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This weekend on Theater Talk, Peter and Anthony talk about a new audio play, free, titled "Conversations With Eligible Voters In Pennsylvania" by Matthew Crehan Higgins. It was a weekend avoiding prison for Peter, finally catching up with ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Lancaster Opera House, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at Desiderio's Dinner Theater, and THE BREAK SONG, a new play by Buffalo's Mark Humphrey, at The Compass Performing Arts Factory, 545 Elmwood . Speaking of prison, next week we'll talk about BONNIE AND CLYDE, Bellissima Production's show on stage at The Allendale (Theater of Youth). And HAMILTON opened a two-week run at Shea's, the third tour to come to Buffalo.For 31 years (as of November 2023), Theater Talk has been appointment listening on WBFO, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian Anthony Chase, who joins Peter Hall for a five-minute weekly broadcast at 6:45 and 8:45 Friday mornings on 88.7 WBFO with a podcast available on wbfo.org. NOTE: Theater listings are included with the podcast. As part of BTPM (Buffalo Toronto Public Media), their beat is primarily Buffalo theater, but Broadway, The Shaw Festival, The Stratford Festival, and Chautauqua are covered as are other relevant art forms, including ballet and opera.

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson says that telling Sly Stone's story with empathy was a way to open a conversation about Black artists and mental health.

One of the most prestigious jazz education and outreach programs in the world is spending time with some Buffalo Public School students this week. The…

In his new book, the guitarist, singer and songwriter shares stories from life growing up in a musical household and talks about collaborating and sharing the stage with the likes of Rosemary Clooney, Frank Sinatra and Paul McCartney.

Karen Haglof made her name as a guitarist on the ultra-competitive New York no-wave scene of the 1980s. Then she stopped playing and launched a career in medicine. Now she's back with a solo album.

From his porch in the Treme, the drummer can see where slaves congregated for Sunday drum circles, where Professor Longhair lived and where gospel choirs sing. No wonder he proudly steeps himself in his city's musical tradition.

Singer-songwriter-guitarist Bethany Cosentino opens up about sobriety on a propulsive new album with musical partner Bobb Bruno. Almost Tomorrow is Best Coast's first record in five years.

In Austin, Texas, an accomplished writer and guitarist suffered a devastating stroke. He lost use of his strumming hand. But he still found a way to continue making beautiful music on his guitar.

Music has played an important role in the Gulf region and the Mississippi delta, often elaborating on stories of natural and man-made disasters. The music has borne testament to upheaval over the centuries.

17,000 fans turned up to the Hollywood Bowl for a concert by Willie Nelson and his famous friends. Owen Wilson, Helen Mirren, Ethan Hawke and Jennifer Garner all did the introductions.