Art/Theater

Second Generation Theatre stages 'Into the Woods'

Eileen Buckley — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

A brand new theater group in Buffalo has been staging an ambitious performance at the New Phoenix Theatre. Second Generation Theatre Company, formed by a group of young women, has mounted a production of Into the Woods.

Widely popular musical The Book of Mormon coming to Shea's

Eileen Buckley — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000

A widely popular Broadway show is heading to Shea's Performing Arts Center next week. The Book of Mormon -- a Tony Award winning musical -- will be on stage starting Tuesday, June 11 and running through June 16 for eight shows. As WBFO'S Eileen Buckley reports, a lottery ticket policy is being followed for the production.

Theater Talk: Almost Arties!

Anthony Chase and Omar Fetouh — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:18:00 +0000

It's time for the annual Arties in Buffalo! On this week's edition of Theater Talk co-host Anthony Chase talks with WBFO's Omar Fetouh about Artovoice's annual Artie Awards. Chase founded the Arties in 1991 to recognize the work of the local theater actors and actresses.

Theater Talk: Artie Award Nominations

Mark Scott and Anthony Chase — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

This week's Theater Talk has more on the nominations for this year's Artie Awards.

Theater Talk: New round of openings this May

Anthony Chase and Jim Santella — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:54:35 +0000

THEATER TALK FRIDAY RUNDOWN:

Many new theater openings this May
Jersey Boys is back on stage through May 18th at Shea's
What's on stage at TOY -- Flat Stanley
Last chance to see "A Clean House" at Road Less Traveled

Theater Talk can be heard live each Friday on WBFO, 88.7 FM at 6:33 & 8:33 a.m.

BPO at Carnegie Hall

Eileen Buckley — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:23:33 +0000

Anticipation has been building for months as the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra prepared for its performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The BPO performs Wednesday night.

Theater Talk: 710 Main new season, I Love Lucy

Jim Santella and Anthony Chase — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

710 Main in Buffalo has announced its brand new season. This week on Theater Talk WBFO's Jim Santella and Anthony Chase examine the new line up -- that includes "I Love Lucy". They also review other local theater performances around town.

UB composer blends poetry, electronics & orchestra

Eileen Buckley — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000

A unique concert performance will be on stage Tuesday evening at UB's Lippes, Slee Concert Hall at the North Campus. University at Buffalo professor and composer David Felder has created a contemporary piece of music titled “Les Quatre Temps Cardinaux". WBFO's Eileen Buckley talked with Felder and his colleagues during a recent technical rehearsal.

BPO sells more than 1,400 tickets for Carnegie show

Eileen Buckley — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:27:48 +0000

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is breaking records as it continues it's "All Roads Lead to Carnegie Hall". In less three weeks, the BPO will be performing on the stage at Carnegie Hall.

Theater Talk: Road Less Traveled Productions' "The Clean House"

Eileen Buckley and Anthony Chase — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Theater critic Anthony Chase joins WBFO's Eileen Buckley as they talk about the latest Road Less Traveled Productions play "The Clean House," premiering Friday night.

Theater Talk Friday!

Jim Santella and Anthony Chase — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

This week WBFO'S Theater Talk hosts Jim Santella and Anthony Chase chat about all venues of local and New York theater.

Small electrical fire at Smith Theatre

WBFO Newsroom — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:56:34 +0000

Buffalo Firefighters put out a blaze at the Shea's Smith Theatre at 652 Main Street early Wednesday afternoon.

Neglia preparing the romantic, classical ballet Giselle

Eileen Buckley — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:32:34 +0000

Neglia Ballet Artists has been preparing for Giselle. The romantic, classical ballet will be performed at Shea's Performing Arts Center next Thursday evening for one show only.

Theater Talk: Fela at Shea's

Jim Santella and Anthony Chase — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:05:54 +0000

This week WBFO Theater Talk hosts Jim Santella and Anthony Chase begin their conversation with MusicalFare Theatre plans for expansion. They also give us a sneak peak of Fela on stage at Shea's Performing Arts Center for two shows only.

MusicalFare Theatre expanding, adding cabaret space

Eileen Buckley — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:21:39 +0000

MusicalFare Theatre has announced plans for an expansion of its space on the Daemen College Campus in Amherst.

Shea's unveils Broadway Season

Mike Desmond — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:19:06 +0000

Shea's Performing Arts Center unveiled its 2013-14 M & T Bank Broadway Series Thursday night.

Theater Talk: New line up of show openings

Anthony Chase and Eileen Buckley — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:24:13 +0000

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.

Theater Talk: "Mormon" tickets sell quickly

Jim Santella and Anthony Chase — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:00:00 +0000

WBFO's theater critics Jim Santella and Anthony Chase review First Lady Suite at the American Repertory Theater and Road Less Traveled Productions' Seeds. They also touch on the quick sale of tickets to the upcoming Shea's Performing Arts Center presentation of The Book of Mormon.

BPO's Falletta shares her memories of Van Cliburn

Eileen Buckley — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Legendary pianist Van Cliburn died Wednesday at the age of 78. Known as a brilliant musician, Cliburn had the honor of playing for every American president since Harry Truman.

Peep Show: Hot Mess showcases artists

Eileen Buckley — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Buffalo's artist-run media arts center hosts a high-energy fundraising party Saturday night at the Ukrainian Center on Genesee Street. WBFO's Eileen Buckley says Squeaky Wheel's party known as "Peep Show" will feature art installations, screenings, performances and live music.

BPO to bring in young jazz composers & mentors

Mike Desmond — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:35:01 +0000

Some young jazz musicians are going to get their newest music played by a full orchestra. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is one of three orchestras which work with the American Composers Orchestra to bring in young jazz composers and mentors to work with a full orchestra for a day and then get an opportunity to hear their music played by a full orchestra in a public performance.

Theater Talk: Pledge drive edition

Eileen Buckley — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:00:00 +0000

WBFO's Theater Talk co-hosts Jim Santella and Anthony Chase offer their special winter pledge drive edition.

Theatre Talk: Gruesome Playground Injuries

Jim Santella and Anthony Chase — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:30:00 +0000

This week on Theatre Talk, Jim Santella and Anthony Chase discuss "Gruesome Playground Injuries" and other local productions.

Theatre Talk: Chita Rivera turns 80!

Jim Santella and Anthony Chase — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:49:55 +0000

This week on WBFO's Theatre Talk, co-hosts Jim Santella and Anthony Chase discuss Chita Rivera turning 80.

New Albright-Knox leader talks about coming to Buffalo

Eileen Buckley — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:16:31 +0000

The future of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery will be in the hands of a man with extensive background in international art. 42-year-old Janne Sirén was introduced at a news conference Tuesday. He serves as the director of Helsinki Art Museum in Finland.

New Albright-Knox director aims to bring "spirit of fun" to gallery

Eileen Buckley — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:51:24 +0000

The new leader of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery is being called a "visionary" arts director with extensive European experience.

Albright-Knox taps Finn Janne Siren to be new director

WBFO Newsroom — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:36:29 +0000

The Albright-Knox Art Gallery has gone overseas to find its new director. Janne Sirén, director of the Helsinki Art Museum in Finland, will take over for Louis Grachos, who left the museum last year for a job in Austin, Texas.

Author Mick Cochrane on his new book "Fitz"

Mike Desmond — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:35:05 +0000

Mick Cochrane, a professor of English and director of creative writing at Canisius College, is a published author of short stories and four novels. His most recent, Fitz, has just been published.

BPO: "All Roads Lead to Carnegie Hall"

Eileen Buckley — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:07:50 +0000

The month of May might seem far away, but not for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The BPO has launched "All Roads Lead to Carnegie Hall," a fundraising effort to generate sponsors for it's May 8 performance in New York City.

Theatre Talk: 'Tis the season for holiday shows!

Eileen Buckley — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:26:23 +0000

This week on Theatre Talk co-hosts Jim Santella and Anthony Chase rundown a number of holiday theatre productions.