Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Ariana Grande Loves Being In A 'Beautiful Coven' by NPR

As a kid, Ariana Grande loved singing karaoke with her family. "I looked up to Whitney and Mariah and Celine endlessly," she says. "I think that's a large part of the reason why I learned to…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:30PM

Hip-hop is 'fight the power' but also advertises for the power by B.a. Parker

Critics point out the apparent hypocrisy of a pro-Black rapper like Kendrick Lamar headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, since the NFL isn't exactly an institution that's known for its su…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:32PM
Saturday, February 1, 2025

WWDTM: Amber Maykut by NPR

This week, renowned taxidermist Amber Maykut joins panelists Rekha Shankar, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole JohnsonLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR P…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:12AM

Best Of: 50 Years Of SNL Musical Guests / Black History Through Blues by NPR

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson is the co-director of a new documentary about the music of Saturday Night Live over the last 50 years. It's called Ladies & Gentlemen and it's streaming on Pea…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:46AM
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The Grammy nominee you need to hear: Esperanza Spalding by Brittany Luse

How do you bring the African Diaspora to the Grammys?Esperanza Spalding and Milton Nascimento's contrasting tones make a perfect team on Milton + esperanza, a collection of covers, duets, an…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:54AM
Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Meet first time Grammy nominee Charley Crockett

Country music singer Charley Crockett was born and raised in Texas, grew up in a single-wide trailer with his mom and says his family lineage traces all the way back to the frontiersman Davy…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:54PM
Saturday, January 25, 2025

WWDTM: mxmtoon by NPR

This week, special guest mxmtoon joins panelists Paula Poundstone, Faith Salie, and Hari KondaboluLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Thursday, January 23, 2025

When Oscar got it wrong

What do Babygirl, Singing in the Rain and Apocalypse Now have in common? They've all been overlooked by Oscar voters.Some Oscar blunders fall into the category of snubs - others show a failu…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:06PM
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Jesse Eisenberg Hated Bar Mitzvahs As A Kid by NPR

Eisenberg's film, A Real Pain, follows two cousins on a Jewish heritage tour of Poland, which includes a stop at the Majdanek death camp. Eisenberg spoke with Terry Gross about tragedy touri…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:22PM
Saturday, January 18, 2025

WWDTM: Rose Matafeo by NPR

This week, Rose Matafeo joins panelists Maz Jobrani, Alzo Slade, and Helen HongLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:30AM
Friday, January 17, 2025

Joan Plowright, acclaimed British actress and wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95 by Bob Mondello

Plowright brought stage and screen characters to vibrant life for more than six decades in such works as A Taste of Honey, Tea with Mussolini and Enchanted April.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:48PM
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

A Los Angeles community theater uses puppets to offer an escape amid wildfires by Jonaki Mehta

Communities in Los Angeles are trying to find moments of togetherness and joy. That's included a singing and dancing puppet named Yellow Cat.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:54AM

HTDE: Heckling, Yawning, and Imitating, with James Austin Johnson and Patton Oswalt by NPR

On our season finale, when a young listener has a question on behalf of her fifth grade class, we call up an old friend/chimp butt expert to help her out. And Saturday Night Live's James Aus…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Swing Day held to honor performers who step in to fill roles at the last minute by Jeff Lunden

On Broadway and national tours, the performers who substitute for various chorus members at the drop of a hat are known as "swings." Wednesday is designated "National Swing Day" in their hon…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:36AM
Sunday, January 12, 2025

'Drag: The Musical' takes audiences behind the scenes of drag culture by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Justin Honard, co-writer and co-star of the "Drag: The Musical," a show that takes the audience inside the world of drag performances.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:48AM
Saturday, January 11, 2025

WWDTM: Josh Gad by NPR

This week, Josh Gad joins panelists Negin Farsad, Rachel Coster, and Josh Gondelman to talk being accosted by kids and ignored by David O. RussellLearn more about sponsor message choices: po…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Friday, January 10, 2025

Bad news for protein bros: you might be getting scammed by Brittany Luse

According to Pew Research Center, 79% of New Year's resolutions are about one thing: health. It's Been a Minute is kicking off 2025 with a little series called "new year, new me." We're gett…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:54PM
Thursday, January 9, 2025

Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton, other celebrities share LA fire experiences, resources by Andrew Limbong

The California wildfires are burning in the middle of what's usually a busy awards season in Hollywood, home to many celebrities.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:36PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Peter Yarrow of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary has died at 86 by Jeff Lunden

Yarrow wrote or co-wrote some of the group's biggest 1960s hits, including "Puff, the Magic Dragon" and "Day Is Done."

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:06PM
Saturday, January 4, 2025

WWDTM: Happy New Year Edition! by NPR

This week, we ring in the new year by remembering what made the old one so special, including interviews with Kristin Kish, Bill Cowher, and more!Learn more about sponsor message choices: po…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, January 1, 2025

HTDE: Don't Get in the Fridge, with Jesse Eisenberg by NPR

Ringing in 2025: Mike and Ian knock out a New Year's resolution with the help of filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg, and a listener calls in to settle a high-stakes bet on the sturdiness of honeybees…

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

WWDTM: One Last Gift to Unwrap by NPR

This week, Tim Meadows helps us stroll down memory lane with some of our favorite guests of 2024Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Thursday, December 26, 2024

Remembering the actors, musicians, writers and artists we lost in 2024 by Neda Ulaby

Every year, we remember some of the writers, actors, musicians, filmmakers and performers who died over the past year, and whose lifetime of creative work helped shape our world.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:00AM
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

How casting makes this 'Gypsy' hit different by Jeff Lunden

Gypsy has been called the best musical of all time. Audra McDonald is starring in a new Broadway revival, and the race-conscious casting gives the production a new frame.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:42AM

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
Thursday, December 19, 2024

Think you can't dance? Get up and try these tips in our comic. We dare you! by Connie Hanzhang Jin

Anyone can dance. As you read this comic, follow each step — and you'll be moving and grooving in no time.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:06PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Trains, tracks, and tradition: Lionel celebrates 125 years of Christmas fun by Jeff Lunden

Lionel trains turns 125, celebrating more than a century of holiday magic. From historic models to smartphone-controlled locomotives, these iconic toy trains continue to captivate kids and c…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:42AM

Iconic model Christmas train maker Lionel Trains celebrates 125 years by Jeff Lunden

A Lionel toy train around the Christmas tree continues to be a fixture of holiday tradition in some families. The iconic American company is about to roll into its 125th anniversary.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:12AM
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
Monday, December 16, 2024

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, a longtime theater lover, makes her Broadway debut by Rachel Treisman

Jackson made a cameo in the romantic comedy musical & Juliet on Saturday night. She told NPR: "I got a call, and someone said, 'We heard that this was your lifelong dream.' And it is."

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:12PM

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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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis 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
TBA: Ragtime