Monday, August 25, 2025

Is Edinburgh's Fringe still fringe, or has it — gasp — gone mainstream? by Lauren Frayer

It began on the edgy margins of a mainstream festival — which it's now eclipsed. But nearly 80 years on, performers and spectators say rising costs threaten the Fringe's alternative vibe.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:32PM

Kennedy Center names new director of dance programming, days after former staff firings by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Stephen Nakagawa, a former Washington Ballet dancer, will be the new director of dance programming. The announcement comes five days after the Kennedy Center's previous chief was dismissed.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:32PM
Saturday, August 23, 2025

WWDTM: Sterling K. Brown, Nathan Lane, Brian Tyree Henry, and Vanessa Bayer by NPR

This week, our summer break continues with visits from our coolest guests, including Sterling K. Brown, Nathan Lane, Brian Tyree Henry, and Vanessa Bayer!Learn more about sponsor message cho…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Thursday, August 21, 2025

Kennedy Center terminates dance programming team by Andrew Limbong

This is the latest shakeup since Trump took over the cultural center. "We will have an exciting announcement about the new direction for Dance programming soon," said a Kennedy Center spokes…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:12PM
Saturday, August 16, 2025

Meet John DeMarsico, the artistic director behind NY Mets' baseball cinematic visuals by Jeff Lunden

John DeMarsico is the broadcast director for Mets baseball -- and he shoots games like they're movies.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:24PM

WWDTM: Moe Wagner, Lewis Black, Rose Matafeo, and Atlas Obscura by NPR

This week, we desperately cling to the end of summer with some of our favorite guests, including Lewis Black, Mo Wagner, Rose Matafeo, and some never-before-heard segements with Atlas Obscu…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:00AM
Thursday, August 14, 2025

'Lion King' puppet designer helps put a spin on a classic in 'Romeo and Zooliet' by Jeremy Goodwin

Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. A Shakespeare festival in St. Louis has found a way to make kid friendly as well with the help of a famous puppet designer.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:36PM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Trump was 'very involved' in Kennedy Center Honorees selection, vetoed 'wokesters' by Elizabeth Blair

Trump announced the Kennedy Center Honorees on Wednesday. They are Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, George Strait and Michael Crawford.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:18PM
Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Trump makes Kennedy Center Honors announcement. It caught the staff off guard by Elizabeth Blair

President Trump says that the announcement of this year's Kennedy Center honorees will come Wednesday.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:36PM
Saturday, August 9, 2025

Why the musical 'Hamilton' retains much of its original appeal 10 years later by Jeff Lunden

The political landscape has changed significantly since Hamilton premiered in 2015 - how the show is seen has changed as well.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:48AM

WWDTM: Pedro Pascal by NPR

This week, special guest Pedro Pascal joins panelists Brian Babylon, Negin Farsad, and Roy Blount Jr. and guest host Tom Papa!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adc…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:00AM
Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda on the 10th anniversary of the musical 'Hamilton' on Broadway by Steve Inskeep

For the 10th anniversary of the debut of "Hamilton: An American Musical" on Broadway, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Lin-Manuel Miranda about the origin and legacy of the show.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:24PM
Saturday, August 2, 2025

WWDTM: Heather Gay by NPR

This week, special guest Heather Gay joins panelists Shantira Jackson, Shane O'Neill, and Luke Burbank in Salt Lake CityLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:25AM
Saturday, July 26, 2025

WWDTM: Laufey by NPR

This week, special guest Laufey joins panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Peter Grosz, and Adam BurkeLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Thursday, July 24, 2025

Chuck Mangione, whose jazz horn warmed up the pop charts, has died by Jeff Lunden

With his beard, long hair and brown felt fedora, the jazz flugelhorn player and composer cut an unforgettable figure in American culture.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:32PM
Saturday, July 19, 2025

WWDTM: James Gunn by NPR

This week, special guest James Gunn joins panelists Adam Burke, Bobcat Goldthwait, and Paula PoundstoneLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2025

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The singer's life was touched by tragedies by Jeff Lunden

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The first female singer to chart a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, she sold over 40 million records before the age of 25.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:48AM
Saturday, July 12, 2025

Take a peek at Stephen Sondheim's papers, now at the Library of Congress by Bob Mondello

The Library of Congress' new collection includes more than 5,000 items from the Broadway legend, including ideas for Sweeney Todd lyrics and notes for Glynis Johns as she sang "Send in the C…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:54AM

WWDTM: Jan Jensen by NPR

This week, we're live in Iowa with coach Jan Jensen and panelists Emmy Blotnick, Hari Kondabolu, and Faith SalieLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Priv…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Thursday, July 10, 2025

Remembering Tony-winning playwright Richard Greenberg, dead at 67 by Jeff Lunden

Richard Greenberg, the Tony Award-winning playwright behind Take Me Out, has died at a nursing home in Manhattan. He was 67.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:54AM
Saturday, July 5, 2025

WWDTM: Amanda Seyfried, mxmtoon, and more! by NPR

This week, we celebrate the 4th of July with some of our favorite guests, including Amanda Seyfried, mxmtoon, Jim Gaffigan, Roy Wood, jr., and Lauren Graham!Learn more about sponsor message …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Friday, July 4, 2025

Atsuko Okatsuka

Being able to make light of extremely heavy topics is what makes Atsuko Okatsuka a brilliant comedian. Her new comedy special Father aired on Hulu last month. Atsuko chatted with us about ho…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:18AM
Monday, June 30, 2025

'Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller traces his journey from 'Theater Kid' to Broadway by Terry Gross

Seller has been a key behind-the-scenes figure for some of Broadway's biggest hits including, Hamilton and Rent, but he got his start on a much smaller scale. He looks back in a new memoir.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:06PM
Saturday, June 28, 2025

WWDTM: Anna Kendrick by NPR

This week, we're live in Portland with special guest Anna Kendrick and panelists Paula Poundstone, Karen Chee, and Josh GondelmanLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Thursday, June 26, 2025

Evita Sings for the People in London; Gangs in Peru Target Schools by John Otis

As part of a broader crime wave in Peru that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, gangs have begun targeting private schools in poorer neighborhoods for extortion. We hear how administrators …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:36PM
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The most talked-about performance on London's West End isn't on stage by Lauren Frayer

In London, an actor playing Evita sings "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" from a balcony over the street. It's livestreamed back into the theater – frustrating ticket holders but delighting th…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:12PM
Monday, June 23, 2025

Democratic senators rent space at the Kennedy Center to host a Pride event by Elizabeth Blair

A group of Democratic senators and Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller are hosting a Pride celebration at the Kennedy Center Monday evening. But the Kennedy Center has nothing to do with progra…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:24PM
Saturday, June 21, 2025

WWDTM: Ibtihaj Muhammad by NPR

This week, special guest Ibtihaj Muhammad joins Hari Kondabolu, Rachel Coster, and new panelist Jeff Hiller!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:18AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Alfred Brendel, the cerebral pianist with a dry wit, dies at 94 by Jeff Lunden

Routinely called a "musician's musician," the pianist had an atypical career that even he called mysterious. He spent it returning to a handful of favorite composers, with acclaimed results.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:18PM

Ego Nwodim

This week on Bullseye, we talk to Ego Nwodim! She just wrapped up her sixth season as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. She talks with us about her roundabout path to comedy, including n…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:18AM
Saturday, June 14, 2025

WWDTM: Chris Perfetti by NPR

This week, Abbott Elementary's Chris Perfetti joins panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Alonzo Bodden, and Luke BurbankLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM

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