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Daniel Okrent's new biography, 'Stephen Sondheim: Art Isn't Easy,' offers new insights into the renowned Broadway composer and lyricist. Okrent talks with Terry Gross about Sondheim's often …
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with playwright Wallace Shawn and director André Gregory about their newest play, "What We Did Before Our Moth Days." They've been working together for five decades.
This week, John Cusack joins us to talk high school reunions, graphic novels, and the secrets to keeping your Vespa's tank full. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicol…
Delroy Lindo stars as Delta Slim, a gifted and haunted blues musician, in 'Sinners.' It's a performance that has earned Lindo his first Academy Award nomination. He wants to win, but he says…
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump announced Friday afternoon that Richard Grenell is leaving the Kennedy Center. The arts complex is scheduled to close in July for renovations.
While commuters race through New York's Moynihan Station, dancers rehearse all down the corridor before they film their performances for social media.
In 2013, historian Rhae Lynn Barnes was researching blackface in America at the Library of Congress when she encountered something strange: Various primary sources on the subject were listed…
Irish actor Jessie Buckley is nominated for an Oscar for her starring role as Shakespeare's wife in 'Hamnet.' She talks about the film and how motherhood has changed her. "The thing this sto…
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 confe…
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.
Delroy Lindo is Oscar-nominated for his role as Delta Slim in Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners.' In a wide-ranging conversation with co-host Tonya Mosley, he talks about preparing for the role, growi…
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 …
As solo leisure booms globally, theater operator ATG Entertainment is launching "Solo Seats" events to destigmatize going to the theater alone.
The decorated British actress discusses her new film Midwinter Break, her role in Oedipus on Broadway and how she balances stage and screen.
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 …
Aside from the evil Baron Harkonnen in 'Dune,' actor Stellan SkarsgÃ¥rd doesn't really believe in bad guys. He looks for nuance in every role. He's Oscar-nominated for his performance in '…
Kate Hudson has had a hugely successful career as an actor and entrepreneur, but knew she'd always regret it if she didn't try her hand at music. Finally in 2024 she released her debut album…
The Nigerian musician Fela Kuti used his music in the '70s as a weapon against colonial values and his country's brutal dictatorship. The danceable music and political lyrics inspired a yout…
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…
The great actor Robert Duvall made his mark starring in epic movies and intimate dramas including 'The Godfather,' 'Tender Mercies,' 'The Great Santini,' and, of course, 'Apocalypse Now.' He…
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…
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…
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.
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?
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…
