25th Anniversary of Curtain Up!



In case you have not heard, 2006 marks the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Curtain Up! in Downtown Buffalo! And if that weren’t reason enough to head down to Buffalo’s prestigious Theatre District on Friday, September 29th, the Theatre District Association has been hard at work creating an amazing evening with new and cool Curtain Up! festivities. Curtain Up! marks the official opening of Buffalo’s live theatre season and the start of a fabulous evening in Downtown Buffalo. Act One will feature Cocktails and Dinner. There will be an open-to-the-public cocktail reception in Shea’s Grand Lobby at 5:00 p.m. Gaze at the magnificent lobby of this historic landmark and enjoy the company of Buffalo’s finest Theatre enthusiasts. The Annual Curtain Up! Gala dinner starts at 6:15 p.m. and takes place on the stage of Shea’s Performing Arts Center. Gala Dinner Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 716/829-1171.

Act Two of the evening takes place at 8:30 p.m. when Buffalo’s nationally recognized Theatre District springs to life. The Irish Classical Theatre presents a delightful musical filled with sparkling wit and heartfelt emotion, A Man of No Importance. Jesus, Galileo and Oscar Wilde will face off in Unholy Trinity at Alleyway Theatre. If you’re in the mood for some Diva therapy, check out Shea’s Smith Theatre presentation of Diva by Diva or Studio Arena’s 3 Mo’ Divas. The Theatre District’s latest addition, Road Less Traveled Productions, will present The Dodo Bird at their newly renovated theatre in the Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre. Rock n’ roll will make its mark on the evening this year as Scottish singer/songwriter sensation KT Tunstall takes the stage at the Town Ballroom.

Act Three will feature a free community celebration from 10:15 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Main Street. Orengue Latin World Band will perform with some cool dancing outside of Studio Arena Theatre. Bobby Militello and his Jazz Combo will jam outside of the Bijou Grille and Be Arthur will croon the crowds outside of the Town Ballroom. Enjoy the free live entertainment following the shows, dancing and a fabulous fireworks display. For more information or to order Gala Dinner tickets, call 716/829-1171 or visit www.curtainupbuffalo.com. Click here to see all of the upcoming productions in Downtown Buffalo. Break a Leg Curtain Up! 2006!