Micaela Diamond and Denis O'Hare on Sondheim's Last Musical, Dinosaur Jr. Anniversary, Eyeliner: A Cultural History, The Rise and Fall of Glossier
"Here We Are" is the last project Stephen Sondheim worked on before his death, writing the music and lyrics for this unconventional musical based on two films by Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel. Micaela Diamond and Denis O'Hare join us to discuss starring in Sondheim's last show, which is running now at The Shed through January 21.
It's been 30 years since Dinosaur Jr released Where You Been, a turning point of sorts and their second album on a major label imprint. They're celebrating the anniversary with a week of shows at Music Hall of Williamsburg, through Friday. Bandmembers Lou Barlow and Murph join us to talk about the anniversary and take your calls.
A new book about the history of eyeliner spans continents and centuries. Author Zahra Hankir joins us to discuss, Eyeliner: A Cultural History, and take calls from listeners about what their eye makeup means to them.
The makeup brand Glossier developed a cult-like following thanks to genius marketing tactics and a strong vision from founder and CEO Emily Weiss. But eight years later, Weiss stepped down. Why? Journalist Marisa Meltzer joins us to discuss her new book, Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier.
