Three on the Aisle: The Loverly Laura Benanti
The Tony-winning actor talks about finally getting to play Eliza Doolittle. Plus discussions of ‘White Noise,’ ‘Nantucket Sleigh Ride,’ and ‘JQA.’
Category Archives: Audio
American Theatre‘s podcasts feature timely and timeless conversations and interviews in and about the theatre field.
The Subtext
A podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid: what irks, agitates, motivates, inspires, and makes writers tick. Brian James Polak hosts. Guests have included David Adjmi, Antoinette Nwandu, Jen Silverman, Will Arbery, Korde Arrington Tuttle, Clare Barron, Chisa Hutchinson, Rebecca Gilman, Isaac Gomez, Ike Holter, and many more.
Theatrical Mustang
This independently produced podcast from actor-writer-activist Woodzick brings listeners interviews with unbridled talent and cultural trailblazers from across the country, including Sara Porkalob, Jill Sobule, jaamil olawale kosoko, John Jarboe, Mykai Eastman, and more.
Offscript
This occasional podcast features the editors of American Theatre in conversation with each other and with special guests.
Three on the Aisle
A monthly (or sometimes more) podcast from New York about theatre in America, featuring drama critics Peter Marks, Terry Teachout, and Elisabeth Vincentelli. Guests have included Tracy Letts, Conor McPherson, Lila Neugebauer, Samira Wiley, Kate Hamill, Sam Hunter, Soraya Nadia McDonald, Helen Shaw, Diep Tran, Lily Janiak, Tamilla Woodard, and more.
Token Theatre Friends
This podcast from Diep Tran and Jose Solís (discontinued in June 2020; new independent site here) brought a person-of-color perspective to reviews of and interviews with theatre artists in New York City.
Offscript Live at the Signature: The State of the Play
A lively conversation with playwright Lucas Hnath, director Leigh Silverman, playwright/director Robert O’Hara, and new-play producer Alexis Williams.
The Subtext: Chisa Hutchinson Is Not a Fan of Colorblind Casting
The playwright of ‘Somebody’s Daughter’ and ‘Surely Goodness and Mercy’ talks about how private school almost broke her and how August Wilson shaped her thinking.
Three on the Aisle: To Squabble Over a ‘Mockingbird’
The critics are back with a discussion of the ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ controversy and a look at a day (and night) in the life of a theatre critic.
The Subtext: Rebecca Gilman
The playwright of ‘Luna Gale’ and the new ‘Twilight Bowl’ discusses the perfect day job and that time she slept in Mary Rodgers’s apartment.
Three on the Aisle: Broadway Cosplay
The critics talk about going to Puerto Rico for ‘Hamilton’ and going to BroadwayCon for the cosplay.
The Subtext: Kristin Idaszak
The award-winning playwright talks about early inspirations, breakthroughs, and how Naomi Iizuka pushed to write look inward to find her voice.
Three on the Aisle: The Best (and Worst) of 2018
The year in theatre, according to our critics.
Offscript: American Theatre’s Year in Review
From coverage of #MeToo to special issues on engagement, fundraising, and design, 2018 was a busy year for the magazine.
Three on the Aisle: Is It Filmed or Is It Live?
The critics answer listener questions, including on whether they would ever review a taping of a live performance, and debate ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ on Broadway.
