680 stories by "Wnyc"
For National Poetry Month, actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart dedicated to poet, activist, a…
[REBROADCAST FROM March 2, 2026]Â In the new one-man show written by David Cale, Sean Hayes stars as Elliott, a playwright and lyricist suffering from writer's block. But as he searches fo…
The new Steven Soderbergh film "The Christophers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2d1x7VuDmo) " follows siblings who hire an art forger, played by Michaela Coel, to pretend to be an art dea…
The new Broadway adaptation of the classic film "Dog Day Afternoon (https://dogdayafternoon.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23053473281&gclid=CjwKCAjwnN3OBhA8EiwAfpTYeifJTuFUsTgY7H3WdP10pqY…
Live from Tanglewood, cellist Yo-Yo Ma chats with Manny about their long musical relationship and friendship. The two treat the live audience to a few musical performances, and they take…
In the new novel Yesteryear (https://bookshop.org/p/books/yesteryear-a-novel-caro-claire-burke/3633cf5fc7b2b2b1) , a popular tradwife influencer finds herself confronting the harsh realities…
A film series at the Brooklyn Academy of Music is spotlighting a Brooklyn subway station that has doubled as the backdrop for iconic movie scenes for decades. WNYC producer Verónica Del V…
For National Poetry Month, actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart dedicated to poet, activist, a…
Hannah Frishberg, culture reporter at Gothamist/WNYC, shares her hacks for having a night on the town for less than $20, as listeners share tips of their own.Â
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Columbia University Professor of Linguistics John McWhorter, chats with Manny about swear words, Broadway, and tackles the conundrums of musical etymology. McWhorter also makes the case …
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has tapped a veteran curator to run New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcla/index.page) : Diya Vij. She discusses her vision for th…
The therapeutic comedy-drama "Shrinking (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGWSq5mra-w) " is nearing the end of its third season on Apple TV+. Actor Luke Tennie, who plays Sean, a patient stru…
Singer-songwriter and Staten Island native Ingrid Michaelson performs live ahead of her American Songbook concert at Lincoln Center. "Ingrid Michaelson & Friends: The Time and Space Between …
Indian sitar master (https://www.instagram.com/purbayanch/) Purbayan Chatterjee performed at this month's Get Lit with All Of It event with author Megha Majumdar. This month's book selec…
For decades, musicians have been playing in the NYC subway system. Now, the MTA is revamping its program for musicians who perform in the subway system. Tina Vaz, head of the MTA's Arts and …
A new PBS docuseries called "We Are Our Time (https://www.pbs.org/show/martha-graham-dance-company-we-are-our-time/) " explores the life of the legendary dancer and choreographer Martha Grah…
"Mexodus (https://mexodusmusical.com/) ," the musical about the Underground Railroad that lead south to Mexico, has returned to the Off-Broadway stage. Stars and creators Brian Quijada and N…
Renowned American composer John Adams joins Manny to discuss his approach to opera composition, the stories behind his intriguingly titled works, and the time he was once mistaken for John C…
A new book traces how Black comedians developed their craft, from vaudeville and the Chitlin' Circuit to stand-up stages and 1990s sitcoms. PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett joins us to d…
This Spring, renowned Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are being celebrated by the Museum of Modern Art in a dual exhibition. 'Frida and Diego: The Last Dream (https://www.moma.o…
In the revival of Clare Barron's play "You Got Older (https://cherrylanetheatre.org/shows/ygo) ," Alia Shawkat stars as Mae, a young woman in a state of limbo after losing her job and moving…
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.
Gov. Hochul Hopes to Delay Implementing Climate Law (First) | The Growth of DHS Detention Camps (Starts at :40) |…
Actors Jesse Eisenberg, Rosie Perez, and David Patrick Kelly performed a reading of "Cash and Carry (https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/03/02/cash-and-carry) ," a personal essay written…
[REBROADCAST FROM February 20, 2026] "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" (https://spellingbeenyc.com/) is back onstage in New York City for its 20th anniversary. Cast members join …
In the new show "Bait (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpAhwL91HyA) ," Riz Ahmed stars as Shah Latif, a London actor who might be on the brink of landing a role as the new James Bond... when…