10 Stephen Sondheim songs we'll never stop listening to
Stephen Sondheim has died at 91. Pop Culture Happy Hour's Linda Holmes looks back on her favorite Sondheim tunes.
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Stephen Sondheim, American musical theater icon, has died at age 91
Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, one of the most influential figures in the American musical theater, has died. He was 91.
A prominent Broadway costume designer is accused of sexual abuse
William Ivey Long is an iconic presence on Broadway, designing costumes for shows such as Diana: The Musical and Chicago. Now two men have accused the former Tony Awards chairman of sexual abuse.
Andrew Garfield is 'RENT' writer Jonathan Larson in new movie 'Tick, Tick... BOOM!'
Scott Simon speaks with Andrew Garfield, star of the new movie "Tick, Tick... BOOM!" from the musical by Jonathan Larson.
Broadway returns as theater rethinks on-stage representation
After more than a year of closures and reflection, Broadway is back making changes to who is represented on stage.
Puppet of a Syrian girl walks the path of refugees to offer hope for the future
Amal, a 9-year-old Syrian refugee puppet, has been walking across Europe to raise visibility and empathy for the plight of refugees. Theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi spoke with TED Radio Hour.
Triad theaters will present musical as part of an international fundraising effort
A number of local theater companies are taking part in an international effort to raise money for the industry which has suffered greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic got your down? Snap back with an improv class
After 18 months of pandemic-imposed isolation, people are venturing out again. They are trying to find their place in this new world, and some hope an improv class might help.
Peter Scolari, of 'Newhart,' 'Bosom Buddies' and 'Girls,' dies at 66
Scolari, a versatile character actor whose television roles included recurring parts on Evil and Girls, has died after fighting cancer for two years.
Broadway colleagues remember costume dresser who died of COVID-19
Jennifer Robin Arnold worked decades as a costume dresser with The Phantom of the Opera. Her colleagues came to StoryCorps to remember her. Audio produced for Morning Edition by Taylor Haney.