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All Of It
Daniel Dae Kim and David Henry Hwang on the Tony-Nominated Revival of 'Yellowface'

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 23:59


[REBROADCAST FROM Oct 7, 2024] The play "Yellowface" from playwright David Henry Hwang has earned a Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Play, and earned star Daniel Dae Kim a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play. Hwang and Kim discuss the show, which follows a playwright who accidentally casts a white actor as an Asian character in his new play. A recording of "Yellowface" is now available to stream on PBS as part of their Great Performances series.

Broadway to Main Street
Positively B'way to Main Street

Broadway to Main Street

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 54:01


As a run-up to the Great Performances l PBS broadcast of "Girl from the North Country" (May 23), we gather 'round the Bob Dylan legacy and the Broadway songbook, including many renditions by Dylan himself.

Off Stage and On The Air

UNTOLD RADIO AM
Talking Weird #140 Music from Elsewhere with Doug Skinner

UNTOLD RADIO AM

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 82:10


Doug Skinner has contributed to The Fortean Times, Fate, Weirdo, Nickelodeon, Cabinet, Typo, and other fine publications. His many books include short stories, a novel (Nominata), and translations of many Bohemians, occultists, and visionaries, including Alphonse Allais, Charles Cros, Alfred Jarry, Luigi Russolo, and Giovanni Battists Nazari.Visit Doug's website here: https://www.dougskinner.net/He has written music for theater and dance, most conspicuously for Bill Irwin's show The Regard of Flight, which toured for decades. His albums That Regrettable Weekend, It All Went Pfft, and An Afternoon in the Arboretum are available on Bandcamp.TV and movie appearances include Great Performances, Martin Mull's Talent Takes a Holiday, Ed, Crocodile Dundee II, and several of George Kuchar's videos. He has played piano on the BBC, played ukulele on the Joe Franklin Show and at an Aerosmith release party, MC'd at the Rainbow and Stars, read the audiobook of Kiarna Boyd's scary novel Blessed and Cursed Alike, and lectured on various questionable topics at the American Visionary Art Museum, the Morbid Anatomy Museum, the Bakken Museum of Electricity in Healing, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and other places.For many years, he has maintained a tribute site to his close friend: The late, great, Fortean writer, John Keel, at https://www.johnkeel.com/And Doug's book on anomalous music, Music From Elsewhere, was published last year by Strange Attractor Books in the UK, and is distributed in the US by the MIT Press.it is available from Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Music-Elsewhere-Haunting-Afterlife-Worlds/dp/1913689212The accompanying music for the book is available here, on Bandcamp: https://strangeattractorpress.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-elsewhereDoug visits with Talking Weird to chat about his book MUSIC FROM ELSEWHERE: A compendium of other musics, channelled from the spirit world, the fairy kingdom, outer space, secret societies and occult lodges.Along with talking about music from these other worlds, Doug also shares some of the music itself! This is a unique and fascinating episode, with one of the most erudite and witty personalities of the Fortean field. Do not miss it!

KNBR Podcast
3-6 Dubs OT with John Dickinson: The Warriors narrowly beat Brooklyn to conclude a 4-1 road trip behind great performances from Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler III

KNBR Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 101:11


Dubs OT with John Dickinson: The Warriors narrowly beat Brooklyn to conclude a 4-1 road trip behind great performances from Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler III.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Critical Mass Radio Show
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews John Forsyte, President & CEO of Pacific Symphony (Episode 1565)

Critical Mass Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 24:23


John Forsyte has led Pacific Symphony since 1998, during which time it has emerged as the largest orchestral institution founded in the U.S. in the past 50 years. Under his leadership, the Symphony has grown in national and international stature. Pacific Symphony made its debut at Carnegie Hall in 2018 as one of two orchestras invited to perform in Philip Glass' 80th birthday celebration. That same year, the Symphony embarked on its first tour of China, performing in five major cities. The 2017-18 season culminated with the Symphony's first nationally televised appearance on PBS's Great Performances. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Forsyte spearheaded innovative community engagement efforts, including hundreds of video productions for schoolchildren and nonprofit partners. The Symphony also launched Symphony on the Go, a mobile stage concert series offering free performances in neighborhoods throughout the region. For its dedication to serving the community during this challenging time, Pacific Symphony was recognized as the Nonprofit of the Year for the Central/South Orange County region. Forsyte's decades-long collaboration with Music Director Carl St.Clair has pioneered new concert formats and audience engagement methods, helping build an audience base that better reflects the demographics of Orange County. These initiatives include semi-staged opera productions, annual children's offerings, the innovative Café Ludwig chamber music series with Orli Shaham and Pacific Symphony principal musicians. A major milestone in Forsyte's tenure was the creation of the American Composers Festival (ACF). The festival has featured thematic and contextual programs, world premieres, commissioned works, and performances of rarely heard pieces, highlighting the Symphony's commitment to innovative and compelling programming. Over the years, the ACF has garnered critical acclaim and featured prominent composers such as John Adams, Philip Glass, and William Bolcom, and has attracted a wide range of audiences, further solidifying Pacific Symphony's reputation as a leader in promoting American music. During Forsyte's tenure, Pacific Symphony became the only orchestra in California to receive a James Irvine Foundation New California Arts Fund Grant. This supported the creation of the Building Communities Concert Series, featuring cultural celebrations such as Lunar New Year, Nowruz, and a free family festival around the Lantern Festival, further expanding the Symphony's engagement with the region's diverse communities. Pacific Symphony has expanded its community engagement programs, creating transformative initiatives like arts-X-press (a middle school arts immersion camp), Heartstrings (a partnership with 47 nonprofit organizations), the free Lantern Festival, Strings for Generations in partnership with the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, and Santa Ana Strings. Under Forsyte's guidance, the Symphony's award-winning music education offering, the Freida Belinfante Class Act program, has grown from 7 to 30 schools. A strategic priority during Forsyte's tenure has been the expansion of the Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles program. This initiative now includes four distinct groups: Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble, Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings, and Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band. Together, these ensembles serve over three hundred students annually, offering exceptional training and performance opportunities for young musicians across Southern California. The program's transformative impact is demonstrated by the high rate of students accepted into leading music conservatories and universities. Under Forsyte's leadership, Pacific Symphony has maintained a balanced budget for more than two decades while significantly increasing its fundraising efforts. Contributed income has grown fivefold, and the organization has raised an additional $35 million for its endowment during this period. Forsyte's contributions to the arts have been widely recognized. He has been honored with the Helen M. Thompson Award from the American Symphony Orchestra League and the Helena Modjeska Cultural Legacy Award by Arts Orange County. He currently serves on the Chief Executive Roundtable at UC Irvine and the boards of Arts Orange County and Orange County Music and Dance. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

360 Yourself!
Ep 267: How To Focus In The Moment & Just Say Yes To Life - Warren Carlyle (Tony Award Winning - Director & Choreographer)

360 Yourself!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 47:33


Warren Carlyle is a Tony Award-winning director and choreographer. His recent Broadway credits include Harmony (Director/Choreographer), The Music Man (Tony nomination for Choreography), and Hugh Jackman's The Man. The Music. The Show. world tour. He directed and choreographed After Midnight (Tony Award for Choreography, Tony nominations for Best Director and Best Musical), Chaplin, and Finian's Rainbow. Other Broadway choreography includes Hello, Dolly! (starring Bette Midler), Kiss Me, Kate (Tony nomination), She Loves Me, Follies, and A Christmas Story. Off-Broadway, he worked on Harmony, Cotton Club Parade, and Me & My Girl (City Center Encores!). In television, Warren has choreographed for The Tony Awards, So You Think You Can Dance, She Loves Me (BroadwayHD), and PBS's Great Performances. He has also directed and choreographed acclaimed productions for the New York Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, and Radio City Music Hall. Warren has been recognized with a Tony Award, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Drama Desk Awards, and the Astaire Award for Choreography.

Holdin’ Court Podcast
BeBe Drake (Part 1) Talks Facing Racism During Childhood, Acting In The Negro Ensemble Theater, First Acting Job On "Good Times" And Working With Richard Pryor.

Holdin’ Court Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 67:40


Drake made her Broadway debut in the 1975 Leslie Lee's play The First Breeze of Summer and the following year appeared in Great Performances production. She later was regular cast member on the two short-lived sitcoms: Snip (1976) and Sanford Arms (1977). During her career, Drake appeared in more than 70 films and television series. She made her big screen debut in 1975 appearing in films Report to the Commissioner and Friday Foster, and in 1977 had supporting role opposite Richard Pryor in the comedy film Which Way Is Up?. In 1979 she co-starred in the miniseries Backstairs at the White House and the made-for-television movie The Cracker Factory. She made guest-starring appearances on television series such as Good Times, Welcome Back, Kotter, The Love Boat, The Jeffersons, Highway to Heaven, Thirtysomething, L.A. Law, The Jamie Foxx Show, The Steve Harvey Show, The Parent 'Hood and The Bernie Mac Show. Drake appeared in films such as The Last Married Couple in America (1980), Xanadu (1980), Oh, God! Book II (1980), First Monday in October (1981), Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986), Alien Nation (1988), House Party (1990), Across the Tracks (1991), Boomerang (1992), Jason's Lyric (1994), Space Jam (1996), How to Be a Player (1997), Anywhere But Here (1999), Leprechaun in the Hood (2000), Friday After Next (2002), Wild Hogs (2007) and Influence (2020). Drake appeared in the 1980 made-for-television drama Scared Straight! Another Story, the 1987 thriller Billionaire Boys Club, and the 1989 miniseries The Women of Brewster Place. She was regular cast member in the 1990 short-lived sitcom New Attitude. From 1989 to 1993 she had recurring role on A Different World playing Velma Gaines and later had recurring roles on Martin and Another Bad Creation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reel Times Trio
Thanksgiving 2024 ft. SLSO's Eric Dundon & Ryan Cooper from St Charles Christmas Traditions

Reel Times Trio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 59:51


Lynn & Carl speak with Eric Dundon from the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra about their upcoming holiday productions. Then out west with Ryan Cooper to talk about St. Charles Christmas Traditions. Lynn then talks new releases: Mancini on Great Performances, Beatles '64, Moana 2, Spellbound and Maria. Plus the USAF band is playing for FREE!

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg
Liz Neumark on the Climate Action that Starts in the Kitchen

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 29:19


On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Liz Neumark, Founder and CEO of Great Performances and the Founder of the Sylvia Center. They discuss how the climate crisis is affecting farmers and what that means for chefs, how the hospitality industry can lower greenhouse gas emissions, and the policies that can build resilience in our food and agriculture systems. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

WHMP Radio
“All that Jazz” w/ Ruth Griggs & VT Jazz Ctr's Eugene Uman & Elsa Borrero: great performances

WHMP Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 22:55


10/24/24: ACLU MA Ex Dir Carol Rose: protecting democracy, fighting fascism. Rev Carole Bull: the politics of Christianity today. Live from London, journalist Stryker McGuire: right-wing politics & the UK view of Trump. “All that Jazz” w/ Ruth Griggs & VT Jazz Ctr's Co-Directors Eugene Uman & Elsa Borrero: great performances.

The History of Literature
642 Theater and Democracy (with James Shapiro)

The History of Literature

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 56:19


It's hard to imagine now, but the United States government wasn't always hostile or indifferent to the arts. In fact, from 1935 to 1939, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal Government responded to the Great Depression by staging over a thousand theatrical productions in 29 states that were seen by thirty million (or nearly one in four) Americans, two thirds of whom had never seen a play before. How did Roosevelt's administration come to hire over twelve thousand struggling artists, including Orson Welles and Arthur Miller? How successful were the plays? And what ultimately shut them down? James Shapiro (The Playbook: A Story of Theater, Democracy, and the Making of a Culture War) joins Jacke for a discussion of the Federal Theatre Project and its legacy. Additional listening suggestions: 548 Shakespeare in a Divided America (with James Shapiro) 374 Ancient Plays and Contemporary Theater (with Bryan Doerries) 624 Top 10 Great Performances (with Laurie Frankel) | My Last Book with James Shapiro The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com.   Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show!
Kristin Laskas Martin (Producer/Writer) || Ep. 254

Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 78:28


On Episode 254 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview producer and writer Kristin Laskas Martin! Kristin's career in television began as a coordinator on the PBS series Great Performances and as a producer on the ABC soap opera All My Children. After transitioning into children's television, she was the Vice President of Production at Nickelodeon and produced the TV adaptation of The Baby-Sitter's Club. Most notably, Kristin co-created The Magic School Bus TV series, the long-running math series Cyberchase and was a part of the development team of many other children's series. She is also the wife of previous guest Hugh Martin!

VideoFuzzy
Ep. 95: Dead for a Ducat

VideoFuzzy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 95:06


Hi! My name is Terry J. Aman, marking my 95th episode of VideoFuzzy, reporting the progress I've made in cataloging thousands of VHS transfers and digital recordings. While this set covers discs 1626 to 1650 in my Classic Collection, my Fuzzy Feature highlights a bit of a deep dive for this effort. From discs 1474 and 1480, I talk about "Hamlet 2" starring Steve Coogan and Catherine Keener. Our regional Capitol Shakespeare troupe presented "Hamlet" this summer, and I include comments from Derek Pich and Schatzy Eichmann, the actors who portrayed Hamlet and Ophelia. The theatrical theme traces as well from a Great Performances 2023 presentation of "Hamlet" I archived from PBS. Plus I'm readying a role in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" for TruNorth Theater, running the weekends of Sept. 20 and Sept. 27, so I'm in a theatrical state of mind. More info available at https://www.trunorththeatre.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/trunorththeatre. In my Classic Collection (VHS-to-DVD), covering discs 1626 to 1650, I talk about archiving dedicated VHS tapes with episodes of "Grey's Anatomy," "Medium," "The Simpsons," "Arrested Development," "Dollhouse," "Brothers & Sisters," "The Office" and "Vampire Diaries," this set featuring "Sleep Alone" by Bat For Lashes: https://bit.ly/4cZdsN8 Also spotted, a bizarre Powerade commerical called "Sport is What You Make It": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAXf9_3pgqY In my Current Collection, I touch very briefly on shows I've archived direct to DVD, but my priority was new digital media I'd acquired, box sets of "The Magicians," "Warehouse 13" and a couple seasons of "The Umbrella Academy." Also, a box set of Rodgers and Hammerstein classics turned up among my mom's effects when she passed this summer, and I'm looking forward to watching them. I included a clip or two from "Rigoletto" my mom recorded for me for a show I was directing in 2001, "The Importance of Being Earnest." My mom and dad's love and support of me and my work in community theater over the years are treasured memories. TOP TWELVE: Here's a "Top Twelve" episode guide for people looking for a quick read-in on this blog and podcast effort: https://videofuzzy.libsyn.com/about. Enjoy!

Ian Talks Comedy
Eileen O'Brien (Subject of "Cue Card Girl" doc, SNL cue cards, 1983 - 1987)

Ian Talks Comedy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 94:11


Eileen O'Brien joined me to discuss going to college to be a teacher; taking a job that led her to a South Carolina PBS station; discovering the world of production; becoming a PA on Great Performances; working as a PA for George Carlin; the hamburger story; getting started at SNL; Kevin Kay; doing cue cards for the Eddie Murphy showcase in September 1983 and messing up; Robin Williams; Audrey Peart Dickman; having to quit cue cards because of the toxic ink; Al Siegel and Raquel Welch; Al Siegel as mentor; helping Gary Kroeger get into the after party; doing cue cards for Madonna at 1st MTV Awards and later at SNL; Julia Louis-Dreyfus always being perfect; keeping Brandon Tartikoff on cue cards; Francis Ford Coppola terrified of cue cards; Christopher Guest; Michael Palin; Billy Crystal; Harry Dean Stanton and the Replacements; not realizing Spinal Tap is a joke; Tina Turner freaks out in dress; Sam Kinison; Ringo Starr; Charlton Heston; Jim Belushi and Robert Downey Jr.

The History of Literature
624 Top 10 Great Performances (with Laurie Frankel) | My Last Book with James Shapiro

The History of Literature

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 67:12


Theater is by nature ephemeral: even the greatest of performances are fleeting, thrilling a single audience before disappearing into history. But what if you could travel through time and space to be present at any production? Where would you go, and what would you see? In this episode, friend of the podcast Laurie Frankel (Family, Family) helps Jacke choose the ten best performances they wish they'd seen. PLUS theater expert James Shapiro stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at www.thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesus In the Morning
The Great Performances

Jesus In the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 165:00


Jesus performed many miracles and still performing great miracles today. June 25, 2024 the promble is the truth, way, and life is what people have a proble with. The main key for so many is Faith and hope. 

TODAY with Hoda & Jenna
May 31: Audra McDonald On PBS' “Great Performances” Series | Advice For Grads From Suzy Welch

TODAY with Hoda & Jenna

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 30:44


Audra McDonald chats about her concert at the “London Palladium” which is now part of PBS' “Great Performances” series. Plus, author and professor, Suzy Welch shares advice for new college grads. 

Creative Risk
EP #22 | Becoming a Workaday Broadway Actor with Nick Rehberger

Creative Risk

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 113:59


We were thrilled to have Broadway's Nick Rehberger on Creative Risk to talk about the modern challenges of becoming a workaday actor. Nick is currently appearing in Patriots on Broadway and was recently seen as Laertes in the latest production of Shakespeare in the Park, now featured on PBS' Great Performances. Since graduating from Carnegie Mellon, he has worked consistently in television, on Broadway, and in the regions. In this freewheeling and deeply personal episode, we discuss the craft of acting, some of Nick's career highs and lows, and how he has continued to carve a name for himself on Broadway and beyond. You won't want to miss this episode!CREATIVE STARTUP E-LEARNING PROGRAMhttps://www.artists-strategy.com/our-work"EVERY DAY SPECIAL" by JESSICA FONTANAhttps://www.jessica-fontana.com/album“CREATIVE RISK”, is a new podcast hosted by actors Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist's Strategy where they explore all things art, entrepreneurialism and everything in between. The acting industry is more volatile and competitive than ever before, therefore the artist must evolve in order to take radical ownership over their creative businesses. Each episode, Mike and Joshua will get raw and unfiltered, giving hot takes and cutting edge strategies on how to build a sustainable career in the arts.­­­­­­­____________________________________________________________________Get exclusive content as well as discounts on merch and coaching at our Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/CreativeRiskPodcast

Broadway to Main Street
My Favorite R&H

Broadway to Main Street

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 54:01


To tee up the "Rodgers and Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert" on Great Performances l PBS on May 31st, I've selected some of my favorite things: performances by Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Nina Simone, Ray Charles and a surrey full of others.

Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
Jokic & Brunson Historically Great Performances, Mavs-OKC Keys

Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 62:11


Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Jokic's monster performance to lead Denver over the Wolves, Jalen Brunson & the Knicks winning the hustle battle to take Game 5, if New York can beat the Pacers on the road for the first time in this playoff run, why the Mavs need more from Kyrie & Luka against the Thunder and if the Celtics can close out the Cavs at home despite struggling there in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA on ESPN
The Hoop Collective: Jokic & Brunson Historically Great Performances, Mavs-OKC Keys

NBA on ESPN

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 62:11


Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Jokic's monster performance to lead Denver over the Wolves, Jalen Brunson & the Knicks winning the hustle battle to take Game 5, if New York can beat the Pacers on the road for the first time in this playoff run, why the Mavs need more from Kyrie & Luka against the Thunder and if the Celtics can close out the Cavs at home despite struggling there in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Next Reel Film Podcast Master Feed
Jackie Brown • The Next Reel

The Next Reel Film Podcast Master Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 64:58


“Let's be realistic. Now, sooner or later, they're going to get around to offering me a plea deal, and you know that. That's why you are here to kill me.”Jackie Brown Rides High in Tarantino's Homage to BlaxploitationQuentin Tarantino burst onto the film scene in the 1990s with unique stylistic choices and sharp dialogue. After achieving critical acclaim for Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, Tarantino turned to Elmore Leonard's novel Rum Punch for his third directorial effort, Jackie Brown. Set in the seedy underworld of gun runners and bail bondsmen, Jackie Brown pays homage to 1970s blaxploitation films while putting Tarantino's signature spin on the crime thriller genre.Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our 1998 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture Nominees series with a conversation about Tarantino's 1997 film Jackie Brown.Fun With Time, Great Performances, and ControversyWe dive deep into Tarantino's playful use of time jumps, split screens, and flashbacks to reveal the intricacies of the heist plot. The stellar cast shines, especially Pam Grier in the title role and Robert Forster as the bail bondsman helping her out, not to mention turns by Robert De Niro, Samuel L. Jackson, Bridget Fonda, and Michael Keaton. We also touch on the controversy around Tarantino's use of the N-word. Overall, we find lots to love in this homage-filled film.More Topics From Our ChatBeautiful cinematography and lighting choicesForster and Grier's heartbreaking final sceneKeaton's surprising but perfect castingThe fantastic soundtrackTarantino's masterful directing skills on displayGreat discussion of awards snubs and box office numbersFinal Thoughts on Jackie BrownWith its loving homage to 1970s blaxploitation films, great soundtrack, and stellar cast, Jackie Brown shows Tarantino at the height of his powers. We have a great time talking about this underappreciated gem. Check it out, then tune in to hear our conversation. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!Film SundriesWatch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatchScript OptionsTheatrical trailerOriginal Material: Rum Punch by Elmore LeonardLetterboxd Start your own podcast journey with the best host in the business. Try TRANSISTOR today!Become a Member Today! $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWant to upgrade your LETTERBOXD account? Use our PROMO CODE to get a DISCOUNT and help us out in the process!Find source material for The Next Reel's family of podcasts – and thousands of other great reads – at Audible! Get your free audiobook and 30-day free trial today.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel!Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdFacebookInstagramThreadsXYouTubeFlickchartPinterestPete AndyWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don't yet: what are you waiting for?What are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy TNR apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we've discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.

The Next Reel by The Next Reel Film Podcasts
Jackie Brown • The Next Reel

The Next Reel by The Next Reel Film Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 64:58


“Let's be realistic. Now, sooner or later, they're going to get around to offering me a plea deal, and you know that. That's why you are here to kill me.”Jackie Brown Rides High in Tarantino's Homage to BlaxploitationQuentin Tarantino burst onto the film scene in the 1990s with unique stylistic choices and sharp dialogue. After achieving critical acclaim for Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, Tarantino turned to Elmore Leonard's novel Rum Punch for his third directorial effort, Jackie Brown. Set in the seedy underworld of gun runners and bail bondsmen, Jackie Brown pays homage to 1970s blaxploitation films while putting Tarantino's signature spin on the crime thriller genre.Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our 1998 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture Nominees series with a conversation about Tarantino's 1997 film Jackie Brown.Fun With Time, Great Performances, and ControversyWe dive deep into Tarantino's playful use of time jumps, split screens, and flashbacks to reveal the intricacies of the heist plot. The stellar cast shines, especially Pam Grier in the title role and Robert Forster as the bail bondsman helping her out, not to mention turns by Robert De Niro, Samuel L. Jackson, Bridget Fonda, and Michael Keaton. We also touch on the controversy around Tarantino's use of the N-word. Overall, we find lots to love in this homage-filled film.More Topics From Our ChatBeautiful cinematography and lighting choicesForster and Grier's heartbreaking final sceneKeaton's surprising but perfect castingThe fantastic soundtrackTarantino's masterful directing skills on displayGreat discussion of awards snubs and box office numbersFinal Thoughts on Jackie BrownWith its loving homage to 1970s blaxploitation films, great soundtrack, and stellar cast, Jackie Brown shows Tarantino at the height of his powers. We have a great time talking about this underappreciated gem. Check it out, then tune in to hear our conversation. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!Film SundriesWatch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatchScript OptionsTheatrical trailerOriginal Material: Rum Punch by Elmore LeonardLetterboxd Start your own podcast journey with the best host in the business. Try TRANSISTOR today!Become a Member Today! $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWant to upgrade your LETTERBOXD account? Use our PROMO CODE to get a DISCOUNT and help us out in the process!Find source material for The Next Reel's family of podcasts – and thousands of other great reads – at Audible! Get your free audiobook and 30-day free trial today.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel!Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdFacebookInstagramThreadsXYouTubeFlickchartPinterestPete AndyWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don't yet: what are you waiting for?What are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy TNR apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we've discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.

Grand Teton Music Festival
Live from the GTMF - S7, Episode 7: Great Performances

Grand Teton Music Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 70:32


Live from the Grand Teton Music Festival is a series of one-hour podcasts hosted by Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles and GTMF General Manager Jeff Counts. Season Seven celebrates the Festival's 2023 season at Walk Festival Hall in Jackson Hole. Marc-André Hamelin with the Grand Teton Music Festival OrchestraFranz Joseph HaydnSymphony No. 101 in D Major, Hob. I/101, “The Clock”Sir Donald Runnicles, conductorSteven SérpaMountain Fado: Fado da montanha (World Premiere)Holly Mulcahy, violin; Adelle Eslinger Runnicles, pianoMaurice RavelConcerto for Piano in D Major, “Left Hand”Marc-André Hamelin, piano; Stéphane Denève, conductor

The Parting Shot with H Alan Scott
Great Performances: Charles Melton (‘May December') & Colman Domingo (‘Rustin')

The Parting Shot with H Alan Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 36:41


There were so many great performances last year in film, but two stood out: Charles Melton's performance in ‘May December' and Colman Domingo's performance in ‘Rustin.' Newsweek's H. Alan Scott spoke with Melton and Domingo about their performances and what it feels like to be in the mix with other Oscar hopefuls this year. Visit Newsweek.com to learn more about the podcasts we offer and to catch up on the latest news. While you're there, subscribe to Newsweek's ‘For the Culture newsletter. Follow H. Alan Scott on everything at @HAlanScott.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

City Life Org
“Great Performances: New York City Ballet in Madrid” Premieres Friday, October 27 at 9pm on PBS

City Life Org

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 4:32


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King Of The Lifts
The 5 All-Time Great Performances: Did Perk make the cut? Atwood, Rondel, Jesus? Who else?

King Of The Lifts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 100:57


The 5 All-Time Greatest Powerlifting Performances are debated. Did Perk's 851 kg total make the cut? Did he bump another performance off the list? Who made the top 5 and why? Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Matt Gary, Rory Lynch, and Eric Helms.

Storybeat with Steve Cuden
Stuart Ross, Writer-Director-Episode #263

Storybeat with Steve Cuden

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 67:46


Stuart Ross wrote and directed the long running musical Forever Plaid, and its various offsprings: Plaid Tidings, The Sound of Plaid, and Forever Plaid: The Movie.             Other New York Credits include: Radiant Baby, Enter Laughing, The Musical, Standing on Ceremony, The Gondoliers, and Fun with Dick and Jane.            Stuart co-wrote with Jack Viertel The Secret Life of the American Musical and directed it. He also he directed Golden Rainbow in its workshop.             For the York he adapted and directed Subways Are for Sleeping, It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman, Minnie's Boys, Silk Stockings, and Bajour.             On Broadway, Stuart co-wrote the book to Starmites, which received 6 Tony Nominations, and The Radio City Music Hall Easter Show.              For TV, he's directed sitcoms like Frasier and Veronica's Closet. He also created special material for PBS's Great Performances, An Evening at the Pops starring Jason Alexander, and Diahann Carroll: Both Sides Now!            For ten seasons Stuart has worked as a Director/Dramaturg and/or writer at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center-National Music Theatre Center Conference. And for nine years he's been a panelist for the ASCAP/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop.            Current Projects include: Industrial Strength, The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook, The Bay Street Theatre-Youth Workshops: Creating Theatre Magic, and Second Time Around workshops.

Life's But A Song
Ep. 266 - Great Performances: "Leonard Bernstein's Candide, a Comic Operetta in Two Acts" (w/ Jayson Kerr)

Life's But A Song

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 55:31


We're going on an adventure so Jayson must be the guest! He and Jon break down the 2005 Lincoln Center performance of Candide, which is the only version Jon has seen, and Jon has some wild theories this episode. The two love on the music, Patti and Kristin, the signage, and more!Shout out to Arianna Armon!Jayson's Instagram: @jaysonlkerrPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Mary Poppins!

Lenny's Daily Podcast
Lenny's Daily Podcast Aug 28.2023

Lenny's Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 42:44


Great Performances

Stories in the Room: Michael Jackson's Thriller Album
S2E7: Great Performances - Paul Jackson Jr.

Stories in the Room: Michael Jackson's Thriller Album

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 10:51


In this segment, Paul talks about how Quincy Jones put together the brilliant core team of recording engineers Bruce Swedien and Matt Forger along with songwriter Rod Temperton. They delivered arrangement options for the musicians...giving us great performances that will live forever. Visit: www.storiesintheroom.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/stories-in-the-room/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare Unlimited
Robert O'Hara on Directing Richard III

Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare Unlimited

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 33:42


Robert O'Hara joins us to talk about directing last year's Shakespeare in the Park production of Richard III, starring Danai Gurira of Marvel's "Black Panther." He tells us about gathering a diverse cast of actors with disabilities, wanting to “trigger” his audiences, and what it's like to get a call about directing Shakespeare in the Park (spoiler: it's a whirlwind). Robert O'Hara is interviewed by Barbara Bogaev. A film of Richard III premiered on PBS's Great Performances on Friday, May 19, and is streaming now on the PBS App and at pbs.org/gperf. Robert O'Hara is a two-time Obie Award and two-time NAACP Award Winner whose work has been seen around the country. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his direction of Jeremy O. Harris's Slave Play. From our Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published May 23, 2023. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the associate producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. Ben Lauer is the web producer. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. We had technical help from CDM Studios in New York and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Final mixing services provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc.

Duke of Pipso
Duke of Pipso Episode 148: Great Performances

Duke of Pipso

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 30:54


Do you like magic? Check out these epic performances! Hurrahs and Huzzahs!

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
LIGHT TALK Episode 309 - "This Face is Not for 4K... A Conversation with Bob Barnhart"

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 52:46


In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister) welcome multi-Emmy Award lighting designer Bob Barnhart to the show!   Join Bob, Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David, as they pontificate about: A Baker's Dozen; Bob's start in broadcast lighting; Making the Oscars unique; Consulting on new stadiums; "22 (or 22.5) Degrees"; Lead time for the Oscars and Super Bowl; Making Mick Jagger look worse; PBS's "Great Performances"; The Studio School of Design; Lighting for 4K; Bob's personal TV; How cable providers can destroy your home video image; Consulting with lighting fixture manufacturers; Swiss army knives; The $1.99 leko; Advice for lighting students; and Finding Your Meadow.   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood
David Thomson on the Magic of Acting

The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 40:57


On this week's episode, Sonny is pleased to welcome David Thomson back to the show to discuss his new book, Acting Naturally: The Magic in Great Performances. In this episode we discuss the difficulty of describing what, precisely, actors do onscreen; the trickiness of writing about appearances; why Method Acting was the biggest thing since the advent of sound; and why audiences feel uncomfortable when they find out a filmmaker is less-than-perfect in their personal lives. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out Mr. Thomson's previous appearance to discuss his history of movie directors. And make sure to share the show with a friend!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood
David Thomson on the Magic of Acting

The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 41:57


On this week's episode, Sonny is pleased to welcome David Thomson back to the show to discuss his new book, Acting Naturally: The Magic in Great Performances. In this episode we discuss the difficulty of describing what, precisely, actors do onscreen; the trickiness of writing about appearances; why Method Acting was the biggest thing since the advent of sound; and why audiences feel uncomfortable when they find out a filmmaker is less-than-perfect in their personal lives. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out Mr. Thomson's previous appearance to discuss his history of movie directors. And make sure to share the show with a friend!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes
Peter Boyer: Carrying the Torch of American Music

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 53:12


PETER BOYER is one of the most frequently performed American orchestral composers of his generation, joins Devin Patrick Hughes on One Symphony. He's conducted and been commissioned by ensembles around the world including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonia Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Kennedy Center for the National Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops, Cincinnati Pops, and “The President's Own” United States Marine Band, along with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Houston Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Nashville Symphony, and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Boyer's Grammy-nominated work Ellis Island: The Dream of America, has become one of the most performed American orchestral works of the last 15 years and was featured on PBS' Great Performances in 2018. In 2019, Boyer received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which is officially recognized by both Houses of Congress as one of the most prestigious American awards. Peter Boyer is active in the film and television music industry. He has contributed to more than 35 feature film scores from all the major movie studios and has composed scores for The History Channel and even arranged for the Academy Awards!   Thank you for joining us for on One Symphony. Thanks to Peter Boyer for sharing his music and insights, you can get more info at https://propulsivemusic.com. Works of his heard today include Fanfare, Hymn and Finale; Elegy, Balance of Power, and Ellis Island - the Dream of America. Thank you to all amazing performers featured on today's show including: Peter Boyer, the London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, the Staatskapelle Dresden, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, & Peter Schreier.  Thanks to the record labels Naxos and Universal International Music for making this episode possible. You can always find more info at OneSymphony.org including a virtual tip jar if you'd like to support the show.  Please feel free to rate, review, or share the show! Until next time, thank you for being part of the music!

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast
TCBCast 244: Elvis on The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 145:54


Six performances on television across nine weeks in early 1956. Not only did Elvis's life and career changed so dramatically between them, but the face of America's cultural landscape, as the establishment voices of popular and country music fought the tidal wave of rock and roll on all fronts, winning some small victories like Dot Records's attempt to obliterate Little Richard's original "Tutti Frutti" with Pat Boone's atrocity, but ultimately losing the war as Elvismania takes over the nation. When Elvis first steps on camera for Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey's TV program in January, 1956, he's a novelty that can only be compared to Johnnie Ray... by the time he leaves, he's on track to being on the big screeen. Bec, Gurdip and Justin sit down to review all six Stage Show appearances, twelve songs in total, and try to unpack their significance. For Song of the Week, Justin takes the lead first to draw attention to the last real new cut for Elvis penned by Mort Shuman, "You'll Think of Me," then Bec digs deep on the gospel classic "Lead Me, Guide Me" and its writer Doris Akers, and finally, Gurdip tries to reason out why a 1957 Elvis bothered with the moody Cole Porter ballad, "True Love," originally by Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly. Sadly, video of Elvis's Stage Show appearances are largely commercially unavailable. Some individual performances are available in documentaries like Elvis '56, This is Elvis (theatrical and extended cuts) or The Great Performances. Some fans have shared a handful of performances on YouTube and other video hosting sites sourced from old non-official products and VHS collections, but we must acknowledge that there simply is currently no one-stop shop for all of them. If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. If you are unable to support us via Patreon, but want to support us another way, please make sure to leave a positive review or mention our show to another like-minded music history and movie enthusiast.

Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU)
9-21-22 - Tyler Christensen, BYU Insider - Which BYU commits had great performances over the weekend?

Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 18:18


Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcastshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id996764363Google Podcastshttps://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMTM2OTkzOS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7dZvrG1ZtKkfgqGenR3S2mPocket Castshttps://pca.st/SU8aOvercasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes996764363/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle-byuSpreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/show/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddleStitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=66416iHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-cougar-sports-with-29418022TuneInhttps://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports-Talk--News/Cougar-Sports-with-Ben-Criddle-p731529/

Richard Skipper Celebrates
An Actress For Everyone | Richard Skipper Celebrates Judy Blazer 9/15/2022

Richard Skipper Celebrates

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 63:00


For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/39lU5PjEjPo JUDITH “JUDY” BLAZER began her career in opera, oratorio, and recital in New York City and throughout Italy. She moved into Broadway theater with leading roles in Me and My Girl (Sally), A Change in the Heir (Prince Conrad), Titanic (Lady Caroline), Neil Simon's 45 Seconds from Broadway (Cindy), LoveMusik (Brecht's mistress) featuring the music of Kurt Weill, and A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder (Miss Shingle). Off-Broadway, she has appeared in Candide (the Old Lady) and Sweeney Todd (the Beggar Woman) with New York City Opera, The House of Bernarda Alba (Magdalena) and Hello Again (The Nurse, Drama Desk nomination) for Lincoln Center Theater, and Richard Greenberg's Hurrah at Last (Gia) at the Roundabout Theater. She also performed a solo work for Primary Stage's Inner Voices series, Whida Peru: Resurrection Tangle. A few regional theater credits include: Long Wharf Theater (Maria in Twelfth Night), McCarter Theater (title role in The Night Governess), Paper Mill Playhouse (Eliza in My Fair Lady, Maria Merelli in Lend Me a Tenor and most recently the sequel, A Comedy of Tenors). Judy sang at the Met as a soloist in Twyla Tharp's Everlast with the American Ballet Theater and played Bessie Thomashefsky in Michael Tilson Thomas's touring concert documentary The Thomashefskys (on PBS' Great Performances in 2012). Other TV credits include Leonard Bernstein's New York, and In Performance at the White House on PBS; regular appearances on As the World Turns (Ariel), The Guiding Light (Marissa), and two episodes of Law and Order. Judy is heard on over twenty recordings. 

People and Places along the Heritage Trail
Episode 53: Cool trucks, great performances and ways to de-stress

People and Places along the Heritage Trail

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 28:06


The nights are getting cooler but the fun is still hot here in northern Indiana! We're loading this podcast with fun ways to experience cool trucks, nature, the performance stage plus giving you some great tips on how to destress from such a fun summer! To kick off this episode we connect with Tanya, the Goshen Parks and Recreation Department superintendent, and chat about two fun events coming up: Touch a Truck and the Maple City Walk. Then Robert from the Goshen Theatre in downtown Goshen shares more information about an upcoming performance of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. He also shares more ways youth can get involved in theatre through the Goshen Theatre Drama Club. And we wrap up the episode with Kris from Ray of Light Holistic Health and Soak Up The Light in Elkhart. She fill us in some great ways to relax and recharge after a busy summer (like massages and aromatherapy!) plus things you can do to help de-stress as we start to creep into the holiday season.

92Y Talks
Great Performances: Keeping Company with Sondheim with Katrina Lenk, Patti LuPone and Marianne Elliott in Conversation with Why We Theater's Ruthie Fierberg

92Y Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 60:55


In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Tony Award winners Katrina Lenk, Patti LuPone and Marianne Elliott - the stars and director of the Broadway revival of Company, a musical comedy masterpiece about the search for love and connection in New York City written by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth. They sit down with Why We Theater's Ruthie Fierberg to discuss the documentary Keeping Company with Sondheim, stories of working with the musical theater legend, Company's enduring resonance, and more. The conversation was recorded on May 23, 2022 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

Track Changes
Removing Uncertainty: How to Turn Anxiety Into Great Performances

Track Changes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 44:42


Feeling anxiety before a big presentation isn't uncommon. Michael Shane, Postlight's Head of Digital Strategy, knows all about nailing a great performance. This week he shares the lessons he has learned from over 15 years of training and performing as a clarinetist at the likes of Carnegie Hall. Michael breaks down how the key to overcoming anxiety involves removing uncertainty – and how that translates to presentations at work.Links How to turn anxiety into great performances at work 

New Books Network
Jennifer Lin, "Beethoven in Beijing: Stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's Historic Journey to China" (Temple UP, 2022)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 41:44


In 1973, the Philadelphia Orchestra boarded a Pan Am 707 plane in Philadelphia for a once-in-a-lifetime journey: a multi-city tour of Maoist China, months after Nixon's history-making visit.  There was drama immediately after they landed in Shanghai. Chinese officials asked for a last-minute change to the program: Beethoven's Sixth. After protests that the Orchestra didn't bring scores with them, officials returned with copies haphazardly sourced from across the country, with different notations and different notes, forcing the orchestra to make do.  That's just one of the stories recounted in Jennifer Lin's book, Beethoven in Beijing: Stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's Historic Journey to China (Temple University Press: 2022). The book stems from the work Lin did in putting together a documentary film on the Philadelphia Orchestra's trip; with so much left on the cutting room floor, she decided to turn it into an oral history.  Jennifer Lin is an award-winning journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker. She produced and codirected the feature-length documentary, Beethoven in Beijing, which premiered on PBS's Great Performances in 2021. For 31 years, she worked at the Philadelphia Inquirer as a reporter, including posts as a foreign correspondent in China, a financial correspondent on Wall Street, and a national correspondent in Washington, DC. She is the author of Shanghai Faithful: Betrayal and Forgiveness in a Chinese Christian Family (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers: 2017), and coauthor of Sole Sisters: Stories of Women and Running (Andrews McMeel Publishing: 2006). Her current documentary project is Beyond Yellowface about two New York City dancers trying to rid ballet of offensive Asian stereotypes. In this interview, Jennifer and I talk about the opening of China, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and how that 1973 visit still resonates today.   You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Beethoven in Beijing. Follow on Facebook or on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in East Asian Studies
Jennifer Lin, "Beethoven in Beijing: Stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's Historic Journey to China" (Temple UP, 2022)

New Books in East Asian Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 41:44


In 1973, the Philadelphia Orchestra boarded a Pan Am 707 plane in Philadelphia for a once-in-a-lifetime journey: a multi-city tour of Maoist China, months after Nixon's history-making visit.  There was drama immediately after they landed in Shanghai. Chinese officials asked for a last-minute change to the program: Beethoven's Sixth. After protests that the Orchestra didn't bring scores with them, officials returned with copies haphazardly sourced from across the country, with different notations and different notes, forcing the orchestra to make do.  That's just one of the stories recounted in Jennifer Lin's book, Beethoven in Beijing: Stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's Historic Journey to China (Temple University Press: 2022). The book stems from the work Lin did in putting together a documentary film on the Philadelphia Orchestra's trip; with so much left on the cutting room floor, she decided to turn it into an oral history.  Jennifer Lin is an award-winning journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker. She produced and codirected the feature-length documentary, Beethoven in Beijing, which premiered on PBS's Great Performances in 2021. For 31 years, she worked at the Philadelphia Inquirer as a reporter, including posts as a foreign correspondent in China, a financial correspondent on Wall Street, and a national correspondent in Washington, DC. She is the author of Shanghai Faithful: Betrayal and Forgiveness in a Chinese Christian Family (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers: 2017), and coauthor of Sole Sisters: Stories of Women and Running (Andrews McMeel Publishing: 2006). Her current documentary project is Beyond Yellowface about two New York City dancers trying to rid ballet of offensive Asian stereotypes. In this interview, Jennifer and I talk about the opening of China, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and how that 1973 visit still resonates today.   You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Beethoven in Beijing. Follow on Facebook or on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

On The Line Podcast
Great Performances | The Hoop Collective's "2022 NBA Finals Game 5 Preview"

On The Line Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 49:37


Swish FM proudly presents ‘Great Performances,' revisiting the greatest radio classics and masterclass performances! For our inaugural piece, we use the verbatim transcript of an instant classic as our source material: The Hoop Collective's "2022 NBA Finals Game 5 Preview" from 6/13/22 featuring Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps and Banned MacMahon. The Hoop Collective's "2022 NBA Finals Game 5 Preview"Brandon Lisy (Whammy)Twitter: @brandonlisyTikTok: @whammy45Swish FM is Chris Wendelken and Ben CrawWeb: SwishFM.comEmail: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: @SwishFMRadioInstagram: @SwishFMRadioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsiHeart: ihr.fm/312LC1lMUSIC:Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT

Phillip Gainsley's Podcast
Episode 68: Scott Yoo, music director, violinist, mentor and host of the PBS Great Performances series, "Now Hear This". Scott has conducted all of the major orchestras in the U.S., Europe and Asia. His recordings are at once numerous and dis

Phillip Gainsley's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 59:28