Three on the Aisle: This Time It’s Personal
This week the topic is how personal experiences inform criticism, as the critics touch on ‘Mac Beth’ at Hunter Theater Project, ‘Gun and Powder’ at Signature Theatre, and ‘Medea’ at BAM
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Three on the Aisle is a podcast from New York about theatre in America, featuring drama critics Peter Marks, Terry Teachout, and Elisabeth Vincentelli.
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Three on the Aisle: Not Throwing Away Their Aughts
The critics look back on a decade of change in the American theatre, and discuss ‘Greater Clements,’ ‘Sing Street,’ and the ‘My Fair Lady’ tour.
Three on the Aisle: Sam Hunter Mines His Past
The critics chat with the acclaimed Idahoan dramatist, and compare notes on Stephen Adly Guirgis, Harry Connick Jr., and Lauren Gunderson.
Three on the Aisle: From Chicago to Broadway
The critics discuss Chicago vs. Broadway theatre with the Tribune’s Chris Jones, and discuss the shows ‘Jagged Little Pill,’ ‘Fefu and her Friends,’ and ‘Sleeping Car Porters.’
Three on the Aisle: The Critics Who Lunch
Alexandra Jacobs drops in to discuss her new Elaine Stritch biography, ‘Still Here.’
Three on the Aisle: Is ‘Tina’ Just Another Jukebox Musical?
The critics discuss the newest celebrity jukebox musical, and how Broadway theatres have an accessibility issue.
Three on the Aisle: A Conversation With Tracy Letts
Tracy Letts stops by to discuss his newest play, ‘Linda Vista,’ and how he balances being a playwright and actor.
Three on the Aisle: Cell Phones and ‘Slave Play’
The critics discuss locking up cell phones in Yondr pouches and heatedly debate ‘Slave Play.’
Three on the Aisle: Top 10 Trends?
Looking at the theatre’s most-produced lists for clues to changing (or lasting) tastes, and a dip into the readers’ mailbag.
Three on the Aisle: How (Not) to Turn a Play Into a Movie
On this back-to-the-season edition, Terry Teachout and Peter Marks talk about shows they’ve seen and answer questions from their mailbag.
