Saturday, March 7, 2026

We say "So long!" to Kristi Noem and Benetti plays ball by NPR

This week, Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Hari Kondabolu offer Kristi Noem some parting words and we quiz the new voice of Sunday Night Baseball, Jason Benetti, on his knowledge of confett…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Thursday, March 5, 2026

What's next for the Washington National Opera by Anastasia Tsioulcas

In February, D.C.'s opera company severed its relationship with the Kennedy Center. Now, they're on to their next — and less certain — chapter.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:01PM
Wednesday, March 4, 2026

HTDE: The Breakfast Rule by NPR

This week: How the Wait, Wait team decides what jokes are too inappropriate for the airwaves. Plus Mike and Ian help a caller with a personal grammar problem.Featuring author Keith Housto…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:00PM

Would you go to a play by yourself? Theaters are hoping so by Chloe Veltman

As solo leisure booms globally, theater operator ATG Entertainment is launching "Solo Seats" events to destigmatize going to the theater alone.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:18AM
Monday, March 2, 2026

Lesley Manville says her stage and screen careers 'feed each other' by Michel Martin

The decorated British actress discusses her new film Midwinter Break, her role in Oedipus on Broadway and how she balances stage and screen.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:31AM
Saturday, February 28, 2026

We tackle the SOTU and Olympian Lilly King talks trash by NPR

This week, we're live in Bloomington, Indiana with Olympic champion Lilly King and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman, and Faith SalieTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:00AM
Saturday, February 21, 2026

We hold our own Olympic Games with our favorite guests by NPR

This week, we give out our own Olympic gold medals to some of our favorite guests and segments of the past year, with Roy Choi, Cynthia Nixon, Ally the Piper, and more!Learn more about spons…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:05AM
Thursday, February 19, 2026

Internal memo details cosmetic changes and facility repairs to Kennedy Center by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Trump announced his plans to close the Kennedy Center entirely for two years "for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding." The announcement came after many prominent artists c…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:48PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines by NPR

More behind the scenes at the Milan Cortina Olympics with unsung heroes of the Winter Games. Mike and Ian talk with a curling legend, find out where those big stones come from and meet a guy…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Monday, February 16, 2026

Part comedy, part masochism: This stand-up show includes a public roast of each comic by Sean Saldana

Every Sunday in Austin, there's a comedy show called Banana Phone. Comedians do one minute of stand up material, then the crowd heckles and roasts them until they run out of insults.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:36PM
Saturday, February 14, 2026

With virtual characters in real life, 'An Ark' experiments with mixed-reality performance by Jennifer Vanasco

A new play, "An Ark", is one of the first to be created and produced for mixed reality. It recently opened in New York, but does the play herald the future of theater?

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:48PM

Our panel heads to Milan and Arden Cho hunts demons by NPR

This week, KPop Demon Hunters' Arden Cho joins us to talk about Rumi, the World Series of Poker, and how NOT to behave when you're about to propose. Plus, the Tom Papa, Paula Poundstone, and…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:00AM
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

HTDE: Forks and Ice Masters by NPR

This week: Mike and Ian talk with an Olympic Ice Master, help a listener who keeps meeting people with their same name, and get to the bottom of a mysterious survey glitch. You can email you…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Sunday, February 8, 2026

The model railroad world feels a pinch from global trade uncertainty by Jeff Lunden

Model railroaders convene each year to celebrate their hobby. But this year they're wondering about the impact of tariffs on the foreign companies that make a lot of the products they collec…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:24AM
Saturday, February 7, 2026

Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo by NPR

This week, we're joined by Mychal Threets, the world's most popular librarian, who talks about Library Joy and rebooting Reading Rainbow. Plus, panelists Tom Bodett, Josh Gondelman, and Tig …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:00AM
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The auteur of 'Strange Loop' tackles an opera like no other by Jeff Lunden

The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner is trying something new — instead of a musical for Broadway, he's written an opera, now playing in Philadelphia.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:01PM

HTDE: Torches and Ski Jumps by NPR

Mike and Ian are back, just in time for the opening ceremony at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan/Cortina. Olympians and Starfleet Captains share how to carry the torch, fly through the air,…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Trump says he's closing the Kennedy Center for renovations. We have questions by Anastasia Tsioulcas

After President Trump announced plans for a "Complete Rebuilding" of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., what exactly did he mean, and what does it mean for the arts?

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:24AM
Sunday, February 1, 2026

At a clown school near Paris, failure is the lesson by Rebecca Rosman

For decades, students at the Ecole Philippe Gaulier have been paying to bomb onstage. The goal isn't laughs — it's learning how to take the humiliation and keep going.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:42AM
Saturday, January 31, 2026

"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania" by NPR

"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Annie Rauwerda preview "Melania: A Documentary"Learn more about sponsor message choic…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:05AM
Thursday, January 29, 2026

More staff shakeups at the Kennedy Center by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The departures include Kevin Couch, who was announced as the Kennedy Center's senior vice president of artistic planning less than two weeks ago.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:42PM
Saturday, January 24, 2026

WWDTM: Kevin O'Leary by NPR

This week, special guest Kevin O'Leary joins panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Mo RoccaLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:00AM
Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Here's who's canceled their Kennedy Center performances since Trump took over by Ivy Buck

The Martha Graham Dance Company is just the latest to say they will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center since Trump took over last year.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:36PM
Saturday, January 17, 2026

WWDTM: Kali Reis by NPR

This week, special guest Kali Reis joins panelists Rachel Coster, Hari Kondabolu, and Luke BurbankLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:00AM
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

MLK concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating by Elizabeth Blair

Georgetown is moving Let Freedom Ring, its annual event celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., to the historic Howard Theatre in order to save money, the university said.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:18PM
Monday, January 12, 2026

WWDTM: Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, Heather Gay, and more! by NPR

This week, we anticipate good things from 2026 by remembering the moments that made 2025 so funLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:59PM
Saturday, January 10, 2026

Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center, joining slew of artist exits by Chloe Veltman

The WNO is just the latest to say they will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center since Trump took over last year.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:54PM

WWDTM: Delroy Lindo by NPR

This week, special guest Delroy Lindo joins Paula Poundstone, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Roy Blount, Jr. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy P…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:09AM
Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Béla Fleck cancels Kennedy Center appearance, says it's become 'charged and political' by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The 18-time Grammy Award winner is the latest musician to cancel an show at the Kennedy Center. Béla Fleck says he cannot currently perform there because it "has become charged and politica…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:42PM
Monday, January 5, 2026

Taking a bow in your 90s: These nonagenarians get their big breaks on stage in NYC by Jeff Lunden

Three women in their 90s are performing right now on New York stages, sometimes as often as eight performances a week.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:54PM
Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Dance company director talks about decision to cancel upcoming Kennedy Center dates by A Martínez

NPR's A Martinez speaks with choreographer Doug Varone about his decision to cancel upcoming performances by his dance company at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:02AM

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off