https://www.americantheatre.org 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. Sun, 21 May 2023 19:04:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.americantheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/gravatar_512px-54905b7ev1_site_icon-32x32.png https://www.americantheatre.org 32 32 no2018 Theatre Communications Group. All Rights Reservedmusicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticismTwice 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. 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.Bringing a POC perspective to the performing artsAmerican Theatre magazinetokentheatrefriends@gmail.comAmerican Theatre magazine https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/05/29/token-theatre-friends-the-future-of-directing-with-sammi-cannold/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/05/29/token-theatre-friends-the-future-of-directing-with-sammi-cannold/#respond Fri, 29 May 2020 11:36:56 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=53895 https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/05/29/token-theatre-friends-the-future-of-directing-with-sammi-cannold/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThis pre-pandemic conversation with the exciting helmer behind 'Endlings' and radical stagings of 'Ragtime' and 'Carmen' holds hope for the art form.American Theatre magazineThis pre-pandemic conversation with the exciting helmer behind 'Endlings' and radical stagings of 'Ragtime' and 'Carmen' holds hope for the art form.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/03/21/token-theatre-friends-celine-songs-deep-dive/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/03/21/token-theatre-friends-celine-songs-deep-dive/#respond Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:25:13 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=53036 https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/03/21/token-theatre-friends-celine-songs-deep-dive/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noJose talks to the playwright about her (now closed) show 'Endlings' and to Wai Ching Ho, who starred in it.American Theatre magazineJose talks to the playwright about her (now closed) show 'Endlings' and to Wai Ching Ho, who starred in it.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/03/04/token-theatre-friends-eden-espinosa-paints-with-music/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/03/04/token-theatre-friends-eden-espinosa-paints-with-music/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:03:10 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=52839 https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/03/04/token-theatre-friends-eden-espinosa-paints-with-music/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noJose talks with the 'Wicked' star, currently doing a cabaret residency and soon to star in the musical 'Lempicka.'American Theatre magazineJose talks with the 'Wicked' star, currently doing a cabaret residency and soon to star in the musical 'Lempicka.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/02/19/token-theatre-friends-unmasked-singers/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/02/19/token-theatre-friends-unmasked-singers/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:23:42 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=52649 https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/02/19/token-theatre-friends-unmasked-singers/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noJose talks to Mamie Parris and Mauricio Martínez, stars of 'Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber' at Paper Mill Playhouse.American Theatre magazineJose talks to Mamie Parris and Mauricio Martínez, stars of 'Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber' at Paper Mill Playhouse.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/01/31/token-theatre-friends-live-from-broadwaycon-with-zora-howard-and-jordan-e-cooper/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/01/31/token-theatre-friends-live-from-broadwaycon-with-zora-howard-and-jordan-e-cooper/#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:14:05 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=52464 https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/01/31/token-theatre-friends-live-from-broadwaycon-with-zora-howard-and-jordan-e-cooper/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThis week Jose records a live episode with the playwrights behind 'Ain't No Mo' and 'Stew.'American Theatre magazineThis week Jose records a live episode with the playwrights behind 'Ain't No Mo' and 'Stew.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/01/22/token-theatre-friends-laura-michelle-kelly-on-musicals-and-motherhood/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/01/22/token-theatre-friends-laura-michelle-kelly-on-musicals-and-motherhood/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:28:35 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=52384 https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/01/22/token-theatre-friends-laura-michelle-kelly-on-musicals-and-motherhood/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noJose talks to the musical theatre star about her upcoming Carnegie Hall concert and her self-care practices between shows.American Theatre magazineJose talks to the musical theatre star about her upcoming Carnegie Hall concert and her self-care practices between shows.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/12/26/token-theatre-friends-code-switching-with-irene-lucio/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/12/26/token-theatre-friends-code-switching-with-irene-lucio/#respond Thu, 26 Dec 2019 05:27:49 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=52214 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/12/26/token-theatre-friends-code-switching-with-irene-lucio/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noJose talks with 'Slave Play's' Irene Lucío, and gathers 2019 reflections from Young Jean Lee, Aleshea Harris, Jaime Lozano, and others.American Theatre magazineJose talks with 'Slave Play's' Irene Lucío, and gathers 2019 reflections from Young Jean Lee, Aleshea Harris, Jaime Lozano, and others.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/12/16/52140/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/12/16/52140/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2019 19:25:17 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=52140 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/12/16/52140/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noJose speaks to playwright Donja R. Love and actor Leland Fowler of one in two, a new play about HIV among the Black community.American Theatre magazineJose speaks to playwright Donja R. Love and actor Leland Fowler of one in two, a new play about HIV among the Black community.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/11/28/token-theatre-friends-and-jasmine-cephas-jones/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/11/28/token-theatre-friends-and-jasmine-cephas-jones/#respond Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:00:39 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=52034 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/11/28/token-theatre-friends-and-jasmine-cephas-jones/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe 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!American Theatre magazineThe 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!musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/11/22/token-theatre-friends-jeremy-o-harris-is-ready-to-take-over-the-world/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/11/22/token-theatre-friends-jeremy-o-harris-is-ready-to-take-over-the-world/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2019 17:03:30 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=51987 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/11/22/token-theatre-friends-jeremy-o-harris-is-ready-to-take-over-the-world/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe Friends welcome the writer of 'Slave Play,' 'Daddy,' and 'Black Exhibition' to talk about sex and social media.American Theatre magazineThe Friends welcome the writer of 'Slave Play,' 'Daddy,' and 'Black Exhibition' to talk about sex and social media.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/11/04/token-theatre-friends-adrienne-c-moore-on-getting-ntozake-shanges-approval/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/11/04/token-theatre-friends-adrienne-c-moore-on-getting-ntozake-shanges-approval/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2019 23:03:52 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=51848 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/11/04/token-theatre-friends-adrienne-c-moore-on-getting-ntozake-shanges-approval/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe '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.'American Theatre magazineThe '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.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/10/18/token-theatre-friends-how-ruby-rakos-mastered-judy-garlands-voice/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/10/18/token-theatre-friends-how-ruby-rakos-mastered-judy-garlands-voice/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:49:20 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=51682 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/10/18/token-theatre-friends-how-ruby-rakos-mastered-judy-garlands-voice/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe 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!).American Theatre magazineThe 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!).musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/10/04/token-theatre-friends-javier-munoz-is-exactly-where-he-wants-to-be/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/10/04/token-theatre-friends-javier-munoz-is-exactly-where-he-wants-to-be/#respond Fri, 04 Oct 2019 17:58:40 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=51551 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/10/04/token-theatre-friends-javier-munoz-is-exactly-where-he-wants-to-be/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe 'Hamilton' actor on why depictions of gay men living normal lives are important. Plus reviews of 'Freestyle Love Supreme' and the 'Judy' movie.American Theatre magazineThe 'Hamilton' actor on why depictions of gay men living normal lives are important. Plus reviews of 'Freestyle Love Supreme' and the 'Judy' movie.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/09/20/token-theatre-friends-undoing-oppression-with-tonya-pinkins-and-briana-reed/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/09/20/token-theatre-friends-undoing-oppression-with-tonya-pinkins-and-briana-reed/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:44:07 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=51383 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/09/20/token-theatre-friends-undoing-oppression-with-tonya-pinkins-and-briana-reed/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe 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.American Theatre magazineThe 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.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/09/05/token-theatre-friends-dimitri-moise-and-brandon-gill-on-black-gay-male-representation/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/09/05/token-theatre-friends-dimitri-moise-and-brandon-gill-on-black-gay-male-representation/#respond Thu, 05 Sep 2019 21:00:54 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=51221 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/09/05/token-theatre-friends-dimitri-moise-and-brandon-gill-on-black-gay-male-representation/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe 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.'American Theatre magazineThe 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.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/08/22/token-theatre-friends-into-the-woods-with-britney-simpson/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/08/22/token-theatre-friends-into-the-woods-with-britney-simpson/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2019 21:11:49 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=51088 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/08/22/token-theatre-friends-into-the-woods-with-britney-simpson/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe 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.'American Theatre magazineThe 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.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/08/12/token-theatre-friends-from-mexico-to-broadway-with-mauricio-martinez/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/08/12/token-theatre-friends-from-mexico-to-broadway-with-mauricio-martinez/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2019 13:56:25 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=50974 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/08/12/token-theatre-friends-from-mexico-to-broadway-with-mauricio-martinez/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe 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.'American Theatre magazineThe 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.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/07/25/token-theatre-friends-smelling-justin-trudeau-with-sharon-wheatley-and-caesar-samayoa/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/07/25/token-theatre-friends-smelling-justin-trudeau-with-sharon-wheatley-and-caesar-samayoa/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2019 21:50:29 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=50877 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/07/25/token-theatre-friends-smelling-justin-trudeau-with-sharon-wheatley-and-caesar-samayoa/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)no'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.American Theatre magazine'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.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/07/18/token-theatre-friends-theatre-as-activism-with-amber-gray-and-kay-trinidad/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/07/18/token-theatre-friends-theatre-as-activism-with-amber-gray-and-kay-trinidad/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2019 19:23:59 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=50827 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/07/18/token-theatre-friends-theatre-as-activism-with-amber-gray-and-kay-trinidad/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe Friends talk to the actors of 'Hadestown' plus reviews of 'Toni Stone' and 'Unmaking Toulouse-Lautrec.'American Theatre magazineThe Friends talk to the actors of 'Hadestown' plus reviews of 'Toni Stone' and 'Unmaking Toulouse-Lautrec.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/06/27/token-theatre-friends-pride-with-caitlin-kinnunen-and-larry-owens/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/06/27/token-theatre-friends-pride-with-caitlin-kinnunen-and-larry-owens/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2019 21:21:37 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=50607 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/06/27/token-theatre-friends-pride-with-caitlin-kinnunen-and-larry-owens/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThis 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.'American Theatre magazineThis 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.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/06/13/token-theatre-friends-jumaane-williams-wants-to-be-an-actor/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/06/13/token-theatre-friends-jumaane-williams-wants-to-be-an-actor/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:51:05 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=50436 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/06/13/token-theatre-friends-jumaane-williams-wants-to-be-an-actor/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe Friends interview NYC's Public Advocate, react to the Tony Award results, and share thoughts on 'Octet,' 'Little Women,' and 'Nomad Motel.'American Theatre magazineThe Friends interview NYC's Public Advocate, react to the Tony Award results, and share thoughts on 'Octet,' 'Little Women,' and 'Nomad Motel.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/05/30/token-theatre-friends-rethinking-american-history-with-jennifer-kidwell-and-scott-sheppard/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/05/30/token-theatre-friends-rethinking-american-history-with-jennifer-kidwell-and-scott-sheppard/#respond Thu, 30 May 2019 22:08:04 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=50317 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/05/30/token-theatre-friends-rethinking-american-history-with-jennifer-kidwell-and-scott-sheppard/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe Friends talk to the creators of 'Underground Railroad Game,' which is back in NYC; plus reviews of an all-female 'Mac Beth,' 'BLKS,' and 'Continuity.'American Theatre magazineThe Friends talk to the creators of 'Underground Railroad Game,' which is back in NYC; plus reviews of an all-female 'Mac Beth,' 'BLKS,' and 'Continuity.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/05/16/token-theatre-friends-alice-ripley-sings-jolene-to-us-seriously/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/05/16/token-theatre-friends-alice-ripley-sings-jolene-to-us-seriously/#respond Thu, 16 May 2019 19:19:38 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=50200 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/05/16/token-theatre-friends-alice-ripley-sings-jolene-to-us-seriously/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe Friends talk to the star of the original 'Next to Normal' about her newest one-woman show. Plus, reviews of 'Caroline, or Change,' 'Paul Swan is Dead and Gone,' and 'Tootsie.'American Theatre magazineThe Friends talk to the star of the original 'Next to Normal' about her newest one-woman show. Plus, reviews of 'Caroline, or Change,' 'Paul Swan is Dead and Gone,' and 'Tootsie.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/05/02/token-theatre-friends-tatiana-mallarino-and-the-privileges-of-an-american-passport/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/05/02/token-theatre-friends-tatiana-mallarino-and-the-privileges-of-an-american-passport/#respond Thu, 02 May 2019 21:13:24 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=50063 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/05/02/token-theatre-friends-tatiana-mallarino-and-the-privileges-of-an-american-passport/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe Colombian director discusses her new play ‘17 Border Crossings,' plus reviews of 'The Cradle Will Rock,' 'The Pain of My Belligerence,' and 'Mrs. Murray's Menagerie.'American Theatre magazineThe Colombian director discusses her new play ‘17 Border Crossings,' plus reviews of 'The Cradle Will Rock,' 'The Pain of My Belligerence,' and 'Mrs. Murray's Menagerie.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/04/18/token-theatre-friends-alice-yorke-is-making-abortion-funny/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/04/18/token-theatre-friends-alice-yorke-is-making-abortion-funny/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:00:32 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=49878 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/04/18/token-theatre-friends-alice-yorke-is-making-abortion-funny/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe founder of the Philly-based Lightning Rod Special discusses their newest show, 'The Appointment,' plus reviews of 'What the Constitution Means to Me' and 'Plano.'American Theatre magazineThe founder of the Philly-based Lightning Rod Special discusses their newest show, 'The Appointment,' plus reviews of 'What the Constitution Means to Me' and 'Plano.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/04/04/token-theatre-friends-dominique-morisseau-wants-more-diverse-audiences/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/04/04/token-theatre-friends-dominique-morisseau-wants-more-diverse-audiences/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2019 22:06:25 +0000 https://www.americantheatre.org/?p=49719 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/04/04/token-theatre-friends-dominique-morisseau-wants-more-diverse-audiences/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe playwright discusses making her Broadway writing debut with 'Ain't Too Proud,' plus the Friends review 'Kiss Me, Kate' and 'La Celestina.'American Theatre magazineThe playwright discusses making her Broadway writing debut with 'Ain't Too Proud,' plus the Friends review 'Kiss Me, Kate' and 'La Celestina.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/03/21/token-theatre-friends-ali-ewoldt-on-why-psychologists-make-great-actors/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/03/21/token-theatre-friends-ali-ewoldt-on-why-psychologists-make-great-actors/#respond Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:00:20 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=49496 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/03/21/token-theatre-friends-ali-ewoldt-on-why-psychologists-make-great-actors/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe first Asian American Christine in 'Phantom of the Opera' discusses how she got into theatre, plus a review of 'Daddy' by Jeremy O. Harris.American Theatre magazineThe first Asian American Christine in 'Phantom of the Opera' discusses how she got into theatre, plus a review of 'Daddy' by Jeremy O. Harris.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/03/07/token-theatre-friends-betsy-wolfe-is-not-interested-in-playing-a-victim/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/03/07/token-theatre-friends-betsy-wolfe-is-not-interested-in-playing-a-victim/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2019 19:51:57 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=49276 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/03/07/token-theatre-friends-betsy-wolfe-is-not-interested-in-playing-a-victim/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe prolific Broadway performer talks about singing pop music versus singing show tunes, plus the Friends review the new Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater musical.American Theatre magazineThe prolific Broadway performer talks about singing pop music versus singing show tunes, plus the Friends review the new Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater musical.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/02/21/token-theatre-friends-kristine-haruna-lee-takes-us-inside-the-suicide-forest/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/02/21/token-theatre-friends-kristine-haruna-lee-takes-us-inside-the-suicide-forest/#respond Thu, 21 Feb 2019 21:35:43 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=49046 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/02/21/token-theatre-friends-kristine-haruna-lee-takes-us-inside-the-suicide-forest/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noOn this week's episode, the Friends talk about Japanese American identity, review Fiasco's 'Merrily We Roll Along,' and talk about trying to date when you see four shows a week.American Theatre magazineOn this week's episode, the Friends talk about Japanese American identity, review Fiasco's 'Merrily We Roll Along,' and talk about trying to date when you see four shows a week.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/02/07/token-theatre-friends-arian-moayeds-lesson-in-immigration-law/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/02/07/token-theatre-friends-arian-moayeds-lesson-in-immigration-law/#respond Thu, 07 Feb 2019 20:33:51 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=48879 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/02/07/token-theatre-friends-arian-moayeds-lesson-in-immigration-law/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe Tony-nominated actor and Waterwell cofounder discusses immigration, Middle Eastern representation, and creating civically engaged work.American Theatre magazineThe Tony-nominated actor and Waterwell cofounder discusses immigration, Middle Eastern representation, and creating civically engaged work.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/01/25/token-theatre-friends-live-at-broadwaycon/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/01/25/token-theatre-friends-live-at-broadwaycon/#respond Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:14:03 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=48710 https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/01/25/token-theatre-friends-live-at-broadwaycon/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe Friends host a live show at BroadwayCon, where they talk with Max Vernon and Diana Oh about queer representation and making non-traditional theatre.American Theatre magazineThe Friends host a live show at BroadwayCon, where they talk with Max Vernon and Diana Oh about queer representation and making non-traditional theatre.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/12/27/token-theatre-friends-you-saw-253-shows/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/12/27/token-theatre-friends-you-saw-253-shows/#respond Thu, 27 Dec 2018 23:37:32 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=48402 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/12/27/token-theatre-friends-you-saw-253-shows/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe Friends look back on their favorite shows of 2018, and have an announcement about BroadwayCon!American Theatre magazineThe Friends look back on their favorite shows of 2018, and have an announcement about BroadwayCon!musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/12/13/token-theatre-friends-all-we-want-for-christmas-is-telly-leung/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/12/13/token-theatre-friends-all-we-want-for-christmas-is-telly-leung/#respond Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:12:41 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=48302 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/12/13/token-theatre-friends-all-we-want-for-christmas-is-telly-leung/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noTelly Leung discusses 'Aladdin' and being a Broadway leading man, plus the Friends review holiday shows---and realize they may be too cynical for holiday shows.American Theatre magazineTelly Leung discusses 'Aladdin' and being a Broadway leading man, plus the Friends review holiday shows---and realize they may be too cynical for holiday shows.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/11/29/token-theatre-friends-ming-peiffer-on-how-sex-ed-fails-women/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/11/29/token-theatre-friends-ming-peiffer-on-how-sex-ed-fails-women/#respond Thu, 29 Nov 2018 19:38:21 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=48190 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/11/29/token-theatre-friends-ming-peiffer-on-how-sex-ed-fails-women/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe team behind the Off-Broadway hit 'Usual Girls' discuss female sexuality and unrealistic beauty standards. Plus, the Friends review 'King Kong' on Broadway.American Theatre magazineThe team behind the Off-Broadway hit 'Usual Girls' discuss female sexuality and unrealistic beauty standards. Plus, the Friends review 'King Kong' on Broadway.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/11/15/token-theatre-friends-roasting-t-day-with-larissa-fasthorse-and-margo-seibert/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/11/15/token-theatre-friends-roasting-t-day-with-larissa-fasthorse-and-margo-seibert/#respond Thu, 15 Nov 2018 20:09:03 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=48028 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/11/15/token-theatre-friends-roasting-t-day-with-larissa-fasthorse-and-margo-seibert/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe two artists discuss performative wokeness in 'The Thanksgiving Play' at Playwrights Horizons. Plus the Friends review Michael Urie's performance in 'Torch Song' on Broadway.American Theatre magazineThe two artists discuss performative wokeness in 'The Thanksgiving Play' at Playwrights Horizons. Plus the Friends review Michael Urie's performance in 'Torch Song' on Broadway.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/11/01/token-theatre-friends-making-oklahoma-sexy-with-rebecca-naomi-jones/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/11/01/token-theatre-friends-making-oklahoma-sexy-with-rebecca-naomi-jones/#respond Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:01:28 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=47859 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/11/01/token-theatre-friends-making-oklahoma-sexy-with-rebecca-naomi-jones/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThis week, the Friends discuss Daniel Fish's stripped-down revival of the R&H classic and review 'Lifespan of a Fact' on Broadway (starring Daniel Radcliffe).American Theatre magazineThis week, the Friends discuss Daniel Fish's stripped-down revival of the R&H classic and review 'Lifespan of a Fact' on Broadway (starring Daniel Radcliffe).musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/10/25/token-theatre-friends-bonus-daniel-alexander-jones-is-back-in-black-light/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/10/25/token-theatre-friends-bonus-daniel-alexander-jones-is-back-in-black-light/#respond Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:26:16 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=47788 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/10/25/token-theatre-friends-bonus-daniel-alexander-jones-is-back-in-black-light/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe singer/songwriter talks about his musical 'Black Light,' currently running through the end of the year Off-Broadway.American Theatre magazineThe singer/songwriter talks about his musical 'Black Light,' currently running through the end of the year Off-Broadway.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/10/18/token-theatre-friends-william-jackson-harper-guitar-playing-robots/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/10/18/token-theatre-friends-william-jackson-harper-guitar-playing-robots/#respond Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:47:22 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=47701 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/10/18/token-theatre-friends-william-jackson-harper-guitar-playing-robots/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThe Friends interview the star of NBC's 'The Good Place' on his new play 'Travisville,' and whether theatre critics go in the Good Place or the Bad Place.American Theatre magazineThe Friends interview the star of NBC's 'The Good Place' on his new play 'Travisville,' and whether theatre critics go in the Good Place or the Bad Place.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/10/02/token-theatre-friends-bernhardt-hamlet-and-daphne-rubin-vega/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/10/02/token-theatre-friends-bernhardt-hamlet-and-daphne-rubin-vega/#respond Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:57:32 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=47550 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/10/02/token-theatre-friends-bernhardt-hamlet-and-daphne-rubin-vega/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noOn this episode, the Friends review the newest play by Theresa Rebeck, and interview Daphne Rubin-Vega and Gizel Jimenez.American Theatre magazineOn this episode, the Friends review the newest play by Theresa Rebeck, and interview Daphne Rubin-Vega and Gizel Jimenez.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/09/13/token-theatre-friends-collective-rage-with-laura-osnes/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/09/13/token-theatre-friends-collective-rage-with-laura-osnes/#respond Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:34:43 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=47229 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/09/13/token-theatre-friends-collective-rage-with-laura-osnes/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThis week, an interview with Tony nominee Laura Osnes about why she's fascinated by Disney princesses, a review of 'Collective Rage' by Jen Silverman, and a debate about what makes a good movie-to-musical adaptation.American Theatre magazineThis week, an interview with Tony nominee Laura Osnes about why she's fascinated by Disney princesses, a review of 'Collective Rage' by Jen Silverman, and a debate about what makes a good movie-to-musical adaptation.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/08/23/token-theatre-friends-vacation-at-the-theatre/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/08/23/token-theatre-friends-vacation-at-the-theatre/#respond Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:26:50 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=47013 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/08/23/token-theatre-friends-vacation-at-the-theatre/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThis week, the Friends review 'Head Over Heels' and 'Fiddler on the Roof' in Yiddish.American Theatre magazineThis week, the Friends review 'Head Over Heels' and 'Fiddler on the Roof' in Yiddish.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/08/09/token-theatre-friends-chilling-with-summer-theatre/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/08/09/token-theatre-friends-chilling-with-summer-theatre/#respond Thu, 09 Aug 2018 18:00:45 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=46797 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/08/09/token-theatre-friends-chilling-with-summer-theatre/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThis week, the Friends interview Joe Iconis about 'Be More Chill' and teenagers, and review the 'Twelfth Night' musical and 'Straight White Men.'American Theatre magazineThis week, the Friends interview Joe Iconis about 'Be More Chill' and teenagers, and review the 'Twelfth Night' musical and 'Straight White Men.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/07/20/token-theatre-friends-feminist-peter-pan-and-robin-hood/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/07/20/token-theatre-friends-feminist-peter-pan-and-robin-hood/#respond Fri, 20 Jul 2018 16:51:48 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=46636 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/07/20/token-theatre-friends-feminist-peter-pan-and-robin-hood/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noFor the first time on the show, the Friends leave New York City, and travel to the Fisher Center at Bard College and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, with guests Erin Markey and Robyn Kerr. Conclusion: The Friends need to get out more.American Theatre magazineFor the first time on the show, the Friends leave New York City, and travel to the Fisher Center at Bard College and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, with guests Erin Markey and Robyn Kerr. Conclusion: The Friends need to get out more.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/06/22/token-theatre-friends-teenage-dick-fairview-and-kenita-miller/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/06/22/token-theatre-friends-teenage-dick-fairview-and-kenita-miller/#respond Fri, 22 Jun 2018 20:38:00 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=46313 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/06/22/token-theatre-friends-teenage-dick-fairview-and-kenita-miller/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noIt's a 'Once on This Island' extravaganza! The Friends go backstage to the Tony-winning show and meet the cast and crew (and the goats). Plus reviews of 'Teenage Dick' and 'Fairview.'American Theatre magazineIt's a 'Once on This Island' extravaganza! The Friends go backstage to the Tony-winning show and meet the cast and crew (and the goats). Plus reviews of 'Teenage Dick' and 'Fairview.'musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/06/08/token-theatre-friends-eve-enslers-many-fruits/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/06/08/token-theatre-friends-eve-enslers-many-fruits/#respond Fri, 08 Jun 2018 21:45:44 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=45978 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/06/08/token-theatre-friends-eve-enslers-many-fruits/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noJose Solís and Diep Tran interview the author of 'The Vagina Monologues' about her new 'Fruit Trilogy,' and discuss new plays by Dominique Morisseau and Nilo Cruz.American Theatre magazineJose Solís and Diep Tran interview the author of 'The Vagina Monologues' about her new 'Fruit Trilogy,' and discuss new plays by Dominique Morisseau and Nilo Cruz.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/05/24/token-theatre-friends-we-couldve-dance-nation-ed-all-night/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/05/24/token-theatre-friends-we-couldve-dance-nation-ed-all-night/#respond Thu, 24 May 2018 17:50:23 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=45791 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/05/24/token-theatre-friends-we-couldve-dance-nation-ed-all-night/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)noThis week, it's "My Fair Lady" ($97+) versus "Dance Nation" ($59+). Plus an interview with Eva Noblezada.American Theatre magazineThis week, it's "My Fair Lady" ($97+) versus "Dance Nation" ($59+). Plus an interview with Eva Noblezada.musicals,theater,theatre,Broadway,criticism https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/05/10/token-theatre-friends-would-you-pay-500-for-harry-potter/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/05/10/token-theatre-friends-would-you-pay-500-for-harry-potter/#respond Thu, 10 May 2018 20:00:11 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=45638 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/05/10/token-theatre-friends-would-you-pay-500-for-harry-potter/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine) https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/05/02/token-theatre-friends-mean-girls-puppets-and-lena-hall/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/05/02/token-theatre-friends-mean-girls-puppets-and-lena-hall/#respond Wed, 02 May 2018 19:14:52 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=45559 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/05/02/token-theatre-friends-mean-girls-puppets-and-lena-hall/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine) https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/04/12/token-theatre-friends-british-invasion/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/04/12/token-theatre-friends-british-invasion/#respond Thu, 12 Apr 2018 19:46:46 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=45252 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/04/12/token-theatre-friends-british-invasion/feed/ 0 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine) https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/03/30/token-theatre-friends-snow-day-edition/ https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/03/30/token-theatre-friends-snow-day-edition/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2018 16:46:29 +0000 http://www.americantheatre.org/?p=45015 https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/03/30/token-theatre-friends-snow-day-edition/feed/ 1 tokentheatrefriends@gmail.com (American Theatre magazine)