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  • Pressure has been growing from Democrats and activists to charge more people, including those in high positions of power
  • This week on Theater Talk, Anthony and Peter discuss MASS APPEAL at Desiderio's Dinner Theatre, which is continuing, while WOMEN LAUGHING ALONE WITH SALAD is generating a lot of buzz but closes this weekend (a must-see). CROCODILE FEVER at Irish Classical comes with numerous trigger warnings, and Anthony shares how Buffalo's Prop Mistress to the Stars, Diane Almeter Jones, is learning to create reusable fake pools of blood. JOSHUA'S BOOTS, an opera by African American composer Adolphus Hailstork, is performing tonight and tomorrow afternoon at First Shiloh Baptist Church. Complete listings are below!For over 30 years, Theater Talk has been appointment listening on WBFO, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian, Anthony Chase. Chase co-hosted Theater Talk with Buffalo Broadcast Hall of Famer Jim Santella for many years. These days, it's Peter Hall. With more than 20 active producing theater companies in Buffalo alone, not to mention Shea’s Performing Arts Center and the Shaw Festival at nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake, Chase and Hall keep their calendars full, trying to see and share their insights on as many shows as possible.But Theater Talk is anything but a dry community arts listing service. Instead, with affection, good humor, and just the occasional rant, the segment provides snapshot reviews, recommends local productions, analyzes the Western New York theater scene and occasionally looks at what's happening on Broadway and across the nation.Chase is the founder of the Artie Awards, which recognizes excellence in Western New York theater and raises money for AIDS charities.
  • State history standards can give educators a roadmap through the uncomfortable facts of U.S. history. In the current debate over critical race theory, they can also offer political cover.
  • More than 6,000 entries later, we have our champion. Watch the joyous video that won over all 10 judges unanimously.
  • On a Valentine’s Day Special of the Scoreboard, we take a look at who is exchanging roses today in Buffalo sports; plus a recap of the first two games of the Four Nations Face-Off, and a preview of tonight’s girls hoops game on Friday Night Lights.
  • Republican struggles between establishment-backed conservatives and Tea Party rivals are a dominant feature this election season. Georgia had a crowded GOP race that is headed to a July runoff.
  • On Wednesday's Scoreboard... The Sabres return home to host Minnesota tonight. The UB Bulls football team ends their season with eight wins. Plus, a preview of what to expect at your local Turkey Bowl game tomorrow.
  • On Friday's Scoreboard... We get into how the Sabres overcame the Blues and the rulebook last night to win their 4th in five games. Three Sectional Champions were crowned on the gridiron last night, and two more will win titles tonight. Plus, we look ahead to the Bills' meeting with Mahomes and the Chiefs this Sunday.
  • The NHL Draft Lottery shakes up the order in the top ten; the Maple Leafs took game one over Florida in the second round; and the Bills add to their wide receiver core ahead of rookie minicamp.
  • "It appears that Mrs. Thomas has information relevant to our investigation," the panel said after reports that she had exchanged text messages with Trump's chief of staff ahead of the Capitol attack.
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