Shea's Performing Arts Center
646 Main Street,
Buffalo,
NY
14202
646 Main Street,
Buffalo,
NY
14202
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What a fantastic-looking theatre, both inside and out!! It seems like just the perfect theatre for both live performances AND great, golden oldie-but-goody classic films.
http://www.buffalonews.com/185/story/644318.html
Above is a recent article about Sheas.
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The website above shows the theatre in 1968 when it was still being used as a first run movie house.
On Jan. 25th at 2PM the 1916 silent film 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea will be screened as part of the Free Family Film Series. The Mighty Wurlitzer will accompany the film.
LOUB: This will be a fun and memorable event!
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Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s birthday at Sheas. Information can be found at the site above.
sam_e: Unfortunately, you are correct in that Main Street assessment. Personally, I would like to see it opened up again as that might help revitalize that area of downtown. Whose idea was it anyway?
Patsy: The only color for a 57 T-bird that works for me is RED!! Black, 2nd choice. Unfortunately you can’t go tooling down Main Street in Buffalo past Shea’s or the former Paramount in your T-Bird now. As far as I know the street is still closed to vehicle traffic (except for transit) these days :(
Lost: My husband is a car enthusiast and he tells me that a ‘57 T-bird is worth from $25,000-$75,000 depending on level of restoration. What color do you prefer? If you want to know more, email me.
The photo looks like a bustling downtown or at the very least a modern day car show with classic cars! LOL!
Lost: Great photo of a former downtown Buffalo.
Probably on the Paramount site.
Here is a postcard circa 1960s:
http://tinyurl.com/5fnqa9
ziggy: Amen!
All the facade from the first piece of horizontal trim above the window and on up is replicated from the original design. That portion of the facade had been removed decades ago due to water damage making the terra cotta unstable. It’s nice to see it back again!
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The above website is the obituary for Mr.Shea.
Patsy,
That’s a good idea. Fortunately,they still show films there. In fact, The Wizard of Oz is scheduled for April 20th.
LOUB: Send them an email and maybe they’ll offer it again thoug h not sure if they show movies on the big screen anymore.
Patsy,
I remember writing the post and I won’t forget seeing a classic film like Ben Hur, with a legendary actor in Charlton Heston, at a classic theatre. If Sheas offered this film again,I’d be there.
Rest in peace, Mr. Charlton Heston. I didn’t agree with the NRA business either, but do have friends who are members.
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He’s going to be upset that you spelled his name wrong. Seriously, I enjoyed his work even if I didn’t agree with the NRA business. “Touch of Evil” comes to mind, although it was a stretch to think that he was Mexican. RIP, indeed.
LOUB: Your June 26, 2007 mentioned the movie, Ben Hur so I had to pause today and remember a movie legend, Charleton Heston. RIP Mr. Heston.
DramaQueen: The current person in charge of operations is a Mr. Conte.
Patsy: Thanks so much for the advice!
DramaQueen: My friend’s comments were as follows: “Any researcher would begin by seeking out the person in charge of the operation. It used to be a Mr. Fagan, but he retired. They must have a website, no? I’m sure all the contact information is on it. Something as simple as a phone call to Shea’s should start the ball rolling.”