Conclave

Discover the Stories Behind the Curtain

Our annual theater tours -or Conclaves, as we call them- bring together enthusiasts and professionals to explore iconic theaters across the country, combining exclusive behind-the-scenes access, architectural appreciation, and insights into the past, present, and future of these cultural landmarks.

Previous Conclaves:

Boston Opera House Vector
Boston

Theatre Tour 2025

Shea's Buffalo Theatre's Marquee - Buffalo, NY
Western New York Conclave

Theatre Tour 2026

Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston, MA

Conclave 2026 Media Coverage

Shea's Performing Arts Center
Theatre Historical Society of America recognizes Shea’s Buffalo Theatre as Distinguished Theatre
www.wnypapers.com
Shea’s Buffalo Theatre has been recognized as a Distinguished Theatre by the Theatre Historical Society of America (THS), a national nonprofit dedicated to preserving America’s great movie palaces and historic theatres.
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Theater Historical Society of America visits Rochester
www.rochesterfirst.com
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Theater Historical Society of America visited the Finger Lakes this week for the first time in nearly 30 years. The four-day trip includes a visit to 21 theaters, opera…
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Finger Lakes Times Fort Hill Performing Arts Center
AROUND THE LAKES: Fort Hill PAC to welcome National Theatre Historical Society Tour June 26
www.fltimes.com
CANANDAIGUA — Fort Hill Performing Arts Center will host members of the Theatre Historical Society of America June 26 as part of the organization’s 2026 Conclave tour of historic and
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Theatre National Society of America recognizes West Herr Theatre with special honor
13wham.com
Rochester hosts the Theatre Historical Society of America in the Finger Lakes for the first time since 1999. Its 2026 conclave honored RBTL’s West Herr Auditorium Theatre as a “distinguished theatre” amid restoration.
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Fort Hill Performing Arts Center earns new honor
www.democratandchronicle.com
The Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua will be honored as a Distinguished Theater this Friday.
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