KCET SETS SATIRE, RAGTIME PARABLE
Scott Joplin’s “Treemonisha” and Marc Blitzstein’s “The Cradle Will Rock” will launch a new season of “America’s Musical Theater” on KCET Channel 28.
Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee will introduce the Houston Grand Opera production of Joplin’s ragtime parable, which premieres July 12, at 2:30 p.m. The cast includes Carmen Balthrop, Delores Ivory and Curtis Rayam.
“The Cradle Will Rock,” a Depression-era satire of American institutions and values, will air at 10:30 p.m. July 18. John Houseman, who directed the original 1937 production, directs and will introduce the work. The cast is led by Patti Lupone.
Both programs will be simulcast in stereo on KUSC, 91.5 FM, and KCPB, 91.1 FM.
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