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Maxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastTheater Things Going OnlineJose, Nicole, and Ben discuss shows and other things from the theater community that have gone online during the pandemic. Introductions (0:00) Contagious Closet Dramas, presented by Two Headed Rep on Instagram (1:39) It's True, It's True, It's True by Breach Theatre (6:13) The Shows Must Go On, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new YouTube channel (9:08) The New York Neo Futurists’ Hit Play podcast (12:35) The Infinite Wrench Goes Viral by The Neo Futurusts (13:25) The Schaubuehne in Berlin (15:25) Subway Plays and Ferry Play by This Is Not a Theat...2020-04-0949 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastTheater Things Going Online
Jose, Nicole, and Ben discuss shows and other things from the theater community that have gone online during the pandemic.
Introductions (0:00)
Contagious Closet Dramas, presented by Two Headed Rep on Instagram (1:39)
It’s True, It’s True, It’s True by Breach Theatre (6:13)
The Shows Must Go On, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new YouTube channel (9:08)
The New York Neo Futurists’ Hit Play podcast (12:35)
The Infinite Wrench Goes Viral by The Neo Futurusts (13:25)
The Schaubuehne in Berlin (15:25)
Subway Plays and Ferry Play b...2020-04-0900 min
Maxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastMaxamoo Book Club: The Great White Way – Race and the Broadway MusicalJose and PennyMaria are joined by author Warren Hoffman to discuss the newly published second edition of his book The Great White Way: Race and the Broadway Musical. Their conversation includes a closer look at West Side Story, both historically and through the lens of the revival Ivo Von Hove directed for Broadway this season. The Great White Way: Race and the Broadway Musical (second edition) is available wherever books are sold, including from Rutgers University Press or your local independent bookstore. If you'd like to hear the couple of songs cut from West Side S...2020-03-181h 06
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastMaxamoo Book Club: The Great White Way – Race and the Broadway MusicalJose and PennyMaria are joined by author Warren Hoffman to discuss the newly published second edition of his book The Great White Way: Race and the Broadway Musical. Their conversation includes a closer look at West Side Story, both historically and through the lens of the revival Ivo Von Hove directed for Broadway this season.
The Great White Way: Race and the Broadway Musical (second edition) is available wherever books are sold, including from Rutgers University Press or your local independent bookstore.
If you’d like to hear the couple of songs cut from West Sid...2020-03-1800 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastThe Best & Worst of 2019, Part IIAll 9 of our regular contributors have gathered: Aurin, Ben, David, Jack, Jose, Liz, Nicole, Patty, and PennyMaria! We’re back together for our year-end spectacular, our annual episode in which we discuss the best and worst theater of the year.
If you have trouble telling any voices apart, we’re seated in a circle and the order we answer questions in is, roughly: Liz, Nicole, Jose, Jack, PennyMaria, Aurin, Ben, David, Patty. (Jack had to leave early, so don’t get freaked out when he disappears half-way through the episode.)
See below for timecodes of the questions w...2020-01-2000 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastFires in the Mirror, The Inheritance, and Other Big Shows on Right NowAurin, Nicole, and PennyMaria discuss 2 shows shows on Broadway and 2 shows Off-Broadway.
Introductions (0:00)
The Inheritance on Broadway (1:10)
for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf at the Public Theater (16:10)
Fires in the Mirror at Signature Theatre (37:41)
Tina on Broadway (51:59)
Things we’re excited for (1:05:18)
• Keep at St. Ann’s Warehouse
• Greater Clements at Lincoln Center Theater
• Measure for Measure at the Public Theater
• One in Two produced by The New Group at Signature Center
• The Thin Place at Playwrights H...2019-12-1500 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastDecember 2019 PreviewLiz, David, and Jack talk about what they’re excited to see in December and January! We talk about:
Virgo Star by Pioneers Go East Collective at La Mama (1:13)
Fefu and Her Friends by María Irene Fornés at Theatre for a New Audience (2:49)
The Thin Place by Lucas Hnath at Playwrights Horizon (9:37)
Conway by Rory McGregor at Theaterlab (16:16)
Greater Clements by Samuel D. Hunter at Lincoln Center Theater (19:29)
One in Two by Donja R. Love at The New Group (22:48)
King Lear Project by Will...2019-11-2100 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastInterview with Jamie Lozano, Composer of ‘Songs by an Immigrant’
Jose talks to musical theatre composer Jaime Lozano about his career, and how he went from disliking Jesus Christ Superstar when he was growing up in Monterrey, Mexico, to becoming one of the most prolific composers living in the United States. Lozano shares insights about his process and shares exclusive tracks from his upcoming album A Never-Ending Line.
If you’re in NYC don’t miss Jaime Lozano at The Green Room 42 on November 24, where he will present Songs by an Immigrant, featuring special guests like Mauricio Martínez.
All songs in this episod...2019-11-0700 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastMaxamoo Book Club: Letters to a Young Artist by Anna Deavere SmithDavid is joined by Rachel Godfrey of Ludus NYC to discuss our first Official Maxamoo Book Club Selection:
Letters to a Young Artist: Straight-Up Advice on Making a Life in the Arts – For Actors, Performers, Writers and Artists of Every Kind by Anna Deavere Smith.
Visit the book’s official website for more information.
We hope you enjoy the discussion. Share you thoughts about the book – or about other books you’d like us to discuss on future book club episodes – with us on Twitter and Facebook.
Subscribe to Maxamoo’s Th...2019-10-2400 min
Maxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastMaxamoo Book Club: Letters to a Young Artist by Anna Deavere SmithDavid is joined by Rachel Godfrey of Ludus NYC to discuss our first Official Maxamoo Book Club Selection: Lettters to a Young Artist: Straight-Up Advice on Making a Life in the Arts – For Actors, Performers, Writers and Artists of Every Kind by Anna Deavere Smith. Visit the book’s official website for more information. We hope you enjoy the discussion. Share you thoughts about the book – or about other books you'd like us to discuss on future book club episodes – with us on Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe to Maxamoo’s Theater and Performance Podcast for free on Apple Podcast...2019-10-2440 min
Maxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastOctober Review - Sensory Immersive Shows and Off-Broadway DebutsNicole, Ben, and newcomer Linda talk about 2 immersive shows and 2 shows Off-Broadway. Introductions (0:00) Theatre In The Dark at TheatreLab (2:21) Our Dear Dead Drug Lord at WP Theater (17:13) Heroes of the Fourth Turning at Playwrights Horizons (31:22) Found at the cell (45:59) Things we’re excited for (59:34) • Little Shop Of Horrors at the Westside Theatre Upstairs • Soft Power at the Public Theater • Scotland, PA at Roundabout Theatre Company • Hamnet at BAM • The Rose Tattoo at Roundabout Theatre Company on Broadway • The Sound Inside at Ro...2019-10-121h 02
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastOctober Review – Sensory Immersive Shows and Off-Broadway Debuts
Nicole, Ben, and newcomer Linda talk about 2 immersive shows and 2 shows Off-Broadway.
Introductions (0:00)
Theatre In The Dark at TheatreLab (2:21)
Our Dear Dead Drug Lord at WP Theater (17:13)
Heroes of the Fourth Turning at Playwrights Horizons (31:22)
Found at the cell (45:59)
Things we’re excited for (59:34)
• Little Shop Of Horrors at the Westside Theatre Upstairs
• Soft Power at the Public Theater
• Scotland, PA at Roundabout Theatre Company
• Hamnet at BAM
• The Rose Tattoo at Roundabout Theatre Company on Broadway2019-10-1200 min
Maxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastOctober Preview: The Off Broadway Season BeginsAurin, David, and Ben come together to talk about shows that’re coming up in the next few months. Introductions (0:00) Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven at Atlantic Theater Company (1:24) Fires in the Mirror at Signature Theatre (9:41) Is This A Room at the Vineyard Theatre (15:01) Quick mention of Looking at You at HERE Arts Center (20:40) Soft Power at the Public Theater (21:23) Scotland, PA at Roundabout Theatre Company (28:11) Georgia Mertching Is Dead at Ensemble Studio Theatre (36:52) The Underlying Chris at 2nd Stage (39:09)...2019-09-2656 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastOctober Preview: The Off Broadway Season Begins
Aurin, David, and Ben come together to talk about shows that’re coming up in the next few months.
Introductions (0:00)
Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven at Atlantic Theater Company (1:24)
Fires in the Mirror at Signature Theatre (9:41)
Is This A Room at the Vineyard Theatre (15:01)
Quick mention of Looking at You at HERE Arts Center (20:40)
Soft Power at the Public Theater (21:23)
Scotland, PA at Roundabout Theatre Company (28:11)
Georgia Mertching Is Dead at Ensemble Studio Theatre (36:52)
The Underlying Chris...2019-09-2600 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastA Preview of United Solo: The World’s Largest Solo Theatre FestivalDavid speaks with Omar Sangare, artistic director of United Solo, and three of the performers appearing in the festival this year: Richarda Abrams, Lillian Colón, and Noah Diamond.
First (0:26–11:46), Omar Sangare talks about how he developed United Solo into the world’s largest solo theater festival and why solo performance is worth celebrating.
Next, Ricahrda Abrams (11:47–20:03) tells us about her show, First by Faith: The Life of Mary McLeod Bethune, the true story of a remarkable woman whose grounding in her faith enabled her to become a leader in education, civil rights, and politics.
T...2019-09-1200 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastA Preview of United Solo: The World's Largest Solo Theatre FestivalDavid speaks with Omar Sangare, artistic director of United Solo, and three of the performers appearing in the festival this year: Richarda Abrams, Lillian Colón, and Noah Diamond. First (0:26–11:46), Omar Sangare talks about how he developed United Solo into the world's largest solo theater festival and why solo performance is worth celebrating. Next, Ricahrda Abrams (11:47–20:03) tells us about her show, First by Faith: The Life of Mary McLeod Bethune, the true story of a remarkable woman whose grounding in her faith enabled her to become a leader in education, civil rights, and politics. Then...2019-09-0858 minMaxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastIntroducing the Maxamoo Book ClubHave you ever read a great book about theater and just wanted someone to discuss it with when you’re done? Let Maxamoo be that someone! We’re going to choose a book every few months and invite the community of Maxamoo listeners to read it together so we can spend an episode discussing it.
Our first Official Maxamoo Book Club Selection is:
Lettters to a Young Artist: Straight-Up Advice on Making a Life in the Arts – For Actors, Performers, Writers and Artists of Every Kind by Anna Deavere Smith.
Visit the book’s offici...2019-09-0500 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastIntroducing the Maxamoo Book ClubHave you ever read a great book about theater and just wanted someone to discuss it with when you're done? Let Maxamoo be that someone! We're going to choose a book every few months and invite the community of Maxamoo listeners to read it together so we can spend an episode discussing it. Our first Official Maxamoo Book Club Selection is: Lettters to a Young Artist: Straight-Up Advice on Making a Life in the Arts - For Actors, Performers, Writers and Artists of Every Kind by Anna Deavere Smith. Visit the book's official website for more information. We'll be...2019-09-0502 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastInterview with Zulema Clares, Sandor Juan, and Leyma López of Filomena Marturano: Un matrimonio a la caribeña
Jose talks to Zulema Clares, Sandor Juan, and Leyma López, the stars and director of Filomena Marturano: Un matrimonio a la caribeña, currently running at Repertorio Español.
The first part of the episode (00:34 – 35:55) is an interview en Español with Clares, Juan and López, who discuss the play’s themes, working in different genres, and what it’s like to be a Latinx artist in the current sociopolitical climate.
The second part of the episode (35:58 – 58:35) is a discussion in English with Juan, who speaks about fulfilling a dream by working with C...2019-08-1900 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastAugust Preview – Hercules and More Musicals Cap Off the Summer as the Off-Broadway Season Begins
Patty, PennyMaria, and Jack preview shows they’re excited about as the summer winds down and the 2019-2020 season begins.
Introductions (0:00)
Head Over Heels presented by Dirty Minds Theatre Company at Theatre 80 (3:05)
Felix Starro presented by Ma-Yi Theater Company at Theater Row (6:01)
Heroes of the Fourth Turning at Playwrights Horizons (9:03)
Molly Pope, A Gay Man, and A Piano presented By The Duplex (13:17)
American Moor presented by Red Bull Theater at the Cherry Lane Theatre (15:41)
Our Dear Dead Drug Lord at WP Theate...2019-08-1500 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastJuly Review – Shows from Ice Factory, Corkscrew, and Beyond
Ben and Liz join forces to talk about two shows in summer festivals, and two shows that just happen to be opening during the summer.
Introductions (0:00)
The Drinking Bird in the New Ohio Theatre’s 2019 Ice Factory (2:23)
Preexisting Conditions in the Corkscrew Theater Festival at the Paradise Factory (9:55)
No One Is Forgotten, a New Georges Supported Production in Rattlestick Playwrights Theater’s curated rental program (22:30)
Broadway Bounty Hunter at the Greenwich House Theater (32:10)
Things we’re excited for (48:51)
• Corkscrew Theater Festival
• Ice Factory
• The Heresy Mach...2019-07-1800 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastJuly Preview – Queer Theatre, Musicals, New Takes on Classics, and More
Aurin, David, and Diep share what they’re excited about for July, 2019, including (when available) how to get discounted tickets.
Introductions (0:00)
In The Green (0:41) presnted by LCT3 at the Claire Tow Theater
Promenade (4:50) presented by Encores! Off-Center at New York City Center
The Hot! Festival at Dixon Place (8:24)
Highlighted shows:
IvankaPlay
The Chaos Theory of Now
Those Musclebound Cowboys from Snake Pit Gulch
Hannah Gadsby: Douglas (12:30) at the Daryl Roth Theatre
Merril Mushroom’s Bar Dykes (16:56) presented by The Other Side of Silence (TOSOS) at Th...2019-07-0400 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastInterview with Kate Hamill of Little WomenJose talks to playwright/actor Kate Hamill about her adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women in which she also stars. Hamill shares her views on criticism, the importance of making literature classics accessible to young audiences, and why it was important for her to have a color-conscious production.
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2019-06-2000 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastJune Preview – Outdoor Classical Theater, Imports, Summer Festivals, and More
We’re back with Ben, Liz and Nicole! And just in time to let you know some of the things we’re looking forward to as the summer season kicks off. Grab a bottle of water and head outside to see one of the shows in a park, or find an indoor theater with good AC!
We’ll be releasing episodes every other Thursday, ad infinitum. Make sure you’re subscribed for free on your podcast app of choice, like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Stitcher!
Introductions (0:00)
Corkscrew Theater Festival at the Paradise Fact...2019-06-0632 minMaxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastMaxamoonion Part IIThis year’s look back was so chock full of conversation, we split it in three! Here’s the peanutbutter and jelly of your Maxamoo End of Year Sandwich. Aurin, Ben, David, Diep, Jack, Liz, Nicole, PennyMaria are here talking about whether they met their personal theatrical ambitions for the year, what their hopes and dreams are for 2019, and more!
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Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastFruit Trilogy, Everyone’s Fine with Virginia Woolf, Fairview, Desperate MeasuresLiz, Aurin, and Jose on what we’ve seen on the stage lately:
Fruit Trilogy by Eve Ensler at Abingdon Theatre Company (01:01)
Everyone’s Fine with Virginia Woolf by Kate Scelsa at Abrons Arts Center (19:23)
Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury at Soho Rep (31:40)
Desperate Measures by Peter Kellogg and David Friedman at New World Stages (44:11)
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Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastEntrevista con Nilo Cruz sobre ‘Exquisita Agonía’ – En EspañolJose platica con el autor ganador del Premio Pulitzer, Nilo Cruz sobre su nueva obra Exquisita Agonía presentándose en Repertorio Español. Cruz habla sobre su amor por el castellano, la forma en que sus personajes son como fantasmas y nos comparte su palabra favorita en español.
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2018-06-1300 minMaxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastInterview with Playwright Nilo Cruz of ‘Exquisita Agonía’Jose talks to Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz about his new play Exquisita Agonía currently running at Repertorio Español. Cruz talks about his love of words, magical realism, and crafting larger than life characters.
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2018-06-1300 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastInterview with Brandon Haagenson of ‘Afterglow’Jose talks to Brandon Haagenson about starring in Afterglow, the Off-Broadway play that became the sleeper hit of last season. Haagenson talks about being in the show for a year, how divas help him prepare to play Josh, and shared his plans for Pride.
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2018-06-0100 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastDance Nation, Follies, El Crédito, SingletAlicia, PennyMaria, and Jose on what we’ve seen on the stage lately:
Dance Nation by Clare Barron at Playwrights Horizons (02:13)
Follies by James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim at Astoria Performing Arts Center (13:28)
El Crédito by Jordi Garcelán at Repertorio Español (22:46)
Singlet by Erin Markey at The Bushwick Starr (29:16)
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Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastInterview with ‘Bump’ Playwright Chiara AtikJose talks to playwright Chiara Atik. Her new play Bump is currently running at Ensemble Studio Theatre, the show is a partnership between EST and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and focuses on three stories that grapple with the mystery and mechanics of birth.
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2018-05-1600 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastInterview with Erin Mee of This Is Not a Theatre CompanyJose interviews Erin Mee, the co-artistic director of This Is Not a Theatre Company which specializes in immersive, site-specific theatre. Mee talks about the company’s mission, workshops, and some of their most famous works including Pool Play, Cafe Play, and Subway Plays which provide audience members with the opportunity of experiencing theatre while riding the New York City subway.
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We have merch! Buy it here, all proceeds go to improving the sou...2018-04-1800 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastFeeding the Dragon, The Lucky Ones, Symphonie Fantastique, Leisure Labor LustLiz, PennyMaria, and Jose on what we’ve seen on the stage lately:
Feeding the Dragon by Sharon Washington at Cherry Lane Theatre
The Lucky Ones by The Bengsons at the Connelly Theatre
Symphonie Fantastique by Basil Twist at HERE Arts
Leisure Labor Lust by Sara Farrington at The Tank
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Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastThe Wonder Women of R.Evolución Latina on Doing Shakespeare En EspañolAn interview with Denisse Ambert, Gabriela García and Heather Hogan of R.Evolución Latina.
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2018-04-0400 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastEl Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba, Terminus, and The Brobot Johnson ExperienceLiz, PennyMaria and Jose, and discuss three new productions beyond Broadway in New York City:
El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba Adapted by Jorge Alí Triana & Verónica Triana (01:16)
Terminus by Gabriel Jason Dean (09:40)
The Brobot Johnson Experience by Darian Dauchan (19:25)
What we’re looking forward to: (30:07)
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We have merch! Buy it here, all proceeds go to improving the sound quality of our podc2018-03-0700 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastInterview with ‘oyster’ Composer Joe Diebes on Expanding the Meaning of OperaAn interview with composer and multidisciplinary artist Joe Diebes on his new work oyster and how he’s expanding the meaning of opera.
For tickets to oyster click here.
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2018-02-1400 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastThe Best & Worst of 2017, Part 2It’s our annual tradition of gathering together our most frequent contributors to discuss the best and worst of the year in theater. Lindsay hosts and Patty, Aurin, Jose, Jack, Ben, Liz, and PennyMaria discuss the highs and lows in performance in New York City and beyond.
This is the second half of the discussion. You can find the first half here.
On this episode:
What was the best musical you saw this year? (0:15)
What was the best play you saw this year? (10:08)
What was your personal ambition for theater in 20...2017-12-2700 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastThe Best & Worst of 2017, Part 1It’s our annual tradition of gathering together our most frequent contributors to discuss the best and worst of the year in theater. Lindsay hosts and Patty, Aurin, Jose, Jack, Ben, Liz, and PennyMaria discuss the highs and lows in performance in New York City and beyond.
This is the first half of the discussion. We will post the second half next week.
On this episode:
If you had relatives (smart ones who enjoy good theater) coming to town for the holidays, what show currently playing in New York City would you recommend? (3:00)...2017-12-2000 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastSolstice Party!, The Elephant in Every Room I Enter, Veil’d, JunkDiep, PennyMaria, and Lindsay what we’ve seen on the stage lately:
Solstice Party! by Susan Soon He Stanton from Live Source Theatre Group at A.R.T/New York Theatres (0:50)
The Elephant in Every Room I Enter by Gardiner Comfort at Next Door At NYTW (10:33)
Veil’d by Monet Hurst-Mendoza at Astoria Performing Arts Center (19:00)
Junk by Ayad Akhtar at Lincoln Center Theater (33:15)
Looking forward to:
The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis at Lyceum Theatre
About School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls...2017-11-1500 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastNovember/December 2017 PreviewWe’re close to wrapping up our fourth year of podcasting. Unbelievable that this passion project has endured this long. Today we have our November and December preview with Jack, Jose, and Lindsay. Discussed are:
Describe the Night by Rajiv Joseph at Atlantic Theater Company
Hot Mess by Dan Rothenberg and Colleen Crabtree at The Theater Center
Hundred Days by The Bengsons and Sarah Gancher at New York Theatre Workshop
Veil’d by Monet Hurst-Mendoza at Astoria Center for the Performing Arts
Fiasco Theater’s Twelfth Night by William Shakes...2017-11-0100 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastCurvy Widow; Am I Dead?; Animal WisdomNew contributor Patty leads the discussion with Lindsay and Liz about three very different shows running right now in New York City.
Curvy Widow by Bobby Goldman with music and lyrics by Drew Brody at the Westside Theatre Upstairs (0:55)
Am I Dead? by Kevin R. Free from Flux Theatre Ensemble (9:59)
Animal Wisdom by Heather Christian at The Bushwick Starr (22:53)
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We have merch! Buy it here, al...2017-10-1800 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastKPOPWe loved KPOP and we wanted to go deep analyzing it. On this episode, Diep, Liz, and Lindsay critique and compliment the latest musical sensation from Ars Nova, Ma-Yi Theater, and Woodshed Collective.
Here’s Diep’s article on KPOP in the New York Times: Broadway Training, Gangnam Style.
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2017-10-1100 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastOctober Theater Preview, (mostly) Beyond BroadwayNew month, new shows! Aurin, Ben, and Lindsay discuss what we’re looking forward to at the theater this month and the controversy surrounding The Flea’s resident acting program known as The Bats.
Syncing Inc by NSangou Njikam at The Flea (1:08)
After The Blast by Zoe Kazan at LCT3 (17:42)
Animal Wisdom by Heather Christian at The Bushwick Starr (21:57)
Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires by Harrison David Rivers from Ricochet Collective at Teatro Circulo (24:00)
Burning Doors by Belarus Free Theatre at La MaMa (27:56)
Nightcap | By Ike by Ikechu...2017-10-0400 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastThe Rape of the Sabine Women, By Grace B. Matthias; On The Shore of the Wide World; In a Little RoomWe welcome new contributor Patty and the return of Aurin with Lindsay for a rousing discussion of three plays on stage in New York City right now:
The Rape of the Sabine Women, By Grace B. Matthias by Michael Yates Crowley from Playwrights Realm (2:20)
On The Shore of the Wide World by Simon Stephens at Atlantic Theater (19:52)
In a Little Room by Pete McElligott at The Wild Project (30:53)
Kara Walker at Sikkema Jenkins and Co. and The Legacy of Lynching: Confronting Racial Terror in America at the Brooklyn Art Museum (40:35)
Sub...2017-09-2000 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastInterview with Bernardo Cubria of Neighbors: A Fair Trade AgreementDavid speaks with playwright/actor/podcaster Bernardo Cubria about his play Neighbors: A Fair Trade Agreement, a coproduction of InViolet Theater and Intar through October 7, 2017 at Intar’s home on 52nd Street. Use the discount code NAFTAPOD for $15 tickets.
Bernardo’s website
Off and On Podcast
What Can I Do? Podcast
Bad Hombres Comedy
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Comments? Feedback? Find us on Facebook and Twitter. David is on Twitter as @itsdlevy and Bernardo is @bernardocubria.2017-09-1300 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastSeptember Theater Beyond Broadway PreviewWe’re back from summer break with our September preview of theater beyond Broadway. Liz, PennyMaria, and Lindsay discuss what they’re most looking forward to seeing this month:
KPOP conceived by Woodshed Collective and Jason Kim, book by Jason Kim, music and lyrics by Helen Park and Max Vernon from Ars Nova in association with Ma-Yi Theater Company and Woodshed Collective
On The Shore of the Wide World by Simon Stephens at Atlantic Theater
Too Heavy For Your Pocket by Jiréh Breon Holder from Roundabout Theatre
Trump Lear by David...2017-09-0600 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastInterview with Mac Rogers and Jordana Williams on ‘Steal the Stars’ and Making Radio PlaysAn interview with author Mac Rogers and director Jordana Williams on their new radio play Steal the Stars.
To listen to Steal the Stars click here.
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2017-08-3000 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastInterview with Magie Dominic About Her Memories of Caffe Cino
An interview with Magie Dominic, a poet, artist and memoirist who worked at Caffe Cino in the 1960s. Dominic reminisces about her first meeting with Joe Cino and talks about how the venue evolved from coffee house to the birthplace of Off-Off-Broadway.
Magie Dominic’s Official Website.
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2017-08-1600 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastInterview with Zulema Clares of ‘Blind Spot’ – En Español
Jose speaks to Zulema Clares one of Repertorio Español’s key players now starring in Blind Spot where she plays the mother of an undocumented immigrant who joins the Marines in order to become an American citizen. We spoke to Zulema about her training, why she wanted to become an actress and how she became part of Repertorio.
Blind Spot at Repertorio Español.
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Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastInterview with Pedro de León of ‘Blind Spot’
Jose speaks to Pedro de León who is making his Repertorio Español debut in Blind Spot as an undocumented immigrant who joins the Marines in order to become an American citizen. Pedro speaks about his origins, working in two languages and some of his unique skills.
Blind Spot at Repertorio Español.
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Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastInterview with Sheila Callaghan of The KilroysJose speaks to playwright/activist Sheila Callaghan about The Kilroys 2017 list and her play (Not) Water currently at 3LD Art & Technology Center.
The Kilroys 2017 List.
(Not) Water by Sheila Callaghan at 3LD Art & Technology Center
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2017-07-0500 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastSay Something Bunny!, Ghost Light, Sweetee, Cost of Living & Streepshow!Liz, Jose, and Lindsay discuss five new productions beyond Broadway in New York City:
Say Something Bunny! by Alison S.M. Kobayashi at UNDO Project Space (00:36)
Ghost Light by Zach Morris from Third Rail Projects at LCT3 (08:53)
Sweetee by Gail Kriegel at Ford Foundation Studio Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Center (27:21)
Cost of Living by Martyna Majok at Manhattan Theatre Club (36:37)
Streepshow! by Jay Stull at The Connelly Theater (44:28)
What we’re looking forward to: (55:04)
God Of Obsidian by Mac Rogers at The Brick
2017-06-2100 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastIt’s getting hot, go inside, our June Theater PreviewBen, PennyMaria, and Lindsay discuss what we’re looking forward to at the theater beyond Broadway this month. We revisit annual summer favorites like ANT Fest at Ars Nova and Second Stage Uptown plus world premieres, immersive theater, a couple of wacky originals, and new shows on urgent social topics.
Summerworks 2017 from Clubbed Thumb at The Wild Project
Ghost Light from Third Rail Projects at the Claire Tow Theater at Lincoln Center
Bella: An American Tall Tale by Kirsten Childs at Playwrights Horizons
ANT Fest at Ars Nova
Raw Bac...2017-05-3100 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater Podcast3/Fifths, Sojourners, Her Portmanteau, World BuildersDiep, Lindsay and new contributor PennyMaria from To See or Not To See discuss four new productions beyond Broadway in New York City:
3/Fifths by James Scruggs at 3-Legged Dog (1:20)
Sojourners by Mfoniso Udofia at New York Theatre Workshop (28:36)
Her Portmanteau by Mfoniso Udofia at New York Theatre Workshop (41:00)
World Builders, a love story by Johnna Adams from Flux Theatre Ensemble (51:35)
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We hav...2017-05-1700 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastMay Preview: Too Many Plays and Musicals to ListJack, Jose, and Lindsay discuss what they’re looking forward to this month at the theater beyond Broadway:
Sojourners and Her Portmanteau by Mfoniso Udofia at New York Theatre Workshop (1:30) (Listen to our discussion of Sojourners when it premiered in New York City last year and listen to this gorgeous interview with Adepero Oduye (from the cast of Her Portmanteau).
The Lucky One by A.A. Milne at The Mint Theater (6:25)
Arlington by Enda Walsh at St. Ann’s Warehouse & Rooms by Enda Walsh from Irish Arts Center (9:22)
3/Fifths by James Scrugg...2017-05-0300 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastPerformeteria, CasablancaBox, The Profane, American Mill No. 2, The TerrifyingJose, Lindsay, and new contributor Ben chat about what they’ve seen lately at the theater in New York City:
Performeteria from TDF (00:58)
CasablancaBox by Sara Farrington at HERE Art Center (8:42)
The Profane by Zayd Dohrn at Playwrights Horizons (15:50)
American Mill No. 2 by Gian Marco Lo Forte from Pioneers Go East Collective (29:55)
The Terrifying by Julia Jarcho at Abrons Art Center (38:07)
What we’re looking forward to next (48:05):
Fusebox Festival in Austin, Texas
The Art of Luv (Part 5): Roke Cupid by Royal Osiris Karaoke E...2017-04-1200 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastExpecting an Awesome AprilJack, Liz, and Lindsay share what they’re looking forward to at the theater this month:
Samara by Richard Maxwell with music by Steve Earle from Soho Rep (1:55)
The Antipodes by Annie Baker at Signature Theatre (5:35)
American Mill No. 2 by Gian Marco Lo Forte from Pioneers Go East Collective (8:50)
The Profane by Zayd Dohrn at Playwrights Horizons (13:28)
This by Adrienne Truscott at New York Live Arts (16:30)
CasablancaBox by Sara Farrington at HERE Arts Center (18:03)
Reading and Workshop Series (21:25): Public Studio at The Public Theater, Ink’d from...2017-04-0500 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastThe Light Years, The Moors, Villa, and Sundown, Yellow MoonJose, Diep and Lindsay discuss four new shows opening this week beyond Broadway:
The Light Years from The Debate Society at Playwrights Horizons
The Moors by Jen Silverman presented by The Playwrights Realm at The Duke on 42nd Street
Sundown, Yellow Moon by Rachel Bonds and music and lyrics by The Bengsons presented by Ars Nova and Women’s Theater Project at the McGinn/Cazale Theater
Villa written by Guillermo Calderon translated by William Gregory presented by The Play Company at The Wild Project
Things we’re looking forward to:2017-03-1500 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastEverybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Beardo, The Neo-Futurists, Repertorio Español, Girl X and Blurred LinesWe’re baaaaack and so excited to be here! Liz, Jose and Lindsay discuss six new shows from beyond Broadway in New York City. What we saw:
The Great American Drama, created by Connor Sampson, The New York Neo-Futurists (00:59)
En El Nombre De Salomé, written by Marco Antonio Rodríguez, Repertorio Español (12:45)
Girl X, written by Suguru Yamamoto, Japan Society (20:43)
Beardo, book and lyrics by Jason Craig, music by Dave Malloy, Pipeline Theatre (25:07)
Everybody, written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Signature Theatre (32:33)
Blurred Lines, created by Girl Be Heard...2017-02-2200 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastJanuary Theater Festivals 2017 FINAL ReportWe spent two weeks seeing a ton of theater. This is our final report from the 2017 January NYC theater festivals. Jack, Liz, Diep and Lindsay discuss:
Blind Cinema, Britt Hatzius at COIL (2:00)
Black Light, Daniel Alexander Jones at Under The Radar (9:55)
[PORTO], Kate Benson at Exponential Festival (13:45)
anatomy theater, Composer David Lang and Librettists: Mark Dion & David Lang at PROTOTYPE (19:45)
Worktable, Kate McIntosh at COIL (26:30)
Ghost Rings, Tina Satter/Half Straddle at American Realness (36:22)
Gardens Speak, Tania El Khoury at Under The Radar (40:46)
Gem...2017-01-1800 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastJanuary Theater Festivals 2017, Mid-Festival ReportAfter a week of four-show days, Jack, Lydia, Jose and Lindsay report on their experiences at the January theater festivals in New York City:
The Fever, 600 Highwaymen at Under The Radar (1:13)
Blueprint Specials, Waterwell at Under The Radar (10:30)
Clap Hands, Jen Rosenblit at American Realness (19:37)
Hundred Days, The Bengsons at Under The Radar (28:30)
CVRTAIN, Yehuda Duenyas at COIL (37:05)
Meeting, Antony Hamilton and Alisdair Macindoe at COIL (50:05)
Real Magic, Forced Entertainment at COIL (57:40)
Basketball, Molly Lieber and Eleanor Smith at COIL (1:05:30)
Subscribe t...2017-01-1100 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastSeptember Beyond Broadway Theater PreviewWe describe 10 shows we're are excited to see in September and then add 13 more shows in a lightning round. That's a lot of theater. Did we miss anything? Let us know on Twitter at Maxamoo, Jose, Jack, and Lindsay. The Black Crook: An Original, Magical and Spectacular Musical Drama at Abrons Art Center La Canción The Musical at Repertorio Español Underground Railroad Game at Ars Nova Mechanics of Love at Paradise Factory Bachelorette at Walkerspace Versailles 2016 from This Is Not A Theatre Company Nat Turner...2016-08-3144 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastSeptember Beyond Broadway Theater PreviewWe describe 10 shows we’re are excited to see in September and then add 13 more shows in a lightning round. That’s a lot of theater. Did we miss anything? Let us know on Twitter at Maxamoo, Jose, Jack, and Lindsay.
The Black Crook: An Original, Magical and Spectacular Musical Drama at Abrons Art Center
La Canción The Musical at Repertorio Español
Underground Railroad Game at Ars Nova
Mechanics of Love at Paradise Factory
Bachelorette at Walkerspace
Versailles 2016 from This Is Not A Theatre Company
Nat Turn...2016-08-3100 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastFringe NYC 2016 ReviewsLindsay, Jose and Liz sampled the 200 offerings at the 2016 New York International Fringe Festival and we enjoyed it! We discuss: Iphigenia Among the Taurians adapted from Euripides (2:15) Johnny Darlin: In the Closet by Michael Doshier, Music by Johnny Darlin, Francis Steakknife, & Gandor Chorale, additional writing by The Queer South (7:05) (as mentioned in the episode, catch up on Neal Medlyn’s Pop Star Series: . . . Her’s a Queen here) And Then: a science fiction folk event by The Ensemble (12:40) Girl Versus Corinth by Danny Baird (16:09) Red Devil Moon by Robert Earl Price, musi...2016-08-2442 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastFringe NYC 2016 ReviewsLindsay, Jose and Liz sampled the 200 offerings at the 2016 New York International Fringe Festival and we enjoyed it! We discuss:
Iphigenia Among the Taurians adapted from Euripides (2:15)
Johnny Darlin: In the Closet by Michael Doshier, Music by Johnny Darlin, Francis Steakknife, & Gandor Chorale, additional writing by The Queer South (7:05) (as mentioned in the episode, catch up on Neal Medlyn’s Pop Star Series: . . . Her’s a Queen here)
And Then: a science fiction folk event by The Ensemble (12:40)
Girl Versus Corinth by Danny Baird (16:09)
Red Devil Moon by Robert Earl Price, musi...2016-08-2400 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastFringe NYC 2016 PREVIEWWe discuss what we're looking forward to at the 20th annual New York International Fringe Festival. Jose, Jack, Liz and Lindsay describe the weird, sincere, and wacky one-person shows, musicals, and dramas that caught our attention among the nearly 200 shows at this year's festival. Fringe NYC runs August 12-28, 2016 at 16 venues across lower Manhattan (and Central Park). Tickets are only $18/show. What we're excited about: Iphigenia Among the Taurians adapted from Euripides While Ophelia's Korean Drum Weeps adapted from William Shakespeare by Ji-Young Choi At the Crossroads: Music for Faust by Moder...2016-08-1033 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastPreviewing Fringe NYC 2016We discuss what we’re looking forward to at the 20th annual New York International Fringe Festival. Jose, Jack, Liz and Lindsay describe the weird, sincere, and wacky one-person shows, musicals, and dramas that caught our attention among the nearly 200 shows at this year’s festival. Fringe NYC runs August 12-28, 2016 at 16 venues across lower Manhattan (and Central Park). Tickets are only $18/show.
What we’re excited about:
Iphigenia Among the Taurians adapted from Euripides
While Ophelia’s Korean Drum Weeps adapted from William Shakespeare by Ji-Young Choi
At the Crossroads: Music for F...2016-08-1000 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastWar by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Shrew at Shakespeare in the Park, Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell & moreDiep, David, and Lindsay discuss and dissect the latest in NYC theater. But first, a big thank you for Liz Richards for creating these gorgeous and hilarious pieces of Maxamoo swag. Get your favorite Maxamooism at our store. We discuss: War by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins at LCT3 (2:28) The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare at the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park (mentioned on the pod: Offscript: The Gender-Bending of the Shrew With Ed Iskandar) (16:00) #Liberated by The Living Room at IRT Theatre (mentioned on the pod: Maxamoo Podcast on Manwatching at...2016-06-151h 14
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastWar by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Shrew at Shakespeare in the Park, Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell & moreDiep, David, and Lindsay discuss and dissect the latest in NYC theater. But first, a big thank you for Liz Richards for creating these gorgeous and hilarious pieces of Maxamoo swag. Get your favorite Maxamooism at our store.
We discuss:
War by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins at LCT3 (2:28)
The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare at the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park (mentioned on the pod: Offscript: The Gender-Bending of the Shrew With Ed Iskandar) (16:00)
#Liberated by The Living Room at IRT Theatre (mentioned on the pod: Maxamoo Podcast on Manw...2016-06-1500 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastMac Rogers, PlaywrightMac Rogers is a wizard at translating sci-fi, a genre most commonly associated with comic books and movies, to the stage. His plays include The Honeycomb Trilogy, Viral, and the forthcoming Universal Robots, produced by Gideon Productions at the Sheen Center, June 3rd through the 26th. Tickets are only $25! Mac is also well-known as the writer behind the sci-fi serial podcast The Message, a joint venture by Panoply and GE. On today's Maxamoo Theater and Performance Podcast Lindsay chats with Mac about the genesis of Universal Robots (it's inspired by and reasonably described as a sequel to R.U.R...2016-06-031h 12
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastMac Rogers, PlaywrightMac Rogers is a wizard at translating sci-fi, a genre most commonly associated with comic books and movies, to the stage. His plays include The Honeycomb Trilogy, Viral, and the forthcoming Universal Robots, produced by Gideon Productions at the Sheen Center, June 3rd through the 26th. Tickets are only $25! Mac is also well-known as the writer behind the sci-fi serial podcast The Message, a joint venture by Panoply and GE. On today’s Maxamoo Theater and Performance Podcast Lindsay chats with Mac about the genesis of Universal Robots (it’s inspired by and reasonably described as a sequel to R.U.R...2016-06-0300 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastMay Preview: Quiara Alegría Hudes, Duke Riley, Anaïs Mitchell, Branden Jacobs-JenkinsWhat we're excited to see at the theater (and in a few cases
outside the theater) in New York City in May:
Daphne's Dive by Quiara Alegría
Hudes at Signature Theater
The Town Hall Affair by The Wooster
Group at The Performing Garage
Fly By Night by Duke Riley at Brooklyn
Navy Yard (Referenced on the episode, 2,000 Pigeons Will Put on a Light Show in
Brooklyn, New York Times, April 28, 2016)
Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell at New York
Theatre Workshop
Vine of the Dead by Jim Findlay at
The Invis...2016-05-0444 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastMay Preview: Quiara Alegría Hudes, Duke Riley, Anaïs Mitchell, Branden Jacobs-JenkinsWhat we’re excited to see at the theater (and in a few cases outside the theater) in New York City in May:
Daphne’s Dive by Quiara Alegría Hudes at Signature Theater
The Town Hall Affair by The Wooster Group at The Performing Garage
Fly By Night by Duke Riley at Brooklyn Navy Yard (Referenced on the episode, 2,000 Pigeons Will Put on a Light Show in Brooklyn, New York Times, April 28, 2016)
Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell at New York Theatre Workshop
Vine of the Dead by Jim Findlay at Th...2016-05-0400 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastBroadway Spring PreviewGird your musical theater loins because the looming Tony eligibility deadline at the end of April means it's a busy spring for new shows opening on Broadway. Hosts Dave, Aileen, and Nicole make a few selections from the crowded field of what they are looking forward to most.
Blackbird (0:48)
She Loves Me (7:37)
Bright Star (15:52)
Eclipsed (24:19)
American Psycho (30:30)
Shuffle Along (39:19)
Waitress (43:37)
Tuck Everlasting (53:46)
What Broadway tickets do you have for this spring? Tell us on Twitter: Maxamoo, Dave, Aileen, and Nicole.
Subscr...2016-03-301h 07
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastBroadway: A Spring PreviewGird your musical theater loins for a busy spring. The looming Tony eligibility deadline at the end of April means a ton of new shows are opening on Broadway. Hosts Dave, Aileen, and Nicole select plays and musicals from the crowded field that they are looking forward to most.
Blackbird (0:48)
She Loves Me (7:37)
Bright Star (15:52)
Eclipsed (24:19)
American Psycho (30:30)
Shuffle Along (39:19)
Waitress (43:37)
Tuck Everlasting (53:46)
What Broadway tickets do you have for this spring? Tell us on Twitter: Maxamoo, Dave, Aileen, and Nicole.
Subscr...2016-03-3000 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastMona Mansour, PlaywrightAn interview with playwright Mona Mansour. Mona's play The Way West is at Labyrinth Theater Company in New York City from February 25 to April 3, 2016.
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Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastMona Mansour, PlaywrightAn interview with playwright Mona Mansour. Mona’s play The Way West is at Labyrinth Theater Company in New York City from February 25 to April 3, 2016.
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2016-03-2300 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastMonth in Review: Hold On To Me Darling, Familiar, Southern Comfort, I'll Never Love Again, The WildnessNew contributor Diep Tran, an associate editor at American Theatre magazine, joins Lindsay and Nicole for discussion of the latest shows at New York's leading venues beyond Broadway.
Hold On To Me Darling by Kenneth Lonergan at Atlantic Theater Company
Familiar by Danai Gurira at Playwrights Horizons
Southern Comfort, books and lyrics by Dan Collins and music by Julianne Wick Davis at the Public Theater
I'll Never Love Again by Clare Barron at Bushwick Starr
The Wildness, text by Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Worsham, songs by Kyle Jarrow at Ar...2016-03-1653 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastMonth in Review: Hold On To Me Darling, Familiar, Southern Comfort, I’ll Never Love Again, The WildnessNew contributor Diep Tran, an associate editor at American Theatre magazine, joins Lindsay and Nicole for discussion of the latest shows at New York’s leading venues beyond Broadway.
Hold On To Me Darling by Kenneth Lonergan at Atlantic Theater Company
Familiar by Danai Gurira at Playwrights Horizons
Southern Comfort, book and lyrics by Dan Collins and music by Julianne Wick Davis at the Public Theater
I’ll Never Love Again by Clare Barron at Bushwick Starr
The Wildness, text by Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Worsham, songs by Kyle Jarrow...2016-03-1600 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastAndrew Schneider, YOUARENOWHERE, Artist and PerformerA chat with Andrew Schneider, the artist behind YOUARENOWHERE. The discussion is spoiler free so you can listen even if you haven't seen the show. But you'll want to listen again after you see it, there's so much between the lines.
YOUARENOWHERE runs March 9 to April 3 at 3-Legged Dog in New York City. The Maxamoo gang is going Friday, March 18th. Join us for the show and drinks afterward at Wogie's, right across the street from the theater.
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Comments? Feed...2016-03-091h 00Maxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastMarch Preview: Many Plays, A Little Opera, & New Black Fest DoubleheaderA preview of what we're looking forward to most at the theater in New York City in March:
Boy by Anna Ziegler, Keen Company/ Ensemble Studio Theatre (video excerpt)
Red Speedo by Lucas Hnath, New York Theatre Workshop
Un-Tamed: HAIR BODY ATTITUDE, The New Black Fest/National Black Theater
The New Black Fest at The Lark 2016 (interview with Keith Josef Adkins, The New Black Fest co-founder and artistic director)
Southern Comfort by Dan Collins and Julianne Wick Davis, Public Theater (A Town Hall Meeting: Gender Identity, Representation, Theater on March...2016-03-0243 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastMarch Preview: Many Plays, A Little Opera, & A New Black Fest DoubleheaderA preview of what we’re looking forward to most at the theater in New York City in March:
Boy by Anna Ziegler, Keen Company/ Ensemble Studio Theatre (video excerpt)
Red Speedo by Lucas Hnath, New York Theatre Workshop
Un-Tamed: HAIR BODY ATTITUDE, The New Black Fest/National Black Theater
The New Black Fest at The Lark 2016 (interview with Keith Josef Adkins, The New Black Fest co-founder and artistic director)
Southern Comfort by Dan Collins and Julianne Wick Davis, Public Theater (A Town Hall Meeting: Gender Identity, Representation, Theater on March...2016-03-0200 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastDan O'Brien, Playwright and PoetAn interview with playwright and poet Dan O’Brien. Dan’s play The Body of an American is at the Cherry Lane Theater in New York City from February 10 to March 20, 2016. He has three published collections of poetry: War Reporter, New Life, and Scarsdale.
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Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastDan O’Brien, Playwright and PoetAn interview with playwright and poet Dan O’Brien. Dan’s play The Body of an American is at the Cherry Lane Theater in New York City from February 10 to March 20, 2016. He has three published collections of poetry: War Reporter, New Life, and Scarsdale.
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2016-02-2400 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastStorytelling ShowsA look at storytelling shows in New York City, including monthly groups shows ASS: Antagonist Storytelling Show, How I Learned, VHS Presents, and The Liar Show, as well solo shows Salt in the Pepper Shaker, Homecoming King, and Motherstruck.
Other things mentioned in this episode:
The How I Learned Podcast
The RISK Podcast
Hasan Minhaj's story "Prom" as heard on The Moth
Staceyann Chin's YouTube Channel
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Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastStorytelling ShowsA look at storytelling shows in New York City, including monthly groups shows ASS: Antagonist Storytelling Show, How I Learned, VHS Presents, and The Liar Show, as well solo shows Salt in the Pepper Shaker, Homecoming King, and Motherstruck.
Other things mentioned in this episode:
The How I Learned Podcast
The RISK Podcast
Hasan Minhaj’s story “Prom” as heard on The Moth
Staceyann Chin’s YouTube Channel
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Comments? Feedback? Find us on Facebo...2016-02-1000 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastFebruary Preview: Rom-Coms, Family Dramas, and Immersive Beach BacchanalsA preview of what we're looking forward to at the theater in New York City this month: Straight, Washer/Dryer from Ma-Yi Theater Company, The Grand Paradise from Third Rail Projects, Broadway and the Bard, The Body of An American from Primary Stages, Familiar at Playwrights Horizons, The Robber Bridegroom at Roundabout Theatre Company, Tarzana from Radiohole, Utility from The Amoralists, Cabin in the Sky at Encores, Cherry Lane Mentor Project, The Wildness: Sky-Pony’s Rock Fairy Tale at Ars Nova, Prodigal Son at MTC, and Hold On To Me Darling at Atlantic Theater.
Other things mentioned on this episo...2016-02-0349 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastFebruary Preview: Rom-Coms, Family Dramas, and Immersive Beach BacchanalsA preview of what we’re looking forward to at the theater in New York City this month: Straight, Washer/Dryer from Ma-Yi Theater Company, The Grand Paradise from Third Rail Projects, Broadway and the Bard, The Body of An American from Primary Stages, Familiar at Playwrights Horizons, The Robber Bridegroom at Roundabout Theatre Company, Tarzana from Radiohole, Utility from The Amoralists, Cabin in the Sky at Encores, Cherry Lane Mentor Project, and The Wildness: Sky-Pony’s Rock Fairy Tale at Ars Nova, and honorable celebrity mentions for Prodigal Son at MTC and Hold On To Me Darling at Atlantic Theate...2016-02-0300 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastSkeleton Crew, Sanctuary, Exponential Festival & Commedia dell'ArtichokeWe dive deep into Dominique Morisseau's Skeleton Crew (2:00) at Atlantic Theater, examining its characters and politics in detail. It's one of the more raucous conversations we've ever had the podcast, a sure sign of quality theater. We also discuss Sanctuary (31:30), LongYarn (40:50) and Toilet Fire (48:35) at The Exponential Festival, and Commedia dell'Artichoke (52:50).
Coming up we're seeing (1:00:20) Burnished by Grief, Sojourners, The Glory of the World, Hold On To Me Darling, Her Requiem, War, Late with Lance, An Audience with Molly Pope, Jessica Vosk: You Asked For It, MotherStruck, and Grease: Live.
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Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastSkeleton Crew, Sanctuary, Exponential Festival & Commedia dell’ArtichokeWe dive deep into Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew (2:00) at Atlantic Theater, examining its characters and politics in detail. It’s one of the more raucous conversations we’ve ever had the podcast, a sure sign of quality theater. We also discuss Sanctuary (31:30), LongYarn (40:50) and Toilet Fire (48:35) at The Exponential Festival, and Commedia dell’Artichoke (52:50).
Coming up we’re seeing (1:00:20) Burnished by Grief, Sojourners, The Glory of the World, Hold On To Me Darling, Her Requiem, War, Late with Lance, An Audience with Molly Pope, Jessica Vosk: You Asked For It, MotherStruck, and Grease: Live.
Subscribe to Maxamo...2016-01-2700 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastLauren Worsham, InterviewLauren Worsham magnificently straddles the worlds of opera, theater, and rock n' roll. We discuss the challenging role she just wrapped in Dog Days at PROTOTYPE Festival, her upcoming fairytale rock musical with Sky-Pony at Ars Nova The Wildness, the unexpected consequences of her Tony nomination for A Gentleman's to Love and Murder, and what it's like to be one-half of a theater power couple.
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Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastLauren Worsham, InterviewLauren Worsham magnificently straddles the worlds of opera, theater, and rock n’ roll. We discuss the challenging role she just wrapped in Dog Days at PROTOTYPE Festival, her upcoming show with Sky-Pony at Ars Nova The Wildness: Sky-Pony’s Rock Fairy Tale, the unexpected consequences of her Tony nomination for A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and what it’s like to be one-half of a theater power couple.
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2016-01-2000 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastFestival Finale, New York City Theater January 2016After two weeks of heavy theater going we reflect on the brilliance and the busts of this year's January theater festival season. We revisit all nine of the shows we highlighted two weeks ago in our preview episode (2:20) and four additional shows we saw together (Yesterday Tomorrow, 25:10, Now I'm Fine, 32:20, Confirmation, 38:30, and Escuela, 44:15). Discussion of these shows led to a conversation about revolution and social change and inevitably we wound up at Hamilton. Things we’re looking forward to seeing soon (1:06:10): Astronomy Club Presents: A Journey Through Black History, Utility, In Quietness, Safeword, and Toshi Reagon 32nd Annual Birthday Concerts a...2016-01-181h 09
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastFestival Finale, New York City Theater January 2016After two weeks of heavy theater going we reflect on the brilliance and the busts of this year’s January theater festival season. We revisit all nine of the shows we highlighted two weeks ago in our preview episode (2:20) and four additional shows we saw together (Yesterday Tomorrow, 25:10, Now I’m Fine, 32:20, Confirmation, 38:30, and Escuela, 44:15). Discussion of these shows led to a conversation about revolution and social change and inevitably we end up at Hamilton.
Things we’re looking forward to seeing soon (1:06:10): Astronomy Club Presents: A Journey Through Black History, Utility, In Quietness, Safeword, and Toshi Reagon’s 32n...2016-01-1800 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastMid-Festival Report: COIL & Under the RadarWe're one week into New York's January festival season. It's been as thrilling as we'd hoped. We chat about what we've seen so far:
The Art of Luv (Part 1): Elliot (2:30)
The Holler Sessions (9:20)
The Institute of Memory (17:40)
Song (22:50)
Discotropic (31:40)
Have you seen these? What did you think? Let us know. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter.
Things we're looking forward to seeing soon (52:45):
Skeleton Crew (Atlantic Theater)
A Ride on the Irish Cream (American Realness)
Escuela (UTR)
2016-01-1356 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastMid-Festival Report: COIL & Under the RadarWe’re one week into New York’s January festival season. It’s been as thrilling as we’d hoped. We chat about what we’ve seen so far:
The Art of Luv (Part 1): Elliot (2:30)
The Holler Sessions (9:20)
The Institute of Memory (17:40)
Song (22:50)
Discotropic (31:40)
Have you seen these? What did you think? Let us know. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter.
Things we’re looking forward to seeing soon (52:45):
Skeleton Crew (Atlantic Theater)
A Ride on the Irish Cream (American Realness...2016-01-1300 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastThe best & worst of New York City theater 2015, Part 2 Listener QuestionsFor the second half of our annual year-end extravaganza we take listener questions. We talk comfy seats, shows and one particularly theatrical meal that made us cry, and performers that moved our spot on the Kinsey scale.
You can find us all on Twitter.
Maxamoo
Lindsay Barenz
David Levy
Jack Moore
Dave Quinn
Liz Richards
Nicole Serratore
Aurin Squire
Subscribe to Maxamoo’s New York City Theater Podcast for free on iTunes or Stitcher.2015-12-2345 min
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastThe best & worst of New York City theater 2015, Part 2 Listener QuestionsFor the second half of our annual year-end extravaganza we take listener questions. We talk comfy seats, shows and one particularly theatrical meal that made us cry, and performers that moved our spot on the Kinsey scale.
You can find us all on Twitter.
Maxamoo
Lindsay Barenz
David Levy
Jack Moore
Dave Quinn
Liz Richards
Nicole Serratore
Aurin Squire
Subscribe to Maxamoo’s New York City Theater Podcast for free on iTunes or Stitcher.
2015-12-2300 minMaxamoo Theater & Performance PodcastThe best & worst of New York City theater 2015Our annual, year-end special with Maxamoo's most frequent contributors. We discuss:
Our favorite moments in theater,
Our worst moments in theater,
Our favorite non-traditional theater experiences,
The best plays and musicals of the year, and
Our thoughts on Hamilton and Andrew Schneider, not previously shared, and then we impose a no Hamilton/Andrew rule.
Our takeaways, it was a weak year for musicals (H-word excepted), a strong year for plays, we're not nearly fearful enough of skin diseases, and taking your shoes off at the theater is never acceptable.
You can find us all on...2015-12-161h 12
Maxamoo's New York City Theater PodcastThe best & worst of New York City theater 2015Our annual, year-end special with Maxamoo’s most frequent contributors. We discuss:
Our favorite moments in theater,
Our worst moments in theater,
Our favorite non-traditional theater experiences,
The best plays and musicals of the year, and
Our thoughts on Hamilton and Andrew Schneider, not previously shared, and then we impose a no Hamilton/Andrew rule.
Our takeaways, it was a weak year for musicals (H-word excepted), a strong year for plays, we’re not nearly fearful enough of skin diseases, and taking your shoes off at the theater is never acceptable.
You can find us all...2015-12-1600 min