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Back to SearchThe Black Wolfe Tone: a One-Man Play About a Black Irishmen
Episode 1241
The one man show "The Black Wolfe Tone" looks at the identity of a Black Irishman named Kevin, who is a "guest" at local psychiatric hospital. How did he end up there? The solo role is performed by K…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Memoir Of A Theater Kid
Episode 1240
Theater producer Jeffrey Seller, whose credits include "Rent," "Avenue Q" and "Hamilton," reflects on his early love of theater and the path that led him to Broadway in his new memoir Theater Kid.
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Superfine' Exhibit Explores Black Style At The Met
Episode 1239
African Studies professor and curator Monica Miller discusses The Met’s new exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which explores fashion as a form of identity, distinction, and expression in…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Carl Hiaasen's New Florida Fever Dream Novel, 'Fever Beach'
Episode 1236
The latest novel from Carl Hiaasen lampoons white supremacy, far-right extremism, dark money, billionaires, and our polarized culture, with Florida as the story's cultural backdrop. Hiaasen discusses…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
What Would You Wait In Line For?
Episode 1238
New York Times reporter Matt Yan discusses his recent piece about the long lines that spring up around establishments in NYC that have recently become popular or gone viral. Plus, listeners talk abou…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Farmer's Markets Are Cropping Up For The Season
Episode 1237
Now that spring has sprung, you may be seeing more and busier farmer's markets around your neighborhood. Liz Carollo, assistant director of Food Access & Agriculture for GrowNYC, the organization res…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Crafted Cocktails for the Home Bartender
Episode 1235
Best known for the "It" film franchise and the satirical superhero series "Gen V," Nicholas Hamilton is also a musician and viral mixologist with a large TikTok following, for whom he crafts cocktail…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Rise of Choreographer Kyle Abraham
Episode 1234
Choreographer Kyle Abraham's first collaboration with the New York City Ballet was in 2018. This month, he premieres his fourth project. It's called "When We Fell," a work he created during the pande…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Ocean Vuong's New Novel, 'The Emperor of Gladness'
Episode 1233
Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It follows the relationship between a young man and an elderly woman who meet after the man's suicide attempt.…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Asian Heritage Chefs Who Cooked for U.S. Presidents
Episode 1232
A new book spotlights the Asian heritage chefs who have served U.S. presidents for more than a century from Navy stewards to Executive White House chefs. It’s titled Asian Heritage Chefs in White Hou…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago