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Saturday, December 16, 2023

WWDTM: Bethenny Frankel by NPR

We're back at Carnegie Hall, and joined by business mogul, philanthropist, and reality TV royalty Bethenny Frankel! She talks with Peter and panelists Josh Gondelman, Helen Hong, and Alzo Sl…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:48AM

Best Of: Colman Domingo On 'Rustin' / Cord Jefferson On 'American Fiction' by NPR

Colman Domingo stars in the biopic Rustin as Bayard Rustin, the civil rights leader responsible for organizing the 1963 March on Washington. Rustin was forced into the background because he…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Monday, December 11, 2023

Extended cut: Dakota Johnson on her new doc, childhood, and curating a sex museum by NPR

Today we're giving you a chance to hear an episode that we'd usually share with our Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ supporters! It's an extended cut of our interview with actor, producer, and ac…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:19PM
Saturday, December 9, 2023

WWDTM: Fred Schneider by NPR

The B-52's Fred Schneider joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Luke Burbank, and Paula Poundstone to talk Christmas albums, thrown ham, and singing "Love Shack" at karaoke.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:37AM
Friday, December 8, 2023

Barry Manilow by NPR

Barry Manilow recently broke Elvis' record for performances in Las Vegas, and he has a new Broadway musical called Harmony. He spoke with Terry Gross in 2002 about his hits of the '70s and '…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, December 2, 2023

WWDTM: Dakota Johnson by NPR

Dakota Johnson, whose new documentary is The Disappearance of Shere Hite, joins panelists Adam Felber, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Alonzo Bodden to talk famous families, Fifty Shades of Gray…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:13AM
Saturday, November 25, 2023

WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VIII! by NPR

Our deep dive into our 25-year history continues with appearances from Jane Curtin, Adam Savage, Hannah Kearney, Muffet McGraw, and more!

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM

Best Of: The EarRegulars / Playwright Larissa FastHorse by NPR

We hear some live music and conversation from two of the best traditional jazz musicians around, trumpeter Jon-Erik Kellso and guitarist Matt Munisteri. In 2007, they founded the band The Ea…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Lakota Playwright Larissa FastHorse by NPR

Larissa FastHorse's satire, The Thanksgiving Play, focuses on four well-meaning white people trying to put on a politically correct school production for Native American history month. She s…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:08PM
Saturday, November 18, 2023

WWDTM: Stephen Smith by NPR

L.L. Bean CEO Stephen Smith joins Hari Kondabolu, Maeve Higgins, and Roy Blount, Jr. on stage in Maine to talk about jelly beans.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, November 11, 2023

Best Of: Barbra Streisand / Tariq Trotter (Black Thought) by NPR

Throughout her career, Barbra Streisand's mother would send her bad reviews of her performances. The intention was to prevent her daughter from getting a "swelled head," but they also served…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:33AM

WWDTM: John Stamos by NPR

John Stamos joins panelists Emmy Blotnick, Skyler Higley, and Tom Bodett to talk about his new memoir, his feud with Tony Danza, and more!

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Barbra Streisand by NPR

Throughout her career, Barbra Streisand's mother would send her bad reviews of her performances. The intention was to prevent her daughter from getting a "swelled head," but they also served…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:18PM
Saturday, November 4, 2023

WWDTM: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant by NPR

Dr. Rae-Wynn Grant is a bear expert and one of the new hosts of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. She joins panelists Adam Burke, Maeve Higgins, and Tom Papa to talk bear attacks, gummy bears,…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:47AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

David Byrne On 'Stop Making Sense' by NPR

It's the 40th anniversary of Talking Heads' masterpiece concert film, Stop Making Sense. A24 remastered and rereleased the movie, bringing it to new audiences and longtime fans. Talking Head…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:03PM
Saturday, October 28, 2023

WWDTM: Bernie Taupin by NPR

This week, Bernie Taupin joins guest host Peter Grosz and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Zainab Johnson, and Paula Poundstone to talk about his new memoir Scattershot

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:31AM
Saturday, October 21, 2023

WWDTM: James Patterson by NPR

James Patterson, the best selling author in the world, joins panelists Alzo Slade, Faith Salie, and Matt Rogers to talk about feuds, fights, outlines, and airports.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:23PM
Saturday, October 14, 2023

WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VII! by NPR

We're celebrating 25 years on the air with another dive into our archive. Enjoy interviews with John Goodman, Sam Waterston, Jenny Slate, and a never-before-heard Bluff game!

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:02AM
Saturday, October 7, 2023

WWDTM: Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar by NPR

Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar joins panelists Shantira Jackson, Maz Jobrani, and Roy Blount, Jr, to talk about how being named Miss Idaho prepared her for the Supreme Court

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:45AM
Saturday, September 30, 2023

WWDTM: Bob and Erin Odenkirk by NPR

This week, we're live in LA with comedy legend Bob Odenkirk, and his daughter Erin. They talk their new book of poems, growing up with a dad on TV, and more.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:03PM
Saturday, September 23, 2023

WWDTM: John Wilson by NPR

John Wilson is the creator of the Emmy-nominated How To With John Wilson, and joins us to talk about being paid in Wite-Out and the best place in New York to meet a referee.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, September 16, 2023

WWDTM: Secretary Clinton by NPR

Secretary Clinton joins us this week to talk about the Clinton Global Initiative's wild afterparties and whether or not she's seen Pete Davidson's tattoo of her.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, September 9, 2023

WWDMT: Martinus Evans by NPR

Martinus Evans is a fitness influencer and the founder of the radically inclusive Slow AF Run Club. He may be proudly slow, but can he answer our questions about something fast AF, the Conco…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:50AM
Saturday, September 2, 2023

WWDTM: Bob Seger by NPR

Bob Seger is an Ann Arbor legend, a Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famer who also happens to be one of the best selling artists of all time. He made it big with "Night Moves" but can he answer our qu…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, August 26, 2023

WWDTM: Mark Ronson by NPR

Mark Ronson is the Grammy and Oscar-winning producer behind the score and soundtrack for Barbie. He joins guest host Negin Farsad and panelists Shantira Jackson, Alzo Slade, and Luke Burbank.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Monday, August 21, 2023

WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VI! by NPR

Our deep dive into our 25 year history continues with appearances from Brian May, Esperanza Spalding, Cyndi Lauper and more!

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:12PM
Saturday, August 12, 2023

WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part V! by NPR

This week, we continue our 25 year retrospective with appearances from Donny Osmond, Kristen Bell + Dax Shepard, Ina Garten, and more!

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, August 5, 2023

WWDTM: Maggie Smith by NPR

Maggie Smith is one of the world's most beloved poets. She joins us to talk about her new memoir, how she owes her fame to Starbucks, and why her mom may get banned from the library.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, July 29, 2023

WWDTM: Randall Park by NPR

For some, being a triple-threat actor/writer/comedian is enough, but not for Randall Park, who decided to add "director" to the list with his debut film Shortcomings. He joins guest host Kar…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, July 22, 2023

WWDTM: Damian Lillard by NPR

Damian Lillard joins us in Portland to talk about his storied career, from Dame Time, to rap battles, to owning a Toyota Dealership. He's assisted by panelists Luke Burbank, Paula Poundstone…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, July 15, 2023

WWDTM: Patti Lupone by NPR

Patti Lupone joins panelists Emmy Blotnick, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson to talk birds, Broadway, and the proper way to swipe a cell phone.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM

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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
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