Successful 'Hamilton' run wraps up in Buffalo

Over 40,000 theatregoers visit Shea’s, estimated regional impact of $9.85 million

√ Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Broadway partner Albert Nocciolino celebrate success of 2-week engagement of touring production of ‘Hamilton’ in Buffalo

Shea’s Performing Arts Center Press Release and Graphic

On Sunday, Oct. 27, the curtain closed on a 16-performance run of “Hamilton” at Shea’s Buffalo, drawing 40,188 people to the theatre district over the two weeks.

Using the Broadway League’s calculator, the estimated economic impact of the Broadway musical’s stop in Buffalo – which factors in related patron spending such as restaurant, hotel and parking income – exceeded $9.85 million. 

This is the third time “Hamilton” has hit the Shea’s Buffalo Theatre stage, visiting previously during the 2018-19 and 2021-22 seasons.

While in town, the cast of “Hamilton” participated in Get Out the Vote programing hosted by the University at Buffalo and the Buffalo and Erie County Library, and led a free dance masterclass at the Delavan Grider Community Center. 

Shea’s arts engagement and education team, in coordination with “Hamilton,” also offered the “Hamilton Education Program,” also known as “EduHam,” to students from City Honors, Lafayette and Health Sciences Charter high schools. Student participation in the “EduHam” program at Shea’s, which included in-school residencies and a post-show talkback with members of the “Hamilton” cast, was made possible through the generous support of KeyBank.

Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammys, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

Up next in the Five Star Bank 2024-25 Broadway season is “& Juliet” from Nov. 19-24, and “Disney’s The Lion King” from Dec. 18 through Jan. 5.