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'Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller traces his journey from 'Theater Kid' to Broadway
Seller has been a key behind-the-scenes figure for some of Broadway's biggest hits including, Hamilton and Rent, but he got his start on a much smaller scale. He looks back in a new memoir.
Billy Porter makes peace with himself: 'I set myself free, honey. No more secrets'
by Terry Gross
Porter won an Emmy for Pose, and a Tony for the Broadway musical Kinky Boots. In addition to performing, he's also a star on the red carpet. His memoir is Unprotected. Originally broadcast in 2021.
Never mind that it's not factual, this Weird Al biopic parody is very, very funny
by David Bianculli
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is the most entertaining musical biography satire since Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Don't expect much truth in the telling here — but do expect some over-the-top fun.
Jazz trio Thumbscrew celebrates 10 years together on 'Multicolored Midnight'
by Kevin Whitehead
From the beginning, Thumbscrew has had a thing for off-kilter rhythms and shifting accents. This new album is filled with idiosyncratic tunes — music befitting of the idiosyncratic band.
Taking lessons from 2020, thousands of election deniers are now working the midterms
by Arun Venugopal
New York Times reporter Alexandra Berzon says election deniers are joining the electoral process at the precinct level. Their hope is to remake the machinery of American elections.
'Shutter' author was inspired by her own experiences as a crime scene photographer
by Sam Briger
Ramona Emerson's novel is about a police department photographer, who, like Emerson, grew up in the Navajo Nation. The protagonist is haunted by the ghosts of victims from scenes she's photographed.
Thrilling crime films from Argentina and South Korea are marvels of versatility
by John Powers
Argentina, 1985 is a true-life portrait of a country struggling to reckon with its past. Decision to Leave is a thrillingly well-made murder story that crackles with originality.