Boston Lyric Opera LIVE on GBH’s Boston Public Radio
April 4, 2025, 11:30 AM
Boston Public Library – Central Branch
Newsfeed Cafe
700 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02116
Boston Lyric Opera presents a preview of its 80th anniversary production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel as part of GBH’s Boston Public Radio. Hosts Jim Braude and Margery Egan will interview BLO’s Stanford Calderwood General Director & CEO Bradley Vernatter, BLO Artistic Associate & Stage Director Anne Bogart, and Lee Pelton, President & CEO of the Boston Foundation who plays the roles of the Starkeeper/Dr. Seldon. Excerpts from the opera will be performed by Chelsea Basler, soprano; Mary Kray, mezzo-soprano; and Brendon Shapiro, pianist.
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About Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel
Nearly a century after premiering at the Colonial Theatre, Carousel has become one of the most beloved American musicals of all time. In this landmark 80th anniversary production, creative visionary and BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart stages a stunning and evocative tribute to this Rodgers & Hammerstein gem. Featuring unforgettable songs like “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” this timeless paean to the power of love and redemption is sure to sweep you off your feet.