Public media stream expands library with new arts and theater profiles
The platform adds productions from Broadway veterans and emerging musicians, including a cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
By Christopher Singh ·
The Passport library, an extended collection of public media content, has updated its catalog with a series of new arts and theater features. The additions include profiles of musicians and performers, alongside behind-the-scenes looks at major theatrical productions. The update is part of the service’s ongoing effort to provide members with access to dramas, documentaries, and news.
The newest entries feature a mix of established stage actors and classical musicians. Luke Evans returns to theater in a production of The Rocky Horror Show. Daniel Dae Kim, a Tony nominee, also appears in a piece that marks his return to the stage. Andrew Durand and Jasmine Amy Rogers, both Tony nominees, are featured in profiles that discuss their careers and specific roles.
Classical music takes up a large portion of the new content. Pianist Dmitry Yudin is profiled following his immigration from Moscow to the United States to join his older sister. Violinist Nathan Meltzer began playing the instrument during elementary school in Vienna. Keila Wakao started violin lessons at age three in a musical family. Cellist Leland Ko discusses the influence of his teachers, while bassoonist Eleni Katz shares her experience at the New World Symphony.
Several other musicians are highlighted in the new batch of videos. Violinist Allison Taylor traveled to India, a trip that changed her perspective on her instrument. Cellist Tommy Mesa began with an interest in drums before switching to the cello. Joshua Brown started violin at age two, following his brother. James, a violinist from Austin, knew early on that he wanted to play. A string quartet consisting of Lucy Wang, Hao Zhou, Aiden Kane, and Tate Zawadiuk is also included in the lineup.
The library also features winners of the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award. These include violinist Julian Rhee, the Balourdet Quartet, violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious, the Sandbox Percussion ensemble, and pianist Clayton Stephenson. Each profile offers a look at the recipient's path to the award.
Theater personalities round out the selection. Robert “Silk” Mason is featured in a profile leading up to their Broadway debut. Marla Mindelle is shown as the star and co-creator of Titaníque. A segment follows a RuPaul’s Drag Race winner who is taking on Broadway on her own terms. Conductor Gemma New leads an orchestra segment focused on creating a collective musical experience. The collection concludes with a feature on an all-star cast performing at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
