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As 'The Book of Mormon' turns 15, its original stars pop in to say 'Hello!' by Terry Gross

Fifteen years after The Book of Mormon made its Broadway debut, original cast members Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad once again took the stage as Mormon missionaries — this time at the 2026 …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:35pm on June 8, 2026

Tony Award winners list: 'Schmigadoon!' wins best musical, 'Death of a Salesman' lives on by Jennifer Vanasco

The 79th Annual Tony Awards celebrated the best of Broadway performances on Sunday in New York, but the star of the night was singer-songwriter P!nk, who hosted the show.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:25am on June 8, 2026

'Schmigadoon!' wins best musical at 79th Annual Tony Awards by Jeff Lunden

The 79th Annual Tony Awards celebrated the best of Broadway on Sunday. Jeff Lunden breaks down the results of Broadway's biggest night.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:25am on June 8, 2026

It's not just T-shirts — how Broadway merchandise is changing by Jeff Lunden

Every year, we highlight essential Broadway workers not eligible for Tonys. This year, we look at the world of Broadway merch, which is a lot more than T-shirts, mugs and refrigerator magnet…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:50pm on June 7, 2026

From Ragtime to Schmigadoon: What to look for at the Tony Awards by Adrian Florido

It was a great year for plays, but a so-so year for musicals. NPR's Jeff Lunden points out what to look for at the Tony Awards this year.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:25pm on June 6, 2026

The Alzo Era begins in Austin! by NPR

This week, we're live in Austin with special guest Elana Meyers Taylor; panelists Brain Babylon, Rachel Coster, and Tom Papa; and new judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade!See pcm.adswizz.com for…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on June 6, 2026

Tony winner Alan Cumming looks back on life in 'Cabaret' by Terry Gross

Cumming has starred in the musical Cabaret three times. He talks about everything from his costume (which he calls a "Wonder Bra" for men) to the show's darker themes. Originally broadcast i…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:15pm on June 5, 2026

Angela Lansbury reflects on her great performances on stage and screen by Terry Gross

The Tony Award-winning actor, who died in 2022, starred in the Broadway musicals Mame, Gypsy and Sweeney Todd, as well as in the TV series Murder, She Wrote. Originally broadcast in 1980.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:15pm on June 5, 2026

'The ship of my life': Sting talks the comeback of his musical by Leila Fadel

The Last Ship, the first musical to be staged at New York's Metropolitan Opera, inspired by Sting's childhood growing up in the shadow of a shipyard.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:25pm on June 4, 2026

Breaking News from Wait Wait: Our new Judge and Scorekeeper is announced! by NPR

The orange smoke is rising from the chimney of the Studebaker Theater, which can only mean one thing: the time has come to name our new Judge and Scorekeeper!See pcm.adswizz.com for informat…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:05am on June 4, 2026

'Why not me?': André De Shields on his Tony nomination and a life in the theatre by Steve Inskeep

Broadway actor André De Shields discusses his Tony-nominated performance in CATS: The Jellicle Ball, turning 80 and his philosophy on life.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 9:45pm on June 2, 2026

Laurie Metcalf discusses her Tony-nominated role in revival of 'Death of a Salesman' by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Laurie Metcalf, who is nominated for a Tony for her performance in the latest Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman."

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:40am on May 30, 2026

Our (early) endless summer with Lucy Dacus and more! by NPR

This week, we celebrate an early start to summer by revisiting our interviews with Tiffany Haddish, Taimane, Becca Mann, and Lucy Dacus!See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on May 30, 2026

Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down it…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 9:10pm on May 29, 2026

Dancer Jenn Freeman reframes her art after late autism diagnosis by A Martínez

The documentary "Room to Move" follows choreographer and performer Jenn Freeman as she reframes her creative process to create an evening-length solo performance after an autism diagnosis at…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 9:00pm on May 28, 2026

Brandi Carlile helps us say goodbye to Bill Kurtis! by NPR

This week, we bid a fond farewell to our beloved Bill Kurtis with Brandi Carlile and panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Paula PoundstoneSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on May 23, 2026

An unlikely opera for America's birthday summons dissonance and harmony by Neda Ulaby

When John Cage composed an opera commemorating the American bicentennial audiences walked out. Now, it's being reinterpreted by new artists in a Detroit Opera production, as the nation turns…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:20am on May 22, 2026

'It's one of my dreams,' Rose Byrne says of her comic turn on Broadway by Ann Marie Baldonado

Byrne is one of the few actors to receive both an Oscar and a Tony nomination in the same year —for the indie film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, and for Fallen Angels on Broadway.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:20am on May 22, 2026

How Tamara Rojo is remaking ballet by Chloe Veltman

From championing women choreographers to upending classics, the former Royal Ballet star turned artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet doesn't play it safe.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:15pm on May 16, 2026

Best Of: Boots Riley / Will Sharpe by NPR

Boots Riley talks about his new film, ‘I Love Boosters.' It stars Keke Palmer as the leader of a crew of women shoplifters who steal from luxury stores and sell the goods cheap to people w…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:00am on May 16, 2026

We make Ken Jennings relive the worst moment of his life by NPR

This week, legendary Jeopardy champion and host Ken Jennings joins panelists Tom Bodett, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Faith Salie to talk swearing on air and making up little lies to tell Ale…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on May 16, 2026

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera dream together again at Met Opera by Jeff Lunden

Gabriela Lena Frank's first opera, in its Met debut, sees late Mexican painter Frida Kahlo leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead to be reunited with her husband and fellow artist Die…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 9:25am on May 14, 2026

Boots Riley wants to 'compel and repel' you by NPR

Boots Riley’s new film is called ‘I Love Boosters,’ and it stars Keke Palmer as the leader of a crew of women shoplifters in the Bay Area who steal from luxury stores and sell the good…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 2:30pm on May 13, 2026

Will Sharpe imagines Mozart's day-to-day in 'Amadeus' by NPR

Sharpe played a newly rich tech bro on vacation in Italy the second season of ‘The White Lotus.’ Now he's starring as Mozart, a musical genius who struggles to "read the room" in the new…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 2:25pm on May 11, 2026

The Savannah Bananas bring their cheer at Yankee Stadium by Jeff Lunden

The Savannah Bananas began when one couple emptied their bank accounts for a dream: to add joy, fun and ultimately singing and dancing to baseball. 11 years later, it's an entertainment jugg…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:30am on May 10, 2026
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