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Theater Critic Michael Bourne Reviews "The Half-Life of Marie Curie"

Michael Bourne
Michael Bourne for WBGO

Most of the recent biographical dramas and musicals have presented stories about famous politicians (Alexander Hamilton, Lyndon Johnson) famous performers (Tina Turner, The Temptations) -- but theater critic Michael Bourned enjoyed a new play about famous scientists.

Click above for Michael's review of Off-Broadway's The Half-Life of Marie Curie which closes this weekend at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

Michael Bourne, who died on August 21, 2022, was a presence on the air at WBGO between the end of 1984 and the start of 2022 when he retired from full-time hosting duty. He is the host of the Singers Unlimited Podcast by WBGO Studios. Previously, he hosted the popular Singers Unlimited (1985-2022). He also hosted the equally popular Blues Break for several years. Michael is a senior contributor to Down Beat, with the magazine since 1969. Doctor Bourne earned a PhD in Theatre from Indiana University -- which comes in handy when he's a theatre critic for the WBGO Journal.