Dec 22nd, 2009 · Most of the time, Jeff Lunden reports for NPR from the outside looking in. But last month, his amateur chorus was invited to back up the great Ray Davies of The Kinks, in a couple of concerts in New York City. Lunden reports from his 15 minutes of rock fame.
Nov 20th, 2009 · Any short list of important young American playwrights would have to include Sarah Ruhl, who at age 35 has had work performed at major theaters around the country. She made her Broadway debut Nov. 19, with a period drama called In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play. But as Jeff Lunden reports, it's as much about intimacy and honesty as about sexuality.
Jun 7th, 2009 · Jeff Lunden talks to theatermakers who made their Broadway debuts this year. Their work, on shows as diverse as Hair and Reasons to be Pretty, has earned praise — and Tony nominations.
Jun 5th, 2009 · The Tony Awards cap a Broadway season of astonishing diversity and record-breaking box-office grosses. Jeff Lunden handicaps the major awards categories and recaps the year that was.
Apr 5th, 2009 · While Broadway audiences dwindle, even for typically-popular musicals, some exciting straight plays are still being produced — and drawing star power. Jeff Lunden reports.
Jan 7th, 2009 · The recession has hit Broadway hard: Nine shows, including Young Frankenstein, closed this week, and four more have posted notices. Jeff Lunden talks to a veteran producer and a young investor to see how bad the outlook is.
Nov 13th, 2008 · The big-ticket Broadway musical, based on the surprise-hit British film, has its opening night tonight. Jeff Lunden explains what's new and what's different — and how the story's focus expanded for the stage.
Sep 11th, 2008 · The new theater season is at hand — and with high fuel prices and a general economic downturn, you might expect showbiz types to be anxious about audiences. Reporter Jeff Lunden says you might be wrong.