On this week's episode, the Friends talk about Japanese American identity, review Fiasco's 'Merrily We Roll Along,' and talk about trying to date when you see four shows a week.

The playwright of 'Luna Gale' and the new 'Twilight Bowl' discusses the perfect day job and that time she slept in Mary Rodgers's apartment.

The Tony-nominated actor and Waterwell cofounder discusses immigration, Middle Eastern representation, and creating civically engaged work.

The Friends host a live show at BroadwayCon, where they talk with Max Vernon and Diana Oh about queer representation and making non-traditional theatre.

The critics talk about going to Puerto Rico for 'Hamilton' and going to BroadwayCon for the cosplay.

The award-winning playwright talks about early inspirations, breakthroughs, and how Naomi Iizuka pushed to write look inward to find her voice.

The Friends look back on their favorite shows of 2018, and have an announcement about BroadwayCon!

The year in theatre, according to our critics.

From coverage of #MeToo to special issues on engagement, fundraising, and design, 2018 was a busy year for the magazine.

The critics answer listener questions, including on whether they would ever review a taping of a live performance, and debate 'To Kill a Mockingbird' on Broadway.

Telly Leung discusses 'Aladdin' and being a Broadway leading man, plus the Friends review holiday shows---and realize they may be too cynical for holiday shows.

The playwright talks about growing up the border and his play 'La Ruta,' currently running at Steppenwolf Theatre.

On this episode, Time Out critic Helen Shaw discusses the challenges of covering downtown NYC theatre and gives a lesson on dramaturgy.

The team behind the Off-Broadway hit 'Usual Girls' discuss female sexuality and unrealistic beauty standards. Plus, the Friends review 'King Kong' on Broadway.

In the inaugural joint event between American Theatre and Signature Theatre Company, a discussion with Bill Rauch, Ralph Peña, Erica Jensen, and Jacob Padrón on successful strategies for making more equitable theatre.

The critics interview the Oscar-winning screenwriter about finally getting some Broadway love, and trade thoughts on 'King Kong.'

The two artists discuss performative wokeness in 'The Thanksgiving Play' at Playwrights Horizons. Plus the Friends review Michael Urie's performance in 'Torch Song' on Broadway.

The prolific playwright talks about his newest play 'Rightlynd,' his adopted hometown of Chicago, and how he handles rejection.

This week, the Friends discuss Daniel Fish's stripped-down revival of the R&H classic and review 'Lifespan of a Fact' on Broadway (starring Daniel Radcliffe).

This week, the critics ask each other questions, including which Shakespeare plays they never want to see again and songs they love from otherwise terrible musicals.

The singer/songwriter talks about his musical 'Black Light,' currently running through the end of the year Off-Broadway.

Eileen J. Morris of Houson's Ensemble Theatre and Sean Daniels of Merrimack Repertory Theatre share why engagement and education has to start with leadership.

The Friends interview the star of NBC's 'The Good Place' on his new play 'Travisville,' and whether theatre critics go in the Good Place or the Bad Place.

The great playwright and educator talks about her ambitions for her own work and for the art form she loves.

Trinity Rep's Spectrum Theatre Ensemble, a leader in accessibility programming, is building a canon of new work for neurodiverse performers and audiences.

It's the one-year-anniversary of this podcast! To celebrate, the critics discuss jukebox musicals, in particular 'Girl From the North Country,' and why there are so many Brits on Broadway.

On this episode, the Friends review the newest play by Theresa Rebeck, and interview Daphne Rubin-Vega and Gizel Jimenez.

Nikki Toombs of Atlanta's True Colors Theatre Company and Tanya Mote from Denver's Su Teatro share how engagement and education work fits their theatres' missions.

For the first show of the fall season, the critics discuss the demise of the TV show Theatre Talk and interview Bedlam theatre's Eric Tucker.

Live at the Lark, American Theatre editors announced the season's top plays and playwrights, and spoke to two of them, Lucas Hnath and Karen Zacarías.

He's written more than 300 two-minute plays, but the artistic director of Chicago's Neo-Futurists doesn't consider himself a playwright. Brian James Polak finds out why.

This week, an interview with Tony nominee Laura Osnes about why she's fascinated by Disney princesses, a review of 'Collective Rage' by Jen Silverman, and a debate about what makes a good movie-to-musical adaptation.

On this week's episode, performer Amanda Duarte fills in for Terry Teachout and talks about her controversial article about theatre etiquette.

This week, the Friends review 'Head Over Heels' and 'Fiddler on the Roof' in Yiddish.

On this week's podcast, the critics discuss when it's appropriate to discuss an actor's appearance in a review, plus they battle over 'Be More Chill.'

Brian James Polak interviews the playwright/professor about writing science-based plays and fostering the next generation of writers.

This week, the Friends interview Joe Iconis about 'Be More Chill' and teenagers, and review the 'Twelfth Night' musical and 'Straight White Men.'

The critics discuss layoffs at the New York Daily News and answer questions from listeners.

For the first time on the show, the Friends leave New York City, and travel to the Fisher Center at Bard College and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, with guests Erin Markey and Robyn Kerr. Conclusion: The Friends need to get out more.

Brian James Polak interviews the author of 'Teenage Dick' about disabled representation onstage, and also about writing 'structure-less joke-fests.'

The critics discuss whitewashing, the Muny protests, and get an education on San Francisco theatre from Bay Area critic Lily Janiak.

This episode was recorded live at #TCG18 in St. Louis, where Midwestern theatre journalists Kerry Reid, Judith Newmark, and Rosalind Early talk about theatre coverage in the age of clicks.

It's a 'Once on This Island' extravaganza! The Friends go backstage to the Tony-winning show and meet the cast and crew (and the goats). Plus reviews of 'Teenage Dick' and 'Fairview.'

Brian James Polak interviews the prolific playwright/activist about her new play 'Red Bike' and theatre as an audience engagement tool.

Jose Solís and Diep Tran interview the author of 'The Vagina Monologues' about her new 'Fruit Trilogy,' and discuss new plays by Dominique Morisseau and Nilo Cruz.

On this episode, the critics grapple with the flaws of the Tony Awards and offer some possible fixes---and their alternative awards.

Blanka Zizka, Carmen Rivera, Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, Maria Manuela Goyanes, and Ngozi Anyanwu discuss the immigrant and first-generation American experience in theatre.

This week, it's "My Fair Lady" ($97+) versus "Dance Nation" ($59+). Plus an interview with Eva Noblezada.

On this episode, the critics take on a hot topic and chat with guest Jack Cummings III, artistic director of the Transport Group company.

A chat with the playwright and professor about his career in New York, Minneapolis, and Chicago.