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Arts This Week: 'A Brimful of Asha,' 'The Pink Unicorn' And 'The Father'
This week, we cover performances about family with local productions of “A Brimful of Asha” and “The Pink Unicorn.” Plus, a review of “The Father” starring Academy Award winners Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman. -
Andra Day On Portraying BilIie Holiday And The Enduring Strength Of 'Strange Fruit'
The song "Strange Fruit" was written by a man named Abel Meeropol in the 1930s — but it will forever be associated with Billie Holiday. The lyrics vividly… -
Metropolitan Opera Backstage Workers: 'Without People, The Opera Is Nothing'
A union representing 800 backstage workers at New York's Metropolitan Opera began a publicity campaign today urging donors and government entities to… -
Arts This Week: 'The Fall Of The House Of Usher,' 'Julia,' And 'Minari'
This week, Jared Bowen reviews a cinematic opera from BLO, a reimagining of “Miss Julie” from ArtsEmerson, and the breakout film from last year’s Sundance Film Festival, “Minari.” -
'Open Studio': Dinner And An Audio Play With Huntington Theatre Company's 'Tiger Style!'
On tonight's "Open Studio With Jared Bowen," airing at 8:30pm on GBH 2, Facebook, YouTube and right here on GBH.org, Jared talks with playwright Mike Lew about his audio adaptation of Huntington Theatre Company's successful 2016 comedy, "Tiger Style!." The audio play, co-presented by GBH and the Huntington Theatre Company, will air Saturday night at 6pm on GBH 89.7 and here on GBH.org. Saturday's broadcast is also in collaboration with the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, encouraging audiences to pick up takeout from their favorite restaurants to enjoy while listening to the audio play at home. Learn more here. -
Arts This Week: David Sibley, 'Tiger Style!' And 'Beyond A Winter's Day'
This week, soar through the works of author and illustrator David Sibley at the Museum of American Bird Art. Then, a preview of the GBH broadcast of “Tiger Style!” Plus, virtual theater you can taste from Liars & Believers. -
13,140,000 Minutes: It's Been 25 Years Since The First Performance Of 'Rent'
On Jan. 25, 1996, a new rock musical by a little-known writer, Jonathan Larson, gave its first performance. Friends and family filed into a small… -
Arts This Week: 'Made It: The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion' and Denis O'Hare
This week, Jared Bowen reviews a fashion-forward exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum and sits down with Tony Award-winning actor Denis O’Hare to discuss “The Actor’s Craft.” -
Arts This Week: 'The Gift,' 'A Blue Heron Christmas Special' and 'A Christmas Carol Live'
This week, Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen brings the holiday cheer with seasonal performances from Boston Ballet and Blue Heron. Plus, a one-man digital production of "A Christmas Carol." -
Berkshire Theater Artistic Director Says 'You Just Have To Keep On Going' Even In Uncertain Future
Barrington Stage Company's Julianne Boyd stresses flexibility in this time. Plus, the American Red Cross of Massachusetts talks pandemic aid efforts.
