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Leslie Odom, Jr. on how colorblind casting in “Hamilton: The Musical” changed Broadway.

On this edition of "A Closer Look," BTPM's Ryan Zunner sits down with Jamal Harris Jr. to break down how certain community groups are responding to a recent Kensington Expressway injunction.

Work is progressing on the shoreline of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park in Buffalo. Ontario says it will ban ads for online gaming that feature athletes and celebrities.

Appraisal: Paul Revere Jr. Silver Pitcher with Diary, ca. 1775

Appraisal: 1940 William R. Hollingsworth, Jr. Oil Painting, from Fort Worth Hour 3.

Appraisal: Paul Revere Jr. Silver Tablespoon, ca. 1785

Appraisal: Aaron Willard Jr. Banjo Clock, ca. 1820, from Washington, DC Hour 1

Roy Wood Jr. learns how his ancestors and their children struggled through slavery.

Following the mistrial Reed's retrial is set for November 17

This week on Theater Talk, Anthony and Peter talk about RIDE THE CYCLONE last week at Buff State with a tip to go to our local universities for high-quality affordable theater. The Broadway tour of the corny musical SHUCKED starts at Shea's on Tuesday. Stephen Schwart's (WICKED, GODSPELL) musical PIPPIN opens tonight at O'Connell & Co. (on Bailey Ave.). Second Generation's annual fundraiser called BUCKET LIST will feature an A-list group of performers Sunday night at Shea's Smith. THE INFORMER by Matthew LaChiusa continues at ART of WNY (545 Elmwood), a well-crafted adaptation of Liam O’Flaherty’s novel. Also tonight, one night only CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD, an LGBTQ+ oratorio opens at Westminster Presbyterian about the 21-year-old brutally attacked near Laramie, Wyoming (see listings).For 32 years (as of November 2024), 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 6:45am, 8:45am, and 5:45pm Fridays 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 for the stage, including ballet and opera.