· MusicalFare’s current annual economic impact is 2.8 million dollars. With the increased seating capacity in the new theatre, MusicalFare’s annual economic impact will be over 4 million dollars. Over the 30 years of its lease that will create a 120 million dollar economic impact for Western New York!
· MusicalFare has currently raised over 1.9 million dollars in pledges and contributions for the new theatre. Its capital campaign goal is 4 million dollars.
· In the new theatre, MusicalFare will be offering free tickets, when available, for Amherst middle and high school students, one half hour before any show.
· In the new theatre, MusicalFare will annually offer an open house for the community with tours of the facility and performances.
· In the new theatre, MusicalFare will be offering a special Friday morning performance per production for senior citizens who prefer not to drive at night.
· In the new theatre, MusicalFare will be offering ½ price previews for Amherst residents.
· In the new theatre, MusicalFare will be offering an internship program for Amherst students.
· MusicalFare will not own the building, the Town of Amherst will. Much like the city of Buffalo owns Shea’s. This is a common practice with municipalities.
· MusicalFare will be responsible for all utilities, heating and insurance costs for the building.
· MusicalFare is a not for profit organization, and not a private entity, and employed 138 theatre artists, musicians, designers and technicians in 2023. We are the largest producing theatre in WNY.
· Traffic around the new theatre will not be an issue. The former Westwood Country Club had 400 members. MusicalFare’s mainstage has a capacity of 220.
· The MusicalFare building will be near the Sheridan and N. Forest border. It will not be near or border any homes.
· MusicalFare is a 34-year Amherst Arts organization which produces the highest quality theatre in an intimate setting that differentiates us from Shea’s. Keeping MusicalFare in Amherst allows Amherst residents the benefit of not having to travel downtown and continues Amherst’s ascent as a cultural center for the Arts.
We look forward to welcoming you to the new MusicalFare Theatre!