' 'Twas the Night Before ...': Cirque du Soleil's first Christmas show is coming to Buffalo

‘Twas the Night Before …’ takes stage at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre Dec. 17-28

Shea's Performing Arts Center Press Release

Shea’s Performing Arts Center and Broadway partner Albert Nocciolino announce that tickets for “ ‘Twas the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil, set to hit the stage at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for 19 performances Dec. 17-28, are on sale this week. The Christmas-themed show, part of Shea’s 2025-26 Five Star Bank Broadway Season, is inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old, you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story this season.

‘Twas the Night Before…’ by Cirque Du Soleil

“Twas the Night Before…” is Cirque du Soleil’s first Christmas show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque du Soleil’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of Christmas. A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for families, “Twas the Night Before…” features thrilling acrobatics performed by a cast of 26 artists sailing from all over the world, lovable characters, and a soundtrack including Christmas favorites reinvented by Cirque du Soleil.

Ticket information

Tickets for “Twas the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil are now available online to Cirque Club members. Cirque Club membership is free, and benefits include access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind-the-scenes information. To join, go to www.cirqueclub.com.

Tickets will be available to the general public starting Friday, July 25, at the Shea’s box office at 650 Main St., Buffalo; or online at www.sheas.org/performances/twas-the-night-before. Groups requesting 10 or more tickets can contact Mary Oshei at 716-829-1153 or moshei@sheas.org.

For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/twas-the-night-before.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment. Building on four decades of pushing the boundaries of the imagination, the artistic entertainment company brings its creative approach to a large variety of artistic forms such as live shows, multimedia productions, long-form content, music, immersive experiences and special events. Since its creation in 1984, more than 400 million people have been inspired on six continents and 86 countries. The Canadian company now employs almost 4,000 employees, including 1,200 artists from more than 80 different nationalities.

For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, visit cirquedusoleil.com.

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