American Repertory Theater of WNY

10/30/2025

RIP Christopher Standard

An influential player in the early days of ART/WNY whose talent & creativity earned the company some of the first Artie nominations. ART/WNY remains eternally grateful for blessing the company’s multiple stages throughout your prolific acting career. Find peace.

10/23/2025

Last call for Gods of Paderewski Drive by Tom Dudzick - Thurs & Fri @ 7:30 pm / Sat @ 5:00 pm

Thursday is pay-what-you-can
GA $28 / Industry $15

545 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo
Online tickets: www.artofwny.org

10/17/2025

Where are these popping up from? Paranormal Invasion? Scientific Explanation? Come find out on Oct 18th - if you dare. “Acting with Spirits Ghost Hunt” follows the 5-7 pm Gods of Paderewski Drive show.

Good evening of paranormal investigation, mulled apple cider, and scaring the beejesus out of you in a building that has its fair share of activity.

Details in the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acting-with-spirits-a-ghost-hunt-tickets-1695843767359?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/16/2025

For the remaining two Thursday 7:30 pm shows, ART/WNY is offering a pay-what-you-can ticket deal. Times are tight so the Rep wants you to make the best out of your entertainment dollar and take in some great theater.

10/13/2025

Just a great opening weekend for the regional premiere of Tom Dudzick's "The Gods of Paderewski Drive", and ART wants you to share in seeing this well acted, solid piece of non-gimmicky theater. There are only two more weekend opportunities to see it.

For the remaining two Thursday 7:30 pm shows, ART/WNY is offering a pay-what-you-can ticket deal. Times are tight so the Rep wants you to make the best out of your entertainment dollar and take in some great theater.

The company is also offering a special date-night ticket deal in which you and that special someone can pregame it at any of the great Elwmood Avenue's restaurants, including company's fav, Saigon Cafe, for Buffalo's best Pad Thai, then head to ART/WNY for Pad Gods with one ticket for two. How can you miss out? Online offer only: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-god-of-paderewski-drive-tickets-1554295974099?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp

Then if you are looking to get into that Halloween spirit, join established medium Reverend Ellen Bourn, Elmwood Avenue's Inspirational Point, Isabella Fritz alongside ART/WNY alumni, Catherine Burkhart for an evening of ghost seeking (or the other way around) as they tour American Repertory Theater of WNY space. A building that has a fair-share of paranormal activity all on it's own. Following the 5-7 pm performance of Pad Gods. Online ticket deals: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acting-with-spirits-a-ghost-hunt-tickets-1695843767359?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a thrilling adventure into the supernatural world of Paderewski Drive, where mysteries unravel and secrets are revealed!

10/11/2025

Opening Weekend of The Gods of Paderewski Drive. Got a good one brewing here. Two more weekends after today.

Tickets:
$28 General (service charge for online tickets)
$15 Industry - At door only
Thursday - pay what you can

Thursday/Friday @ 7:30
Saturday @ 5



www.artofwny.org

10/09/2025

Tom Dudzick's "The Gods of Paderewski Drive" and the start of the company's 2025-26 theatrical season. Now through Oct 25th, Thurs-Friday at 7:30 pm/ Sat at 5 pm. Tickets are $30 General/$20 Industry (only at door).



For online ticket information please visit

Join us for a thrilling adventure into the supernatural world of Paderewski Drive, where mysteries unravel and secrets are revealed!

10/01/2025

The Pad Gods Cast
Alyssa Walsh

1. Who is your character? Sally Kozacki

2. Why should people come to Pad Gods? Because it's a story of hope, which we all need right now. It deals with many issues that people are grappling with like ageing parents, the loss of a family member, and how families lean on one another in those times. It's about love and support and having each other's backs....even when you are at each other's throats! It's also about the connection we feel to what we consider "home."

3. Favorite Polish food or beverage? Hmmm...not too familiar, but I do love a pierogi fried with some onions in butter (any kind will do!), served over some sauerkraut, and a little krupnik.

Gods of Paderewski Drive opens Oct 9th

09/30/2025

The Pad Gods Cast
Danette Pawlowski

1. Who is your character?
Fran Dobishinsky
2. Why should people come to Pad Gods?
The local references, relatable characters, a story that is serious and funny all at once! It’s hard not to fall in love with this family!
3. Favorite Polish food or beverage?
Savory: Placki Ziemniaczane (potato pancakes)
Sweet: Chruściki (angel wings)
Wash it all down with a shot of Krupnik.

The Gods of Paderewski Drive opens Oct 9th

09/28/2025

Opening Oct 9th.

This well-crafted story of two sisters, the man in the attic, a cynical grandpa, and a cello playing teenager comes together under one roof on Buffalo's East side. This is where we see that sometimes in life, and even through death, it's never too late to find joy and forgiveness.

Featuring the creative ensemble pictured (L to R) of Dan Morris, Alyssa Walsh, Steve Jakiel, Danette Pawlowski and, making her Buffalo stage debut, Anna Lauger.

Directed by Matthew LaChiusa.

Join ART/WNY for a thrilling adventure into the supernatural world of Paderewski Drive, where mysteries unravel, and secrets are revealed.

Show days and times
Oct 9th, 10th 7:30 pm; Oct 11th 5 pm
Oct 16th, 17th 7:30 pm; Oct 18th 5 pm
Oct 23rd, 24th 7:30pm; Oct 25th 5 pm

Tickets $28 General Admission

Ticket information visit www.artofwny.org or call 716-339-2999

07/17/2025

Saul Elkin
April 8, 1932 – July 14, 2025
RIP

07/15/2025

***Audition Notice***
July 29th, 7:30 pm -9:30 pm
545 Elmwood Avenue

An Irish Play by Dan O'Brien (Comedy/Drama)

Character: Joachim Samson - Joachim is a "25-35 year African-American" who just recently married into the Irish culture and seeks to find some work in the local Cork theater community. This role is pivotal in the narratives arch reflecting theater values in different cultures.

Sides will be available at auditions.

Show Production Dates: March 12th to March 28th, 2026. Paid opportunity.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive casting and encourage all People of Color actors identifying as a "He/Him/They" to audition for this role.