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Boston Public Radio PodcastBoston Lyric Opera's CarouselThe Boston Lyric Opera's 80th anniversary production of "Carousel" starts tonight, and brings the beloved show back to its beginnings at the historic Colonial Theater – in 1945.We speak with Boston Lyric Opera CEO Bradley Vernatter, director and visionary Anne Bogart, and Boston Foundation's Lee Pelton, making his theatrical debut. Plus, performances from Chelsea Basler, Brendan Shapiro, and Mary Kray.2025-04-0421 min
The Culture Show PodcastApril 2, 2025 - Carousel, Elizabeth Strout, and the Hanging Nasturtiums at the Gardner MuseumBoston Lyric Opera mounts an 80th Anniversary production of "Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL,” eight decades to the day of its first Boston run, and in the same venue where the final pre-Broadway tryout played in 1945, the Colonial Theatre. BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart stages a tribute to this classic and she joins The Culture Show for an overview. To learn about upcoming performances, go here.From there the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Elizabeth Strout joins The Culture Show to talk about her latest book “Tell Me Everything” and to discuss her upcoming visit to Boston on April 27th where she will...2025-04-0255 min
Reel Notes w/ CineMasaiLyric Jones | S5 Episode 8If you'd like to see full video of this and other episodes, join the Reel Notes Patreon at the Homie ($5/month) tier or higher. You also get early access to episodes, an invite to our Discord server, access to the Reel Talk movie night archives, and more!My guest this week is California-via-Massachusetts rapper, singer-songwriter, drummer, and DJ, Lyric Jones. We spoke about They Cloned Tyrone, Charlie Brown and Peanuts, The Temptations miniseries, the Ray Charles biopic Ray, ...2025-03-261h 25The Culture Show PodcastMarch 11, 2025 - The Seasons with Anthony Roth Costanzo and Sarah Ruhl, the Hundred-Year Book Debate 2025, and Melody Munitz of The Addams FamilyThe new baroque opera “The Seasons,” is making its world premiere in Boston. It was conceptualized by Anthony Roth Costanzo and playwright Sara Ruhl who joined The Culture Show for an overview. The Seasons Is set in the near future when the seasons are out of order and extreme weather upends the life and aspirations of a group of artists who’ve escaped the city for a creative retreat on a remote farm. The music is Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” along with other compositions and the libretto is by Sarah Ruhl. “The Seasons” is a co-Production with Boston Lyric Opera, SCEN...2025-03-1155 minThe Culture Show PodcastJanuary 29, 2025 - "Funny Girl," artist Frank Costantino, and soprano Christine GoerkeThe musical “Funny Girl,” is coming to town by way of Broadway in Boston. We get a preview with actress Hannah Shankman who stars as Fanny Brice. “Funny Girl” is onstage at Citizens Opera House February 4th through February 16th. To learn more go here.From there, the Boston Athenaeum has launched its newest exhibition, “Frank M. Costantino: Visionary Projects,” presenting the drawings of eminent Boston-based architectural illustrator Frank M. Costantino. Lauren Graves, Associate Curator at the Boston Athenaeum and Frank M. Costantino join The Culture Show for a preview. To learn more about the exhibition, which is on view thr...2025-01-2955 min
WBCA PodcastsBoston Neighborhood Network NewsThe Annual August Moon Festival in Chinatown; National Night Out in Mattapan; The Boston Lyric Opera's Summer Night Concert Tour in Moakley Park, South Boston; Mayor Michelle Wu unveils a $40 million grant program for affordable housing; interview with Mireille Tushiminina and Niu Raza for the African Festival of Boston.
2024-08-1719 minWBCA PodcastsBoston Neighborhood Network NewsThe Annual August Moon Festival in Chinatown; National Night Out in Mattapan; The Boston Lyric Opera's Summer Night Concert Tour in Moakley Park, South Boston; Mayor Michelle Wu unveils a $40 million grant program for affordable housing; interview with Mireille Tushiminina and Niu Raza for the African Festival of Boston.
2024-08-1719 minBoston Public Radio PodcastBest Of BPR 8/16: Boston Lyric Opera & Private Equity Coming For Your PetsToday:Live Music Friday with Boston Lyric Opera, ahead of a free pop-up "Street Stage" show in Roxbury this weekend, in partnership with Hibernian Hall.And later in the show, the Globe’s Marcela Garcia discusses private equity’s hold on the pet industry.2024-08-1630 min
Anthony Plog on MusicNina Yoshida Nelsen: An International Opera Star, Artistic Director at the Boston Lyric Opera, and President of the Asian Opera Alliance - Redefining what it means to be an opera singerDescribed by Broadway World as a "richly powerful singing actress," Nina is redefining what it means to be an opera singer. Beyond her international singing career, she is the Artistic Director at the Boston Lyric Opera and the co-founder and President of the Asian Opera Alliance. Nina is someone who not only talks the talk but walks the walk, using her career to expand the boundaries of the opera world. It was a true pleasure and honor to speak with Nina about her journey as an artist, administrator, and advocate.Would you like more inspirational...2024-07-201h 01
Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work#281: Matthew Polenzani (Lyric Tenor) (pt. 2 of 2)This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with renowned lyric tenor, Matthew Polenzani. He performs regularly with the Metropolitan Opera and appears in opera houses around the world such as the Vienna State Opera, Paris Opera, and Teatro Real in Madrid. Matthew is continuously in demand for concert engagements with the world’s most influential conductors, and with premiere ensembles such as the Berlin Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, and the Munich Philharmonic.Join us for this mini-master class in career development for any aspiring musician! http...2024-07-0132 min