MusicalFare
MusicalFare is a not-for-profit professional musical theatre company dedicated to becoming a significant regional theatre with national prominence by developing and presenting world premiere musicals, re-imagined classic musicals and regional premieres.
Currently in its 36th Season, MusicalFare has produced over 212 productions since its inception in 1990, entertaining over 750,000 people and employing over 3,000 local actors, musicians and designers. It has been nominated for 635 Artie Awards and has won 124, making it the most awarded musical theatre in Western New York. MusicalFare was the recipient of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce’s “Commitment to Excellence” award for 2003. The economic impact of MusicalFare and its audiences was over 2.8 million dollars as of the 2023/2024 season.
MusicalFare’s 2009 world premiere production of AMERICAN RHAPSODY was covered by over 1100 online publications. Its regional premiere production of BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY and world premiere production of BADA BING! BADA BOOM! were sold-out weeks before the end of their scheduled runs and its world premiere 2018 production of CHRISTMAS OVER THE TAVERN was sold out even before it opened. MusicalFare’s 2006 world premiere co-production of SAMMY & ME, with Ithaca’s Hangar Theatre, drew critic’s raves throughout New York State and was subsequently produced by The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.
In addition to its over 200 regularly scheduled performances, MusicalFare has implemented and continues to develop programs and works that have directly affected Western New York’s senior citizens (STORIES OF LIFE), suburban and urban relations (AVENUE X) and W.N.Y. architectural treasures (RENEWING WRIGHT). MusicalFare’s internship program with the University of Buffalo’s Department of Theatre and Dance and Niagara University has allowed students to gain valuable professional experience in such productions as HAIR, JAMESTOWN GALS, SWEENEY TOOD, URINETOWN, SONG & DANCE, VIOLET and IN THE HEIGHTS.
The 2025-2026 MusicalFare Subscription Season began with the Regional Premiere of COME FROM AWAY and was followed by the beloved WHITE CHRISTMAS. The season continues with the Tony Award winning A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, the classic rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and concludes with the smash-hit, HAIRSPRAY.
All in all, it’s a thrilling season that continues the exciting legacy of MusicalFare, where the very best and unique musical theatre is created and produced.
MusicalFare performs at Shea's 710 Theatre (710 Main Street, Buffalo, 14202) in the heart of Buffalo's Theatre District.
MusicalFare's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Statement
MusicalFare Theatre is driven by the transformative power of music and the arts, and we understand that inclusive, equitable and diverse stories and storytellers are instrumental in helping our Western New York theater community thrive. At MusicalFare Theatre, all are welcome and celebrated regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, education or ability.
We are not neutral. Hate is not welcome here. We believe Black Lives Matter. We believe LGBTQIA+ lives matter. We reject anti-Semitism and anti-Asian hate. We reject white supremacy and any forms of racial cultural, societal and political oppression, and we support the ongoing fight for equity.
We also recognize the systemic inequalities in the arts and know that our words are only as valuable as their accompanying actions. We pledge to be constant learners and will strive to create a culture of listening and self-challenge.
We, as an organization, cannot fulfill our mission and truly commit to our core values unless all voices are protected and elevated equally. We are committed to standing together wish, listening to and elevating the diverse experiences, viewpoints and voices of our community – onstage, on our creative and administrative staff, and on our board – now and always.
