March 25, 2024

Today on The Culture Show: Lights. Camera. Action. This Wednesday the Coolidge Corner Theatre is opening its new 14,000 square foot addition to the public.  After Fifteen years of planning, 10 years of fundraising and two years of construction, this is a mega makeover  with a renovated lobby, two state-of-the-art theaters and a refurbished concession stand. At a time when other movie theaters are struggling, the Coolidge is having the kind of comeback you only see in the movies.  Katherine Tallman, the Coolidge’s executive director and CEO  gives us a sneak preview. From there we  mark women’s history month with murals made by women.  And finally, “Romeo and Juliet,” with Raisinettes?  Culture Show co-host James Bennett II joins us to talk about his aria of expertise. After seeing the MET’s  Romeo and Juliette in person AND on the big screen, which is the optimal opera experience? It’s all on The Culture Show—listen to the full episode!