Shea's Performing Arts Center, Buffalo

Shea’s Buffalo Theatre opened in 1926 under the moniker of “The Wonder Theatre”. Originally serving as a movie house under Paramount Pictures it would later stage vaudeville shows and play host to the likes of the Marx Brothers, Frank Sinatra, George Burns, Bob Hope in the 1930’s. Later in the 1970’s, to save the theater from demolition, a group of concerned people formed The Friends of Buffalo Theatre. Former names: Shea's Buffalo (1926-48; 1976-93) Loew's Buffalo Theater (1948-75) Located in 646 Main St Buffalo, NY 14202-1906