What's the deal with buying tickets?

No big deal. ART/WNY utilizes one of the securest third-party online platforms, EVENBRITE. To order directly visit ONLINE Upon confirmation message of purchase, the company reserves the seats for you and your friends on that evening. Just check in at the box-office for confirmation prior to the performance, and the rest is up to ART/WNY to accommodate you. 

But I don't trust the Internet, what should I do?

No problem! Reservations may also be made by calling or texting the box office. Please include your name, number of tickets, date of performance. But if the show is sold out, the box office contacts you. Cash, Credit or Check works.

Is there parking?

Ah yes, parking downtown can be a hassle. and, unfortunately the 545 Elmwood location does not have parking for patrons. But don't let that discourage you! There are plenty of options within a block radius of ART/WNY 

• The former Children Hospital John C Gallagher Ramp off of Elmwood Avenue (between Utica and Hodge Avenue-across from Llyod's Tacos) 
• Public parking behind Saigon Cafe
• Or park on one of the side streets (Anderson, Utica, Lexington, etc..) and walk because the Elmwood Strip is awesome!

Hey! What time does the production start? What evenings are performances?

Hey! Most are Thurs & Fri - 7:30 pm/Sat 5 pm. The company does not schedule matinees. Occasionally ART/WNY will schedule an "Industry Night" during a run. Check the particular production for update to which evenings performances are running.

Do you cancel shows due to bad weather?

Hard to imagine in summer but, yes, ART/WNY will cancel shows due to bad weather if there is a travel ban on the city or surrounding areas, and if conditions create hazardous driving conditions for actors, production crew and patrons. Generally, notification will come in the form of website post, social media post and if reservation a phone call will be made. Ultimately, don't risk it if the weather is bad, ok? Just come in on another evening and ART/WNY will honor your ticket. Be safe. 

What's the meaning of Life?

Dunno. Live Life, Love and watch theater?