For Immediate Release: May 29, 2014 Press Contact: Lisa Grisanti, 725-7973 [email protected]

SHEA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

AWARDED TripAdvisor’s 2014 CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

Buffalo, NY -- Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Downtown Buffalo, New York, was recently awarded a 2014 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel community, signifying that it has consistently earned outstanding feedback from TripAdvisor travelers.

This prestigious award is based on the quality of reviews and opinions earned on TripAdvisor over the past year. Last year, Shea’s was voted TripAdvisor’s #1 Destination in Buffalo, summer 2013.”

Said President of Shea’s Tony Conte, “We are proud to be recognized this way as we continue to make our top priority to provide the very best patron service and high-quality entertainment experience . Shea’s has truly become a destination in the Greater Niagara Region.”

Shea’s Performing Arts Center with Albert Nocciolino present major touring blockbuster Broadway musicals in the M&T Bank Broadway Series. The theatre also offers family and educational programming, concerts, comedy, dance, historic theatre tours, and special events.

With over 250 performances, programs and events per season, the theatre has a strong economic impact (over $80 million annually) in Downtown Buffalo and the Greater Niagara Region. Attendance is over 275,000 patrons annually.

TripAdvisor has more than 260 million monthly visitors, 60 million members, over 150 million reviews and opinions and 40 sites in 23 languages.

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SHEA’S MISSION STATEMENT To restore and maintain Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for present and future generations to enjoy as a working historic theatre providing a wide variety of live performing arts experiences for our patrons and innovative and effective educational experiences fostering an appreciation of live theatre by area youth.