
25th Anniversary of Theater Talk
A crowd of 250 fans of Theater Talk and Anthony Chase celebrated the show’s 25th Anniversary last night in the WNED-TV Studio. The evening celebrated Tony’s 25 years as host of Theater Talk on WBFO—all of it as a dedicated public broadcasting volunteer. Tony’s original co-host Jim Santella was a special guest and current co-host Peter Hall served as one of the evening’s hosts. The audience was treated to an evening of first-rate entertainment full of comedy, music, speeches, videos and lots of Tony’s signature line: “And I’m Anthony Chase.”A keepsake program featured a Tony Chase/ Theater Talk custom crossword puzzle by Buffalo playwright Donna Hoke, a poem for the occasion by Justin Karcher and testimonials from theaters as to what Theater Talk and Tony Chase heave meant to the WNY arts community. Video congratulations from elected officials were shared (embed link?) and WNED | WBFO President & CEO Don Boswell unveiled a plaque that will hang outside the newly named Theater Talk Studio:
Theater Talk Studio
Anthony Chase
In recognition of 25 years as an outstanding
ambassador and advocate for Buffalo theater
and the arts community on WBFO’s “Theater Talk”
November 6, 2017
The evening closed with heartfelt remarks from Tony about the interconnectivity of theater and community. A very special night for all involved.
Theater Talk | Celebrating 25 Years

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Charmagne Chi

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Peter Hall holding up the “Tony Chase Crossword Puzzle” put together by Donna Hoke

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Anthony Chase was awarded a plaque for the WBFO studio by President and CEO Don Boswell

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Gregory Gjurich and Mary Kate O'Connell with Theresa Quinn on piano

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Jim Santella and Anthony Chase

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Lisa Ludwig

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Anthony Chase

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Peter Hall and Anthony Chase

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Anthony Chase

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Jimmy Janowski took part in an Anthony Chase impersonation performance with Chris Kelly, with Theresa Quinn on piano

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Amy Jakiel, Dudney Joseph and Kevin Craig

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Brian Meyer & Tony Chase

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Buffalo Actors John Fredo, Tom Owen and Ellen Horst.

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Food table at the reception.

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John Chichester, Jenniffer Anand, Marcus Tuttle

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Kerry Kate Abel singing

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Loraine O'Donnell singing

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Marc Sacco and Matthew Crehan Higgins speaking

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Mark Scott speaking

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Mark Scott presents flag from Representative Higgins to Anthony Chase

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Michael Seitz delivers a monologue

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Peter Hall posing with Theater Talk 25th Anniversary sign

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The crowd at the Theater talk 25th Anniversary celebration

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Anthony Chase and his family

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Anthony Chase and Kathie Rizzo-Young

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The Theater Talk 25th Anniversary cake