Saturday, May 16, 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.

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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…

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Thursday, May 14, 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…

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Sunday, May 10, 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…

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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting by NPR

This week, Double-EGOT winner Bobby Lopez joins us to talk about the 15th anniversary of Book of Mormon, and panelists Hari Kondabolu, Roxanne Roberts, and Mo Rocca say a tearful farewell to…

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Friday, May 8, 2026

'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. Originally broadcast June 30, 2…

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Nathan Lane is being tested (and he loves it) by NPR

Nathan Lane just received a Tony nomination for his starring role as Willy Loman in ‘Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman.’ He’s a veteran of the stage – often in comedic and musica…

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Nathan Lane says 'Death of a Salesman' is 'the most rewarding thing I've done' by Sam Fragoso

Lane is nominated for a Tony for his portrayal of Arthur Miller's iconic salesman: "When people come back and talk about it, if they're not weeping, they're saying things like, 'You were my …

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

See who's nominated for the 2026 Tony Awards by Jennifer Vanasco

Two musicals are tied with 12 nominations each: a special-effects-crammed The Lost Boys, and the candy-colored satire Schmigadoon! The Pulitzer-winning Liberation was nominated for Best Play.

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Saturday, May 2, 2026

We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy! by NPR

This week, San Diego's own Ron Burgundy joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Paula Poundstone, and Alzo Slade to celebrate his friend and mentor Bill KurtisSee pcm.adswizz.com for information abo…

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

'Fool me once…' Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing by Elizabeth Blair

Lawyers made arguments in hearings for two separate lawsuits against President Trump and the Kennedy Center's board this week. Both lawsuits want to halt plans to close the performing arts v…

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

HTDE: Burritos and Handshakes by NPR

Ian and Mike help a caller solve a handshake issue. Plus, how to mourn the loss of a favorite dish.You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org.How To Do Everything is available w…

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

We go to confessional with Father James Martin by NPR

This week, the FBI deals with some DUIs and special guest Father James Martin hears the confessions of guest host Tom Papa and panelists Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson, and Katie Nolan Se…

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Friday, April 24, 2026

‘Schmigadoon!’ co-creator Cinco Paul satirizes Broadway by NPR

‘Schmigadoon!’ is now on Broadway. Adapted from the Apple TV series that lovingly satirized musicals of the ‘40s and ‘50s, we’ll hear from the co-creator, co-writer and songwriter …

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Celebrated orchestra leader Michael Tilson Thomas has died by Jeff Lunden

Conductor, composer and educator Michael Tilson Thomas, who led the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years, establishing its reputation as a world-class orchestra, died Wednesday. He was 81.

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Kennedy Center leaders offer behind-the-scenes tour to explain need for closure by Elizabeth Blair

President Trump says the Kennedy Center must close for renovation. Members of Congress and two lawsuits contend the real reason is mismanagement, artist cancellations and declining ticket sa…

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Kennedy Center renovation tour by Elizabeth Blair

President Trump announced the Kennedy Center will close for two years beginning July 4th. He says the building is in bad shape and needs repairs. Members of congress and two lawsuits contend…

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A slew of new Bigfoot sightings, on-screen and off-Broadway by Neda Ulaby

Bigfoot is popping up everywhere — in low-budget horror films, in festivals around the country, and even in a critically acclaimed musical.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

How 'Schmigadoon!' made its way from streaming to the Broadway stage by Jeff Lunden

The Apple TV series Schmigadoon is now a hit on Broadway.

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup by NPR

This week, Phil Pritchard, NHL's Keeper of the Stanley Cup, joins us to about taking the cup jet-skiing and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Adam Burke, and Dulcé Sloan beef with the Pope and get m…

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

HTDE: Crushes and Smells by NPR

This week: How to tell your crush you like them. Plus, do smells really linger in your nose?You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org.How To Do Everything is available with…

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Monday, April 13, 2026

How 'taking chances' got 'Titaníque' from a basement theatre to Broadway by Jeff Lunden

"Titaníque," a musical parody of the James Cameron film using Céline Dion's songs, opened Sunday on Broadway after getting its unlikely start in a tiny off-Broadway basement theate…

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Saturday, April 11, 2026

This cherry blossom festival in Newark attracts thousands by Jeff Lunden

The District of Columbia's Tidal Basin cherry blossoms attract a quarter million visitors annually but there are more cherry trees in a park in Newark, N.J.

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Wait Wait goes wild on spring break by NPR

This week, we're celebrating spring break with our friends Rhea Seehorn, Delroy Lindo, Andy Richter, and Jon M. Chu. Plus, the panel gets in on the fun with some of our favorite questions fr…

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Saturday, April 4, 2026

We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn by NPR

Olivia Munn talks casing Steve Martin's house and being the only actor to talk too fast for Aaron Sorkin. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson visit the Sup…

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

From 'The Old Man' to 'Giant,' John Lithgow is still going strong by Dave Davies

Lithgow, 80, plays an intelligence agent in the FX action series The Old Man, and he's currently starring in the Broadway production of Giant, about a troubling side of children's author Roa…

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

HTDE: Sheets and Blankets by NPR

This week: Ian and Mike help a couple figure out who exactly is responsible for stealing the covers at night.You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org.How To Do Everything …

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

The iconic South African theater that took on apartheid by Kate Bartlett

South Africa's iconic Market Theater, born in the darkest days of apartheid and a force for change, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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We meet America's robo-teachers and take a nap in coach by NPR

This week, we're live in Savannah with actor and director D.W. Moffett and panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Joyelle Nicole JohnsonTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the link…

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Bill Maher is getting the Mark Twain Prize after all by Elizabeth Blair

There was confusion about whether the satirist would be getting the Kennedy Center's top humor award after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called it "fake news." Now it's confir…

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Suit asks court to force Trump administration to use 'The Kennedy Center' name by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The motion is part of a lawsuit challenging President Trump and the Center's board, who now refer to the complex as "The Trump Kennedy Center."

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All that Chat

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