Saturday, December 7, 2024

WWDTM: Jim Gaffigan by NPR

This week, Jim Gaffigan joins panelists Adam Felber, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad to talk about being the Pope's favorite comedian.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.co…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Friday, December 6, 2024

Rachel Bloom

Rachel Bloom is a comedian and songwriter. She created and starred in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. The spring of 2020 was a tough time for a lot of us. It took Bloom a few years to process all that,…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:31PM
Wednesday, December 4, 2024

The Amazon's historic opera house by Carrie Kahn

There is a historic opera house in the Amazon that is a destination for some famous singers, musicians and local fans.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:48PM
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

How a theater in the Amazon is staging a comeback by Carrie Kahn

There is a historic opera house in the Amazon that is a destination for some famous singers, musicians and local fans.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:03AM
Saturday, November 30, 2024

WWDTM: Thanksgiving Edition! by NPR

This week, Wait Wait celebrates Thanksgiving with a cornucopia of great guests!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, November 27, 2024

HTDE: The Friendliest Sound in the World, with Olympic medalist Molly Seidel by NPR

This week on How To Do Everything, a listener calls in asking how to avoid startling innocent pedestrians when she goes on runs. So Mike and Ian recruit the help of an Olympic marathoner and…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Some NYC households will opt for carrot cake instead of pie this Thanksgiving by Jeff Lunden

Lloyd's Carrot Cake has been a New York institution for nearly 40 years. Every Thanksgiving customers from near and far flock to the shop to purchase the moist cakes, topped with cream chees…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:06AM
Saturday, November 23, 2024

WWDTM: Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller by NPR

Somebody Somewhere's Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller join panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Papa, and Maz JobraniLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, November 16, 2024

WWDTM: Governor Whitmer by NPR

This week, we're live in Detroit with Governor Whitmer and panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Roxanne RobertsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

HTDE: Yes We Pecan, with Martha Stewart by NPR

Two roommates disagree about how to pronounce "pecan," so Mike and Ian call up Martha Stewart–and others–to help. Plus, an Italian town in the shadow of the Alps spent three months of th…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM

With "Wicked," director Jon M. Chu writes his own story

Wicked – the 20-year-old – smash hit on Broadway turns the story of the "Wizard of Oz" on its head. Now, the story of Elfaba the Wicked Witch of the West, Glinda the Good Witch, and the …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:06AM
Saturday, November 9, 2024

WWDTM: Tara Dower by NPR

This week, record-breaking ultrarunner Tara Dower talks speed-hiking the Appalachian Trail with Negin Farsad, Faith Salie, and Peter GroszLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastcho…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Thursday, November 7, 2024

Broadway theaters will dim their marquee lights tonight in honor of Dame Maggie Smith by Bob Mondello

Broadway theaters will dim their marquee lights on Nov. 7 in honor of Dame Maggie Smith, who died in September. Smith began her acting career on stage and took theater roles well into her 80…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:24PM
Monday, November 4, 2024

John Leguizamo saw his parents hustle for the American dream. It informed his new play by Elizabeth Blair

In his new play The Other Americans, John Leguizamo plays a Colombian American laundromat owner whose son is released from a mental wellness facility after suffering a trauma.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:12PM
Saturday, November 2, 2024

Many sports fans really miss paper tickets. Now, teams are tapping into that demand by Rafael Nam

There's one thing that many sports and music fans miss in this digital age: the physical, paper tickets of the recent past. And now, they are making a bit of a comeback.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:12AM

James Adomian

James Adomian is a comedian with a foot in two worlds. He's a stand-up comedian and impressionist who's performed on the Late Late Show, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live and many more. He's got a br…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:12AM

WWDTM: Brian Jordan Alvarez by NPR

This week, Brain Jordan Alvarez, the creator and star of English Teacher, plays our game with Brian Babylon, Luke Burbank, and Emmy BlotnickLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastc…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:06AM
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

HTDE: Josh Gad defeats earworms, and we make a pitch to Pete Buttigieg by NPR

This week on the show, when a mother can't get her four-year-old's favorite song out of her head, Mike and Ian call up Broadway's beloved Josh Gad to help. Plus, Ian has a formal request for…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Teri Garr, actor, comedian and multiple sclerosis ambassador, dies at 79 by Tanya Ballard Brown

Garr's breakout role was as sexy Inga in Young Frankenstein. She earned an Oscar nomination for her role in the 1982 film Tootsie, and played Phoebe's mom on the sitcom Friends.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:02PM
Sunday, October 27, 2024

How to buy cheap(er) Broadway tickets by Jennifer Vanasco

Coming to New York City for the holidays? Let us help you see a show — without spending your life savings.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:06PM
Saturday, October 26, 2024

WWDTM: Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe by NPR

This week, sports power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe talk about their podcast, who's more competitive, and where they keep their medalsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastc…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Monday, October 21, 2024

Like bike sharing and scooter sharing, you can now share umbrellas in some cities by Jeff Lunden

To the list of bike sharing, car sharing, and house sharing, you can now add umbrella-sharing. New York is among the world cities where you might find a kiosk that allows you to rent an umbr…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:31PM
Saturday, October 19, 2024

WWDTM: Instant Nostalgia Edition by NPR

This week, we get nostalgic for...uh...earlier this year with some of our favorite guests!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Thursday, October 17, 2024

Ukrainian ballet dancers tour the U.S. — and bring attention to the war back home by Elizabeth Blair

The National Ballet of Ukraine's dancers aim to show that their culture lives on, despite Russian attacks on their country. Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S. calls the company a "symbol of re…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:06AM
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

HTDE: Maury Povich and Sleeping Between the Pretties by NPR

This week on How To Do Everything, Wait, Wait producers Mike and Ian recruit television icon Maury Povich to help a listener reveal some hard truths, and we create some helpful (and unhelpfu…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:52AM
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Sasha Colby takes us to Drag college by Corey Antonio Rose

Sasha Colby is your favorite drag queen's favorite drag queen. That's because she's one of the most decorated and influential drag queens working today - she's Chappell Roan's inspiration, a…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:48PM
Saturday, October 12, 2024

WWDTM: Eric Idle by NPR

This week, comedy legend Eric Idle joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Negin Farsad, and Shane O'NeillLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, October 5, 2024

WWDTM: Kara Jackson by NPR

This week, acclaimed songwriter and poet Kara Jackson joins panelists Alzo Slade, Scaachi Koul, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

A beloved music producer is dying. His clients came to his home for a farewell concert by Tom Vitale

Adam Abeshouse was diagnosed with bile duct cancer last spring. His star classical music clients, including Joshua Bell, Simone Dinnerstein, Jeremy Denk, and Lara Downes, wanted to say goodb…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:42PM

HTDE: Peter Sagal the Sausage by NPR

This week, Mike and Ian recruit Peter Sagal to help a caller who's curious about mascot races – with the help of a talking sausage. A police inspector in Finland reveals his creative hack …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Sunday, September 29, 2024

Should you vote your feelings? A traveling play helps audiences think that through by Neda Ulaby

An acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe show encourages the audience to think about why they're voting the way they do.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:12PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime