NPR Classical Stories

Escola gives the former first lady a wild second act in the Tony-nominated play Oh, Mary! "This play is about a woman with a dream that no one around her understands," Escola says.

The 40th anniversary celebration features a full chorus of more than 110 voices, plus soloists and an orchestra.

Snook, who played Shiv Roy on Succession, was just nominated for a Tony for playing all the characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray on Broadway. "I don't know what comes after this," she says.

Nearly 1,000 women from around the country flew to New York City to audition for the dance troupe on its 100th anniversary. What's helped it last so long?

While Broadway's box office is approaching pre-pandemic levels, fewer shows are making money, so the showcase of the national Tony broadcast is an invaluable marketing tool.

Broadway isn't just back — it's raising the bar. Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her and Maybe Happy Ending tied for most nominations. Plus, nods to George Clooney, Nicole Scherzinger and more.

The Pulitzer-winning composer wants her music to speak to everyone, from farmers to children to the classical intelligentsia

French violinist and social media influencer Esther Abrami releases her new album, "Women," featuring music by female composers in a bid to redress historic biases and uncover forgotten treasures.

More than 130 kimonos from the late 19th century to the late 20th century are on display.

Darlene Drew is responsible for creating the musical's atmosphere, which helps bring the story to life. The show is playing at the Straz Center through Sunday.

University of Central Florida Senior History Lecturer Jim Clark will share stories about some of the early and now forgotten tourist draws at the Spring Hill Branch Library.