All Of It with Alison Stewart

These days, being a bridesmaid or a groomsman can be more costly and time-consuming than ever, with elaborate parties and showers, expensive attire, and costly gifts. With wedding season coming up, the honor of being included in a bridal party can start to feel like a burden. But it doesn't have to be that way! Gabriella Rello Duffy, editorial director of Brides, joins us discuss how to be a good bridesmaid/groomsman without breaking the bank, and what couples can do to be considerate of their friends' time and money. Plus, we take your calls.

On Monday, the members of the Writers' Guild of America decided by 97.85% to authorize a strike over issues like how streaming has changed the funding model for TV and film, and Artificial Intelligence in the writers room. Self-described investigative comedian Adam Conover, YouTube and TV personality, WGA West board member and professional explainer, explains.

The new film "Carmen" adapts the classic opera into a spectacle of dance and song to tell the story of Carmen, a young woman (Melissa Barrera) escaping the cartel in Mexico who falls in love with a US veteran named Aidan (Paul Mescal). The film features a brand new score from composer Nicholas Britell, and is choreographed and directed by Benjamin Millepied. Both join us to discuss the film, in New York and Los Angeles theaters on April 21st.

The 1960 musical "Camelot" features a beloved Lerner & Loewe score and won four Tony Awards, but many modern critics agree the book was a bit of a mess. For the 2023 revival, Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher turned to Aaron Sorkin for a completely updated book, and to "Hamilton" star Phillipa Soo to star as Queen Guenevere. Sher and Soo join us to discuss "Camelot," which is running now at Lincoln Center.

In the late 1700s, a group of British sailors who had shipwrecked during a conflict with Spain turned back up in England, telling a harrowing tale of survival and heroism. But months later, another group of men, from the same ship, also made it back home... and had a very different tale to tell. They claimed the first group of survivors were really murderous mutineers. Author David Grann chronicles this wild, true tale in his new book, The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder. He joins us to discuss the book, plus the new Martin Scorsese adaptation of his bestseller Killers of the Flower Moon, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio.

This Spring, The Greene Space's Artist in Residence is The Civilians, a theater company based in Brooklyn. Tonight, The Civilians will put on a show called, "Liveness: A Performance Made From The WNYC Archives," which will mix original 1970s recordings from our archives along with performances embodying the voices that New Yorkers heard on the air during the time period. Director and writer Steve Cosson is with us to preview the show. You can find information about tickets here.

It's been 40 years since guitarist John Pizzarelli released his debut album, and he's celebrating with a brand new one. Stage & Screen features songs from musical theater and Hollywood movies, and comes out April 21. Pizzarelli will also be at Birdland for a week starting April 25 to kick off his tour. He joins us for a Listening Party.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning retelling of "Hamlet," "Fat Ham," is now on Broadway! Playwright James Ijames and director Saheem Ali have turned the classic Shakespeare show into a comedy about a queer Black college student named Juicy who is reluctant to avenge his father's murder. Joining us to discuss the show is Marcel Spears, who plays Juicy, and Nikki Crawford, who plays his mother. "Fat Ham" is running at American Airlines Theatre until June 25.

The new documentary, "Judy Blume Forever," celebrates the life and work of Judy Blume, the author whose books have brought generations of adolescent readers comfort and entertainment during a turbulent part of life. Directors Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok join us to talk about the film, and take your calls.

Longtime "Daily Show" correspondent Roy Wood Jr. joins us to discuss his week guest-hosting the show, and his upcoming gig hosting the White House Correspondent's Dinner.