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Latest Episodes

Why We Need Black Antiheroes, with Antoinette Nwandu
March 02, 2018

Playwright Antoinette Nwandu on writing new kinds of black characters and her upcoming film with Spike Lee.

Will Eno Brings “Thom Pain,” Starring Rainn Wilson, to BroadwayHD
February 07, 2018

The playwright discusses collaborating with Wilson, his former roommate, adapting his Pulitzer-nominated play to film, and some surprising encounters with London's wildlife.

Jason Mraz Says Broadway Has Transformed Him
December 01, 2017

In this podcast, Jason Mraz reflects on how starring in "Waitress" on Broadway became a "retreat center" from his usual life on the road.

In “Bulldozer,” Constantine Maroulis Brings Rock to Urban Planning
November 17, 2017

The "American Idol" and Broadway vet discusses playing NYC's notorious master builder in a new Off-Broadway musical.

Martín Zimmerman on “Ozark” and How Money Lures Us to Crime
October 02, 2017

A podcast with the playwright and story editor for Netflix's Ozark

Director Michael Almereyda on Making “Marjorie Prime”
August 25, 2017

In this podcast, Alamereyda reflects on memory, technology and the themes of his new film.

Why Oscar-Nominee James Cromwell Went to Jail
July 24, 2017

In this podcast, James Cromwell reflects on his arrest and the truth about fracking.

Sarah Gubbins Kindles a Dramedy of Desire with “I Love Dick”
July 03, 2017

In this podcast, Sarah Gubbins discusses her bold new Amazon series "I Love Dick."

► Producer Andrew Asnes Brings You Broadway in 360°
June 15, 2017

In this podcast, Asnes talks bringing 360° video and virtual reality to theater and dance.

► How to Approach Arts Activism (and Not Make Another Pepsi Ad)
June 01, 2017

In this podcast, is your art really activism or are you just selling soda--er, tickets?