All Of It with Alison Stewart

WNYC
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Jun 9, 2025 • 22min

Jeff Hiller's New Memoir 'Actress of a Certain Age'

"Somebody Somewhere" star Jeff Hiller discusses his new memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success. Hiller will be speaking at Symphony Space on June 10 with "Somebody Somewhere" co-stars Bridget Everett and Murray Hill.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 27min

Sally Ride's Groundbreaking NASA Mission Came With a Cost

In the early 1980s, NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman to travel to space. Ride faced increased scrutiny and public attention as a result of her groundbreaking mission, but throughout her life, she kept one aspect of her identity a secret. A new documentary, "Sally," tells the complex story of Sally Ride, including interviews with Tam O’Shaughnessy, Sally’s life partner for 27 years. Director Cristina Costantini discusses "Sally," which premieres on National Geographic on June 16.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 26min

Recapping the 2025 Tony Awards

New Yorker staff writer Michael Schulman discusses the evening snubs, surprises, and musical celebrations from last night's Tony Awards. Plus, listeners call in with their thoughts and share their favorite Broadway shows of the year.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 25min

Riz Ahmed and David McKenzie on Their New Thriller 'Relay'

The new thriller "Relay" follows a man whose job is to secure payoffs for corrupt corporations. But his life changes when a new client comes into his life. Riz Ahmed stars in the film. He discusses the movie alongside director David McKenzie. "Relay" is screening now as part of the Tribeca Film Festival and will be released in theaters August 22.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 15min

Sarah Snook Tackles 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'

Sarah Snook has earned a Tony nomination for her performance playing 26 different characters in the one-woman production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray." She discusses her performance and how she prepared to take on this athletic feat. 
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Jun 6, 2025 • 14min

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Fall in Love in 'Maybe Happy Ending'

[REBROADCAST FROM  Nov 26, 2024] The new musical "Maybe Happy Ending" has earned 10 Tony nominations, including Best Musical and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for star Darren Criss. Criss and co-star Helen J Shen discuss the show, which follows two obsolete robots who fall in love.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 17min

John Proctor is the Villain' Captures the Lives of Teenage Girls

[REBROADCAST FROM May 13, 2025] The new play "John Proctor is the Villain" earned seven Tony nominations, including Best Play and a Best Direction of a Play nomination for director Danya Taymor. Taymor, playwright Kimberly Belflower, and actor Amalia Yoo discuss the show, which follows a group of high school girls in rural Georgia grappling with the ways the Me Too movement has affected their own lives.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 20min

Audra McDonald and Joy Woods Star in "Gypsy"

Audra McDonald and Joy Woods have earned Tony nominations for their roles as Mama Rose and Gypsy in the revival of "Gypsy." They discuss bringing this show back to life, and the complexities of casting this story with Black actors. 
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Jun 6, 2025 • 20min

The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play 'Purpose'

[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 4, 2025] The new play "Purpose" won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and is now nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Jon Michael Hill. Hill and playwright Branden Jacobs Jenkins discuss the show, which reveals the secrets within the family of a Civil Rights icon. 
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Jun 6, 2025 • 15min

The Music of 'Real Women Have Curves' LIVE

[REBROADCAST FROM  May 8, 2025] Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez are Tony nominated for writing the music and lyrics for the new Broadway musical, “Real Women Have Curves.” They discuss their songwriting process. Plus, cast members Tatianna Córdoba, Aline Mayagoitia, and Florencia Cuenca perform songs from the show live in our studio.

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