All Episodes

From Science to Symphony: A Conversation with BPO’s Amy Glidden

Tullis Johnson on the Art of Curating Something Sinister: The Haunted Landscapes of Charles E. Burchfield

JB Smoove on Laughter, Live Comedy, and a “Vacation of the Mind”

Inside Becky Shaw: Gina Gionfriddo on Humor, Morality, and Human Messiness

Ron Spigelman on the Magic of Gershwin and the Power of Pops

Where Art Meets Camp: Adam Weekley on Building Camp Everything

Conversation with Tiffany Gaines, curator, and Valeria Cray, Artist, Surface Tension is now on view at The Burchfield Penney Art Museum

Bandits on the Run on Rough Magic, Busking, and Coming Back to WNY

Jeff Miers on Buffalo’s Alternative Rock Legacy and Analog Rewind at Artpark

Grant O’Brien on Making Classical Music Accessible, One Free Concert at a Time

Kevin Cirone on Cinematic Writing, Sherlock Holmes, and the Art of the New Play

Leslie Odom, Jr. on Performing With the BPO

The Necessity of Joy: Douglas Lyons on the importance of joy and chosen family

Dinner Party at the End of the World: a Conversation with Kristoffer Díaz

Barry Privett of Carbon Leaf on 30 Years of Music and Why Live Shows Matter More Than Ever

Gotham Comes to Kleinhans: James Olmstead on Batman in Concert

Danté Williams on Building Platforms Without Boundaries

Different from the Rest: Exploring the Art and Legacy of AP Gorny

A Conversation with Blockbuster Conductor Anthony Parnther

BPO UpClose, conversation with double-bassist Jonathan Borden

Sugar, Booze, an Unexpected Apology, and Big Holiday Energy with Ana Gasteyer

Playwright Terry Guest on the power of new plays and the roots of OAK on stage at Alleyway Theatre

UB’s Season of Sound: Conversations with Eric Huebner and Alex Sesenton

Laughing Out Loud with Preacher Lawson: Comedy, Life, and the Art of Connection

Flipping the Script: Sandy Rustin on Writing Women Who Take the Lead in Farce

Melissa Etheridge Brings the Yes We Are Tour to Buffalo

Kimberley Rampersad’s Triple Bill at Shaw Festival Theatre, A Season of Musicals, Jazz, and Drama

Celebrating 50 Years of Shakespeare in Delaware Park: Conversation with Lisa Ludwig on legacy, laughs, and logistical magic

Theatre That Bites Back: Keelie Sheridan on Directing ‘Crocodile Fever’ at ICTC

Artpark at 50: Dave Wedekindt on Music, Marketing & the Future

Kishi Bashi: Orchestrating the End of the World (and Other Joyful Acts)

Three-time GRAMMY®-nominated artist Ryan Shaw on Channeling R&B Classics—and Creating New Ones

Creating Characters and Solving Crimes: A Conversation with Playwright Heidi Armbruster

Composing Courage: A Conversation with Composer Paul Moravec and Guest Conductor Dr. Malcolm J. Merriweather on Sanctuary Road and The Montgomery Variations at the BPO

Making the Case for the Arts: Jen Swan-Kilpatrick on ASI’s Mission & the Importance of Community Support

Conversation with Erica Murray, playwright of ‘The Loved Ones’ at ICTC

Zodiaque Dance Company Celebrates 50 Years, Conversation with co-directors, Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver

Playwright Karissa Murrell Myers on the thrill of long-from storytelling and the power of image in live theatre

Gabriella McKinley, Director, 2nd Gen’s ‘The Niceties’ on the Power of Empathy and Theatre’s Role in Meaningful Conversations

Kevin Zak, playwright of ‘A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia on Australian Dames’ at Alleyway Theatre

Fascinatin’ Rhythm: A Deep Dive into jazz and Gershwin’s Legacy with Maestro Byron Stripling

The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul: A Deep Dive with the Creator, Christie Baugher

Debbie Gibson Talks Electric Youth, Broadway, and Her Upcoming Buffalo Tour Stop

Broadway’s Mandy Gonzalez to Perform with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Keelie Sheridan, Artistic Director of Irish Classical Theater Company, Makes Her Official Buffalo Debut

Aurora Real de Asua talks about her play ‘WIPEOUT’ on stage at Alleyway Theatre

Conversation with Kimberley Rampersad, Associate Artistic Director, Shaw Festival Theatre

Singer-Songwriter Jason Mraz on the inspiration behind his tour, Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride, “…enjoy the ride and be as expressive as you can or as you want to be.”

Puppet Horror Rocks Buffalo Iron Works with Original Musical. Interview with Josh Gross, Puppeteers for Fears

Broadway Meets Buffalo: “Unsinkable” Songs in Starring Buffalo’s “Titanic”. Conversation with Music Director Dr. Alison d’Amato, and actors Diane Phelan and Jonathan Young

Sarah Norat-Phillips’ farewell season, Ujima Theatre’s enduring 45 year legacy, and the broader rediscovery of playwright Alice Childress

Playwright Tim Sniffen on Humor, Improv, and Bringing Classic Characters to Life in his New Play at Alleyway Theatre

Gilded Age Crime Novels: Conversation with author Robert Brighton on what inspired him to weave local lore through historical fiction

A Conversation with Drag Royalty, Mrs. Kasha Davis, on Storytelling, Entertainment, Advocacy, & Empowering LGBTQ+ Voices

25 Years of Harmony in Buffalo: Interview with JoAnn Falletta on Music, Leadership, and Legacy

Quickies Return, Plus, Behind the Scenes of Alleyway Theatre’s Bold Experimentation (with Chris Handley)

Exploring Life Under the Big-Top: A conversation with Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus Performers, Jan Damm & Equivokee

Laugh Lines and Lifelines: Exploring Identity and Belonging with R. Eric Thomas, Playwright, The Folks at Home at Alleyway Theatre

Enriching Education Through Art: A Conversation with Jamie M. Enser, UB Center for the Arts

From Page to Screen: Sarah T. Schwab on Adapting ‘Life After You’ for Film

Explore Shaw Festival Theatre’s 2024 Season with Artistic Director, Tim Carroll

From Ice Skates to Fairy Tales: Behind the Scenes with Disney on Ice Stars, Ida Sjolin and Quentin Lourenco-Aubry

Conversation with Jennifer Barbee, Associate Director and Director of Development at the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Interview with Glynis Leyshon, Director of Shaw Festival Theatre’s ‘Brigadoon’

Interview with Scott Propeack, executive director of the Burchfield Penney Art Center, about the Art in Craft Media 2023 exhibition

Interview with multi-hyphenate artist, TaNisha Fordham about her play ’12 Mo’ Angry Men’ at Ujima Theatre Dec 1-17

A Conversation with Valerie June: A Prelude to An Evening of Music with Valerie June, Rachael Davis, Thao & Yasmin Williams at Babeville Buffalo, Asbury Hall on November 13, 2023

Conversation with Drew Fornarola on his recent projects and bringing Broadway to Buffalo for Starring Buffalo’s Sister Act: The Musical

Dr. Mario Hicks on Nonprofits, Navigating Change, and Forward-Thinking Leadership

Conversations with Julian Montague, artist and graphic designer, and Tullis Johnson and Tiffany Gaines, from the Burchfield Penney Art Center

A conversation with Joan Osborne on Defying Categories, Artistic Evolution, Motown Memories, and New Beginnings

Unwrapping the Life and Slimes of Marc Summers with the iconic TV Host

A Conversation with Second Generation Theater Company, Ujima Company, and Shea’s on co-producing the Broadway Musical, The Color Purple

Jessica Kirson, comedian, appearing at Helium Comedy Club

Conversation with Drew Fornarola, artistic director of Starring Buffalo, and Michele Ragusa, actress and star of Hello, Dolly

Conversation with Carrie Stiver, Executive Director of Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village on preserving the rich heritage of the Buffalo Niagara region

Conversation with LeRoi Johnson and several teaching artists that engaged 40 local students through the Burchfield Penney Art Center

Playwright chat with the writers in advance of BUFFALO QUICKIES | 10-minute play festival, PLUS a check-in with Chris J Handley, Executive Artistic Director at Alleyway Theatre

Conversation with actor and comedian Paul Reiser

Conversation with Darren Cotton, Executive Director of The Tool Library + Owner, Dügüd Design

Interview with Daniel Hart, executive director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Conversation with Dave Ruch, Guitarist with Organ Fairchild, on maintaining a career in the arts for more than 30 years

The Business of Halloween Haunts with Kevin Donovan, founder and director of terror, and Moe Hosken, Everhaunt Haunted House

An Exploration of Agritainment with Melinda Vizcarra of Becker Farms + Vizcarra Vineyards and Kurt Guba of Freedom Run Winery

A conversation with Play/Ground artists Amanda Besl, Jacob Todd Broussard, Adam Thibodeaux, and Shawn Chiki

Behind the Scenes: the business of music and event promotion in WNY with Adrianne Salmon, Buffalo Iron Works

The Oregon Trail at Alleyway Theatre

WNY’s Creative Economy with Jen Swan and Holly Grant, Arts Services Inc.

BUFFALO QUICKIES returns to the Alleyway Theatre mainstage