Performing Arts Headlines

Laurie Metcalf discusses her Tony-nominated role in revival of 'Death of a Salesman'
Sat May 30 7:42 am
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Laurie Metcalf, who is nominated for a Tony for her performance in the latest Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman."
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Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules
Fri May 29 4:33 pm
The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programming and close for two years of renovations – at least for now
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Dancer Jenn Freeman reframes her art after late autism diagnosis
Thu May 28 4:49 am
The documentary "Room to Move" follows choreographer and performer Jenn Freeman as she reframes her creative process to create an evening-length solo performance after an autism diagnosis at age 33.
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'It's one of my dreams,' Rose Byrne says of her comic turn on Broadway
Thu May 21 1:40 pm
Byrne is one of the few actors to receive both an Oscar and a Tony nomination in the same year —for the indie film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, and for Fallen Angels on Broadway.
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An unlikely opera for America's birthday summons dissonance and harmony
Thu May 21 11:51 am
When John Cage composed an opera commemorating the American bicentennial audiences walked out. Now, it's being reinterpreted by new artists in a Detroit Opera production, as the nation turns 250.
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How Tamara Rojo is remaking ballet
Sat May 16 5:00 am
From championing women choreographers to upending classics, the former Royal Ballet star turned artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet doesn't play it safe.
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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera dream together again at Met Opera
Thu May 14 5:00 am
Gabriela Lena Frank's first opera, in its Met debut, sees late Mexican painter Frida Kahlo leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead to be reunited with her husband and fellow artist Diego Rivera.
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'Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller traces his journey from 'Theater Kid' to Broadway
Fri May 08 10:32 am
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, 2025.
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Nathan Lane says 'Death of a Salesman' is 'the most rewarding thing I've done'
Thu May 07 12:27 pm
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 father.'"
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See who's nominated for the 2026 Tony Awards
Tue May 05 9:10 am
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.
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