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Soundcheck

Thursday, February 01, 2007
  • Anthony Minghella
    Anthony Minghella

    The Sounds and Tastes of the Theater

    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.

The Ill Effects of Urban Noise

Soundcheck

Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.