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Theater Critic Michael Bourne Reviews "Harry Townsend's Last Stand"

Harry Townsend's Last Stand
Michael Bourne for WBGO

Everyone's experience of the arts -- what we hear in the music, what we see in a painting, what we feel from a play -- is unique. What WBGO theater critic Michael Bourne was feeling from a play now at City Center was very personal.

Broadway legend Len Cariou joins Craig Bierko on the stage for Harry Townsend's Last Stand.

George Eastman is the playwright.

Click above to hear Michael's review of Harry Townsend's Last Stand.

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.