Circle Round

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Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully-selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 4 to 10. Each 10- to 20-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.

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The Big Green Bag


Tue, 13 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Tim Bagley (Somebody Somewhere, Hacks) and Rebecca Mader (Lost, Once Upon a Time) co-star in a Rumanian and British tale about the high-flying differences between wants and needs.

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Call of the Cuckoo


Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Stephen Hanna and Bret Shuford (Broadway Husbands, Husbands 2 Dads) headline a European and Asian tale about outlawing anger, forbidding frustration, and making the feathers fly!

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Encore: Friends in High Places


Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Mario Cantone (And Just Like That, Surf's Up) and Denise Crosby (Star Trek: The Next Generation) star in this folktale about how the giraffe got its long neck, and how the rhino got an unexpected ally!

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At First Light


Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Natalie Dormer (Audrey's Children, Game of Thrones) headlines a legend from Aboriginal Australia about a bright, bold bird and the illuminating power of teamwork.

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The Donkey's Tail


Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Rapper/poet Omar Offendum (Little Syria) stars in a Persian and North African tale about righting wrongs and sniffing out a thief.

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One Good Turn


Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Alan Goffinski, Ana González and Lulu Miller (Terrestrials) star in a very international story about returning favors and being stuck between a rock and a hard place.

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In the Willow Tree


Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Stephanie Koenig (Lessons in Chemistry, The English Teacher) and Patrick Luwis (Cobra Kai) star in a Taiwanese tale about a tiny ant, a boastful pigeon, and unexpected favors.

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Miss Tilda


Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Arienne Mandi (The L Word: Generation Q, The Night Agent) and Patrick Renna (You Gotta Believe, The Sandlot) go head-to-head in a battle of wits in this tale with roots across Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and the American Southwest.

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Crocus-Pocus


Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Jacob Laval (The Unbreakable Boy, John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch) and Amanda Warren (The Night Agent, East New York) headline a Sicilian tale about sowing the seeds of kindness, compassion and crocuses.

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The Flame Keeper


Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Joy Ofodu (Dating Unsettled, Heart of Sunshine) and Camron Jones (Panic, Shameless) co-star in a Huichol story from Mexico about stolen fire and bald tails.

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Maushop and the Shark


Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Román Zaragoza (Ghosts) stars in a Wampanoag tale about a gentle giant, a hungry shark, and the power of fun and games.

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Diamonds in the Sky


Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Kyriana Kratter (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew) and Mila Harris (Mary, World-Breaker) headline an out-of-this-world Filipino tale about how the sun and moon came to be.

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The Salmon Famine


Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Recorded live at Symphony Hall with Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians and a star-studded cast, this indigenous Pacific Northwest tale follows a wily coyote on a daring rescue.

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The Well of Honor


Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Recorded live at Symphony Hall with Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians and a star-studded cast, this Egyptian, Iraqi, Palestinian, Sudanese and Tunisian tale shows the importance of never biting off more than you can chew.

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Encore: The Lumps of Clay


Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Maulik Pancholy (Phineas and Ferb, Sanjay and Craig) stars in a classic Indian story about a witty royal adviser who finds an ingenious way to bring the truth to light.

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The Zodiac Twelve


Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Tzi Ma (Five Blind Dates, Interior Chinatown) and Jimmy Wong (Mulan, Wish Dragon) co-star in an action-packed legend about the origin of the Chinese zodiac animals.

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Hot Potatoes


Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:35:46 -0500

Arlen Escarpeta (Found, The Oath) headlines a tale from southern Africa about stolen spuds and hare-brained schemes.

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The Cobbler's Soul


Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500

John Patrick Amedori (Three Women, Dear White People) headlines an internationally-inspired story about fixing soles and saving souls.

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Encore: Ariana's Music


Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Mireille Enos (Hanna, The Killing) headlines this new spin on an ancient Greek legend about an instrument that captivates everyone who hears it – whether they have skin, scales, hair, hides, feathers or fur!

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Encore: Three Clever Brothers


Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Alexandra Billings (Transparent, Paddleton) stars in a North African, Middle Eastern and central and north-central Asian folktale about the power of a keen eye and a quick mind.

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Encore: Getting Skunked


Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Terrence Terrell (B Positive, Giants) stars in this Abenaki tale about a gentle giant who brings night and day to the world, and gives a certain striped critter its telltale scent.

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The Peach of Life


Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Recorded live at Symphony Space, a star-studded cast brings to life this Chinese and Vietnamese legend about the healing power of a kind and honest heart.

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The Wild Goose Chase


Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Recorded live at Symphony Space with a star-studded cast, this magical tale inspired by Ukrainian and Russian lore follows a kindly tailor as he embarks on an unforgettable chase.

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Encore: The Most Fabulous Fur of All


Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Q'orianka Kilcher (Yellowstone, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) stars in a Cherokee tale about a clever rabbit who craftily tries pulling the wool — and fur — over everyone's eyes.

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Dancing to a Different Tune


Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500

World-renowned violinist Hilary Hahn plays a musician with a miraculous gift in this whimsical folktale from South America, North Africa, Europe and the US.

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The Caged Bird


Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Tim Matheson (The West Wing, Virgin River) and Jonathan Tucker (Kingdom, Westworld) co-star in a Jewish and Persian tale about a parrot, a prince, and the priceless value of freedom.

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A World of Music


Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Jon Huertas (This Is Us, Tracker) headlines an Aztec legend about how music first came to the world.

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In the Wolf's Mouth


Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Jennifer Hale (Stars Wars: The Clone Wars, X-Men ‘97) stars in a Portuguese tale about a big bad wolf and a sharp shrewd owl.

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The All-Wish Stick


Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Amy Tsang (Star Wars: The Acolyte, Kung Fu) stars in a Chinese tale about a magical gift that makes wishes come true, provided you make them with an honest heart.

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The Face-Off


Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Actor Kelly Jenrette (All American: Homecoming, The Handmaid's Tale) and producer/actor Lamar Richardson (Appropriate, Merrily We Roll Along) co-star in a Shona legend that proves how big strength can come in little sizes.

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Top Banana


Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Tatyana Ali (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Abbot Elementary) and Jack De Sena (Lego Monkie Kid, Avatar: The Last Airbender) headline this Filipino story about getting the upper hand by taking the lower half.

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Pride and Proverbs


Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Real-life couple David Giuntoli (Grimm, Batman: Soul of the Dragon) and Elizabeth Tulloch (Grimm, Superman and Lois) face off as a wise farmer and proud queen in this tale with Georgian, Kazakh and Ghanaian roots.

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The Hiding Place


Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Broadway's Aaron Bartz, Erik Christopher Peterson and Cara Ricketts (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) headline a Jewish and Egyptian story about a high-stakes game of hide and seek.

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Encore: The Princess and the Bee


Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Duchess Sarah Ferguson of York (Storytime with Fergie) and Suzie McGrath (Star Wars Resistance, The Punies) star in this charming tale about the importance of having a sound, sensible head, and a warm, fuzzy heart.

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Encore: Chameleon's Contest


Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Jonica Booth (Rap Stuff, Bad Girls Club) and Jay Pharoah (Out of Office, Saturday Night Live) co-star in this West African tale about a clothing-obsessed goddess and a crafty, colorful chameleon.

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A Horse for Hire


Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast, this Haitian and Creole tale is all about hefty horses and broken deals.

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The Price Master


Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast, this Indian tale shows what happens when the price is right... and the price is wrong!

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The Farmer and the Cow


Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast, this Icelandic tale features a magical bovine who's able to moooooove mountains!

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Laughing and Crying


Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Recorded live at The Athenaeum Center in Chicago, IL, this tale with East Asian and Egyptian roots pits a proud king against a sharp-witted schoolteacher who proves she's nobody's fool.

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Giant Steps


Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Recorded live at The Athenaeum Center in Chicago, IL, this tale from the Iraqi Jewish tradition gives a whole new meaning to "putting your best foot forward."

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