'Kickstart Shakespeare': Of Sonnets, Beer, And Online Fundraising
One New York theater organization is raising money to bring Shakespearean sonnets straight to you.

Audra McDonald: Shaping 'Bess' On Broadway
The actress is up for her fifth Tony Award for her performance in the musical Porgy and Bess.

What Inspires Singer Simone
Actress and singer Lisa Celeste is better known by her stage name, Simone. She's the daughter of the late legendary singer Nina Simone, and she's appeared on Broadway in musicals such as Rent and Aida. As part of the series, In Your Ear, she shares the songs on her personal playlist.

A Test Of Hearts, Minds And 'Hands On A Hardbody'
A new musical based on a documentary follows the contestants of a Texas car dealership competition.

Composing 'The News,' With A Musical Twist
A "reality opera" tries to get into its subjects' heads — and casts a questioning eye on the media.