Shea's Performing Arts Center presents Cast Party

This week on Cast Party, we’re stepping onto the runway and diving into Buffalo Fashion Runway’s Black Carpet III with one of the event’s visionaries, Chad Williams! Hear firsthand about this bold, one-of-a-kind cultural experience taking over Shea’s Buffalo on Saturday, February 28th — including what to expect, what to wear, and who’s bringing the style. Plus, Chad shares the origin of Black Carpet, his creative journey, and his f...

This week on Cast Party, we’re welcoming our friends from MusicalFare to the party to dish on the delightfully devious musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, coming to Shea’s 710 from February 19th–March 8th! We’re chatting with Marc Sacco, who takes on not one but eight characters, and Kari Drozd, costume designer extraordinaire, tasked with costuming all eight of them (no big deal!) Hear what makes Gentleman’s Gui...

This week on Cast Party, we’re sitting down with David P. Eve — and yes, the “P” stands for Positively Amazing. We’ve got Mamma Mia's very own Eddie, which is now playing as part of 2nd Generation's Season and the Shea’s 710 Theatre’s Frey Electric Season. David shares his origin story into the world of acting, what it’s like being part of such a joy-filled production like Mamma Mia!, what it takes to be a brand ambassador, and mor...

This week on Cast Party, we’re closing out the year and Season 1 with a very special guest — the one and only Vinny Murphy! Who you might recognize his name from the many shout-outs we’ve been giving him since our second episode of Cast Party. Join us as we chat with Vinny about being a local performer, the life of an understudy, and some seriously underrated musicals you’ll want to add to your must-see list. As we head into the ne...

This week on Cast Party, we’re getting into the Holiday Spirit by welcoming back our very first Behind the Curtain guest, Rachael Fedor! She joins us to help roll out the red carpet for the Company of Cirque du Soleil as they tumble into the 716 for performances of ’Twas the Night Before running December 18th–28th. Plus — a Cast Party first — the gang delivers a special dramatic holiday reading of a poem that might sound a little f...

This week on Cast Party, we’re getting into the Holiday Spirit with a magical interview featuring local artist — and featured soloist in our upcoming production of The Nutcracker — Adrien Malof! Join us as Adrien shares her cherished memories of growing up with Neglia Ballet Company, her journey as an artist, and her many holiday adventures performing at Shea’s. We can’t wait to see her twirl back onto our stage this season! Don’t ...

This week on Cast Party, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible volunteers who keep Shea’s Buffalo thriving! We’re sitting down with our very own Young Professional, Kacy Carbone, to chat about the exciting projects the YPs have brewing—including the brand-new Centennial Calendar, on sale now! Kacy shares her journey as an artist and teaching artist, gives us an inside look at the Young Professionals program, and even treats t...

This week on Shea's Performing Arts Center presents Cast Party, we’re seeing green and pink because it’s officially Wicked time!Join us as we gush over our favorite memories of seeing Wicked, share our wild journeys across Western New York in pursuit of the coveted Wicked merch, and put Kenny and Julianna to the test with Official Wicked Trivia!We’re dancing through life and straight into Wicked at Shea’s Buffalo — flying in Novemb...

This week on Cast Party, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit — by talking to some spirits!

Join us as we sit down with Chelsea Gill — local medium, history buff, paranormal investigator, and newest friend of the pod — for a hauntingly good chat about her walk through Shea’s and what (or who) she might have encountered roaming the halls.

Hear about Chelsea’s clairvoyant journey, her time exploring Shea’s, and her advice on what to...

This week on Cast Party, we’re gearing up for a singular sensation of an event at Shea’s — the 43North Finals! Hear firsthand from Colleen Heidinger, President of 43North, and Tiffani Dickinson, Art Director, as they share what it takes to run Buffalo’s ultimate startup showdown — happening Thursday, October 16th at 6 PM at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. For the 11th consecutive year, founders from around the world will step into the spot...

This week on Cast Party, we’re rolling out the red carpet for Shea’s Buffalo’s very own Albert Nocciolino — Tony Award-winning producer, President & CEO of NAC Entertainment, and of course, our Broadway Season Partner! Albert takes us behind the curtain to share what it really takes to put together a Shea’s Five Star Bank Broadway Season, his very first experiences with Shea’s Buffalo, plus tips and advice for aspiring producer...

We’ve got Great Expectations for this week’s episode of Cast Party! September is packed with excitement on the Shea’s Campus, and we’re covering it all — from the brand-new Shea’s 710 renovations, to the opening of Dreamgirls, to the Shea’s Wonder Awards adjudication applications, which are now live. Plus, the gang dives into all things The Outsiders, rolling into Shea’s Buffalo September 17–23. Whether you’re here for the musicals...

On this week’s episode of Shea’s Performing Arts Center presents Cast Party, the crew flips the script and practices their interviewing skills — by interviewing each other with questions straight from the Shea’s staff! Tune in to hear about the group’s very first Shea’s experiences, Ken’s unforgettable Shea’s proposal story, and even the scoop on horror musicals. And because no Cast Party is complete without caffeine, the gang spil...

This week on Shea’s Performing Arts Center presents Cast Party, the gang’s got that back-to-season buzz! We’re talking all the exciting events on the horizon — from TDA’s Curtain Up! on September 19th to The Outsiders teching and previewing their tour, and so much more. Plus, we’re getting our reading list together to gear up for all the incredible programming hitting the mainstage this season — and spilling the tea on the best spo...

This week on Cast Party, the crew pops over to our next-door neighbors at Electric City Buffalo to pull back the curtain with Production Manager extraordinaire Chris Bratek! From tech and hospitality riders to building full-scale airplanes (yes, really), Chris shares all the backstage lore. Whether it's musicals, rock shows, or total production pivots, he’s seen it all—and lived to tell the tale. Tune in to hear what it takes to ru...

This week on Cast Party, the crew pulls back the curtain on the dynamic duo behind Dreamgirls: The Musical at Shea’s 710 — Naila Ansari and Karen Saxon!They’re artists, creatives, educators, and co-founders of Ansari Saxon Productions, and we’re just scratching the surface. From their origin stories to all the tea on the powerhouse team of artists bringing Dreamgirls to life this fall, this episode has it all. Tune in, get inspired...