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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

David Byrne's Christmas Playlist by NPR

The singer-songwriter and Talking Heads frontman presents some of his favorite holiday music — including songs by The Pogues, James Brown, LCD Soundsystem and Paul Simon. Find his playlist…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, December 21, 2024

WWDTM: Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone by NPR

This week, Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone join Dulcé Sloan, Hari Kondabolu, and Roy Blount Jr. to talk about their new podcast Hildy the BarbackLearn more about sponsor message choices: p…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Billie Eilish & Finneas by NPR

The Grammy Award-winning singer says working with a vocal coach "honestly changed my life." Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas talk with Terry Gross about their new album, Hit Me Ha…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:45PM
Saturday, December 14, 2024

WWDTM: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson by NPR

This week, we're live at Carnegie with Not My Job guest Ketanji Brown Jackson and panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Mo Rocca, and Paula PoundstoneLearn more about sponsor message choices: po…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Friday, December 13, 2024

Cynthia Erivo Sings With 'A Bit Of A Smile' by NPR

The British actor and singer played abolitionist Harriet Tubman in Harriet, and Aretha Franklin in Genius: Aretha. Now she's defying gravity as Elphaba in Wicked. She spoke with Terry Gross …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:42PM
Wednesday, December 11, 2024

HTDE: The Perfect Christmas Present with James Patterson and Gillian Flynn by NPR

On today's episode, Charlie needs help writing a children's book for his wife. So, Mike and Ian call up some of the greatest minds in modern literature, Gillian Flynn and James Patterson. Pl…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Actor Danielle Deadwyler 'Overprepared' For 'The Piano Lesson' by NPR

Danielle Deadwyler stars in the Netflix adaptation of the August Wilson play The Piano Lesson. She spoke with Tonya Mosley about her journey from the Atlanta theater scene to the big screen,…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:31PM
Saturday, December 7, 2024

WWDTM: Jim Gaffigan by NPR

This week, Jim Gaffigan joins panelists Adam Felber, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad to talk about being the Pope's favorite comedian.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.co…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, November 30, 2024

WWDTM: Thanksgiving Edition! by NPR

This week, Wait Wait celebrates Thanksgiving with a cornucopia of great guests!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, November 27, 2024

HTDE: The Friendliest Sound in the World, with Olympic medalist Molly Seidel by NPR

This week on How To Do Everything, a listener calls in asking how to avoid startling innocent pedestrians when she goes on runs. So Mike and Ian recruit the help of an Olympic marathoner and…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, November 23, 2024

WWDTM: Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller by NPR

Somebody Somewhere's Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller join panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Papa, and Maz JobraniLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM

Best Of: Comedy Writer Michael Schur / Actor Jimmy O. Yang by NPR

Michael Schur wrote for the The Office, and created The Good Place, and co-created Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His new show for Netflix, A Man on the Inside, features Ted Da…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, November 16, 2024

WWDTM: Governor Whitmer by NPR

This week, we're live in Detroit with Governor Whitmer and panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Roxanne RobertsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

HTDE: Yes We Pecan, with Martha Stewart by NPR

Two roommates disagree about how to pronounce "pecan," so Mike and Ian call up Martha Stewart–and others–to help. Plus, an Italian town in the shadow of the Alps spent three months of th…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, November 9, 2024

WWDTM: Tara Dower by NPR

This week, record-breaking ultrarunner Tara Dower talks speed-hiking the Appalachian Trail with Negin Farsad, Faith Salie, and Peter GroszLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastcho…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Saoirse Ronan Says Being A Child Actor Shaped Her — For The Better by NPR

Irish actor Saoirse Ronan returns to Fresh Air to talk with contributor Ann Marie Baldonado about her two new films (The Outrun and Blitz) as well as her experience as a child actor and her …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:48PM
Saturday, November 2, 2024

WWDTM: Brian Jordan Alvarez by NPR

This week, Brain Jordan Alvarez, the creator and star of English Teacher, plays our game with Brian Babylon, Luke Burbank, and Emmy BlotnickLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastc…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:06AM
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

HTDE: Josh Gad defeats earworms, and we make a pitch to Pete Buttigieg by NPR

This week on the show, when a mother can't get her four-year-old's favorite song out of her head, Mike and Ian call up Broadway's beloved Josh Gad to help. Plus, Ian has a formal request for…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, October 26, 2024

WWDTM: Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe by NPR

This week, sports power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe talk about their podcast, who's more competitive, and where they keep their medalsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastc…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, October 19, 2024

WWDTM: Instant Nostalgia Edition by NPR

This week, we get nostalgic for...uh...earlier this year with some of our favorite guests!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

HTDE: Maury Povich and Sleeping Between the Pretties by NPR

This week on How To Do Everything, Wait, Wait producers Mike and Ian recruit television icon Maury Povich to help a listener reveal some hard truths, and we create some helpful (and unhelpfu…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:52AM
Saturday, October 12, 2024

WWDTM: Eric Idle by NPR

This week, comedy legend Eric Idle joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Negin Farsad, and Shane O'NeillLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, October 5, 2024

WWDTM: Kara Jackson by NPR

This week, acclaimed songwriter and poet Kara Jackson joins panelists Alzo Slade, Scaachi Koul, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

HTDE: Peter Sagal the Sausage by NPR

This week, Mike and Ian recruit Peter Sagal to help a caller who's curious about mascot races – with the help of a talking sausage. A police inspector in Finland reveals his creative hack …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, September 28, 2024

WWDTM: Dionne Warwick by NPR

This week, we're live in Kansas City with guest Dionne Warwick and panelists Paula Poundstone, Shantira Jackson, and Josh GondelmanLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.co…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Friday, September 27, 2024

Celebrating 25 Years Of 'The West Wing' by NPR

25 years ago, the TV series The West Wing premiered. It was a behind-the-scenes look at a fictional White House. We revisit our interviews with show creator/writer Aaron Sorkin, and actors A…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:18PM
Saturday, September 21, 2024

WWTDM: Gary Oldman by NPR

This week, Gary Oldman joins us to talk Slow Horses, the Emmy Awards, and the fine art of flatulence with Karen Chee, Brain Babylon, and Peter Grosz.Learn more about sponsor message choices:…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

HTDE: Tom Hanks, Hot Dogs and Chimp Butts by NPR

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! producers Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag are back with another episode of How To Do Everything. Today, the great Tom Hanks teaches us the art of being adored, and …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, September 14, 2024

WWDTM: Jay Pharoah by NPR

This week, comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah joins panelists Adam Burke, Negin Farsad, and Roxanne Roberts.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Priv…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Monday, September 9, 2024

Taylor Tomlinson Is Ready To Joke About Her Bipolar II. Mostly. by NPR

The After Midnight host was initially unsure about sharing her bipolar II diagnosis on-stage. But, she tells co-host Tonya Mosley, "I got such amazing feedback from people who had been strug…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:50PM
Saturday, September 7, 2024

WWDTM: John Leguizamo by NPR

This week, John Leguizamo joins panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Hari Kondabolu to talk about sloths, moms, and Bob the BuilderLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.c…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
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