{"id":55,"date":"2023-09-23T13:53:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T13:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buffalo.ai\/?p=55"},"modified":"2023-09-23T20:22:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T20:22:40","slug":"curtain-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buffalo.ai\/index.php\/2023\/09\/23\/curtain-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Curtain Up 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
40 Years of Curtain Up | Celebrating Buffalo’s Legacy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Western New York, a region filled with a rich tapestry of culture and history, has always been a hub for creativity, community, and celebration. For 40 years now, the theater community of Buffalo, located in the heart of Western New York, has come together for “Curtain Up!” \u2014 a vibrant celebration of the opening of the theater season. As we mark its 40th anniversary, it’s time to reflect on its evolution and impact on the local arts scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. The Origins:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curtain Up! was not just conceived as an event to mark the beginning of the theater season, but also as an initiative to revitalize the theater district in Buffalo during a time when urban renewal was at its peak. Its inception was not just about the plays and performances but about uniting the community and reigniting a passion for local arts and theater.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n