Up! On Another Theater Season at Shea's
New Theater Season Lineup Photo credit Shea's Buffalo Theater

FIVE STAR BANK 2025-26 BROADWAY SEASON LINEUP:

The Outsiders
- Sept. 17-23, 2025

The Notebook
- Oct. 7-13, 2025

Wicked
- Nov. 12-30, 2025

‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
- Opening Dec. 17, 2025

Kimberly Akimbo
- March 17-22, 2026

Water for Elephants
- April 14-19, 2026

Suffs
- June 2-7, 2026

SPECIAL SUBSCRIBER ADD-ON:

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
- Aug. 20-24, 2025

Season tickets are on sale now. To buy tickets:  www.sheas.org

Featured Image Photo Credit: Brayton J. Wilson - WBEN