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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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‘Make Way for Ducklings: The Musical’ celebrates its world premiere
Boston jokes about — what else? — Dunkin’ and parking find their way into the stage adaptation of the classic children’s book. -
'Make Way for Ducklings the Musical' brings a beloved family classic to the stage
Robert McCloskey's classic book waddles into the spotlight in a high-energy, vaudevillian production. -
Why one cartoonist argues comics are an untapped channel for storytelling
We explore Joel Christian Gill's exhibit, "Comics Is a Medium, Not A Genre."
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Brenda Rae's Poppea Can't Hail a Cab
Brenda Rae stars as Poppea in a world where even a future empress can’t catch a cab.| 1:03
