Token Theatre Friends: Laura Michelle Kelly on Musicals and Motherhood
Jose talks to the musical theatre star about her upcoming Carnegie Hall concert and her self-care practices between shows.
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The Subtext: C.A. Johnson’s Trapped Women
The writer of ‘Thirst’ and ‘All the Natalie Portmans’ talks about her Louisiana upbringing, starting out in fan fiction, and why she writes about cornered women.
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.
Token Theatre Friends: Code-Switching With Irene Lucío
Jose talks with ‘Slave Play’s’ Irene Lucío, and gathers 2019 reflections from Young Jean Lee, Aleshea Harris, Jaime Lozano, and others.
The Subtext: Clare Barron’s Secret Sauce
Brian James Polak talks to the playwright of ‘Dance Nation’ and ‘You Got Older’ about memory, pain, and first drafts.
Token Theatre Friends: Donja R. Love and the Urgency of ‘one in two’
Jose speaks to playwright Donja R. Love and actor Leland Fowler of one in two, a new play about HIV among the Black community.
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.’
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!
Three on the Aisle: The Critics Who Lunch
Alexandra Jacobs drops in to discuss her new Elaine Stritch biography, ‘Still Here.’