Theater (Metro Rail)

Theater
Former Buffalo Metro Rail station
File:Sheas.jpg Theater Station's outbound platform with Shea's Performing Arts Center in the background
Location	600 block of Main Street Buffalo, New York 14202
Coordinates
Owned by	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
Line(s)
Platforms	2 low-level side platforms
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	At-grade
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Status	Permanently closed
History
Opened	October 9, 1984
Closed	February 18, 2013
Services
Preceding station   NFTA   Following station Fountain Plaza toward Special Events Metro Rail Allen/Medical Campus toward University

Theater is a former Buffalo Metro Rail station that served the entertainment and theater districts of downtown Buffalo, New York located in the 600 block of Main Street between Chippewa and Tupper Streets at the north end of the Free Fare Zone, where customers traveling north are required to have proof-of-payment. Prior to February 18, 2013, Theater Station was the last above-ground station, with the subway portal directly north of the station. From October 9, 1984 to May 18, 1985, Theater Station served as the northern terminus, as Metro Rail officially opened for regular service on May 20, 1985. From May 20, 1985 to November 10, 1986, due to construction issues at LaSalle Station, Amherst Street Station served as the northern terminus. Since November 10, 1986, University Station serves as the northern terminus. After 10,359 days in service, Theater Station permanently closed on February 18, 2013, in order to be demolished to make way for the return of vehicular traffic to Main Street. The Buffalo Theater District is now served by the Fountain Plaza Station, located 546 feet south.

Notable places nearby

Theater Station is located near:

• Alleyway Theatre
• Andrews Theatre
• Buffalo United Artists
• Babeville
• Courier Express Building
• Irish Classical Theatre Company
• Market Arcade Building
• Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre
• Road Less Traveled Theatre
• Shea's Performing Arts Center
• 710 Main Street Theatre
• Trinity Episcopal Church

See also

• List of Buffalo Metro Rail stations