Being Aaron Burr
The moment he looked at an American villain and saw a human being, Leslie Odom Jr.'s life changed. The Hamilton star looks back on a career-making year in the biggest show on Broadway.
Arts
Actress Gabourey Sidibe Explains How She Meets People Through Podcasts
Sidibe is a fan of Invisibilia, which explores the unseen forces that shape human behavior. Her favorite episode, "Entanglement," profiles a women who has synesthesia.
HBO Documentary Explores Dark Underbelly Of Russia's Bolshoi Ballet
Russia's Bolshoi Ballet was rocked following the 2013 acid attack on the company's artistic director. A new documentary airing Monday on HBO, Bolshoi Babylon, looks at the culture of the company and how things got to that point. NPR explores how the paranoia and distrust of management within the ranks of the company is both very Russian and a symbol of the Bolshoi Ballet.
A Diamond As Big As The Fitz: 75 Years Later, F. Scott Fitzgerald Shines On
The bard of America's Jazz Age died 75 years ago today, but his work is as popular as ever. Critic Juan Vidal remembers discovering Fitzgerald's work in a dusty secondhand bookshop.
'Oh, Bring Us Some ... ' Wait. What Is Figgy Pudding?
It doesn't usually feature figs, and it isn't what Americans think of as a pudding. Want to try it for yourself? Be prepared for 30 minutes of prep, eight hours of cooking — and four weeks of aging.
Not My Job: Best-Selling Author Lee Child Gets Quizzed On Worst Sellers
Child is the author behind the beloved Jack Reacher novels. We'll ask him three questions about books that sold really, really badly.
Beyond Panettone: 5 Global Christmas Breads To Nibble On
The Italian fruit bread is readily available these days. But if you want to take your palate off the well-worn path, here's a look at other holiday breads to feast on, from pan de jamon to julekake.
Jennifer Lawrence Looks Back On A Career-Changing 'Yes-Or-No Question'
Lawrence got her big break as Katniss in the Hunger Games series. She says concerns about the price of fame made her hesitate before saying "yes" to the role. She's now starring in the drama Joy.
Prepare For Takeoff: Smithsonian Celebrates The Art Of The Airport Tower
Photographer Carolyn Russo says these beacons of the landscape serve as "cultural greeters." Her dramatic photographs are on display at the Air and Space museum in Washington, D.C.
From Family Fare To Oscar Bait, The Big Pictures To See At Year's End
The final weeks of the year are chock-full of huge movies. People Magazine film critic Alynda Wheat offers reviews of some popular year-enders, including Joy, The Hateful Eight and Concussion.