Theater Critic Michael Bourne's Busy Week On and Off-Broadway

By Michael Bourne

Published November 1, 2019 at 7:21 PM EDT

Theater Critic Michael Bourne was certainly busy this week, splitting his time on Broadway and OFF-Broadway.

Michael reviews The Rose Tattoo -- Broadway revival, Tennessee Williams, with Marisa Tomei

Bella Bella -- off-Broadway play, Harvey Fierstein as Bella Abzug

Linda Vista -- Second Stage, from Steppenwolf, dark comedy by Tracy Letts

The Independents -- off-Broadway play about the painters Degas and Mary Cassatt

The Lightning Thief -- Broadway musical, rock-ish derring-do for kids

Click above to hear what Michael has to say about all these shows.

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Michael Bourne

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.

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