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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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:30am on May 10, 2026[SHARE]

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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on May 9, 2026[SHARE]

'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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 1:30pm on May 8, 2026[SHARE]

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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 9:27pm on May 7, 2026[SHARE]

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 …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 1:15pm on May 7, 2026[SHARE]

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.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 6:50am on May 6, 2026[SHARE]

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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on May 2, 2026[SHARE]

'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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:05am on April 30, 2026[SHARE]

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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 3:00am on April 29, 2026[SHARE]

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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:05am on April 25, 2026[SHARE]

‘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 …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 2:14pm on April 24, 2026[SHARE]

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.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 9:30pm on April 23, 2026[SHARE]

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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 3:05pm on April 23, 2026[SHARE]

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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 9:10pm on April 22, 2026[SHARE]

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.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 3:50pm on April 22, 2026[SHARE]

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.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:30pm on April 21, 2026[SHARE]

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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on April 18, 2026[SHARE]

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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 3:00am on April 15, 2026[SHARE]

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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 7:03am on April 13, 2026[SHARE]

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.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:18am on April 11, 2026[SHARE]

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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on April 11, 2026[SHARE]

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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on April 4, 2026[SHARE]

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…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:48am on April 2, 2026[SHARE]

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 …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 3:00am on April 1, 2026[SHARE]

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.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 6:54am on March 28, 2026[SHARE]
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