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Culture in the News
Omar Thomas on making “Griot Songs” at GBH
Omar Thomas is a large ensemble composer who’s had work commissioned by Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. His newest album, “Griot Songs,” was recorded entirely in the GBH Fraser Performance Studio. He spoke to Al Davis and Va Lynda Robinson about the process.
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Exploring 'Wagner as a Bridge' with opera singer Katherine Goforth
The tenor opera singer joins The Culture Show ahead of her performance with the Boston Wagner Society -
Wu’s open to expanding the BPS free museum pilot — but not now
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has confirmed that the seven-month free museum pilot program will not be expanded beyond Boston Public Schools students (BPS) as of now. -
'The Minutes' dissects the horrors at the heart of local government
“The Minutes” is now onstage at The Umbrella Arts Center in Concord and helmed by Eliott Norton-prize winning director Scott Edmiston. Edmiston joins us to talk about the play, both a satirical take on municipal government and a scathing critique of American hypocrisy.
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Sara Bareilles & Jessie Mueller Sing "She Used to Be Mine"
Sara Bareilles and Jessie Mueller perform "She Used to Be Mine" from "Waitress."| 1:48 -
Sutton Foster Performs "Being Alive"
Sutton Foster performs "Being Alive" from Stephen Sondheim's "Company"| 2:07 -
Rob McClure's Broadway Medley of Musicals 2003-2023
Rob McClure performs an homage to the last twenty years of Broadway.| 4:12 -
Episode 32, Season 11<br> Chris Cooper and Marianne Leone, Scenes from a Marriage
Actors Chris Copper and Marianne Leone discuss their creative collaborations| 26:46
