Soundcheck
The Sounds and Tastes of the Theater
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Anthony Minghella has made his name directing everything from “The English Patient” to Madame Butterfly at the Met. Today, he joins us to talk about the importance of music in his latest film, “Breaking and Entering.” Also: Why more Broadway theatres are allowing people to bring drinks, candy, and even popcorn, to their seats.
Minghella's Music
Anthony Minghella has made his name directing everything from The English Patient and Cold Mountain to Madame Butterfly at the Met. Today, he joins us to talk about the role music plays in his filmmaking and in his latest film, Breaking and Entering.
The Holmes Brothers
Roots trio The Holmes Brothers have recorded with Willie Nelson, Van Morrison, Peter Gabriel, and Roseanne Cash. They perform live in our studio.
Popcorn with your Playbill?
More Broadway theatres are allowing people to bring drinks, candy, and even popcorn to their seats in an effort to boost their bottom lines. But not everyone appreciates the sound of snacking. Time Out Theater Critic, David Cote, joins us to talk about the growing controversy.
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