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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

NYC in 101 Objects, Love, an Encounter by WNYC

Sam Roberts talks about the things that he believes embody the cultural narrative, history and people of NYC including the bagel, the checkered cab and the Automat! Writer, director and p…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM

A Photojournalist is Lost and Found in 'The Encounter' by WNYC

Writer, director and performer Simon McBurney talks about his new Broadway show, “The Encounter.” In his one-man performance, McBurney tells the true story of National Geographic photo…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM

A Romance Born in the Summer of Love Grows Up by WNYC

Richard Armitage, Amy Ryan and Zoe Kazan are starring in the off-Broadway play, “Love, Love, Love” produced by Roundabout Theatre. Set in London, the play weaves through four decades to…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM
Thursday, October 13, 2016

Laura Dern Stars in Kelly Reichardt's 'Certain Women' by WNYC

Director Kelly Reichardt and actress Laura Dern talk about their film, “Certain Women” which follows the lives of three women in a small town in the rural Northwest. Dern plays a lawyer…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

A Children's Musical Goes Off the Rails in Francine Prose's 'Mister Monkey' by WNYC

Author Francine Prose joins us to talk about her latest novel Mister Monkey. It follows the cast members of a bizarre children’s musical about a playful little monkey who likes to steal. T…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM
Friday, October 7, 2016

Trevor Noah Takes on the Election Chaos by WNYC

Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, stops by to talk politics and bring some clarity and reason (or not) to the bizarre reality of the 2016 presidential election. Event: Tickets are still…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM
Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Junot Díaz on the Best American Short Stories by WNYC

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz talks about the new edition of The Best American Short Stories 2016. The collection includes a story about a Nigerian boy’s friendship with his …

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM
Saturday, September 24, 2016

Bonus Weekend Podcast: Edward Albee, Arthur Miller, Bill Irwin by WNYC

We were saddened to learn of Edward Albee’s death last week. For many years he was one of our country’s most influential playwrights. In our Bonus Weekend Podcast, we’re revisiting an…

SOURCE: WNYC at 10:00AM
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Norm Macdonald on the Highs and Lows of his Comedy Career by WNYC

Comedian, writer and actor Norm Macdonald talks about his memoir, Based on a True Story. He recounts his life, from his work on SNL, to his affinity for gambling, while on a road trip to La…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM
Tuesday, September 20, 2016

How the Son of a Medici Duke and a Servant Became the 'Black Prince of Florence' by WNYC

In The Black Prince of Florence: The Spectacular Life and Treacherous World of Alessandro de' Medici, Renaissance and early modern European historian Catherine Fletcher tells the story of t…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM
Friday, September 16, 2016

Alan Cumming's Wild Life in Pictures by WNYC

In his new memoir, You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams: My Life in Stories and Pictures, award-winning Scottish actor Alan Cumming, gives a vividly illustrated account of his life in show busines…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM

A Politicized Supreme Court, Truman Capote's Brooklyn, Alan Cumming by WNYC

Former Asst. U.S. Attorney James Zirin argues that the U.S. Supreme Court has become too partisan in his new book, Supremely Partisan. Award-winning Scottish actor Alan Cumming on his new …

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 15, 2016

Florida Native Dave Barry Celebrates the Sunshine State by WNYC

Author, humor columnist and Florida native Dave Barry joins us to discuss his latest book, Best. State. Ever.: A Florida Man Defends His Homeland. Barry gives a passionate defense of his ho…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

An Affair, a Divorce Lingers Over Generations in Ann Patchett's 'Commonwealth' by WNYC

Ann Patchett discusses her latest novel Commonwealth, which explores the aftermath of divorce and re-marriage over a 50-year period. When the mother of 2 children marries the father of 4 ch…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM
Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Mara Wilson on 'Matilda,' Accidental Fame, Being a Writer by WNYC

Mara Wilson may be remembered as the little girl who starred in "Matilda," "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Miracle on 34th Street." The former child actress-turned-writer joins us to talk about her…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 8, 2016

Growing Up as the Son of Spock, Leonard Nimoy's Life and Legacy by WNYC

Adam Nimoy, son of the late actor Leonard Nimoy, joins us to discuss his documentary about his father’s life called, “For the Love of Spock.” Just in time for the 50th anniversary of t…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

The Turmoil Hidden Beneath Monet's "Water Lilies" by WNYC

Ross King reveals the story behind Monet’s beloved masterpiece, Water Lilies in his latest book, Mad Enchantment. King details the artist’s frustration and personal turmoil that belie th…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 1, 2016

'Waitress' Serves Up Pies with a Side of Romance by WNYC

Jessie Mueller stars in the Tony-nominated Broadway musical, “Waitress,” now playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theater (256 West 47th Street, between Broadway and 8th Ave.). Mueller stars …

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM

Filling Your Garden with Native Plants, Looking at the Role of Race in Medicine by WNYC

Gerard Lordahl and Pete Muroski tell us how to restore native plant and animal populations through landscaping. Jessie Mueller stars in "Waitress," a new Broadway musical. Cocktail histo…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM
Saturday, August 27, 2016

Bonus Weekend Podcast: Political Debate and Political Theater by WNYC

This week, one of our most engaging segments was about presidential debates. We heard from many listeners, who told us that they find presidential debates so dull and boring. So for this wee…

SOURCE: WNYC at 10:00AM
Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler's Tumultuous Love Story by WNYC

Historian Elizabeth Cobbs tells the true love story of founding father Alexander Hamilton and his remarkable wife, Elizabeth Schuyler, in her new novel, The Hamilton Affair, starting from…

SOURCE: WNYC at 10:34PM
Thursday, July 28, 2016

David Yazbek Brings Broadway to Feinstein's in a Rare Performance by WNYC

David Yazbek, the musician, performer and legendary composer/lyricist for Broadway shows including The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, …

SOURCE: WNYC at 09:28PM
Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Mike Birbiglia, Gillian Jacobs Star as Comedians on the Edge of Success by WNYC

Comedian Mike Birbiglia directed, wrote and stars in the film “Don’t Think Twice”, along with Gillian Jacobs. It tells the story of a close-knit improv troupe based in New York City.…

SOURCE: WNYC at 07:58PM

Jonathan Pryce Stars as Shylock in 'The Merchant of Venice' by WNYC

Shakespeare’s Globe brings their critically-acclaimed production of “The Merchant of Venice”, starring Jonathan Pryce, to the Lincoln Center Festival. The play combines humor and roman…

SOURCE: WNYC at 07:58PM
Friday, July 1, 2016

Tony Roberts' Life in the Spotlight by WNYC

This is a rebroadcast of an interview that originally aired on December 17, 2015.  Tony Roberts discusses his memoir, Do You Know Me? The book spans his 55 years as a professional ac…

SOURCE: WNYC at 05:21PM
Saturday, June 11, 2016

Bonus Weekend Podcast: From the Stage to the Tonys by WNYC

The Tony Awards are this Sunday, and it would be hard to deny that this year has seen an explosion of new interest in theater. For our Bonus Weekend Podcast, we bring you three interviews wi…

SOURCE: WNYC at 03:56PM
Friday, June 10, 2016

Adrienne Warren, Brandon Victor Dixon and George C. Wallace on 'Shuffle Along' by WNYC

Adrienne Warren (Gertrude Saunders/Florence Mills) and Brandon Victor Dixon (Eubie Blake), along with director and author George C. Wolfe talk about the hit Broadway musical “Shuffle Alo…

SOURCE: WNYC at 05:46AM
Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Matthew Broderick Plays a Grieving Widower in 'Shining City' by WNYC

Matthew Broderick and Billy Carter talk about “Shining City,” along with director Ciaraìn O’Reilly, now at the Irish Repertory Theatre. Set in Dublin, the play explores themes of …

SOURCE: WNYC at 10:33PM
Friday, June 3, 2016

Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne Star in Eugene O'Neill's Late Masterpiece by WNYC

Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne and Michael Shannon talk about the Roundabout Theatre Company Production of Eugene O’Neill’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” now playing on Broadway.…

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:32AM
Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Daveed Diggs and Leslie Odom, Jr. on 'Hamilton,' Isaac Mizrahi's Life in Fashion, Bill Charlap Performs Live by WNYC

Former U.S. State Department official J. Kael Weston talks about his book, The Mirror Test, which recounts the seven years he spent on the front lines of Afghanistan and Iraq. A new exhib…

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:38PM

'Hamilton' Stars Daveed Diggs, Leslie Odom, Jr. and Director Thomas Kail by WNYC

“Hamilton” director Thomas Kail, along with stars Daveed Diggs (Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson) and Leslie Odom, Jr. (Aaron Burr) talk about the hit Broadway musical which has g…

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:33PM

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