Shea's Buffalo Theatre

Category: Performing arts theater in Buffalo, New York

Address: 650 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202, USA

Phone: +17168470850

Reviews

Jessica Tills

Oct 3, 2022

Beautiful theater.

JaJannik

Oct 2, 2022

Amazing place!

Emerson Carmel

Oct 2, 2022

Beautiful theater, great parking system (pay for parking but pretty cheap and very close to the theater), and awesome staff! I went for Alice Cooper in September and it was such an amazing vibe!

PAUL INDELICATO

Oct 2, 2022

First musical of the new season last night. We're season ticket holders and love Shea's. Beautiful classic venue. Take a step back in time.

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Questions & Answers

When do the doors open?

Jeffrey Kasper | Oct 4, 2019
Thomas Lang | Apr 6, 2022

What time is the performance this evening

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Where is parking for Shea's Theater?

Lisa Hennig | Oct 4, 2019
Tom Tyler (Tsquare7) | Oct 4, 2019

I typically park at the mohawk ramp on the corner of Washington and mohawk $4.00 for evening events about a 3 block walk to Shea's

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What time does the box office open?

Dorothy Hudson | Oct 4, 2018
Donna | Oct 4, 2018

10 to 5pm weekdays...10 to 2pm Saturdays

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Can I buy tickets at the theater box office, and are they cheaper?

Freda Santelli | Oct 4, 2017
Craig // | Oct 4, 2018

Yes, the tickets at the boxoffice have no fees or taxes unlike online. I always find it worth the little ride to save a good amount.

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How much r tickets

Jaelyn Moses Lugo | Oct 4, 2017
Lou Ann Loveless | Oct 4, 2017

It depends on the event and the seats.

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What time is Box office open on Sunday

Lucille DiSalvo | Oct 4, 2017
Lou Ann Loveless | Oct 4, 2017

It's closed on Sunday unless there is a performance. Then it opens 2 hours prior.

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Where is the best place to park?

Jodi Mazurkiewicz | Oct 4, 2019
alexcee' pointer | Oct 4, 2019

Park at the m&t bank parking lot and walk over parkings only 3 bucks.

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Do they have beer?

Life Improv-er | Oct 4, 2019
Tom Horton | Oct 4, 2019

Yes but you can't bring it to your seats

I wanted to purchase two season passes for 2018-19 for the Sunday afternoon performances. I spoke to someone at Sheas in and was told they would notify me by email if the season passes were available. As of yet I have not heard from your associates.

Debra F | Oct 4, 2018
Ash Gir | Oct 4, 2018

Yeah a follow up call would be the best thing to do. So many people call and go to the shows, i cant imagine its easy remembering every phone call

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Where do you park for the events?

Cheryl Harriman | Oct 4, 2018
linsey constantino | Oct 4, 2018

During events parking ranges from 15.00 and up. The lot with the black fence has an attendant that will collect anywhere from 20 to 25.00 If you get there about 4 hrs early then its only 2.00 per hr. A great alternate parking area is a University of Buffalo which is free then take the light rail/ subway. The lught rail will drop you off right in front of Sheas Buffalo. Hope this helps. Enjoy your show

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What temp do you keep the theater section? Is the AC going to be on a night tonight for Phantom? I need to know how to dress; cannot handle extreme temps thanx

Becky Safe | Oct 4, 2018
Andrew Dombek | Oct 4, 2018

They do a great job regulating the temperature to make it comfortable. I am never too hot or cold.

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hOW LONG IS THE SHOW

Adam Burkhart | Oct 4, 2018
Grace Dudek | Oct 4, 2018

1 hour and 30 minutes with a 15 minute intermission; splitting the show into (2) 45 minute "sessions".

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Do i need a ticket for a child who is 8 months old?

Margaret Roberts | Oct 4, 2018
Ken Mazur | Oct 4, 2018

No

What time is the box office open on Monday?

Donna Anderson | Oct 4, 2018
Peter Carmina | Oct 4, 2018

10-5 according to their website.

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What is the name of the restaurant connected to sheas and a phone number to call

jerry kozminski | May 6, 2022
Brenda Jeffries-Silmon | May 6, 2022

Bistro

Where is tier 4 located

Kim Krupp | May 6, 2022
Shea's Buffalo Theatre | May 6, 2022

Hi Kim- for Broadway Shows, Tier 4 is Balcony rows P-V. It varies by event for non-Broadway shows.

Hello where can we find out who won the he seasons passes on March 10, 2022? Thank you

Mary Jo McConnaughey | Apr 6, 2022
Lilly McKeown | Apr 6, 2022

I would suggest checking their website

How can I get a refund for tickets I purchased and am not able to use?

Maureen Ingham | Mar 7, 2022
Henry Pylkas | Mar 7, 2022

Stop by the box office & ask.

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Any idea when new season 2022-2023 will be annouced?

JIM SCHEIFFLE | Mar 7, 2022
Shea's Buffalo Theatre | Mar 7, 2022

Hi Jim and Ishmael. We'll be announcing on March 8 this year. It will be a virtual event. We'll post details at sheas.org.

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Do they have valet parking or where do you park ?

Deryl Brant | Jan 6, 2022
Shea's Buffalo Theatre | Jan 6, 2022

There are many lots behind Shea's on Pearl Street. https://www.parkwhiz.com/shea-s-performing-arts-center-parking/

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Where do you park and do they have valet ?

Deryl Brant | Jan 6, 2022
Gil Bussey | Jan 6, 2022

Lots of lots close by and I don't remember there being valet offered by the theater itself

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what is your policy on covid protocol

marlin Appleby | Jan 6, 2022
Linda DelBello | Jan 6, 2022

Must show proof of vaccination and wear mask while in theater

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Is there a parking lot for drop off of shared ride service near Sheas?

Cindy Bruce | Dec 7, 2021
Charles Berns | Dec 7, 2021

You can pull up right behind theater on Pearl St for a quick drop off.

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are there rush tickets for night of the performance there used to be to fill the seats

Tina Obad | Nov 7, 2021
Scott Carner | Nov 7, 2021

Sometimes

Are there elevators

Anne Nelson | Oct 3, 2021
Janet Shimburski | Oct 3, 2021

No but they are being planned to put in elevators and they hopefully be in the building in 5+ years in the future

How much for 2 ticket for frozen

Kareena Wages | Oct 3, 2021
Shyla Arnone | Oct 3, 2021

Not 100% sure im only a cleaner for sheas. You can call the box office for more information.

i want the tickets in my hand i dont do apps iam a season tick holder can i still use my tickets that i have for the 2019 2020 season thanks Paul

Paul Galvin | Oct 3, 2021
Shea's Buffalo Theatre | Oct 3, 2021

Yes, the physical tickets you have in hand are still valid.

is the Dolly performance on thursday march 12th cancelled

Al Pinterpe | Oct 3, 2020
Shea's Buffalo Theatre | Oct 3, 2020

Yes. At this time all remaining HELLO DOLLY! performances are cancelled. Please visit sheas.org for a full current statement.

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how old does a child have to be to pay for a ticket ? is 15 mnth old need a ticket

Maureen Brautlacht | Oct 3, 2020
T.A. Ball | Oct 3, 2020

Not sure. Check with the box office or website.

do you have to buy a ticket for a 15 month old child ?

Maureen Brautlacht | Oct 3, 2020
Judy Pierce | Oct 3, 2020

I'm not sure you could probably Google or call. Sorry wish I could help

What are the box office hours today Jan 26?

Maureen Bartley | Oct 3, 2020
Bob Caple | Oct 3, 2020

Jim..be courteaous. Stop living up to your last name

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How many stories high is sheas

Jade Rose | Oct 3, 2020
Cee Riley-Tull | Oct 3, 2020

I'm not sure, all I can think of is Google it to find out.

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Are cameras allowed?

Cheryl Sylvester | Oct 3, 2020
Oldskool Pautz | Oct 3, 2020

Ditto and ditto!!

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Does sheas have elevators or do you need to use stairs to get to the balcony?

joanne wall | Oct 3, 2020
J HENDERSON | Oct 3, 2020

To the balcony you need to do stairs.

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Can I reserve parking?

Joyce Venter | Oct 4, 2019
daniel whicker | Oct 4, 2019

Yes . I used an app called parkwhiz

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If I already have season tickets can I switch my day if I do so before the season starts?

Carol Pawlik | Oct 4, 2019
Sara Schultz (Schultzy) | Oct 4, 2019

You should call the box office. They can better answer that question for you.

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Is there a lottery for DEH tickets??

Joel Sprague | Oct 4, 2019
Shea's Buffalo Theatre | Oct 4, 2019

Yes, the lotto is open for Saturday at this time. Today's lotto seats have all been claimed. Lotto is managed by Lucky Seat: https://hub.luckyseat.com/dearevanhansen-buffalo/

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Box office hours?

Greta Lichterfeld | Oct 4, 2019
Gloria n | Oct 4, 2019

Mon thru thurs 10AM till 2pm Online easier to get tickets

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How long are the show's?

Carol A | Oct 4, 2019
Rich Jones | Oct 4, 2019

All depends on the show,sum have intermission

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Where to park

NANCY SIMS | Oct 4, 2019
Chris Kane | Oct 4, 2019

I always park in the M&T lot NE corner of Chippewa and Washington

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Are pit tickets available to be purchased for concerts? Also, if a show has VIP upgrades (AJR on November 19th), will VIP people get to be in the pit or will they have to go to their assigned seating?

CliqueCat | Oct 4, 2019
Shea's Buffalo Theatre | Oct 4, 2019

The PIT is usually available for concerts, but it varies by show. The PIT is assigned seating, so you would need a ticket indicating "PIT" to sit there.

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Can you use the art access pass for events here?

Amanda VanValkenburgh | Oct 4, 2019
Melanie Parker | Oct 4, 2019

No

handicapped parking please?

Bekah Zogrephos | Oct 4, 2019
Scott Clark | Oct 4, 2019

You can park right in front of the entrance. No charge for parking on weekends.

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are there any good seat's left for the 7 pm show ?

DAVID E. WARRIOR | Oct 4, 2019
Jade Rose | Oct 3, 2020

Probably not it’s 3:00 right now

How old do children have be to et in free?

Lucinda Worthy | Oct 4, 2019
Mark Perkins | Oct 4, 2019

Most likely will depend on the event.

We are watching sebastian maniscalco tonight. Given these frigid temperatures we are having, where is the best place to park and what time should we plan to arrive to the show? We are crossing the border.

SG S | Oct 4, 2019
YOSAS | Oct 4, 2019

Thes best place to park is infront of the principal entry and the perfect time to arrive the show iis 1 hour before of the shows be start

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When is Tyler Perry coming to do his last performance

Robin Holmes | Oct 4, 2019
Darlene Dixon | Oct 4, 2019

I'm not sure, I would check Shea's website for updates

How do we find out if a show "Darcie Lynn" will be going on or cancelled?

Justine Napoleon | Oct 4, 2019
YOSAS | Oct 4, 2019

You just have to ask on the principal door they Will Say you

Regarding the coming storm on Sunday is there a plan in place if the weather gets bad?

Wayne Woeller | Oct 4, 2019
James Greene | Oct 4, 2019

I think unless there is a driving ban. They won't cancel events.

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Is Shea's equipped with a ring for those who wear hearing aids? Thank you.

Jacqueline Simon | Oct 4, 2019
Sebastian Hill | Oct 4, 2019

I'm not sure, like others are suggesting, you'd need to call them to be sure. However, from experience, I don't think it would be necessary. The speakers and acoustics of the theater should make it so that the audio should be loud and/or clear enough that an additional hearing assistance device shouldn't be necessary.

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Can you bring a water bottle into shea's buffalo

Nancy Spada | Oct 4, 2019
Gabriella McKinley | Oct 4, 2019

I brought mine in. But it wasnt a plastiv water bottle it was a pink aluminium bottle. So you cant see water in it and they wont make me throw it out

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I purchased Hamilton tickets and were told they wouls start mailing on Oct 22nd , as of Oct 30st I haven't recieved them , can you give me any idea when I will.

Allen Ellis | Oct 4, 2019
Shermarion Thomas | Oct 4, 2019

Im sorry I've only got tickets straight from the box office you might want to talk to Shea's for more info

How long is the Goo Goo dolls concert

Cindy Sumbler | Oct 4, 2019
Mike Dombrowski | Oct 4, 2019

About 2 hours

Is public wi-fi avaliable at theater seats/lobby? Thank you!

donna federspiel | Oct 4, 2019
Zoo Bee | Oct 4, 2019

No. They want you to watch the show not play on your phone.

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Does Sheas theater have hearing aid amplification for hearinghandicapped?

Madeline Miles | Oct 4, 2019
Penny Lane | Oct 4, 2019

Madeline, Shea's does offer hearing enhancers at the coat located in the main lobby.

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Does shea have seat for people with walker I would like to see Fiddler on the roof

Mary Schneider | Oct 4, 2019
Marcia Krebs | Oct 4, 2019

Yes, but you would have to be on the main floor - orchestra level. There is no elevator to the balcony sections.

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If I go directly to the box office tomorrow, is it possible to buy tickets for Hamilton or won't they be on sale till 10/5?

Toby Laping | Oct 4, 2018
Kim Baum | Oct 4, 2018

Not on sale until 10/5 I believe. If you contact their box office via Facebook messenger you will get a faster response than by phone

Who do you talk to about season tickets, what they include, and seeing where the seats are? I have tried looking it up online. I keep going in circles.

Christine Smith | Oct 4, 2018
John Yowpa III | Oct 4, 2018

I would just call. You have to call during hours - m- f 10-5, sat 10-2

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Closest metro rail stop?

C Stramaglia | Oct 4, 2018
Peter Nagy | Oct 4, 2018

Very close - almost right at the door

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What time does the theater open on the day of an event

Tammy Canales | Oct 4, 2018
Bob Gia | Oct 4, 2018

1 hour before event. Get there earlier for a good parking space.

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Where to eat if attending Shea's buffalo

Ian Holloway | Oct 4, 2018
Helen M Brown | Oct 4, 2018

The Bijou directly across from Shea's on Main. There's also TGIF'S down the street. I can't remember the full name, but it's BBQ...... within walking distance

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what is the seating set up

Chcuk Hoch | Oct 4, 2018
Drew Bartelo | Oct 4, 2018

A very detailed seating map is available online. There is ground floor, balcony, and suites

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Is hamiltion coming to sheas and dear evan hanson coming

shannon wieliczko | Oct 4, 2018
Joseph DiPasquale | Oct 4, 2018

Both will be coming for the 2018-2019 season.

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how to find subscription

Patricia Kottakis | Oct 4, 2018
Susan Rudroff | Oct 4, 2018

If you are trying to buy season tickets and are not currently a season ticket holder, you can go online and get on a waiting list. Open season tickets won't go on sale to the public until current holders determine if they are going to renew or not.

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If a show is at 8pm what time does the doors open?

melanie Azevedo | Oct 4, 2018
Cherie Reeb | Oct 4, 2018

Yes I believe an hour.

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What are some restaurants near there for lunch before a matinee?

Leslie Seltzer | Oct 4, 2018
Drew Bartelo | Oct 4, 2018

Dinosaur BBQ

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email address for shea's

BARBARA MEENAGHAN | Oct 4, 2018
Noel Kraebel | Oct 4, 2018

Not sure of their email address, but there is place to send them a message on there website.

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Are you allowed to wait at the stage door after a musical, to meet the actors? I know you can do this on Broadway, what about here?

middle school hem | Oct 4, 2018
r.m patton | Oct 4, 2018

No ,because of security reasons, but they always have something set up in the lobby.

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Is there an elevator

Jamie Anderson | Oct 4, 2018
Jim W | Oct 4, 2018

Yes

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How do I print my tickets

Mary J Bantelman Bantelman | Oct 4, 2018
Amanda Jamison | Oct 4, 2018

You should be able to go to your email your received when you purchased them, log in and then print .

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What hotels are near the Theatre?

Bonnie Caza | Oct 4, 2018
Andree Plowman | Oct 4, 2018

We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites. 601 Main Street. It was great!

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Are you allowed to bring in a bottle of water?

Barbara Harris | Oct 4, 2018
christopher clark | Oct 4, 2018

No but you can buy water inside.

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How do I pick up tickets at will call and what are the hours

maureen novak | Oct 4, 2018
Shannan Scott | Oct 4, 2018

Box office open 10-5 weekdays and 10-2 weekends. Have ID and method of payment.

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im going for a class trip to Shea's this Saturday (1/6/18) and I'm wondering if it's closed because of snow. Thank you in advance

tw1nk n01zez | Oct 4, 2018
L Gomez | Oct 4, 2018

Sheas will only close if there is a driving ban within the city limits. Also, the Performing company is who makes final decision on a show being cancelled, not Shea's Performing Arts Center.

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Location of restrooms

Donna Benstead | Oct 4, 2018
Susan Frauenhofer | Oct 4, 2018

1st and 2nd floors. None on the 3rd.

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Is the box office open now

ann watson | Oct 4, 2018
Jamie Riedmiller | Oct 4, 2018

Check them out on the web.

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How long is the Lion King performance?

Liz Brady | Oct 4, 2018
mary jo giambelluca | Oct 4, 2018

I saw it & it was about 2 1/2 hrs long Great show

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What is the dress code for a play. I don't want to be too dressed down.

Taressa Snyder | Oct 4, 2018
Brian Leidolph | Oct 4, 2018

Casual

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Is it open on Saturday?

Jennifer Kuszniaj | Oct 4, 2018
Mark Waltman | Oct 4, 2018

Yes. You can also get tickets on line and lick them up at the Box Office.

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How long is the Lion King Production?

Theresa Soto | Oct 4, 2018
Ashley white (Ashley) | Oct 4, 2019

Zach needs to see his grandmother she is in the hospital

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can you purchase gift cards to be used for any show?

kathy kite | Oct 4, 2018
Igor Nikitenko | Oct 4, 2018

From their site ABOUT GIFT CERTIFICATES Gift Certificates are valid for one year from the date of purchase. Cannot be replaced if stolen or lost. Not redeemable for cash. Gift Certificates can be redeemed at Shea’s Ticket Office (located at 650 Main St). Gift Certificates can be used toward tickets to any show at Shea’s or dinner at Shea’s Intermission Lounge.  Seating is selected at the time of redemption.

Are tickets less expensive for children under a certain age?

Sara B | Oct 4, 2018
Lye Ann Fox | Oct 4, 2018

It's the same price.

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what time does the box office open on a week day?

Thersa Nowak | Oct 4, 2018
Nelson Smoczynski | Oct 4, 2018

At 10

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Can I take a backpack in?

Emily DeFilipps | Oct 4, 2018
Nancy G'Oh | Oct 4, 2018

No, they will go thru a purse, less is more makes it easier for the theater and crowd😊

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What time do the doors open for the Bob Dylan show?

JOANNE JORDAN | Oct 4, 2018
Nancy G'Oh | Oct 4, 2018

Doors open at 7pm, scheduled Shows are like a hour B4😊

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How many seats does the theatre have?

Glen MacDonald | Oct 4, 2018
Craig // | Oct 4, 2018

I believe it holds in the 2 - 3 000 range

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I purchased tickets on line for the lion king...how do I know if they are not fraudulent?

Margaret Roberts | Oct 4, 2018
Nancy G'Oh | Oct 4, 2018

Make sure seats are available for that showing

How old is the theatre

Joseph Hill | Oct 4, 2017
Lou Ann Loveless | Oct 4, 2017

It opened in 1926

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