Guest DJ Rita Moreno On Fighting Back And Winning
The iconic actress and singer joins Alt.Latino to discuss the life of a Latina in Hollywood, as well as what the original West Side Story lyrics said.
Performing Arts
Michelle Dorrance: 'I Just Knew I Would Never Stop Tap Dancing'
Dorrance was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship on Tuesday. For her, tap dance is the ultimate art form. "To be able to be a dancer and a musician at the same time — there's nothing like it," she says.
From Ingenue To Antigone: Juliette Binoche Discusses Acting, Aging And Family
The Oscar-winning actress plays Antigone in a new translation of Sophocles' 2,000-year-old tragedy. "It's a very powerful play," Binoche says. Sophocles "still is bringing so much truth in our lives."
No Vanity Project: At Art Center, Baryshnikov Tells Artists, 'You're The Boss'
You'd think the sign in front of dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov's arts center would have his name in lights — but actually, you can barely see it. He says what happens inside is way more important.
Out Of 'The Object Lesson,' An Education In The Power Of Kept Things
Geoff Sobelle calls his new one-man play "a meditation on our relationship to things." On a visit to the show, NPR's Arun Rath gathers a lesson in the meaning of stuff -- and the memories it can bear.
How Do You Get Over Writer's Block?
After a nasty bout of writer's block that stretched on for nearly a decade, Sting found inspiration by channeling the stories of the shipyard workers he knew from his childhood.
Set In Los Angeles, Greek Tragedy 'Medea' Gets A Modern Twist
The Greek tragedy Medea has been rewritten for the modern age. Mojada: A Medea, running in LA, is set in Southern California and involves a border crossing, a garment worker and a straying husband.
Black Girlhood Takes Center Stage In A Work That's Serious About 'Play'
"Black girls playing; black girl joy" — that's what choreographer Camille Brown says her new show is all about. She's taking Black Girl: Linguistic Play to stages, schools and prisons around the U.S.
Wildfire Smoke Can Be A Show Stopper At Oregon Shakespeare Festival
With wildfires raging across the Pacific Northwest, festival organizers must frequently assess the air quality for the safety of the audience and performers. Six shows have been canceled so far.
Monty Python's John Cleese, Eric Idle Reunite In 'Together Again At Last'
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to comedians John Cleese and Eric Idle of Monty Python about their new show, Together Again At Last...For The Very First Time, which begins its U.S. tour in October.