Mitra Arthur

1 week ago | nhpr.org | Mitra Arthur

As a director, Jamie Lloyd applies a minimalist approach to theater. His revival of SUNSET BLVD. is the perfect match for the sometimes challenging directive of Tiny Desk — to distill the essence of the music. All artifice is stripped down to showcase the tragedy of the characters and the grandeur of Andrew Lloyd Webber's music and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton.

1 week ago | npr.org | Mitra Arthur

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3 weeks ago | wrvo.org | Mitra Arthur |Robin Hilton

For the second year in a row, we asked listeners to tell us about a new song they're obsessed about — one they can't stop listening to because of how it makes them feel. On this episode we share some of the picks and the stories listeners shared about why they were so moved. Note: This episode originally aired in Dec. 2024 Weekly reset: Mochi street vendor, Japan Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts.

3 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Mitra Arthur

"I had a dream…" is the repeated refrain from Mama Rose in Gypsy. Well, "I had a dream" that one day we'd see this show at the Tiny Desk. Gypsy's visit encapsulates what fans love most about this musical. Since its debut in 1959, whether it be on stage or screen, on cast albums or at karaoke, audiences have flocked to Jule Styne's music and Stephen Sondheim's lyrics, with a book by Arthur Laurents. The show tells the story of a struggling showbiz family led by matriarch Rose.

3 weeks ago | npr.org | Mitra Arthur |Robin Hilton

The Madi Diaz song "God Person" is just one of the tracks that hit us hard. Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of the artist For the second year in a row, we asked listeners to tell us about a new song they're obsessed about — one they can't stop listening to because of how it makes them feel. On this episode we share some of the picks and the stories listeners shared about why they were so moved. Note: This episode originally aired in Dec.