Circle Round - October 11, 2025

Rebecca Sheir, host Eric Shimelonis, composer Mary Faber, actor Josh Gondelman, actor Lamont Price, actor Jessica Rau, actor Clint Foreman, flute Christopher Elchico, clarinet Rachel Childers, horn Suzanne Nelsen, bassoon Cathy Basrak, viola Benjamin Levy, bass

WBUR's award-winning family folktales podcast Circle Round returns to Symphony Hall to record two new live episodes! Host Rebecca Sheir and composer Eric Shimelonis will be joined by Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians and a star-studded cast of actors as they bring The Sunlight Tree and Whatever You Like to life.

The Sunlight Tree is a Swedish tale that sheds magical light on kindness, caring, and letting roots run deep. Whatever You Like has roots in Jewish and Indian lore and proves that when you weigh your words, they can be worth their weight in gold! Join us for these exciting, engaging folktales!