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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 ... Read more

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Token Theatre Friends: ‘Teenage Dick,’ ‘Fairview,’ and Kenita Miller

Token Theatre Friends: ‘Teenage Dick,’ ‘Fairview,’ and Kenita Miller

It's a 'Once on This Island' extravaganza! The Friends go backstage to the Tony-winning show and meet the cast and crew ... Read more

22 Jun 2018

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Token Theatre Friends: Jumaane Williams Wants to Be an Actor

Token Theatre Friends: Jumaane Williams Wants to Be an Actor

The Friends interview NYC's Public Advocate, react to the Tony Award results, and share thoughts on 'Octet,' 'Little Wom... Read more

13 Jun 2019

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Token Theatre Friends: Jeremy O. Harris Is Ready to Take Over the World

Token Theatre Friends: Jeremy O. Harris Is Ready to Take Over the World

The Friends welcome the writer of 'Slave Play,' 'Daddy,' and 'Black Exhibition' to talk about sex and social media.

22 Nov 2019

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Token Theatre Friends: Roasting T-Day With Larissa FastHorse and Margo Seibert

Token Theatre Friends: Roasting T-Day With Larissa FastHorse and Margo Seibert

The two artists discuss performative wokeness in 'The Thanksgiving Play' at Playwrights Horizons. Plus the Friends revie... Read more

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Token Theatre Friends: Adrienne C. Moore on Getting Ntozake Shange’s Approval

Token Theatre Friends: Adrienne C. Moore on Getting Ntozake Shange’s Approval

The 'Orange is the New Black' actress discusses learning how to dance for 'for colored girls....' at the Public Theater.... Read more

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Token Theatre Friends: Vacation at the Theatre!

Token Theatre Friends: Vacation at the Theatre!

This week, the Friends review 'Head Over Heels' and 'Fiddler on the Roof' in Yiddish.

23 Aug 2018

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Token Theatre Friends: ‘Bernhardt/Hamlet’ and Daphne Rubin-Vega

Token Theatre Friends: ‘Bernhardt/Hamlet’ and Daphne Rubin-Vega

On this episode, the Friends review the newest play by Theresa Rebeck, and interview Daphne Rubin-Vega and Gizel Jimenez... Read more

2 Oct 2018

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Token Theatre Friends: Dominique Morisseau Wants More Diverse Audiences

Token Theatre Friends: Dominique Morisseau Wants More Diverse Audiences

The playwright discusses making her Broadway writing debut with 'Ain't Too Proud,' plus the Friends review 'Kiss Me, Kat... Read more

4 Apr 2019

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Token Theatre Friends: Ali Ewoldt On Why Psychologists Make Great Actors

Token Theatre Friends: Ali Ewoldt On Why Psychologists Make Great Actors

The first Asian American Christine in 'Phantom of the Opera' discusses how she got into theatre, plus a review of 'Daddy... Read more

21 Mar 2019

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Token Theatre Friends: Alice Ripley Sings ‘Jolene’ To Us (Seriously)

Token Theatre Friends: Alice Ripley Sings ‘Jolene’ To Us (Seriously)

The Friends talk to the star of the original 'Next to Normal' about her newest one-woman show. Plus, reviews of 'Carolin... Read more

16 May 2019

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Token Theatre Friends: Javier Muñoz Is Exactly Where He Wants to Be

Token Theatre Friends: Javier Muñoz Is Exactly Where He Wants to Be

The 'Hamilton' actor on why depictions of gay men living normal lives are important. Plus reviews of 'Freestyle Love Sup... Read more

4 Oct 2019

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Token Theatre Friends: Making ‘Oklahoma!’ Sexy With Rebecca Naomi Jones

Token Theatre Friends: Making ‘Oklahoma!’ Sexy With Rebecca Naomi Jones

This week, the Friends discuss Daniel Fish's stripped-down revival of the R&H classic and review 'Lifespan of a Fact... Read more

1 Nov 2018

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Token Theatre Friends: Undoing Oppression With Tonya Pinkins and Briana Reed

Token Theatre Friends: Undoing Oppression With Tonya Pinkins and Briana Reed

The actor/director and choreographer drop by to discuss how women oppress each other and how make it stop. Plus the Frie... Read more

20 Sep 2019

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Token Theatre Friends: Live at BroadwayCon

Token Theatre Friends: Live at BroadwayCon

The Friends host a live show at BroadwayCon, where they talk with Max Vernon and Diana Oh about queer representation and... Read more

25 Jan 2019

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Token Theatre Friends: Smelling Justin Trudeau With Sharon Wheatley and Caesar Samayoa

Token Theatre Friends: Smelling Justin Trudeau With Sharon Wheatley and Caesar Samayoa

'Come From Away' is celebrating its 1,000th performance on Broadway and its cast members come in to celebrate; plus revi... Read more

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Token Theatre Friends: Kristine Haruna Lee Takes Us Inside the Suicide Forest

Token Theatre Friends: Kristine Haruna Lee Takes Us Inside the Suicide Forest

On this week's episode, the Friends talk about Japanese American identity, review Fiasco's 'Merrily We Roll Along,' and ... Read more

21 Feb 2019

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Token Theatre Friends: All We Want for Christmas Is Telly Leung

Token Theatre Friends: All We Want for Christmas Is Telly Leung

Telly Leung discusses 'Aladdin' and being a Broadway leading man, plus the Friends review holiday shows---and realize th... Read more

13 Dec 2018

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Token Theatre Friends: Rethinking American History with Jennifer Kidwell and Scott Sheppard

Token Theatre Friends: Rethinking American History with Jennifer Kidwell and Scott Sheppard

The Friends talk to the creators of 'Underground Railroad Game,' which is back in NYC; plus reviews of an all-female 'Ma... Read more

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Token Theatre Friends: Theatre as Activism with Amber Gray and Kay Trinidad

Token Theatre Friends: Theatre as Activism with Amber Gray and Kay Trinidad

The Friends talk to the actors of 'Hadestown' plus reviews of 'Toni Stone' and 'Unmaking Toulouse-Lautrec.'

18 Jul 2019

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Token Theatre Friends: How Ruby Rakos Mastered Judy Garland’s Voice

Token Theatre Friends: How Ruby Rakos Mastered Judy Garland’s Voice

The Friends interview the actress who's been playing Judy on and off for six years in 'Chasing Rainbows.' Plus reviews o... Read more

18 Oct 2019

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