On Demand
Soundcheck
-
The Bombast and the Furious
Broadway just finished a record season in ticket sales. But artistically, all may not be well. We’re joined by a New York theater critic who thinks the year’s biggest musicals were loud, bombastic and visually assaulting. And: The band Art Brut burst on the indie scene in 2005 with an album of half-spoken stories and manic, melodic punk. They join us for a live performance.
Poll! The Tony Awards are Sunday. Weigh in on this year's best musicals by voting in our Soundcheck Poll.
Broadway’s crippling case of bombast
Broadway has had its strongest season ever in ticket sales. But artistically, all is not well. According to New York magazine theater critic Jesse Green, this year’s biggest musicals were loud, bombastic and visually assaulting. With the Tony Awards this Sunday he’ll tell us what’s ailing the Great White Way.
Jesse Green on Broadway's "Emphasitis"
Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on the Recession-Proof Broadway
- About this program
- Staff Bios »
- Contact Us »
- Latest Episode
- Internship
- Tapes and Transcripts
- Show Archive »
Features & Series
Podcast
Stay up to date.
Subscribe to the Podcast
See Tori Amos Live!
Join us Tuesday, Dec. 9 at The Greene Space
Singer and pianist Tori Amos joins us to talk about reworking and reinventing seasonal carols on her new holiday album. And, she performs for a live audience in The Greene Space! Click the link for ticket info.
More
