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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Two Feuding Coworkers Fall for Each Other in 'She Loves Me' by WNYC

Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti and lyricist Sheldon Harnick talk about the Broadway revival of  "She Loves Me" now at Studio 54 through July 10th. The musical comedy follows …

SOURCE: WNYC at 08:33AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Steve Martin, Edie Brickell on 'Bright Star.' Jesse Tyler Ferguson is 'Fully Committed.' by WNYC

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell talk about their bluegrass-inspired musical, "Bright Star," along with the show's breakout star Carmen Cusack. Five-time Emmy Award nominee…

SOURCE: WNYC at 09:51PM[SHARE]

Joe Morton Stars as Comedian Dick Gregory in 'Turn Me Loose' by WNYC

Emmy-winning actor Joe Morton of "Scandal" fame, joins us to talk about the new off-Broadway show "Turn Me Loose" co-produced by musician John Legend. Morton stars as comedian…

SOURCE: WNYC at 09:51PM[SHARE]

Jesse Tyler Ferguson as 40 Characters Vying for the Perfect Table in 'Fully Committed' by WNYC

Five-time Emmy Award nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson may be best known for his role as Mitchell on "Modern Family," but he's also on Broadway starring as nearly 40 characters in …

SOURCE: WNYC at 09:51PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell on 'Bright Star' and Bluegrass Collaborations by WNYC

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell discuss their new Broadway bluegrass-inspired musical, "Bright Star," along with the show's breakout star Carmen Cusack. Set in the Blue Ridg…

SOURCE: WNYC at 08:55PM[SHARE]
Friday, May 13, 2016

Cirque du Soleil on Broadway by WNYC

"There's something about risk-taking that is empowering," says Shana Carroll, the acrobatics choreographer of "Paramour," Cirque du Soleil's first show on Broadway, opening on May 25th. "I f…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:08AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

How the Language of 'Hamilton' Mixes Rap with Sondheim by WNYC

The Broadway musical "Hamilton" was recently nominated for 16 Tony Awards - one for every category. There's no question that the show is a hit, and much of that has to do with the languag…

SOURCE: WNYC at 06:45PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

The 2016 Tony Nominees, In Studio by WNYC

The 2016 Tony Nominations were just announced today, and we have been very lucky to have many of the nominees on our show to discuss their productions. Listen below for our in depth discu…

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:12PM[SHARE]
Monday, May 2, 2016

Savion Glover, Judith Jamison on Race, Dance and 'Shuffle Along' by WNYC

Dancer and choreographer Savion Glover and Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Emerita of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, talk about upcoming performances and a panel discussion a…

SOURCE: WNYC at 04:21PM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 30, 2016

Bonus Weekend Podcast: Celebrating Shakespeare by WNYC

One week ago marked the 400th anniversary since the death of William Shakespeare, and we are bringing you three of our favorite Shakespeare related interviews from deep in our archives. I…

SOURCE: WNYC at 03:56PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Dancer, Choreographer Michelle Dorrance has a Modern Take on Tap by WNYC

Tap dancer, choreographer and artistic director Michelle Dorrance, who leads the Dorrance Dance company and was named a 2015 MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Fellow, discusses the world p…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:16AM[SHARE]
Friday, April 22, 2016

Shakespeare's Timeless Love Story Brought to the Five Boroughs by WNYC

Director Lear de Bessonet, Artistic Producer Stephanie Ybarra and actor David Ryan Smith talk about The Public Theater's Mobile Unit production of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." The Mo…

SOURCE: WNYC at 07:46PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

On Shakespeare by WNYC

April 23, 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. Today, the Bard is more popular than ever: globally relevant, iconic, and forever mysterious. On this week's s…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:35PM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 16, 2016

Bonus Weekend Podcast: Anita Hill, Notorious RBG, Sandra Day O'Connor by WNYC

We dedicated yesterday's Please Explain to understanding the politics behind the Supreme Court. While our Please Explain series takes a hard look at big topics, we knew that when it came to …

SOURCE: WNYC at 02:15PM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 14, 2016

Arthur Miller's 'Crucible,' with Saoirse Ronan, a Peek Behind the Broadway Curtain, Politicizing the Supreme Court by WNYC

Saoirse Ronan, Bill Camp and Sophie Okonedo star as Abigail Williams, Reverend John Hale and Elizabeth Proctor in a new production of Arthur Miller's, "The Crucible" on Broadway. Veteran Bro…

SOURCE: WNYC at 10:54PM[SHARE]

Backstage at the Great American Musical with Producer Jack Viertel by WNYC

Jack Viertel worked as a Broadway producer for over 20 years and currently serves as the Artistic Director of the Encores! musical theater series. His book, The Secret Life of…

SOURCE: WNYC at 10:54PM[SHARE]

Saoirse Ronan, Bill Camp and Sophie Okonedo Star in 'The Crucible' by WNYC

Saoirse Ronan, Bill Camp and Sophie Okonedo star as Abigail Williams, Reverend John Hale and Elizabeth Proctor in a new production of Arthur Miller's, "The Crucible" on Broadway. This new…

SOURCE: WNYC at 10:54PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Lourdes Lopez Brings Miami City Ballet's 'Heatscape' to Lincoln Center by WNYC

Miami City Ballet debuts this week at Lincoln Center under the direction of former New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Lourdes Lopez, now artistic director of the Miami City Balle…

SOURCE: WNYC at 04:30PM[SHARE]
Monday, April 11, 2016

Women in 'Eclipsed' Trapped by the Brutality of the Liberian Civil War by WNYC

Danai Gurira is recognized for her role as Michonne on AMC's "The Walking Dead," but she's also a playwright. Her show "Eclipsed" stars Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o and is now on Broadw…

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:05PM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 31, 2016

Michelle Williams Stars as a Woman Confronting Her Abuser in 'Blackbird' by WNYC

Actors Jeff Daniels and Michelle Williams discuss the Broadway revival of "Blackbird." Williams stars as Una, a young woman who confronts Ray (Daniels), 15 years after h…

SOURCE: WNYC at 09:10PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Bel Canto Tenor Lawrence Brownlee Pays Tribute to Charlie Parker by WNYC

Bel canto tenor Lawrence Brownlee stars in the New York premiere of the acclaimed opera "Charlie Parker's Yardbird" at the Apollo Theater (253 W 125th St) on April 1s…

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:59PM[SHARE]
Monday, March 28, 2016

Shakespeare's Wandering Hero 'Pericles' Returns to the Stage by WNYC

Actors Christian Camargo and Lily Englert join us to discuss their production of Shakespeare's "Pericles" along with Jeffrey Horowitz, founding artistic director of the Theatre for a New …

SOURCE: WNYC at 10:02PM[SHARE]
Monday, March 21, 2016

Soprano Kristine Opolais Stars as Cio-Cio-San in 'Madama Butterfly' by WNYC

Star soprano Kristine Opolais returns to the stage as Cio-Cio-San opposite tenor Roberto Alagna in Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" at the Metropolitan Opera through April 12th. A…

SOURCE: WNYC at 09:40PM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 13, 2016

Comedian Mike Birbiglia Tells Us How Jokes Are Made by WNYC

Stand-up comedian, writer and filmmaker Mike Birbiglia joins talks about his live show "Thank God for Jokes." "Gothamist" writer John Del Signore described the show as "uproariously…

SOURCE: WNYC at 07:28PM[SHARE]

Big Money in Politics, 'Old Hats' Brings Vaudeville Back to the Stage by WNYC

How corporations and super PACs exert control over American politics, and run counter to the public interest. Bill Irwin and David Shiner star in "Old Hats" at the Signature Theater wh…

SOURCE: WNYC at 07:28PM[SHARE]

From Stage to Studio, Rita Wilson Makes her Songwriting Debut by WNYC

Actress and singer Rita Wilson discusses her second album "Rita Wilson," which showcases her songwriting abilities with 15 original songs and collaborations. She joins us to t…

SOURCE: WNYC at 07:28PM[SHARE]

A New Play Mulls Over Life's Big Questions While Ice Fishing by WNYC

Oscar and Tony Award-winning actor Mark Rylance discusses his new play "Nice Fish," which he co-wrote with poet Louis Jenkins. He's joined by co-star Jim Lichtscheidl and director C…

SOURCE: WNYC at 07:28PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 22, 2016

Yiddish Theater Actors Plot to Assassinate Stalin during His Last Days by WNYC

In his debut novel, The Yid award-winning investigative reporter Paul Goldberg tells the story of a ramshackle group of Yiddish-speaking artists and actors who devise a convol…

SOURCE: WNYC at 07:18PM[SHARE]
Friday, February 19, 2016

Star Tenor Roberto Alagna Rises to his Role in 'Manon Lescaut' by WNYC

In late January, the Metropolitan Opera faced a crisis. Tenor Jonas Kaufmann was sick and had to withdraw from a new production of Giacomo Puccini's "Manon Lescaut" which was scheduled to…

SOURCE: WNYC at 10:00PM[SHARE]
Friday, January 29, 2016

Thomas Merton's Life Celebrated on Stage at BAM by WNYC

Playwright Charles Mee talks about the world premiere of "The Glory of the World" at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). The show features a 100th "birthday party" celebrating…

SOURCE: WNYC at 06:08PM[SHARE]
Monday, January 18, 2016

Maurice Hines Tells His Life Story Through Tap by WNYC

Legendary actor, singer, choreographer and tap dancer Maurice Hines talks about his life, career and new musical "Tappin' Thru Life," which celebrates his work and pays tribute to his inspir…

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:03PM[SHARE]

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