Peter Sarsgaard and Harris Yulin in the Classic Stage Company production of HAMLET.

The Story of Theater Today: Chaos, Comedy, and Shakespeare

The Leonard Lopate Show | Apr 29, 2015

First, we'll spend some time at the theater! Stars Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher, with director Scott Ellis, on their Broadway hit, “On the Twentieth Century.” Director Austin Pendleton, with Peter Sarsgaard who stars in CSC’s new production of “Hamlet.” Director David Hyde Pierce, and Brian Hargove, who wrote the book and lyrics for “It Shoulda Been You.” Then, Harry Stevens of The New York World discusses the potential dangers of transporting oil in barges and tankers on the Hudson River. And, The Guardian's Steven Thrasher on the riots in Baltimore and around the country.

 

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