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150 Psalms, 12 Days: Music for Challenging Times At The White Light Festival by Jeff Lunden

One hundred fifty composers, from the 12th century to today, are part of The Psalms Experience, performances of all 150 psalms during Lincoln Center's White Light Festival in New York.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 7:54am on November 5, 2017

'Mindhunter' Actor Jonathan Groff On His Most Life-Altering Roles by Terry Gross

Groff says his work on HBO's Looking changed his life: "It's one of my favorite things I've worked on, the most personal thing I've worked on." He now stars in the Netflix series Mindhunter.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:18pm on October 31, 2017

Bold Experiment Turned Broadway Hit, 'Lion King' Continues To Thrill " And Heal by Michel Martin

Director Julie Taymor took an unconventional tack in adapting the animated film for the big stage. Even 20 years on, she finds the musical's social themes evolve and resonate with audiences …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 3:06am on October 30, 2017

She Watched Bootleg Episodes Of Seinfeld, Now The Indonesian Comic Performs Stand-Up by Ari Shapiro

Sakdiyah Ma'ruf grew up watching bootleg videos of Roseanne Barr and Jerry Seinfeld. Now she is breaking ground as a stand-up comedian who wears a hijab while openly mocking religious fundam…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 9:06pm on October 29, 2017

An American Comic In Canada

During a recent visit to Vancouver, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talked with American comedian Erik Griffin about what performing stand-up has been like during the Trump administration.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:48am on October 29, 2017

'People, Places & Things' Is A Clear-Eyed Look At Addiction by Jeff Lunden

Irish playwright Duncan Macmillan's latest work follows an actress who goes into rehab after coming unhinged onstage. It's an unsentimental take on addiction and recovery that offers no easy…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:18am on October 28, 2017

'People, Places & Things' Is A Clear-Eyed Look At Addiction by Jeff Lunden

Irish playwright Duncan Macmillan's latest work follows an actress who goes into rehab after coming unhinged onstage. It's an unsentimental take on addiction and recovery that offers no easy…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:00am on October 28, 2017

In A Climate Of Fear, A Comedian Remembers What Makes Her Brave by Zahra Noorbakhsh

A rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes made comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh uneasy about performing live. Then she remembered a childhood experience that helped her regain her footing.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:42pm on October 24, 2017

Film 'Te Ata' Tells Real Life Story Of Prolific Native American Performer

Te Ata is about the true story of Mary Thompson Fisher, a Chickasaw storyteller who was born and raised in the Chickasaw Nation. She became one of the greatest Native American performers eve…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:04pm on October 21, 2017

Sword Swallower Makes Triumphant Return As He Battles Severe Health Issues by Tara Boyle

For decades, Johnny Fox has been a beloved figure at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. Even as he battles serious health problems, Fox is back on stage this fall, thanks to support from fri…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:54pm on October 14, 2017

Palestinian Play 'The Siege' Finally Gets U.S. Premiere by Neda Ulaby

The Siege is one of a number of plays depicting a Palestinian point of view that has been cancelled after pressure from American Jewish groups. One esteemed theater in New York reportedly pl…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 6:48pm on October 12, 2017

Here Are The 2017 MacArthur 'Genius' Grant Winners by Colin Dwyer

Jason De León, Njideka Akunyili Crosby and Derek Peterson are among the 24 winners of this year's MacArthur Fellowship, which honors "extraordinarily talented and creative individuals."

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 6:36am on October 11, 2017

Q-Tip Says His New Kennedy Center Role Helps 'Institutionalize Hip-Hop' by Michel Martin

A Tribe Called Quest frontman is the first artistic director for hip-hop culture at the Kennedy Center. He discusses the cultural levity of his appointment and the current political climate.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 3:54am on October 9, 2017

Amid Harassment Reports, Harvey Weinstein Takes Leave Of Absence by Ted Robbins

Weinstein, one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, made the announcement following a New York Times story that he sexually harassed employees and actresses for decades.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 7:36pm on October 5, 2017

A New Musical " And Its Audience " Grapple With Asian Identity, Through K-Pop by Kat Chow

The show's plot and very existence provokes larger questions around race, representation and casting.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 7:12am on October 5, 2017

Bill Murray And Jan Vogler Take Us To 'New Worlds' On Their New Theatrical Album by Rachel Martin

After the comedian and cellist met on a flight, the two struck up a friendship and decided to release an album on which Murray sings and reads American classics accompanied by a classical tr…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:24am on October 2, 2017

'Beautiful Things' Revealed In Stage Adaptation Of Cheryl Strayed's Advice Column by Jeff Lunden

Before she was a famous author, Strayed wrote an advice column under the pseudonym "Dear Sugar." Now, it's been adapted into an unlikely off-Broadway play starring Nia Vardalos.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:06pm on October 1, 2017

'Beautiful Things' Revealed In Stage Adaptation Of Cheryl Strayed's Advice Column by Jeff Lunden

Before she was a famous author, Strayed wrote an advice column under the pseudonym "Dear Sugar." Now, it's been adapted into an unlikely off-Broadway play starring Nia Vardalos.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 6:05pm on October 1, 2017

The Theater Development Fund In New York Takes Playing Dress-Up To Another Level

The largest costume rental business in New York City is not a business at all, but the non-profit organization that runs the city's discount ticket booths.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 9:24pm on September 29, 2017

Like It Or Not, You're Getting A 'Pretty Woman' Musical by Linda Holmes

Is it a good idea to make a musical adapted from Pretty Woman? Or is it, just possibly ... a "big mistake " huge!" We have a few details about the new show, coming to Broadway in 2018.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:18pm on September 26, 2017

'We Believe Deeply In Lox And Bagels': What It Means To Be A Secular Jew by Michel Martin

In his new one-man show, On the Media host Bob Garfield grapples with questions of identity and belonging. "I've been running from the religious part of my religion for my entire adult life,…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:04pm on September 23, 2017

Above The Ballet, Where The Tutus Are Made by Jeff Lunden

Every year, the New York City Ballet asks top fashion designers to outfit its dancers for its Fall Gala. Good thing the capacity of its 18-person costume department is "the highest you can g…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:18am on September 23, 2017

Above The Ballet, Where The Tutus Are Made by Jeff Lunden

Every year, the New York City Ballet asks top fashion designers to outfit its dancers for its Fall Gala. Good thing the capacity of its 18-person costume department is "the highest you can g…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:11am on September 23, 2017

In Kitchens Across New York, 'Oh My Sweet Land' Serves Up Stories Of Syria by Jeff Lunden

The one-woman show centers on a Syrian-American who tells harrowing stories of Syria's civil war as she prepares a traditional dish. It's an intimate experience for both the audience and the…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 1:24am on September 21, 2017

In Kitchens Across New York, 'Oh My Sweet Land' Serves Up Stories Of Syria by Jeff Lunden

The one-woman show centers on a Syrian-American who tells harrowing stories of Syria's civil war as she prepares a traditional dish. It's an intimate experience for both the audience and the…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:49pm on September 20, 2017
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