'Superfine' Style At The Met; 'Theater Kid' Memoir; Black-Irish Identity In "The Black Wolfe Tone"; Carl Hiaasen's Satire Novel About The Far Right

African Studies professor and curator Monica Miller discusses The Met’s new exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which explores fashion as a form of identity, distinction, and expression in African American life.

Theater producer Jeffrey Seller, whose credits include "Rent," "Avenue Q," and "Hamilton," reflects on his early love of theater and the path that led him to Broadway in his new memoir Theater Kid.

The one man show "The Black Wolfe Tone" looks at the identity of a Black Irishman named Kevin, who is a "guest" at local psychiatric hospital. How did he end up there? The solo role is performed by Kwaku Fortune. "The Black Wolfe Tone" was commissioned through Dublin's Fishamble: The New Play Company and is having its world premiere at Irish Rep.

The latest novel from Carl Hiaasen tackles white supremacy, far-right extremism, dark money, billionaires, and our polarized culture. And of course, it takes place in Florida. Hiaasen discusses the novel, titled Fever Beach. Hiaasen will be speaking tonight at the Strand.