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About 710 Main Theatre

Welcome to 710 Main Theatre, an intimate thrust-stage venue with 558 seats arranged in a three-sided configuration to bring performances close to every guest. Opened as Studio Arena Theatre and renamed 710 Main Theatre in 2012, it now operates under the Shea’s Performing Arts Center umbrella as Shea’s 710 Theatre. Situated in downtown Buffalo, this venue hosts touring Broadway productions and collaborations with local companies such as MusicalFare, Shaw Festival, and Road Less Traveled Productions. The space is ideal for those who want a up-close feel for live theatre while still enjoying the prestige of Broadway-quality productions.

Whether you’re here for a touring musical, a contemporary play, or a special collaboration, we’ve got you covered with practical planning details like seating information, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining options to make your visit effortless.

Plan ahead: secure your seats with confidence, and take advantage of nearby parking options, easy transit access from NFTA-Metro Fountain Plaza Station just one block south, and a choice of downtown hotels within comfortable walking distance. For an authentic Buffalo theatre night, 710 Main Theatre combines intimate staging with high-quality entertainment in a venue that feels personal in the heart of the city.

Need recommendations? We’ve got you. Explore affiliate partner hotel stays and nearby dining options to complete your visit—convenient, reliable, and just a short stroll from the venue.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Current capacity: 558 seats in a thrust-stage configuration (three-sided seating).
  • Address: 710 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202.
  • Venue type: Intimate thrust-stage theatre; part of the Shea's Performing Arts Center campus.
  • Seating chart: Official 710 seating chart available via MusicalFare’s seating charts page for Shea’s 710 Theatre.
  • Parking: Nearby paid lots/ramps; on-site shuttle for some MusicalFare shows; street parking rules vary (weekends often free in city; check current options).
  • Transit: NFTA-Metro Fountain Plaza Station is located one block south of Shea’s 710; use 710 Main Street for ride shares.
  • Nearby hotels: Aloft Buffalo Downtown, The Westin Buffalo, Mansion on Delaware Avenue, Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo/Downtown, Embassy Suites Buffalo, and other downtown options are within close walking distance.
  • Notable events hosted: Touring Broadway productions and collaborations with local companies (MusicalFare, Shaw Festival, Road Less Traveled Productions); past shows have included titles like Once, Kinky Boots, Avenue Q, Million Dollar Quartet, Legally Blonde, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Hairspray.
  • Renaming/history: Opened as Studio Arena Theatre; renamed 710 Main Theatre in 2012; now branded as Shea’s 710 Theatre as part of Shea’s Performing Arts Center.