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About Us
Founded in 1979, Theatre District Association of Western New York, Inc. is a not-for-profit community association dedicated to the promotion of the health and well-being of Buffalo’s neighborhood known as the Theatre District.
It is our goal to foster public awareness and appreciation of the unique aspects of the Theatre District as an urban cultural neighborhood and to provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas which may affect the welfare of the District and its members and to promote dialogue with other agencies or organizations which may impact our neighborhood.
TDA focuses attention on neighborhood cleanup and physical improvement, and encourages programs for safety and security.
TDA also participates in the development and production of public events which showcase the Theatre District and promote its economic development and growth. Join us each September for Curtain Up!
Become Involved!
Theatre District Association welcomes membership by
property owners, tenants, businesses, non-profit organizations, residents … and any interested individuals.
Theatre District Association Members help move the neighborhood forward in areas such as:
Public Relations and Marketing
Special Events including Curtain Up!
Advocacy
Neighborhood Security and Maintenance
Informational Forums and Presentations
Promoting Membership and Welcoming New Neighbors
General Membership:
Buffalo Musicians Union Local 92 AFM
Electric City
Explore Buffalo
Osteria 166
Queen City Hospitality/42 North at the Flats
Road Less Traveled Productions
Scene One Market Arcade Cinemas
Mary Young
Members
Theatre District Association welcomes membership by property owners, tenants, businesses, non-profit organizations, residents and any interested individuals.
TDA Membership Application 2026
Current Members of the TDA Board of Directors:
President: Michael Russo
Vice President: Michael Greco
Treasurer: Mary Young
Secretary: Davida Tolbert
Class 1 (2-year term ends in 2027)
Buffalo Place
D’Youville Kavinoky Theatre
Matinee Buffalo
Shea’s 710 Theatre
Shea’s Smith Theatre
Starring Buffalo
Class 2 (2 year term ends in 2026)
Alleyway Theatre
Irish Classical Theatre Company
MusicalFare Theatre
O’Connell & Company
Shakespeare in Delaware Park
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
The Bijou
presents
Curtain Up!
Our annual Curtain Up! event celebrates the opening of the theatre season in Buffalo and the continued strength of the Theatre District that has played a large role in Buffalo’s Resurgence. Experience this unique celebration in two “Acts.”
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