Token Theatre Friends

Token Theatre Friends

Twice a month, theatre critics Diep Tran and Jose Solis will discuss three shows at three different price points (usually in New York City, because that’s where they’re based), tell you which show is most worth your time and money, interview interesting artists you should know about, and rant and rave about various theatrical topics. All in under 15 minutes. So want to get a dose of theatre as you’re at the gym, or in between scene changes, or on break during tech? Take your Token Theatre Friends with you.

Episodes

May 29, 2020
This pre-pandemic conversation with the exciting helmer behind 'Endlings' and radical stagings of 'Ragtime' and 'Carmen' holds hope for the art form.
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Jose talks to the playwright about her (now closed) show 'Endlings' and to Wai Ching Ho, who starred in it.
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Jose talks with the 'Wicked' star, currently doing a cabaret residency and soon to star in the musical 'Lempicka.'
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Jose talks to Mamie Parris and Mauricio Martínez, stars of 'Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber' at Paper Mill Playhouse.
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This week Jose records a live episode with the playwrights behind 'Ain't No Mo' and 'Stew.'
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Jose talks to the musical theatre star about her upcoming Carnegie Hall concert and her self-care practices between shows.
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Jose talks with 'Slave Play's' Irene Lucío, and gathers 2019 reflections from Young Jean Lee, Aleshea Harris, Jaime Lozano, and others.
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Jose speaks to playwright Donja R. Love and actor Leland Fowler of one in two, a new play about HIV among the Black community.
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The Friends interview the 'Hamilton' star, who is back onstage in a musical version of 'Cyrano.' Plus reviews of 'Tina' on Broadway and a provocative new 'Evita,' and a special announcement!
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The Friends welcome the writer of 'Slave Play,' 'Daddy,' and 'Black Exhibition' to talk about sex and social media.
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The 'Orange is the New Black' actress discusses learning how to dance for 'for colored girls....' at the Public Theater. Plus reviews of 'Moulin Rouge,' 'Little Shop of Horrors,' and 'Soft Power.'
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The Friends interview the actress who's been playing Judy on and off for six years in 'Chasing Rainbows.' Plus reviews of Halloween shows, including one where they get blindfolded, and a discussion of the discussion around cell phones in the theatre (meta!).
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The 'Hamilton' actor on why depictions of gay men living normal lives are important. Plus reviews of 'Freestyle Love Supreme' and the 'Judy' movie.
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The actor/director and choreographer drop by to discuss how women oppress each other and how make it stop. Plus the Friends discuss 'Betrayal' on Broadway and whether it's wise to masturbate at the theatre.
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The Friends talk to two actors about 'As Much as I Can,' a new musical extravaganza about the contemporary HIV/AIDS crisis; plus reviews of 'Hercules,' 'Felix Starro,' and 'Make Believe.'
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The Friends take a road trip to see 'Into the Woods,' in actual nature, and talk to Britney Simpson, the production's Baker's Wife; plus reviews of 'Sea Wall/A Life' and 'Bat Out of Hell.'
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The Friends talk to the 'On Your Feet!' star about why he advocates for Latinx composers and for racial justice; plus discussions of Hannah Gadsby's 'Douglas' and 'Six.'
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'Come From Away' is celebrating its 1,000th performance on Broadway and its cast members come in to celebrate; plus reviews of 'Midsummer: A Banquet,' 'Mojada,' 'The Rolling Stone,' and the 'Cats' trailer.
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The Friends talk to the actors of 'Hadestown' plus reviews of 'Toni Stone' and 'Unmaking Toulouse-Lautrec.'
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This week, stars of 'The Prom' and 'A Strange Loop' discuss staying positive in show business and queer representation. Plus the Friends review 'Frankie and Johnny,' 'The Secret Life of Bees,' and 'In the Green.'
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