Token Theatre Friends: And Jasmine Cephas Jones!
The Friends interview the ‘Hamilton’ star, who is back onstage in a musical version of ‘Cyrano.’ Plus reviews of ‘Tina’ on Broadway and a provocative new ‘Evita,’ and a special announcement!
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Today’s digital issue of American Theatre magazine on Disability and Theatre would not have been possible without the work and wisdom of this extraordinary advisory panel of disabled theatre leaders: Brian Balcom, Claudia Alick, Ava Reigelhaupt, Regan Linton, and David Kurs. Today at 3 p.m. ET, don’t miss the chance to witness these smart, soulful folks coming together live to talk about this package of stories and about the larger issues facing the field on AT Offscript. Read the stories: https://www.americantheatre.org/category/special-section/disability-and-theatre/
Posted by American Theatre magazine on Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Token Theatre Friends: Jeremy O. Harris Is Ready to Take Over the World
The Friends welcome the writer of ‘Slave Play,’ ‘Daddy,’ and ‘Black Exhibition’ to talk about sex and social media.
Token Theatre Friends: Adrienne C. Moore on Getting Ntozake Shange’s Approval
The ‘Orange is the New Black’ actress discusses learning how to dance for ‘for colored girls….’ at the Public Theater. Plus reviews of ‘Moulin Rouge,’ ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ and ‘Soft Power.’
Token Theatre Friends: How Ruby Rakos Mastered Judy Garland’s Voice
The Friends interview the actress who’s been playing Judy on and off for six years in ‘Chasing Rainbows.’ Plus reviews of Halloween shows, including one where they get blindfolded, and a discussion of the discussion around cell phones in the theatre (meta!).
Token Theatre Friends: Javier Muñoz Is Exactly Where He Wants to Be
The ‘Hamilton’ actor on why depictions of gay men living normal lives are important. Plus reviews of ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ and the ‘Judy’ movie.
Token Theatre Friends: Undoing Oppression With Tonya Pinkins and Briana Reed
The actor/director and choreographer drop by to discuss how women oppress each other and how make it stop. Plus the Friends discuss ‘Betrayal’ on Broadway and whether it’s wise to masturbate at the theatre.
Token Theatre Friends: Dimitri Moise and Brandon Gill on Black, Gay, Male Representation
The Friends talk to two actors about ‘As Much as I Can,’ a new musical extravaganza about the contemporary HIV/AIDS crisis; plus reviews of ‘Hercules,’ ‘Felix Starro,’ and ‘Make Believe.’
Token Theatre Friends: Into the Woods With Britney Simpson
The Friends take a road trip to see ‘Into the Woods,’ in actual nature, and talk to Britney Simpson, the production’s Baker’s Wife; plus reviews of ‘Sea Wall/A Life’ and ‘Bat Out of Hell.’
Token Theatre Friends: From México to Broadway with Mauricio Martínez
The Friends talk to the ‘On Your Feet!’ star about why he advocates for Latinx composers and for racial justice; plus discussions of Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Douglas’ and ‘Six.’
Token Theatre Friends: Smelling Justin Trudeau With Sharon Wheatley and Caesar Samayoa
‘Come From Away’ is celebrating its 1,000th performance on Broadway and its cast members come in to celebrate; plus reviews of ‘Midsummer: A Banquet,’ ‘Mojada,’ ‘The Rolling Stone,’ and the ‘Cats’ trailer.
