The Arts Section 07/20/25

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek takes a closer look at a new concert-theater work that explores the history of composer William Byrd’s acts of defiance in 16th century England. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to preview local outdoor theater options, plus we’ll hear about what’s happening this summer at the Stratford Theater Festival in Canada. Later in the show, Gary catches up with the theater artist behind a bio-play that looks back at the life of acclaimed singer Donny Hathaway. And Gary talks to the author of a book all about the hit TV series Ted Lasso.