'Hamilton' Cast Reunites For Emily Blunt, John Krasinski And One Lucky 9-Year-Old by Stephen Thompson

Strap in for a 17-minute explosion of goodhearted joy, courtesy of the stars of A Quiet Place and the entire (socially distanced) original cast of Hamilton.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 2:32pm on April 6, 2020☆⚑

The Beat Goes On: High School Choirs Improvise In The Age Of Coronavirus by Sequoia Carrillo

After cancelled musicals and spring concerts, choral directors across the country are going the extra mile to have their students' voices heard.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:03am on April 5, 2020☆⚑

Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon by NPR

Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, comedic writers and producers, join us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Roxanne Roberts, and Alonzo Bodden.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00pm on April 4, 2020☆⚑

Who Feeds Fiona? Cincinnati Zookeepers Make Sure There Are No Hungry Hippos by Jeff Lunden

Fiona is a 3-year-old, 1,300-pound hippo, and she's a growing girl. Her keeper, Jenna Wingate, is grateful to be able to work during the coronavirus crisis: "It feels good to be needed," she…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:12pm on March 28, 2020☆⚑

Tim Gunn by NPR

Tim Gunn, fashion icon, joins us along with panelists Peter Grosz, Negin Farsad, and Adam Burke.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00pm on March 28, 2020☆⚑

'Fresh Air' Celebrates Broadway Legend Stephen Sondheim (Part 2) by Terry Gross

Sondheim, who turned 90 on March 22, composed the music and lyrics for Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Company and other shows. He spoke about his career in musical theater in this 2010 interv…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:54am on March 28, 2020☆⚑

Wanted: Stories With Happily Ever Afters - Here's Where To Start Looking by Glen Weldon

In uncertain times, we want stories that reassure us that everything will be okay. Here are some books, films, plays and TV shows that believe in Happily Ever After.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:24pm on March 26, 2020☆⚑

'Fresh Air' Remembers Broadway Playwright Terrence McNally by Terry Gross

McNally, who died March 24 due to complications related to COVID-19, won Tony awards for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Ragtime and Master Class. Originally broadcast J…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:24pm on March 26, 2020☆⚑

Marcel Marceau Walks Against The Winds Of War In 'Resistance' by Ella Taylor

Jesse Eisenberg stars as the famous mime as he gets involved in the French Resistance during World War II. The film is an "honorable, absorbing homage to the making of a man and his art."

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:24pm on March 26, 2020☆⚑

Honored Playwright Terrence McNally Dies Of Coronavirus At Age 81 by Jeff Lunden

McNally had suffered from lung cancer and pulmonary problems. He won his first Tony Award for Kiss of the Spider Woman. He also won Tonys for Love! Valor! Compassion!, Master Class and Ragti…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:06pm on March 25, 2020☆⚑

Honored Playwright Terrence McNally Dies Of Coronavirus At Age 81 by Jeff Lunden

McNally had suffered from lung cancer and pulmonary problems. He won his first Tony Award for Kiss of the Spider Woman. He also won Tonys for Love! Valor! Compassion!, Master Class and Ragti…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:03am on March 25, 2020☆⚑

Terrence McNally, Honored American Playwright, Has Died Of Coronavirus by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The five-time Tony Award winner whose work spanned some four dozen plays and musicals died Tuesday at age 81 due to complications related to COVID-19.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 9:48pm on March 24, 2020☆⚑

Bonus: The Viral Load by NPR

Here's an extra game from last week's show with Paula Poundstone, Maz Jobrani, and Luke Burbank.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:39pm on March 23, 2020☆⚑

With Concert Cancelled, California Students Perform Together From Home by Lulu Garcia-navarro

The Chino Hills High School Chamber Singers aren't letting social distancing stop them from harmonizing. With their concert cancelled, all 19 sang "Over the Rainbow" into their computers, to…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 3:03am on March 23, 2020☆⚑

Stephen Colbert At Home by NPR

Stephen Colbert joins us, along with panelists Maz Jobrani, Paula Poundstone, and Luke Burbank.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00pm on March 21, 2020☆⚑

Getting Bored? Here's A List Of Free Things That Weren't Free Before Coronavirus by Brakkton Booker

From Broadway plays to playwrights giving writing lessons to online courses from Ivy League schools, here's a look at some things (but not everything!) that have suddenly become free.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 2:18pm on March 20, 2020☆⚑

The Metropolitan Opera Tells Its Union Employees They Will Not Be Paid After March 31 by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The nation's largest performing arts organization has told its orchestral players, chorus and stagehands they will not be paid after March 31. The company has canceled the rest of its season.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 2:06am on March 20, 2020☆⚑

A Broadway Star And #SunshineSongs Bring High School Musical Theater To Small Screens by James Doubek

High school musicals are canceled around the country over coronavirus concerns. Broadway star Laura Benanti asked disappointed high school singers for the next best thing: performance videos.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 7:12pm on March 17, 2020☆⚑

'Riverdance' Turns 25, But Has Put The Celebration On Hold " For Now by Jeff Lunden

The Irish dance spectacle has been performed for audiences all over the world. The current production was polished for the anniversary, but has been postponed because of the coronavirus pand…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 7:12pm on March 17, 2020☆⚑

'Riverdance' Turns 25, But Has Put The Celebration On Hold " For Now by Jeff Lunden

The Irish dance spectacle has been performed for audiences all over the world. The current production was polished for the anniversary, but has been postponed because of the coronavirus pand…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:01am on March 17, 2020☆⚑

Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, Provocateur And Industrial Co-Creator, Dead At 70 by Sasha Geffen

The Manchester-raised artist was an invariably complicated and controversial figure, said to exert an unhealthy level of control over their collaborators.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:12am on March 16, 2020☆⚑

Here's How We Cope When We're Stressed: Ideas From NPR's Arts Desk by NPR Staff

A Norwegian knitting marathon. America's Next Top Model. British crime dramas. Real-time strategy games. Peanut soup. These are some things that help us feel better " maybe they'll work for …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:12am on March 16, 2020☆⚑

Big Boi by NPR

Big Boi, rapper and producer, joins us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Peter Grosz.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00pm on March 14, 2020☆⚑

Broadway Shutters Its Stages Amid Coronavirus Threat by Jeff Lunden

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced a statewide ban of gatherings of more than 500 people. That includes Broadway's 41 theaters.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:24pm on March 12, 2020☆⚑

Performing Arts And Cultural Organizations Close Their Doors Due To Coronavirus by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Arts and cultural events and institutions across the country are announcing cancellations and closures, including SXSW in Austin, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Metropolitan Opera in…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:24pm on March 12, 2020☆⚑