Theater
Behind The Curtain Of 'Disgraced'
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Performing Arts
Beth Lapides (with music director-producer Mitch Kaplan) is the founder and ringmaster at UnCabaret, a Los Angeles comedy institution that's marking its 25th anniversary this year.
At L.A.'s UnCabaret, 25 Years Of Letting It All Hang Out
()Launched as an alternative to the stale stylings of the '80s stand-up circuit, Beth Lapides' event bills itself as a venue for "idiosyncratic, conversational comedy." It's helped establish careers for performers from Kathy Griffin to Randy and Jason Sklar.
Parallels
From The Heart Of Egypt's Revolt, The Pulse Of Artistic Life()
May 16, 2013 Egypt's capital has been associated with protest and political upheaval. But an arts festival attempts to clear away the dust and revitalize a once-glorious cultural hub.
Theater
'Show Boat' Steams On, Eternally American()
May 7, 2013 A revival of the Hammerstein-Kern classic showcases once again the rich tapestry and timeless themes of an American saga that changed the course of musical theater — and confronted audiences with painful truths about our history.
Theater
When Tonys Tap Faves, Look For These Names()
April 27, 2013 The nominations for the 67th Tony Awards are due April 30, and Barbara Chai of The Wall Street Journal has seen pretty much every show on Broadway this season. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chai about what she loved, what she hated and what's likely to make the Tony cut.
Movie Interviews
'Guilt Trip': Streisand On Songs, Film And Family()
April 26, 2013 Singer, actor, writer, director and producer Barbra Streisand plays a well-meaning if overbearing Jewish mom in The Guilt Trip. The star says her own mother both encouraged her talents and was jealous of them.
Theater
'Pippin' Revival Is A Circus Of A Show()
April 25, 2013 The smash-hit '70s musical, which made a name for Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, gets a shiny new production set at the circus — with real-life acrobats and Broadway pros alike in the center ring.
