Brian Higgins

President & CEO of Shea's Performing Arts Center
Former Congressman representing NY-26

[Brian Higgins @BHigginsBflo]

Tune in to @daytimebuffalo on @news4buffalo with @chelsealovell_ today as we share more about the @sheasbflo expansion project now underway, and how it will improve accessibility while elevating the visitor experience.

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Shea's Buffalo Theatre (@SheasBFLO) is celebrating its Centennial Friday night with a party in the lobby and on the stage. President & CEO Brian Higgins (@BHigginsBflo) tells us more about the celebration and shares some history about the venue. https://t.co/5Q68HjOWX9

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Shea's President & CEO Brian Higgins (@BHigginsBflo) and other business leaders have a plan to revitalize downtown, and it centers around bringing more events to the city. Higgins tells us more about the plan: https://t.co/9w19e3Nbj8

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Shea’s Performing Arts Center announces a May lineup including "Legally Blonde" and "The Cher Show." https://t.co/xBF0GB3o4d

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The 2025-26 Broadway schedule at @SheasBFLO has been revealed! Shea's President & CEO Brian Higgins (@BHigginsBflo) tells us what's coming. https://t.co/6yLwFp1nGN

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Announcing a new collaboration between @SheasBFLO & @resurgencebrew: Shea's Buffalo Centennial IPA.

Brewed in the Old First Ward neighborhood where Shea's Buffalo founder Michael Shea grew up, some proceeds benefit historic Shea's Buffalo Theatre.

Cheers to 100 years!

[Brian Higgins @BHigginsBflo]

Too often, we hear about plans and promises with little follow-through. This community wants & deserves progress.

This week, we began a $5M fast-tracked project at Shea's 710 Theatre to improve accessibility, enhance the visitor experience, & elevate the Theatre District.

[Brian Higgins @BHigginsBflo]

Today we mark the 100th Anniversary of @SheasBFLO groundbreaking, kicking off a 2-year centennial celebration & announcing:

Historic Tours
Special Events
Community Collaborations
Shea's Virtual Vault https://t.co/Q0VlYFwiZ5

Join us in celebrating the enduring power of Shea's!

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The Shea’s Buffalo sign lights up the Theatre District in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by @Bessex_Joshua:
https://t.co/mpqQ4v5MYr

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“History is happening”

Don’t miss these opportunities:

✅ Today: Register to vote

🎭 October 15-27: Come see the @HamiltonMusical at @sheasBFLO

🗳️ November 5: VOTE on Election Day!

#Ham4Vote

[Hamilton @HamiltonMusical]

In honor of National Voter Registration Day tomorrow, the Broadway company of Hamilton headed into the booth to record “The Election of 2024”. We’re proud to partner with @WhenWeAllVote and @VoteRiders to make sure everyone’s voice is heard at the polls. Register to vote now!

[Brian Higgins @BHigginsBflo]

It takes an incredible team behind the scenes to deliver the magic of performances at @SheasBFLO.

Thank you to the hard-working people who make it happen, including members of @IATSE, @seiu200united & @The_AFM.

Happy Labor Day!

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The worldwide phenomenon "Hamilton" is coming back to @SheasBFLO! Tickets go on sale Thursday morning at 10. President & CEO Brian Higgins (@BHigginsBflo) joined us this morning. https://t.co/3dSrWLFDRd

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The @SheasBFLO campus has been buzzing for the last two weeks with 80 campers participating in Shea's Summer Musical Theatre Intensive.  

Today's the day they put on a final showcase featuring original writing, characters, and songs created by the students!

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This week we welcomed the cast & crew of the @sjci musical back to @SheasBFLO to celebrate their achievement in the Shea's High School Musical Awards program.

St. Joe's won in 7 categories & took home $6,000 in awards toward performing arts education.

https://t.co/h41KQDj59B

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Shea's staff and volunteers were happy to join the community celebration of Juneteenth.  As we reflect on past and ongoing struggles for freedom and equality, we celebrate the collective resilience reflected in this year's parade theme:

...and still we rise.

[Brian Higgins @BHigginsBflo]

Today members of WNY's State delegation announced nearly $1.2M for @SheasBFLO through the Alive Downtowns! initiative as well as additional funding for @TornSpace, @AlleywayTheatre & @BuffArtsStudio.

We are grateful to state leaders for this substantial investment in the arts.

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Great to meet with students from @UBuffaloCoLab this past week @SheasBFLO

[SheasPAC @SheasBFLO]

Great to welcome UBuffalo CoLab’s WNY Sophomore Externship Experience to Shea’s this past week.

The students got a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes here at Shea's including a tour and presentations from our team leaders in the hospitality & historic preservation dept.

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We are on day two of Junior Theatre Celebration, a program led by @SheasBFLO & @iTheatrics where WNY middle school students come together to learn theatre techniques.  

Check out the young audience's response as their teachers/directors take the stage for a surprise performance.

[SheasPAC @SheasBFLO]

It was great to have @lakeshoreCSD high school students Alyssa and Nemesio on the Shea's campus today getting behind-the-scenes insight into the jobs and operations at our theatres.

#SheasPAC #engagement #communityoutreach #theatre #arts #IntheBUF #Sheas710 #SheasBuffalo

[Brian Higgins @BHigginsBflo]

Great chat with my friend Judge Wolfgang today. Tune in to "On Target with Penny Wolfgang" this weekend to hear our discussion about @SheasBFLO.

Saturday:
@WGR550 at 6 & 6:30am
WWWS 1400AM/107.3FM at 7 & 7:30am

Sunday:
@WBEN, @KISS985BUFFALO & @thewolfbuffalo at 6 & 6:30am