2014-09

09-28-14 The Park Center for Performing Arts - Conducting Conversations

This week The Park Center for Performing Arts, is the subject of the program, with Yusuf Gandhi, Executive Director.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from The Celtic Tenors and Engelbert Humperdick, that will be coming to the theatre next month.  For more information call 401.467.7275 or go to  www.parktheatreri.com

09-21-14 Ocean State Theatre Company-MyFair Lady - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Peter Tedeschi, star of “My Fair Lady”, which will play at the theatre September 24 to October 19. We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some of the songs from the show. Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org

09-14-14 Theatre by the Sea - Conducting Conversations

Theatre by The Sea's successful, just completed 81st season, is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director, and Kevin Hill, Artistic Director.  We talk about the 2014 musical season, and listen to some of the very popular songs from “Grease”, “Mary Poppins”, and “Spamalot”, and look forward to next year's productions.  For more information call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

09-12-14 Pianist Bill Evans & His Trio - Jazz After Dinner

In this episode of Jazz After Dinner we hear pianist Bill Evans & His Trio.

09-07-14 Featuring Kari Tieger - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Kari Tieger, singer, composer, arranger, and piano teacher.  We'll  listen to some examples of her music, and discuss the many different kinds of styles she has performed on around the world.  For more information go to  www.karitieger.com 

09-05-14 Pianist John Harrison III & His Trio - Jazz After Dinner

In this episode of Jazz After Dinner we hear pianist John Harrison III & His Trio.

08 - 31-14 RI International Film Festival - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director.   We talk about the development of classical music behind animated movies, from Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins, Lion King, and more.   For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org

08 -24 -14 Marley Bridges Theatre Company - Conducting Conversations

Marley Bridges Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Patrick Grimes, Artistic Director. We talk about the upcoming presentation of the Newport Murder Mystery Series Concerts, at the Music Mansion, and  listen to music that will be presented. For more information call (401) 324-9436, or go to www.marleybridges.org  or www.newportmurdermystery.com

08 -17 -14 Theatre by the Sea 'Spamalot - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Spamalot”, is the subject of this week's program, with  Kevin Hill, Artistic Director, and Billy Sprague, director.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some of the songs from  “Spamalot”.  The show runs August 20 through September 7.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com 

08-22-14 Guitarist Joe Beck & His Quartet - Jazz After Dinner

In this weeks Jazz After Dinner we listen to Guitarist Joe Beck & His Quartet!

08-15-14 Saxophonist Charlie Parker - Jazz After Dinner

In this weeks Jazz After Dinner we listen to Saxophonist Charlie Parker!