Science Fiction and Fashion Meet in 1930s New York

The Leonard Lopate Show | Dec 2, 2015

Actors Carson Elrod and Matthew Saldivar and director Moritz von Stuelpnagel discuss their production of "Important Hats of the Twentieth Century." Sam Greevy (Elrod) is the hottest fashion designer in 1930s New York until rival Paul Roms (Saldivar) starts releasing strange but popular pieces like "sweatshirts" and "tracksuits." When Greevy's minions break into Roms' shady operation, they make a startling discovery.

The play is currently playing at New York City Center, 131 W 55th Street, through Sunday, December 13th.

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