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  • Background from left to right: Red, white stripe in the middle, then black. On the left: What's Next? logo and the episode title and number in black and white text. On the bottom right: a photo of the guests for this episode
    From Buffalo to Knoxville: Voices at Southern Fried
    Southern Fried is one of the largest spoken word and performance poetry competitions in the world. Founded in 1993, it’s rooted in storytelling, soul, and Southern hospitality.
  • Illustrated promotional graphic for the podcast 'Tapestry.' At the top, four colorful square icons represent themes like community, places, history, and hidden gems. Below, bold text reads 'TAPESTRY.' Underneath, a stylized welcome sign flanked by white columns reads: 'Welcome to Lewiston – EP. 103' against a blue and gold background.
    The Tapestry of Lewiston
    On this episode of Tapestry, we venture to Lewiston, NY, a town brimming with history and culture with Artpark, the Lewiston Museum, and more!
  • In A CHRISTMAS STORY at LOH Broadway's John Scherer is grown-up Ralphie, the narrator of the play, with Carter Riccio as young Ralphie.
    Theater Talk: Local stages transition to holiday shows with 8 openings this weekend alone! (See listings.)
    As Brian Higgins prepares to head up Shea's the holiday season finds many, many shows continuing and, depending on your taste, at least 8 openings! (See listings.) 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, and The Stratford Festival are covered as other relevant art forms are touched on, including ballet and opera.
  • K-pop surges on the album chart, and Shaboozey ties an all-time record
    The pop charts this week are full of milestones, from a trio of K-pop acts crashing the top of the album chart to the year's biggest hit matching the longest-ever run atop the singles chart.
  • The Scoreboard - April 30th
    The Battle of Ontario is heating up, with Ottawa extending the series last night; the Bandits prepare for the NLL Semifinal; and two UB Tennis teams are off to the NCAA Tournament.
  • At MusicalFare, AMERICAN RHAPSODY examines the context of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue"
    Theater Talk: Last week's OKLAHOMA! & next week's MY FAIR LADY at Shea's. AMERICAN RHAPSODY at MusicalFare
    For over 25 years, 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. This week (February 25, 2022) Theater Talk looks back at the controversy surrounding OKLAHOMA!
  • MY FAIR LADY at Shea's features stunning sets by Michael Yeargan
    Theater Talk (30th annual broadcast today!): MY FAIR LADY at Shea's is a lush musical experience
    30 years, Theater Talk has been appointment listening on WBFO, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian, Anthony Chase who these days joins WNED's 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.
  • The Theatre District on Main Street in downtown Buffalo saw some blizzard cancellations this December 2022.
    Theater Talk: Blizzard of 2022 created some cancellations; January brings LADY DAY to MusicalFare and THE MAI to Irish Classical plus others (see listings)
    For 30 years (as of November 2022) 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. As part of BTPM (Buffalo Toronto Public Media), their beat is primarily Buffalo theater, but Broadway, The Shaw Festival, and The Stratford Festival are covered as other relevant art forms are touched on, including ballet and opera.
  • Sidney Poitier in his Tony nominated role of Walter Lee Younger in Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN pictured with Ruby Dee (1959)
    Theater Talk: Poitier Passes, Denzel is Macbeth, Ricardos, the wait for Godot is over, Puffs coming soon
    For over 25 years, 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. This Friday, January 21, 2022 Anthony and Peter discuss Sidney Poitier's passing at age 94, Denzel Washington in Joel Coen's movie of "Macbeth," Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem in "Being the Ricardos," the long wait for WAITING FOR GODOT at the Irish Classical Theatre is over, and next week it's PUFFS, opening at the Shea's Smith Theatre.
  • At the 30th ARTIE AWARDS 2021 L-R Co-hosts Charmagne Chi, Anthony Chase, Amy Jakiel
    Theater Talk: Recapping the 30th Annual Arties and looking at some potential 31st Annual nominees as the season gets rolling
    Theater Talk discusses the local Buffalo theatrical scene with Anthony Chase and Peter Hall
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