named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
2026-2027 Subscription Season
Season of five musical productions including HAIR, SWEENEY TODD, DISNEY'S FROZEN: THE MUSICAL, THE WEDDING SINGER, and BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, performed at Shea's 710 Theatre
AVENUE X
Production addressing suburban and urban relations in Western New York
Internship Program
Partnership with University of Buffalo’s Department of Theatre and Dance and Niagara University, providing professional experience for students
RENEWING WRIGHT
Initiative connecting theatre with Western New York architectural treasures, particularly related to Frank Lloyd Wright
STORIES OF LIFE
Program focused on engaging and affecting Western New York’s senior citizens through theatre
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community-Engaged Theater Production 1 activity
- Develops thematic theatrical programmingCreates and presents theatrical programs that explore social and cultural themes such as senior citizens' experiences, suburban and urban relations, and regional architectural preservation.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Offers audience accessibility and group ticket programsProvides shuttle transportation for select matinee performances and offers discounted ticket pricing for student groups and groups of 15 or more. Also offers gift cards redeemable for performances, available in any denomination and refillable.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produces professional musical theater performancesProduces and presents professional musical theater productions annually for public audiences at Shea's 710 Theatre in Western New York, including a planned season of five productions for 2026–2027. Past and upcoming productions include "HAIR," "Sweeney Todd," "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," "The Wedding Singer," and Disney's FROZEN.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Provides educational internships in musical theatreOperates an internship program in partnership with the University of Buffalo and Niagara University, offering students professional experience in musical theatre production and performance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.78M
Contributions & grants$931K52%
Program service revenue$790K45%
Investment income$19K1%
Other revenue$35K
expenses
Total expenses$1.70M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$964K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$920K
Cash$618K
Investments$0
Liabilities$500K
Net assets$420K
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +25.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANDALL KRAMER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $147K |
board members · 22
- ANDREA GALLAGHER — VICE PRESIDE
- BRANDYE MERRIWEATHER — BOARD MEMBER
- BRENDAN STONE — BOARD MEMBER
- CARISSA LEONE — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL HURLEY — TREASURER /
- DAVID CRISTANTELLO — CHAIR/BOARD
- DAVID WEDEKINDT — CHAIR/BOARD
- ERIC HEUSINGER — BOARD MEMBER
- GREG URBAN — BOARD MEMBER
- HAYLEY SULLIVAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER OWEN — SECRETARY/BR
- JOSEPH ABOUZEID — BOARD MEMBER
- KELLY MARKS — CHAIR/BOARD
- MARK NOTARIUS — BOARD MEMBER
- MELISSA PAULL GOLDBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICIA CLABEAUX — BOARD MEMBER
- RACHAEL BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD SATTERWHITE — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN GRELICK — PRESIDENT/BR
- TERRY ALFORD — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS DIXON — BOARD MEMBER
- TONY DELMONTE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Artie Awards Network — Recipient of awards recognizing excellence in theatre within the WNY region.
- Erie County Cultural Funding Government — Governmental funder supporting cultural programming at MusicalFare.
- Erie County Cultural Funding Government — Provides cultural funding support to MusicalFare Theatre Company.
- Erie County Cultural Funding Government — Receives public funding from Erie County for cultural programming.
- Hangar Theatre Partner — Co-produced the world premiere of SAMMY & ME in 2006.
- Hugh Wheeler Partner — Licensed creator of the musical "Sweeney Todd" produced by the organization.
- New York State Senator Sean Ryan Government — Provides governmental support to MusicalFare Theatre Company.
- New York State Senator Sean Ryan Government — Receives governmental support from Senator Sean Ryan’s office for theatre operations.
- New York State Senator Sean Ryan Government — State legislative supporter providing governmental funding.
- Niagara University Partner — Collaborates on an internship program for theatre students.
- Shea's 710 Theatre Partner — Co-presents Disney's FROZEN with MusicalFare Theatre Company Inc at Shea's 710 Theatre in Buffalo, NY.
- Shea's 710 Theatre Partner — Co-presents performances of "HAIR" and collaborates on ticketing through sheas.org.
- Shea's 710 Theatre Partner — Co-presents performances of "Sweeney Todd" and provides ticketing through its website.
- Shea's 710 Theatre Partner — Co-presents performances of "The Wedding Singer" at Shea's 710 Theatre in Buffalo, NY.
- Shea's 710 Theatre Partner — Co-producing and hosting performances at Shea's 710 Theatre.
- Shea's 710 Theatre Partner — Collaborates on ticketing and venue operations for performances of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical."
- Shea's 710 Theatre Partner — Collaborates with Shea's 710 Theatre for venue and seating information
- Shea's Performing Arts Center Partner — Collaborates on ticketing and presentation of events through sheas.org, indicating a venue or programming partnership.
- Shea's Performing Arts Center Partner — Collaborates on ticketing and venue operations for performances.
- Shea’s Box Office Partner — Partner location where gift cards can be purchased in person.
- Stephen Sondheim Partner — Licensed creator of the musical "Sweeney Todd" produced by the organization.
- The City of Buffalo, Councilman Mitch Nowakowski Government — Local government representative providing municipal funding support.
- The City of Buffalo, Councilman Mitch Nowakowski Government — Provides municipal support to MusicalFare Theatre Company.
- The City of Buffalo, Councilman Mitch Nowakowski Government — Receives public support from the City of Buffalo through Councilman Mitch Nowakowski.
- The John Roffo Oishei II Charitable Trust Funder — Partial funder of the shuttle service to Shea's 710 Theatre
- The NYS Council on the Arts Government — Primary governmental funder providing financial support.
- The NYS Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Government — Provides governmental support to MusicalFare Theatre Company.
- The NYS Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Government — Receives governmental support from NYSCA for operations and programming.
- Ticketmaster Partner — Processes ticket sales for Disney's FROZEN performances on behalf of MusicalFare Theatre Company Inc.
- Ticketmaster Partner — Uses Ticketmaster as the official ticketing platform for processing ticket sales for performances.
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strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Development and Presentation of New and Reimagined Worksmethodology: new_work_developmentBy developing and producing world premieres, re-imagined classics, and regional premieres, the organization builds regional and national prominence because innovative and distinctive content differentiates its offerings and attracts broader artistic and audience interest.
- Professional Musical Theater as Community Engagementmethodology: professional-arts-engagementBy producing professional musical theater, the organization engages and serves the Western New York public, leveraging artistic excellence to foster regional cultural participation because high-quality, professional productions attract and sustain audience interest and community connection.