Anthony Chase http://news.wbfo.org en Theater Talk: Ujima's "Breath, Boom" and BUA's "The Normal Heart" http://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-ujimas-breath-boom-and-buas-normal-heart <p><em>Theater Talk's </em>Jim Santella and Anthony Chase preview the Ujima Company's production of<em> Breath, Boom, </em>opening Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp; The curtain also rises on BUA's <em>The Normal Heart.</em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 33468 at http://news.wbfo.org Theater Talk: Ujima's "Breath, Boom" and BUA's "The Normal Heart" Theater Talk: New round of openings this May http://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-new-round-openings-may <p>THEATER TALK FRIDAY RUNDOWN:</p><ul><li>Many new theater openings this May</li><li>Jersey Boys is back on stage through May 18th at Shea's</li><li>What's on stage at TOY -- Flat Stanley</li><li>Last chance to see "A Clean House" at Road Less Traveled</li></ul><p>Theater Talk can be heard live each Friday on WBFO, 88.7 FM at 6:33 &amp; 8:33 a.m.</p><p></p><p> Fri, 10 May 2013 17:54:35 +0000 Anthony Chase and Jim Santella 33292 at http://news.wbfo.org Theater Talk: New round of openings this May Theater Talk: 710 Main new season, I Love Lucy http://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-710-main-new-season-i-love-lucy <p><a href="http://www.sheas.org/710main/710main_2013_14.asp">710 Main</a> in Buffalo has announced its brand new season.&nbsp;&nbsp; This week on Theater Talk WBFO's Jim Santella and Anthony Chase examine the new line up -- that includes "I Love Lucy".&nbsp; They also review other local theater performances around town.</p><p></p><p> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 32867 at http://news.wbfo.org Theater Talk: 710 Main new season, I Love Lucy Theater Talk Friday! http://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-friday <p>This week WBFO'S Theater Talk hosts Jim Santella and Anthony Chase chat about all venues of local and New York theater.&nbsp;</p><p></p><p> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 32448 at http://news.wbfo.org Theater Talk Friday! Theater Talk: Fela at Shea's http://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-fela-sheas <p>This week WBFO Theater Talk hosts Jim Santella and Anthony Chase begin their conversation with MusicalFare Theatre plans for expansion.&nbsp; They also give us a sneak peak of Fela on stage at Shea's Performing Arts Center for two shows only.</p><p></p><p> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:05:54 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 32245 at http://news.wbfo.org Theater Talk: Fela at Shea's Theater Talk: BUA's "Eight" http://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-buas-eight <p>In a week when arguments on California's Proposition Eight banning gay marriage were aired at the US Supreme Court, one of Buffalo's theater companies is preparing to tackle the issue. This week on <em>Theater Talk</em>, critics Jim Santella and Anthony Chase talk about Buffalo United Artists' staged reading of the play, "Eight," this Wednesday night at 7:30.</p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 32054 at http://news.wbfo.org Theater Talk: BUA's "Eight" Theater Talk: "Sister Act" and more http://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-sister-act-and-more <p>Theater critics Jim Santella and Anthony Chase talk about "Sister Act" at the Shea's Performing Arts Center, "Being Behan" at the Irish Classical Theater and more in this week's edition of WBFO's <em>Theater Talk</em>.</p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 31860 at http://news.wbfo.org Theater Talk: "Sister Act" and more Theater Talk: New line up of show openings http://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-new-line-show-openings <p>This week on theater talk -- WBFO'S Eileen Buckley fills in for co-host Jim Santella and joins Anthony Chase for a chat on local theater.</p><p></p><p> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:24:13 +0000 Anthony Chase and Eileen Buckley 31680 at http://news.wbfo.org Theater Talk: New line up of show openings Theater Talk: "Mormon" tickets sell quickly http://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-mormon-tickets-sell-quickly <p>WBFO's theater critics Jim Santella and Anthony Chase review <em>First Lady Suite</em> at the American Repertory Theater and Road Less Traveled Productions' <em>Seed</em>s. They also touch on the quick sale of tickets to the upcoming Shea's Performing Arts Center presentation of <em>The Book of Mormon.</em></p><p></p> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:00:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 31479 at http://news.wbfo.org Theater Talk: "Mormon" tickets sell quickly Theater Talk: Dancing at Lughnasa http://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-dancing-lughnasa <p> This week on Theater Talk, Jim Santella and Anthony Chase discuss "Dancing at Lughnasa" and other productions on stage locally.</p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:35:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 31069 at http://news.wbfo.org Theater Talk: Dancing at Lughnasa Theater Talk: Spell T-H-E-A-T-E-R! http://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-spell-t-h-e-t-e-r <p>It's Theater Talk Friday in Buffalo!&nbsp; WBFO'S Jim Santella and Anthony Chase give us a spelling lesson.</p><p></p><p> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:00:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 30881 at http://news.wbfo.org Theater Talk: Spell T-H-E-A-T-E-R! Theatre Talk: Gruesome Playground Injuries http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-gruesome-playground-injuries <p>This week on Theatre Talk, Jim Santella and Anthony Chase discuss "Gruesome Playground Injuries" and other local productions.</p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:30:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 30481 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: Gruesome Playground Injuries Theatre Talk: Chita Rivera turns 80! http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-chita-rivera-turns-80 <p>This week on WBFO's Theatre Talk, co-hosts Jim Santella and Anthony Chase discuss Chita Rivera turning 80.&nbsp; Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:49:55 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 30301 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: Chita Rivera turns 80! Theatre Talk: Angels in America http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-angels-america <p>This week on Theatre Talk, Jim Santella and Anthony Chase discuss the local production of "Angels in America."</p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:30:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 30097 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: Angels in America Theatre Talk: Les Miserables http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-les-miserables <p>Jim Santella and Anthony Chase discuss the film <em>Les Miserables</em> and local stage productions, including <em>Angels in America</em>, in this week's Theatre Talk.</p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:30:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 29892 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: Les Miserables Theatre Talk: Back for 2013 http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-back-2013 <p>After a couple of weeks away...Jim Santella and Anthony Chase are back to kick off another year of Theatre Talk.</p><p></p> Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:30:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase and A 29692 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: Back for 2013 Theatre Talk: A 2012 review http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-2012-review <p>This week on Theatre Talk, Jim Santella and Anthony Chase review some of their favorite productions of this past year.</p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:28:57 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 29329 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: A 2012 review Theatre Talk: A Visit to NYC http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-visit-nyc <p>This week on Theatre Talk, Jim Santella and Anthony Chase discuss New York City's theatre scene.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:35:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 29112 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: A Visit to NYC Theatre Talk: White Christmas http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-white-christmas <p>This week on Theatre Talk, Jim Santella and Anthony Chase review <em>White Christmas</em> and other local productions.</p><p></p><p></p> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:30:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 28699 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: White Christmas Theatre Talk: 2012: End of the Road http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-2012-end-road <p>Theatre Talk hosts Jim Santella &amp; Anthony Chase discuss 2012: End of the Road.&nbsp; It's now on stage at Road Less Traveled Productions in Buffalo.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://roadlesstraveledproductions.org/2012/05/2012-end-of-the-road/" title="2012: END OF THE ROAD">&nbsp;</a></p> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:12:14 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 28312 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: 2012: End of the Road Theatre Talk: What's on stage? http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-whats-stage <p>This week on Theatre Talk -- Neil Simon's "God's Favorite" at Lancaster Opera House.&nbsp; Radio Golf -- at&nbsp; The Manny Fried Playhouse and the Jewish Repertory Theatre performs the whipping man. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:00:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 28077 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: What's on stage? Theatre Talk: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde <P>Just in time for the Halloween season, Jekyll and Hyde the Musical will open at Shea's Performing Arts Center.&nbsp;&nbsp; WBFO's Theatre Talk hosts Jim Santella and Anthony Chase kick off this week's conversation with a review of the show.</P> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 27636 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Theatre Talk: Charlo http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-charlo <p>This week on Theatre Talk, Jim Santella and Anthony Chase review "Charlo" a musical about Charlie Chaplin.</p> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:30:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 27461 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: Charlo Theatre Talk: Book of Mormon & Bread & Puppet Theatre http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-book-mormon-bread-puppet-theatre <p>This week on Theatre Talk WBFO's co-hosts Jim Santella and Anthony Chase discuss The Book of Mormon</p> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:22:51 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 27261 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: Young Audiences and A Streetcar Named Desire http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-young-audiences-and-streetcar-named-desire <p>This week's Theatre Talk chat kicks off with a discussion on Young Audiences.</p> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:25:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 27023 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: Billy Elliot The Musical & more http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-billy-elliot-musical-more <p>Billy Elliot The Musical is on stage at Shea's Performing Arts Center.</p> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:03:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 26787 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: Billy Elliot The Musical & more Theatre Talk: Seth Rudetsky’s Big Fat Broadway Show http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-seth-rudetsky-s-big-fat-broadway-show <p>Seth's Big Fat Broadway Show was one of the first show's of the season at 710 Main Theatre in downtown Buffalo.</p> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:49:42 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 26543 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: Seth Rudetsky’s Big Fat Broadway Show Theatre Talk: 31st Annual Curtain Up! http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-31st-annual-curtain <p>Buffalo's fall theatre season takes center stage Friday evening with the 31st Annual Curtain Up!</p> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:09:12 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 26314 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: 31st Annual Curtain Up! Theatre Talk: Mr. and Mrs. Nobody, Green Day musical American Idiot http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-mr-and-mrs-nobody-green-day-musical-american-idiot <p>It's a packed-filled fall theatre season across the Buffalo area, and no one fills us in better than what's on stage then our Theatre Talk co-hosts Jim Santella and Anthony Chase!</p> Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 26031 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: Mr. and Mrs. Nobody, Green Day musical American Idiot Theatre Talk: Silo City http://news.wbfo.org/post/theatre-talk-silo-city <p>Silo City opens on Buffalo's waterfront Saturday.</p> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:21:00 +0000 Jim Santella and Anthony Chase 25555 at http://news.wbfo.org Theatre Talk: Silo City