2024-2025
PALACE THEATRE Season
9 to 5
The musical “9 to 5” tells the story of three female coworkers, Violet, Doralee, and Judy, who are fed up with their sexist and egotistical boss, Franklin Hart, Jr., at Consolidated Industries. They conspire to take control of the office, initially fantasizing about getting rid of Hart, which eventually leads to a comical and empowering reality where they manage the company effectively.
Box Office open Monday – Saturday 10am-2pm or call 716-438-1130.
sweeney todd – concert
Sweeney Todd – Stephen Sondheim’s thrilling musical tale of the infamous barber of Fleet Street comes to life! Featuring a full orchestra and a talented cast of actors, this stylized concert version of the Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder, and revenge will transport you to the dark and mysterious streets of Victorian London.
Box Office open Monday – Saturday 10am-2pm or call 716-438-1130.
little women – the musical
The Little Women musical is a musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel, following the lives of the March sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy, during the American Civil War era. The story explores their journey from childhood to womanhood, focusing on their dreams, challenges, and relationships. It highlights Jo’s passion for writing and her pursuit of publishing her stories, as well as the growth of each sister as they navigate love, loss, and self-discovery.
Box Office open Monday – Saturday 10am-2pm or call 716-438-1130.
the happy elf
Destined to become a new holiday classic with music by Harry Connick Jr., Eubie the Elf is on a musical mission to bring Christmas cheer to Bluesville, a town on Santa’s naughty list.
Eubie is the happiest elf at the North Pole who longs to be a part of Santa’s sleigh team, but finds himself stuck checking the naughty-or-nice lists. Then, one Christmas Eve, he sees something strange…in the town of Bluesville, not a single person has been nice. With a pinch of elfish magic and a magical whoosh, Eubie’s off on a musical mission to bring Christmas cheer and happy hearts to the children of Bluesville in just one day. With a jazzy upbeat musical score by Grammy-winning and Tony-nominated composer Harry Connick Jr., families will love this festive tale of overcoming adversity, friendship, the power of positivity and believing in yourself! The Happy Elf is destined to become a jolly holiday classic.
Box Office open Monday – Saturday 10am-2pm or call 716-438-1130.
rent
“Rent” is a musical loosely based on Puccini’s “La Bohème”, set in 1980s/90s New York City. It tells the story of a group of struggling young artists dealing with poverty, AIDS, love, loss, and the pursuit of their dreams. The musical explores the lives of characters like Roger, a musician struggling with HIV/AIDS, and Mimi, an S&M dancer also dealing with the virus. Other characters include Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, Maureen, a performance artist, and Joanne, her girlfriend. The story revolves around their individual struggles and relationships within the context of the AIDS epidemic and the bohemian culture of the East Village.
Box Office open Monday – Saturday 10am-2pm or call 716-438-1130.
joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – The musical follows the bible story of Jacob’s favourite son Joseph and his eleven brothers. Joseph is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and ends up imprisoned by an Egyptian noble. While imprisoned he discovers he can interpret dreams and eventually becomes the Pharaoh’s right hand man as he helps end Egypt’s famine.
Box Office open Monday – Saturday 10am-2pm or call 716-438-1130.
shrek – the musical
Shrek the Musical is a one-of-a-kind, hilarious fairy tale in which curses are reversed, monsters get the girls, donkeys and dragons find love, and princesses are beautiful in all shapes and sizes. Grumpy, gruff, green ogre Shrek lives alone in his swamp. The world is fearful and mocking of him, and he is more than happy to leave the world to itself, in turn. Suddenly, his hermit existence is thrown open, when a group of homeless fairy tale characters — Pinocchio, the Gingerbread Man, the Three Little Pigs, and more — burst upon his swamp, seeking refuge from the persecution of the cruel, vertically-challenged Lord Farquaad. Shrek seeks out Farquaad, who offers him a deal: if Shrek rescues the Princess Fiona (whom Farquaad wishes to marry for her crown), then Farquaad will ensure the return of Shrek’s swamp by returning the fairy tale creatures to their homes. In a desperate attempt to regain his swamp’s hermetic piece, Shrek enters the world for the first time in his life. He travels to Princess Fiona’s prison, rescues her from a fire-breathing dragon, and then – scariest of all – is forced to get to know the princess as he tries to bring her back to evil Farquaad. To the determinedly unsocial ogre’s dismay, Fiona is very different from what he expected a princess to be. She may even provoke Shrek’s most novel experience yet: love.
With dazzling sets, whimsical puppetry, high energy dance numbers, and laughs by the minute, Shrek the Musical transforms the contemporary children’s book and popular animated feature film into a stage musical that is sure to entertain and make audiences believers in happy endings for all.
Box Office open Monday – Saturday 10am-2pm or call 716-438-1130.
1776 the musical – Concert
1776 is a musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone. The show is based on the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, telling a story of the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence and to sign the document. The show premiered on Broadway in 1969 where it received acclaim and won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Box Office open Monday – Saturday 10am-2pm or call 716-438-1130.
West Side Story
“West Side Story” is a modern retelling of “Romeo and Juliet,” set in 1950s New York City. The plot revolves around the rivalry between two teenage gangs, the Jets (white) and the Sharks (Puerto Rican), and the tragic love story of Tony, a former Jet, and Maria, the sister of the Sharks’ leader. Their forbidden romance fuels the conflict between the gangs, leading to violence, heartbreak, and ultimately, tragedy.
Box Office open Monday – Saturday 10am-2pm or call 716-438-1130.
the prom
The plot of The Prom revolves around a high school student, Emma, in a conservative Indiana town who is barred from attending her prom with her girlfriend. This sparks a group of self-absorbed Broadway stars to travel to the town to support Emma and champion LGBTQ+ rights, hoping to revive their own careers in the process. The musical explores themes of love, acceptance, and the power of standing up for what’s right.
Box Office open Monday – Saturday 10am-2pm or call 716-438-1130.