Celebrity Series of Boston: What Makes it Great? with Rob Kapilow
$20
- Rob Kapilow, piano & host
- Emily Albrink, soprano
- Ben Jones, voice
Rob Kapilow gives his one-of-a-kind What Makes it Great? treatment to the music of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, a duo “virtually synonymous with the blockbuster Broadway musical” (PBS). It’s a must-see event for anyone who enjoys Broadway or Hollywood musicals, but the truth is, with Rob Kapilow at the helm, you’ll end up becoming a fan of whatever subject he’s presenting.
In this equally entertaining and educational series, Kapilow doesn’t just perform great music and provide the facts about it; he equips audiences to hear it like they might otherwise never have, "opening new ears to musical experiences and helping people to listen actively rather than just hear,” as stated in his bio. He’s the rare kind of teacher whose insightfulness matches his sincere enthusiasm, and the even rarer kind of teacher whose one-size-fits-all approach engrosses novices and experts alike. Come find out why shows like My Fair Lady, Camelot, and Brigadoon became such enduring smash hits – and have a good time doing it!
Acclaimed singers Emily Albrink and Ben Jones join Kapilow to perform the songs going under the What Makes it Great? microscope.
Digital performance tickets are sold individually or as an add-on to a subscription that originates with a live, in-person performance. A subscription must include at least one in-person performance, and digital performance tickets are not eligible for exchanges, even for qualified subscribers. This performance streams live on Friday, January 21, 2022 from GBH Calderwood Studio, Boston and available on demand until Thursday, January 27 at 7pm Eastern.
Due to the current surge of the COVID-19 omicron variant in the Boston area, Celebrity Series will not be welcoming audiences in person for the What Makes it Great? with Rob Kapilow performance. It will proceed as previously scheduled livestreamed digital performances, with an on-demand viewing period of 7 days.