And the Winner Is…2015 Tony Nominees in Their Own Words (The Leonard Lopate Show) Podcast
1) A New Production of "The King and I" on Broadway
We're taking a look at the new Lincoln Center production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “The King and I” with star Kelli O’Hara! The show was recently nominated for nine Tony Awards including Best Revival...Show More
2) "Fun Home" Brings Alison Bechdel's Graphic Novel Onstage
Tony winner Michael Cerveris, 3-time Tony nominee Judy Kuhn, and Beth Malone talk about “Fun Home,” the musical based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel of the same name. “Fun Home” introduces us to Al...Show More
3) "The Elephant Man" Returns to Broadway
The Elephant Man, based on the real life of Joseph Merrick, is the story of a 19th-century British man who became a star of the traveling freak show circuit. When the renowned Dr. Treves takes Merrick...Show More
4) Scheming and Suspense "On the Twentieth Century"
Actors Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, and director Scott Ellis, discuss the new Broadway production of “On the Twentieth Century.” The Twentieth Century, a luxury coach travelling from Chicago to...Show More
5) Good Puppets Go Bad in "Hand to God"
In "Hand to God," Jason is a shy, inquisitive student who finds an outlet for his burgeoning creativity at the Christian Puppet Ministry in the devoutly religious small town of Cypress, Texas. Jason’s...Show More
6) "Wolf Hall" Adapted for the Stage
Ben Miles, Nathaniel Parker, and Lydia Leonard talk about their roles in “Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2.” Adapted from Hilary Mantel’s Man Booker Prize winning novels, Wolf Hall is based on the deceit, betra...Show More
7) A Taste for Revenge in "The Visit," Starring Chita Rivera
Chita Rivera, playwright Terrence McNally, and songwriter John Kander talk about their new Broadway musical, “The Visit.” It centers on Claire Zachannassian, the world’s wealthiest woman, who returns ...Show More
8) A Broadway Debut for Sting in "The Last Ship"
16 Grammy winner Sting tells us about his debut as a Broadway composer in "The Last Ship" a new musical inspired by his own childhood. In a close-knit English seafaring town, life revolves around the ...Show More
9) Matthew Broderick and Micah Stock in "It's Only a Play"
Matthew Broderick and Micah Stock discuss their roles in the Broadway premiere of Terrence McNally’s “It’s Only A Play.” Broderick stars as the playwright Peter Austin, who is anxiously waiting to see...Show More
10) "This Is Our Youth" Is Younger Than Ever
Kenneth Lonergan talks about his critically acclaimed play “This Is Our Youth,” set in New York in 1982. He’s joined by Kieran Culkin, who stars in it. The play follows 48 hours in the lives of three ...Show More