One of the good things about living in Buffalo...

Buffalo has an amazing theatre district. I love it! Shea's is probably the most beautiful theatre I've ever been in. Shea's just announced the 2008-2009 season. I cannot fucking wait!!

Shea's announces 2008-09 Broadway schedule

By Colin Dabkowski -- News Arts Writer
Updated: 04/10/08 9:27 PM

Aiming at a wide range of ages and musical appetites, Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced its 2008-09 season of six Broadway tours, along with a pair of special engagements.

The season will begin with "Legally Blonde: The Musical," in town from Oct. 14 to 19, based on the 2001 film of the same name that starred Reese Witherspoon. The show is a favorite among MTV viewers and teens. Next, "The Radio City Christmas Spectacular" revue returns to Shea’s after a four-year absence, from Nov. 13 to 30.

From Feb. 10 to 15, 2009, Shea’s will bring back “Mamma Mia,” a jukebox musical based on the songs of ABBA, followed by a tour of “The Wizard of Oz” from March 17 to 22, 2009.

A new tour of the popular show “A Chorus Line” will kick its way across the Shea’s stage from May 5 to 10, 2009, and the season will end with a production of the popular new show “The Color Purple” from June 2 to 7, 2009.

Shea’s has also announced two special engagements, a production of “Annie” from Dec. 19 to 21 and a farewell tour for the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1996 musical “Rent,” featuring original Broadway cast members Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp.

For more on the new season, as well as this weekend's production of "Hairspray" at Shea's, see Gusto in tomorrow’s Buffalo News.