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MusicalFare Theatre Continues Search for New Permanent Theater Location

August 29, 2024

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Contact:
Randy Kramer, MusicalFare Theatre
716-839-8565

MusicalFare Theatre Continues Search for New Permanent Theater Location

AMHERST, N.Y – August  29, 2024 – MusicalFare Theatre, Western New York’s largest producing theater, announced today it is renewing its search for a new permanent theatrical home.  The decision was made by MusicalFare leadership due to lack of funding from the Town of Amherst for its share of the Amherst Central Park theatre costs and an ongoing legal challenge to the park project from local residents.

The MusicalFare team has been in discussion with Supervisor Brian Kulpa and the Amherst Town Board for more than two years and was slated to be a cornerstone tenant in the new Amherst Central Park project beginning in Fall 2025. MusicalFare currently operates at Daemen University, but its lease expires on May 31, 2025.

 “We are disappointed that the Amherst Central Park project continues to be stalled.  Without critical Town funding that would supplement our own fundraising efforts, it is not feasible for us to build a new theater,” said Randall Kramer, artistic/executive director, MusicalFare Theatre. “MusicalFare is very grateful for the support of many Amherst residents, Supervisor Brian Kulpa and the Amherst Town Board. But we cannot afford any further delay in finding a new home for MusicalFare.  We are now pursuing other options outside of Amherst and hope to have an update in the next month."

MusicalFare’s final 2024-2025 season at Daemen University begins on September 4th and features THE PROM, SOMETHING ROTTEN, NEXT TO NORMAL and WAITRESS as well as numerous cabaret performances including a production of THE LAST FIVE YEARS. 

For more information about MusicalFare Theatre, visit www.musicalfare.com.

About MusicalFare Theatre:
Currently entering its 35th season, MusicalFare Theatre has produced over 200 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 608 Artie Awards and has won 121, 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 annual economic impact of MusicalFare and its audiences is over 2.8 million dollars. 
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