The Sydney Theatre Company Production of 'The Present,' opening Sunday, January 8, 2017 on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre. Pictured L-R: Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh.

Cate Blanchett on Broadway, "Land of Mine," the Mystery of Love

The Leonard Lopate Show | Feb 8, 2017

Cate Blanchett joins us to discuss her Broadway debut in an adaptation of Anton Chekov’s “Platonov,” or “The Present,” along with co-star Richard Roxburgh. Martin Zandvliet joins us to discuss his new Oscar-nominated film, "Land of Mine," which he wrote and directed. In preparation for Valentine's Day, this week's Please Explain is all about love, dating, and marriage. We'll be joined by Dr. Helen Fisher, an author, biological anthropologist and chief scientific advisor to Match.com.

 

 

 

 

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