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Starring Buffalo and the Academy of Theatre Arts presented Curtain Up! Cabaret, An Evening of Songs with the Stars in the historic Shea's Buffalo Grand Lobby on September 13, 2024. The event was part of Buffalo's celebrated Curtain Up evening, which marked the official launch of the city's theater season.

The Cabaret featured performances from visiting Broadway artist Marcus Paul James (Ain't Too Proud, Rent, Motown), Buffalo star Michele Marie Roberts (Artie Award-Winner, Assassins), and Academy of Theatre Arts Students Anna Campanella, Jill Goehle, and Naomi Lawley. Drew Fornarola directed with musical direction by Joe Isgar.