Conducting Conversations

08-09-15 Contemporary Theater Co.-Sweeney Todd - Conducting Conversations

The Contemporary Theater Co., is the subject of this week's program, with Christopher J. Simpson, Artistic Director.  We talk about their upcoming events, and listen to some of the music from "Sweeney Todd”, the musical they will be presenting in October..  For more information call 401-218-0282, or go to www.thecontemporarytheater.com

08-02-15 RI International Film Festival 2015 - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director, and Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the RI Film and TV Office. We talk about the composer James Horner, and listen to some selections from his award winning movies. For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org

07-26-15 Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra 2015 - Conducting Conversations

This week The Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra is the subject of the program, with Stephen Toro, Music Director/Conductor, Chris Eastburn, his son Quinn, composers and Jorge Gardos, violinist. We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some selections that will be performed. For more information call 401.461.1325 or go to  www.osspo.org

07-19-15 Theatre By The Sea's-'Little Mermaid' - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Little Mermaid”, is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney Producing Executive Director, and Adrienne Eller, star of the show. We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the production.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

07-12-15 Theatre By The Sea-My Fair Lady w/ Charles Shaughnessy - Conducting Conversations

Charles Shaughnessy is our special guest this week, along with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director of Theatre By The Sea.  Charles is starring in TBTS's production of “My Fair Lady”.  We talk mostly about Charles' long TV and stage career, and listen to some of the popular songs from the show, which runs till July 18.  For more information call (401)782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

07-05-15 Ocean State Theatre Company-Gypsy - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and star of “Gypsy”.  We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some songs from the show.  The production will play at the theatre July 8, to August 2.  Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

06-28-15 Singer and Actor Lauren Vine - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Lauren Vine, up and coming singer and actor, along with her mother Heather, supporter and fan.  We'll listen to an example of her music, songs done by her favorite performers, and discuss her future along with what it took to get her to this point.

06-21-15 Diana McVey - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Diana McVey, opera singer and teacher. We will listen to a sampling of her music, songs done by her favorite performers and discuss her upcoming concerts throughout the United States and around the world. For more information go to www.dianamcvey.com

06-14-15 The Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2015 - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program, with Brian Mitchell, Managing Director. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music from last year's concerts. The Festival runs from July 22nd to August 2nd at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center. For more information go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org   

06-07-15 The GAMM Theatre 2015 - Conducting Conversations

This week The GAMM Theatre,  is the subject of the program, with Tony Estrella, Artistic Director.  We talk about the upcoming 2015 – 2016 season, and listen to some selections of blues music that will be used in their production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” that opens in September. For more information call 401-723-4266 or go to www.gammtheatre.org 

05-31-15 Ocean State Theatre-Rounding Third 2015 - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and stars of “Rounding Third”, Joel Kipper and Fred Sullivan Jr.  We talk about the upcoming play, and listen to some songs related to baseball.  The show will play at the theatre June 3 to June 21.  Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.  For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

05-24-15 Theatre by the Sea 2015-Smokey Joe's Cafe - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Smokey Joe's Cafe”, is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director, and Kevin Hill, Artistic Director.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the revue.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.biz

05-17-15 The Coastline Show Chorus 2015 - Conducting Conversations

The Coastline Show Chorus, is the subject of this week's program, with Gail Jencik, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday May 30 2:00 at the Ocean State Theater on Jefferson Blvd. Warwick. For tickets call (401) 921-6800 or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org, , and for more information about the chorus call 401 437-6043 or go to www.coastlineshowchorus.org

05-10-15 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra 2015 - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra, is the subject of this week's program, with Edward Markward, Music Director.  We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday May16, 7:30, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, and Sunday May 17, 3:00, at St. Joseph's Church in Newport.  For more information call  401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

04-26-15 The Jamestown Community Chorus 2015 - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus is the subject of the program, with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director, and Dorothy Strang, Past President. We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Saturday May 2, 7:30 and Sunday May 3 at 3:00 PM, at Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave.,Jamestown RI. For information call, 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com  

04-26-15 Ocean State Theatre Company-Into The Woods - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Tommy Labanaris, star of “Into The Woods”, which will play at the theatre April 29, to May 23.  We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some songs from the production. Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

04-19-15 Opera Providence 2015 - Conducting Conversations

This week Opera Providence is the subject of the program, with Rene de la Garza, Artistic Director, and Dr. Robert DeRobbio, President.  We talk about their upcoming performances and listen to some performed this season.   For more information call, 401-331-6060, or go to  www.operaprovidence.org

04-12-15 Mystic River Chorale 2015 - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale, is the subject of this week's program, with Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director. We talk about the upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday - May 3, 2015 - 3 PM Mystic Congregational Church, Mystic, CT.  For more information call (860) 460-1487, or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

04-05-15 - URI Music Department-Mozart Magic - Conducting Conversations

The URI Music Deptartment will present an opera  program “Mozart Magic”, which is the subject of this week's program, with Rene de la Garza and Ann Danis.  We talk about the opera department and listen to some of the amazing music that will be presented.  The opera will be performed Saturday April 18 at 8:00 and Sunday April 19, at 3:00, at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center.

03-29-15 - Ocean State Theatre Company-Lend Me A Tenor - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Kevin Pariseau, director and Bruce Sabath, star of “Lend Me A Tenor”, which will play at the theatre April 1, to April 19.  We talk about the upcoming play, and listen to some music related to the show.  Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org