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  • The Oscars are Sunday and we are here to help you get caught up! We've assembled details and coverage for the 14 films nominated in six major categories — all in one place.
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  • This week on Theater Talk, Anthony and Peter talk about four closings this weekend. THIRST at Irish Classical with Aleks Malesj and Kai Crumley; GIDION'S KNOT (Brazen Faced Varlets at ART) with Caitlin Coleman and Kristin Tripp Kelley; STRAIGHT WHITE MEN at Ujima, and CONSCIENCE at JRT. Continuing: WICKED at Shea's and MR. WOLF, another wonderful play by Rajiv Joseph at Road Less Traveled. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE COMPLETE LOCAL LISTINGSYes! Do it! Click through then scroll to see complete listings of what's on stage!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.
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