Shea's Performing Arts Center presents Cast Party

Ken Liszewski, Julianna Tracey, Rita Sirianni
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Get your Sheabills ready and pour yourself a show-stopping cocktail—preferably in a souvenir theatre cup! Shea’s Performing Arts Center presents Cast Party, the ultimate theatre podcast for both stage lovers and audience members alike.

  1. Behind the Curtain with Emily Koch

    4D AGO

    Behind the Curtain with Emily Koch

    This week on Cast Party, we’re heading out on a Grand Adventure with Emily Koch, who’s taking the Shea’s Buffalo stage as Aunt Debra in Kimberly Akimbo!The next stop in our Five Star Bank 2025–2026 Season, Kimberly Akimbo runs March 17th–22nd, and we’re getting the inside scoop. Hear all about who Aunt Debra is in Kimberly’s wonderfully chaotic world, what life on tour is like (especially when your fiancé is in the cast!), and why this heartwarming, adventure-filled musical stole our hearts. Oh — and did we mention it won 5 Tony Awards, including Best Musical? Tune in as we spill the tea on this unforgettable Broadway hit!

    23 min
  2. Behind the Curtain with Chad Williams

    FEB 23

    Behind the Curtain with Chad Williams

    This week on Cast Party, we’re stepping onto the runway and diving into Buffalo Fashion Runway’s Black Carpet III with one of the event’s visionaries, Chad Williams! Hear firsthand about this bold, one-of-a-kind cultural experience taking over Shea’s Buffalo on Saturday, February 28th — including what to expect, what to wear, and who’s bringing the style. Plus, Chad shares the origin of Black Carpet, his creative journey, and his fashion line Doo-Process. We’re ready to see Buffalo’s best designers, models, and artists light up the stage!

    41 min
  3. Behind the Curtain with Marc Sacco and Kari Drozd

    FEB 9

    Behind the Curtain with Marc Sacco and Kari Drozd

    This week on Cast Party, we’re welcoming our friends from MusicalFare to the party to dish on the delightfully devious musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, coming to Shea’s 710 from February 19th–March 8th! We’re chatting with Marc Sacco, who takes on not one but eight characters, and Kari Drozd, costume designer extraordinaire, tasked with costuming all eight of them (no big deal!) Hear what makes Gentleman’s Guide such a wildly fun night at the theatre, how actors and costume designers collaborate to build unforgettable characters, and why the D’Ysquith family is not to be trusted. A friendly "warning to the audience": we’ve got the first-hand scoop."

    50 min
  4. Behind the Curtain with David P. Eve

    JAN 26

    Behind the Curtain with David P. Eve

    This week on Cast Party, we’re sitting down with David P. Eve — and yes, the “P” stands for Positively Amazing. We’ve got Mamma Mia's very own Eddie, which is now playing as part of 2nd Generation's Season and the Shea’s 710 Theatre’s Frey Electric Season. David shares his origin story into the world of acting, what it’s like being part of such a joy-filled production like Mamma Mia!, what it takes to be a brand ambassador, and more. Honey, honey… how we love this interview!

    46 min
  5. Cast Party Podcast: Season 2 Trailer

    SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Cast Party Podcast: Season 2 Trailer

    The party continues in 2026 with season 2 of the Cast Party Podcast.

    1 min
  6. Cast Party of the Century

    JAN 12

    Cast Party of the Century

    This week on Cast Party, presented by Shea’s Performing Arts Center, it’s a new year and we’re kicking off Season 2! We’re setting our New Year’s resolutions and getting ready for the Party of the Century at Shea’s Buffalo on January 16th, celebrating 100 Years of Shea’s. New season. New year. A century of wonder — and we're just getting started. For 100 years old, we're feeling pretty good.

    31 min
  7. Episode 21: Behind the Curtain with Vinny Murphy

    12/29/2025

    Episode 21: Behind the Curtain with Vinny Murphy

    This week on Cast Party, we’re closing out the year and Season 1 with a very special guest — the one and only Vinny Murphy! Who you might recognize his name from the many shout-outs we’ve been giving him since our second episode of Cast Party. Join us as we chat with Vinny about being a local performer, the life of an understudy, and some seriously underrated musicals you’ll want to add to your must-see list. As we head into the new year, we’ve got one resolution on our minds: see more theatre with Vinny. Tune in for a heartfelt, fun, and fitting finale! And stay tuned for Season 2 in 2026!

    55 min
  8. Episode 20: 'Twas The Night Before 'Twas

    12/15/2025

    Episode 20: 'Twas The Night Before 'Twas

    This week on Cast Party, we’re getting into the Holiday Spirit by welcoming back our very first Behind the Curtain guest, Rachael Fedor! She joins us to help roll out the red carpet for the Company of Cirque du Soleil as they tumble into the 716 for performances of ’Twas the Night Before running December 18th–28th. Plus — a Cast Party first — the gang delivers a special dramatic holiday reading of a poem that might sound a little familiar. So grab your Tom and Jerrys, light the fire, and get cozy — we’ve got a festive episode you won’t want to miss!

    18 min
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