All Of It with Alison Stewart

The beloved cult classic "The Rocky Horror Show" has been brought back to live in a Broadway revival! Director Sam Pinkleton discusses the show alongside one member of this star-studded cast, Rachel Dratch, who plays the Narrator. After that, stars Stephanie Hsu as Janet, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Columbia and Amber Gray as Riff Raff, discuss their roles in the castle at Frankenstein Place. "The Rocky Horror Show" is running now at Studio 54. Photo by Joan Marcus

Duration:00:34:43

Letting the Genies of 'Aladdin' Out of the Bottle

Michael James Scott started as a cast member of the musical 'Aladdin' before it even landed on Broadway. He has since become its longest-running Genie. On May 3, he'll take his final bow with the production. He talks about his tenure, and his replacement Caleb Barnett discusses stepping into the role. Photo by Deen van Meer

Duration:00:16:32

Subway Series: West Fourth Trio Plays Live in Studio 5

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and to mark the occasion, subway performers Alex Feldman, Billy Edwards and Danny Raycraft, who comprise West Fourth Trio, visit WNYC's studios to perform live music, and discuss what they enjoy about playing for commuters. Photo courtesy of the band

Duration:00:28:12

Adrien Brody Stars as a Death Row Prisoner in 'The Fear of 13'

In the new Broadway play 'The Fear of 13,' Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody stars as Nick Yarris, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned on death row for a murder he insists he never committed. Brody discusses making his Broadway debut in this drama, running now at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Photo by Emilio Madrid

Duration:00:21:12

A Chance to Look Inside the Records of New York

On 31 Chambers Street, just across the street from City Hall, The Department of Records & Information Services (DORIS) works to document and archive New York in a building once known as the Hall of Records. DORIS has organized a new exhibit, 'NYC's Story: The City on Record,' where New Yorkers can come and see some of these records for themselves throughout 400 years of city history. DORIS Commissioner Pauline Toole and Rossy Mendez, archivist and exhibit curator, discuss what New York has in its archives, and listeners share their answer to one question in the exhibit: what makes New York, New York? Image courtesy of NYC Municipal Archives; In the early 1900s, tour operators began using bi-level buses to shuttle visitors around the city. Tours typically included narrative provided by a guide and stops at important landmarks

Duration:00:23:07

Last Chance to See 'You Got Older'

[REBROADCAST FROM March 23, 2026] In the revival of Clare Barron's play "You Got Older," Alia Shawkat stars as Mae, a young woman in a state of limbo after losing her job and moving home to take care of her father (Peter Friedman) who is battling cancer. Shawkat, Barron, and director Anne Kauffman discuss the play, running until May 3 at the Cherry Lane Theater. Photo by Marc J. Franklin

Duration:00:26:20

Jerry Saltz Reminisces About the 90s NYC Art Scene

In this year's edition of New York Magazine's annual "yesteryear" issue, chief art critic Jerry Saltz writes about his experiences in the New York City art scene in the 1990s. He discusses his piece, "My ’90s Art World," and take calls from listeners who want to share their own memories. Photo courtesy of Jerry Saltz; Artist Jeff Koons and art dealer Leo Castelli at Sonnabend Gallery, 1991

Duration:00:24:52

Marcel Duchamp at MoMA

The first American retrospective of the work of pioneering artist Marcel Duchamp in 50 years has landed at the MoMA. Curators Ann Temkin and Michelle Kuo discuss the show, running now through August 22. Image by Alfred Stieglitz; 'Fountain' (photograph of readymade by Marcel Duchamp). New York, 1917. Gelatin silver print. Box in a Valise Archive, private collection, USA. © Association Marcel Duchamp / ADAGP, Paris / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York 2026

Duration:00:25:54

The Latest Tips For Avoiding Email Scams

Email scams have been around almost as long as there has been email. But between COVID and the rise of generative AI, they have gotten a lot more sophisticated, and have otherwise grown in scope and scale. Lily Hay Newman, senior writer at WIRED, talks about what we know about scammers, and how to protect yourself. Image by jabkitticha/Getty Creative

Duration:00:21:02

How to Plan the Perfect Solo Trip

Summer is upon us! With the warmer months approaching, Amelia Edelman shares smart tips for planning a solo travel adventure, from budgeting and safety to building confidence and making the most of exploring new places on your own terms. Image via Black Lollipop/Getty Creative

Duration:00:28:44

A Bridesmaid Survival Guide

A new book provides both a candid and humorous insights to help bridesmaids set boundaries, manage emotional and financial stress, and support their friends without losing themselves in the process. Ruhama Wolle, author and the style partnerships editor at The Cut, to discusses her book, I Hope You Elope: A Bridesmaid Survival Guide. Cover art courtesy of Simon & Schuster

Duration:00:28:15

Angelique Kidjo Offers ‘HOPE!!’ (Listening Party)

The prolific and ever-collaborative musician Angelique Kidjo tapped Pharrell, Quavo, and Nile Rogers along with African artists including The Cavemen and Fally Ipupa and many others to join her on her latest album "HOPE!!" Photo by Brantley Gutierrez

Duration:00:22:01

Celebrate Collaborative Poetry With Michael Hill and Morning Edition

To close out their National Poetry Month coverage, our colleagues on the WNYC Morning Edition team are hosting a free event, 'Poetry Together: A Night of Collaboration and Community,' hosted by Michael Hill and featuring poet KC Trommer, also a founder of QUEENSBOUND, a collaborative public poetry project. Trommer previews the event, happening 4/29 at 7pm in The Greene Space, and listeners share their favorite poems about New York.

Duration:00:18:30

Exploring the Complexities of Familial Estrangement

Estrangement can be an incredibly painful experience, or a healing one. A new collection of writing explores the complexities of familial estrangement. Editor Jenny Bartoy and contributing writer Hannah Bae discuss their new book, No Contact: Writers on Estrangement. Plus, listeners share their own experiences with estrangement. Bartoy and Bae will be speaking at an event at Liz's Book Bar on Tuesday April 28 at 6:30 pm. Cover art courtesy of Counterpoint Press

Duration:00:30:41

The Joys of Inconvenient and Nostalgic Technology

Lately, more people have been gravitating towards outdated technology, like Walkman, VHS tapes, record players, and more. What is behind this drive towards old tech? Is it nostalgia, or a desire to disconnect? Hanif Abdurraquib, contributing writer for The New Yorker, discusses his new piece "Our Longing for Inconvenience," and listeners share what outdated technology they have included in their own lives. Illustration by Bill Rebholz, courtesy of The New Yorker

Duration:00:19:12

A New Biography of The Rolling Stones

A new biography tells the story of the legendary British band The Rolling Stones, focusing particularly on the special relationship between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Bob Spitz discusses the new book, The Rolling Stones: The Biography. Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images

Duration:00:32:14

Former US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Explores Jazz and Poetry in 'Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace'

From 2019 to 2022, Joy Harjo served as the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, the first Native American to serve in that position. Now, Harjo has released a new album, Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace, which combines her passion for jazz and poetry. The album, out today, is Harjo's debut on the historic Smithsonian Folkways label. To celebrate National Poetry Month, Joy Harjo shares some of her music for an All Of It Listening Party. Photo by by Melissa Lukenbaugh

Duration:00:20:46

A Wonder Is What It Is: Nick Offerman Reads 'A Meeting,' by Wendell Berry

For National Poetry Month, actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart dedicated to poet, activist, author, and Nick's personal hero: Wendell Berry. In four short installments, released every Friday throughout April, Nick reads a poem by Berry – poet, farmer, and environmental activist – and share his reflections.

Duration:00:03:44

'Burnout Paradise' Explores the Treadmill of Life

The performance art show "Burnout Paradise" consists of four people with a long to-do list, which they have to complete, while running on treadmills, within an hour, or the audience gets their money back. The show is a fun and experimental look at the challenges of having a true work/life balance in the 21st century. The show was created by Pony Cam Collective, and Pony Cam members Ava Campbell, Dominic Weintraub, and Hugo Williams discuss the piece, which is running now at the Astor Place Theatre. Photo by Austin Ruffer

Duration:00:19:39

The Story of the Pioneering Female Punk Band The Lunachicks