‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ showcases the joys and struggles of immigrants in America
The SpeakEasy Stage's production of the Tony Award-winning play centers hair braiders and their lives over one day in the salon in which they work.
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New book spotlights Madam C.J. Walker’s daughter A’Lelia, who forged her own path
The daughter of America's first Black millionaire became the “joy goddess” of Harlem in the 1920s.
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Looking for your next summer read? Local booksellers share their recommendations
Porter Square Books' Katharine Nazzaro and Frugal Bookstore’s Clarrissa Cropper list their favorites. -
Exploring the human design of motherhood at the MassArt Art Museum
GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen sits down with the Morning Edition team to bring you the latest exhibits from around Boston’s art museums. -
Open Studio: A Broadway-bound Neil Diamond musical hits the stage
Open Studio brings you into the sights and sounds of Greater Boston based artists.
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Adapting Merry Wives For Today's Audiences
Hear from the cast and crew behind Merry Wives about they made the play resonate today.| 5:06 -
The Cast of Merry Wives Share Their Favorite Lines
Watch as the cast of Merry Wives share their favorite lines from the show.| 2:41 -
If the Merry Wives Cast Could Switch Roles
The cast of Merry Wives contemplate what role other than their own they'd like to play.| 2:27 -
Merry Wives Receive Falstaff's Letters
Madam Ford and Madam Page receive Falstaff's love letters.| 2:36
