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WNY Soundstage

WNY Soundstage

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Explores WNY's creative economy through a series of conversations with artists, musicians, producers, directors, and authors from WNY and beyond. Join host, Daniel Lendzian, as he pulls back the curtain and gives listeners a behind the scenes look at current trends in the arts industry. What started during the pandemic as a series of free virtual concerts while stages were mostly dark, has turned into an in-depth reflection on current trends in the creative economy. Western NY's arts and cultural organizations generate more than $352.1 million in total economic activity throughout our region. Through this series we look at where the industry is heading with an evolving definition of art in all its forms, as well as feature the best our region has to offer across all artistic genres. In addition to this podcast, local event guides are posted monthly on BuffaloRising.com. Hosted By Daniel Lendzian | a working artist, author, and educator. He has mentored thousands of students across the U.S. in classical and contemporary theatre techniques, as well as performed in hundreds of individual shows on international, national, and regional stages. Currently, he is a lecturer in SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance as well as host of Buffalo Rising's WNY Soundstage podcast. Dan also writes micro-fiction and has devised dozens of original works of theatre. He is a certified Pilates Instructor and completed his Masters of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.© 2022 Buffalo Rising Sciences sociales
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  • Grant O’Brien on Making Classical Music Accessible, One Free Concert at a Time

    Grant O’Brien on Making Classical Music Accessible, One Free Concert at a Time
    Jun 18 2026
    On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Grant O’Brien, the inaugural JoAnn Falletta Conducting Fellow with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Grant O’Brien is a conductor known for imaginative programming, dynamic performances, and a commitment to making orchestral music accessible to broad audiences. He previously served as Assistant Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony and Augusta Symphony, leading a wide range of family, education, pops, film, and community engagement concerts. His credits also include conducting live-to-picture performances of [...]
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    23 min
  • Kevin Cirone on Cinematic Writing, Sherlock Holmes, and the Art of the New Play

    Kevin Cirone on Cinematic Writing, Sherlock Holmes, and the Art of the New Play
    Jun 2 2026
    On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Cirone, playwright of His Girl Watson: A Sherlock Noir at Alleyway Theatre. Kevin Cirone is a playwright and Kennedy Center Playwriting alumnus whose work has entertained audiences across New England, New York, and beyond for over 20 years, with productions at the Huntington Theater Company, New York International Fringe Festival, Moonbox Theater Company, and multiple Boston Theater Marathon selections. His play, His Girl Watson: A Sherlock Noir, won [...]
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    25 min
  • Leslie Odom, Jr. on Performing With the BPO

    Leslie Odom, Jr. on Performing With the BPO
    Apr 27 2026
    On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Leslie Odom, Jr. Leslie Odom, Jr. is a Tony and Grammy Award-winning, Emmy- and Oscar-nominated actor, songwriter, and New York Times bestselling author, best known for originating Aaron Burr in Hamilton. He returned to the role in September 2025 to record-breaking box office success, and also earned acclaim and a Tony nomination for producing and starring in Purlie Victorious. His film and TV work includes portraying Sam Cooke in [...]
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    16 min
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