Theatre Talk: Fri. November 20, 2009Buffalo, NY(2009-11-20)Theater critics Jim Santella and Anthony Chase review "Fiddler on the Roof" at the Shea's Performing Arts Center and more.
Hill Family Tragedy Inspires Pro Love TourBuffalo, NY(2009-11-18)Two and a half months ago a fiery six-car crash on the Niagara Thruway brought tragedy to one of Buffalo's most beloved theatre families. Despite heroic efforts, seven year-old Asa Hill, the grandson of Ujima Theatre co-founder Lorna Hill, died from injuries he sustained in the accident. But the tragic loss inspired his family and the community to come together. On Friday, dozens of musicians, artists and poets will come together again for the first Pro Love Tour.
Fiddler on the Roof Opens in Buffalo with Seasoned CastBuffalo, NY(2009-11-17)The Broadway tour of Fiddler on the Roof opens Tuesday night in Buffalo at Sheas Performing Arts Center. The production was originally billed as the farewell tour of the show's long-time star, Chaim Topol. However, Topol will no longer be touring with the show because of a medical emergency. The actor has made the central character Tevye's name synonymous with his own. But his replacement in the Buffalo production has spent the last two decades sharing his own identity with Tevye.
Theatre Talk: Friday, November 13, 2009Buffalo, NY(2009-11-13)Theater critics Jim Santella and Anthony Chase review the Buffalo theater scene. They talk about Topol's dropping out of "Fiddler on the Roof," which opens next week at the Shea's Performing Arts Center.
Irish Classical Theatre Production Features NewcomerBuffalo, NY(2009-11-12)The Irish Classical Theatre Company is presenting its production of "Soemone Who'll Watch Over Me" by Frank McGuiness. The show stars artistic director Vincent O'Neill along with regular Dan Walker and newcomer Lou Colaiacovo. WBFO's Kelli Bocock-Natale sat down in our studios to speak with Lou about the production and his first experience working with the critically acclaimed acting company.
Theatre Talk: Friday, November 6, 2009Buffalo, NY(2009-11-06)Theater Critics Jim Santella and Anthony Chase review the Buffalo area's theater scene, including the new Road Less Traveled Productions presentation of "American Deal."
Theatre Talk: Friday, October 30, 2009Buffalo, NY(2009-10-30)Theater Critics Jim Santella and Anthony Chase review the Buffalo theater scene. Click the audio player above to hear Theatre Talk now or use your podcasting software to download it to your computer or iPod.
Theatre Talk: Friday, October 23, 2009Buffalo, NY(2009-10-23)Theater critics Jim Santella and Anthony Chase present the pledge drive edition of their weekly Theatre Talk.
Theatre Talk: Friday, October 16, 2009Buffalo, NY(2009-10-16)Theater critics Jim Santella and Anthony Chase talk about Tony's recent attendance at an "exclusive" party in honor of Chita Rivera. And they review the Jewish Repertory Theatre presentation of "Rose," plus much more.
Jewish Repertory Theatre Presents "Rose"Buffalo, NY(2009-10-15)The Jewish Repertory theatre company opens tonight with the Western New York premier of Martin Sherman's one woman play called "Rose."
Theatre Talk: Friday, October 9, 2009Buffalo, NY(2009-10-09)Theater Critic Jim Santella and Anthony Chase review the Buffalo theatre scene, including a sequel to "The Laramie Project," by Buffalo United Artists.
Theatre Talk: Friday, October 2, 2009Buffalo, NY(2009-10-02)Theater critics Jim Santella and Anthony Chase lament the trend of theater-goers texting during a show. Chase says "stop it!" That, plus a tour of Buffalo's theater scene on this week's Theatre Talk.
Theatre Talk: Fri. Sept. 25, 2009Buffalo, NY(2009-09-25)Theater critics Jim Santella and Anthony Chase review the Buffalo theater scene. This week, they talk about the Irish Classical Theatre production of "Blood Brothers" and more.
Theatre Talk: Fri. Sept. 18, 2009Buffalo, NY(2009-09-18)Theater critics Jim Santella and Anthony Chase review the Buffalo theater scene.
Theatre Talk: Friday, August 28, 2009Buffalo, NY(2009-08-28)Theatre Talk with Jim Santella and Anthony Chase features the latest from Buffalo theater scene.
