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Three on the Aisle

From AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, a podcast featuring drama critics Peter Marks, Terry Teachout, and Elisabeth Vincentelli as they talk about theatrical shows and trends from coast to coast.

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Three on the Aisle: No Shortcut to Normal

Three on the Aisle: No Shortcut to Normal

The critics talk with Jeremy Wein of Play-PerView, take a question about theatre safety, and recommend shows they've vie... Read more

18 May 2020

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Three on the Aisle: The Critics Who Lunch

Three on the Aisle: The Critics Who Lunch

Alexandra Jacobs drops in to discuss her new Elaine Stritch biography, 'Still Here.'

26 Nov 2019

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Three on the Aisle: Cell Phones and ‘Slave Play’

Three on the Aisle: Cell Phones and ‘Slave Play’

The critics discuss locking up cell phones in Yondr pouches and heatedly debate 'Slave Play.'

11 Oct 2019

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Three on the Aisle: Do Streams Come True?

Three on the Aisle: Do Streams Come True?

This week the critics debate streamed and recorded theatre vs. live, and dip into the reader mailbag.

1 May 2020

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Three on the Aisle: Did You See the Same Show I Did?

Three on the Aisle: Did You See the Same Show I Did?

The critics are divided over 2 of the most buzzed-about musicals of the season, 'Hadestown' and 'Oklahoma!' What does it... Read more

25 Apr 2019

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Three on the Aisle: Is ‘Tina’ Just Another Jukebox Musical?

Three on the Aisle: Is ‘Tina’ Just Another Jukebox Musical?

The critics discuss the newest celebrity jukebox musical, and how Broadway theatres have an accessibility issue.

12 Nov 2019

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Three on the Aisle: From Chicago to Broadway

Three on the Aisle: From Chicago to Broadway

The critics discuss Chicago vs. Broadway theatre with the Tribune's Chris Jones, and discuss the shows 'Jagged Little Pi... Read more

16 Dec 2019

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Three on the Aisle: The Loverly Laura Benanti

Three on the Aisle: The Loverly Laura Benanti

The Tony-winning actor talks about finally getting to play Eliza Doolittle. Plus discussions of 'White Noise,' 'Nantucke... Read more

28 Mar 2019

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Three on the Aisle: Top 10 Trends?

Three on the Aisle: Top 10 Trends?

Looking at the theatre's most-produced lists for clues to changing (or lasting) tastes, and a dip into the readers' mail... Read more

1 Oct 2019

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Three on the Aisle: Solving a Problem With Maria

Three on the Aisle: Solving a Problem With Maria

The critics talk to Woolly Mammoth's Maria Manuela Goyanes about theatre in the age of COVID-19, and discuss the relativ... Read more

20 Apr 2020

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Three on the Aisle: To Squabble Over a ‘Mockingbird’

Three on the Aisle: To Squabble Over a ‘Mockingbird’

The critics are back with a discussion of the 'To Kill a Mockingbird' controversy and a look at a day (and night) in the... Read more

14 Mar 2019

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Three on the Aisle: Sam Hunter Mines His Past

Three on the Aisle: Sam Hunter Mines His Past

The critics chat with the acclaimed Idahoan dramatist, and compare notes on Stephen Adly Guirgis, Harry Connick Jr., and... Read more

27 Dec 2019

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Three on the Aisle: If We Ran the Tonys…..

Three on the Aisle: If We Ran the Tonys…..

The critics give their unofficial annual best production and performance awards—and Off-Broadway and regional production... Read more

6 Jun 2019

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Three on the Aisle: David Cromer Can’t Quit Chicago

Three on the Aisle: David Cromer Can’t Quit Chicago

The Tony-winning director visits the critics and breaks down his artistic process on 'The Waverly Gallery' and 'The Band... Read more

20 Jun 2019

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Three on the Aisle: Not Throwing Away Their Aughts

Three on the Aisle: Not Throwing Away Their Aughts

The critics look back on a decade of change in the American theatre, and discuss 'Greater Clements,' 'Sing Street,' and ... Read more

14 Jan 2020

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Three on the Aisle: Broadway Cosplay

Three on the Aisle: Broadway Cosplay

The critics talk about going to Puerto Rico for 'Hamilton' and going to BroadwayCon for the cosplay.

24 Jan 2019

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Three on the Aisle: Why We’re Tired of ‘King Lear’

Three on the Aisle: Why We’re Tired of ‘King Lear’

This week, the critics discuss Glenda Jackson in 'King Lear' and perform a postmortem on 'The Band's Visit.'

15 Apr 2019

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Three on the Aisle: Not Good, but Kind of Great

Three on the Aisle: Not Good, but Kind of Great

This week the critics talk 'guilty pleasures,' answer listeners' questions, and talk about 'Last Summer at Bluefish Cove... Read more

8 Jul 2019

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Three on the Aisle: Nobody Is Ever Pleased With the Tony Nominations

Three on the Aisle: Nobody Is Ever Pleased With the Tony Nominations

The critics discuss the surprises and snubs of the Tony nominations, plus how to present problematic classics.

9 May 2019

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Three on the Aisle: Conor McPherson and His Ghosts

Three on the Aisle: Conor McPherson and His Ghosts

The critics talk with the 'Girl From the North Country' playwright about his work and its meanings, and discuss 'Mocking... Read more

5 Mar 2020

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