All Of It with Alison Stewart

The meta musical, "A Strange Loop," is up for 11 Tony Awards this year. We speak with creator Michael R. Jackson and director Stephen Brackett about the show that has been called "dazzling," "thrilling" and "one of a kind."

We wrap up our coverage of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival by speaking with Dina Amer, director of the new film, "You Resemble Me." The film is inspired by the true story of Hasna Aït Boulahcen, a survivor of abuse in France who sought help and support before becoming radicalized, and ultimately dying at the age of 26. "You Resemble Me" is available to stream as part of the Festival through May 26, and is screening in person tonight at 6:15.

Jay Walker, co-founder of Gays Against Guns, joins us to discuss gun policies after a shooting at a Texas elementary school that left 19 students and 2 adults dead.

We talk about navigating feelings of anger, grief and despair after the shootings in Texas and Buffalo. Tribeca Therapy founder and clinical director Matt Lundquist joins us to help us process our emotions. We also take listener calls.

Mike Park has been a mainstay of the ska and punk worlds since the 1990s. The founder of Asian Man Records also has a new album out Friday from his group The Bruce Lee Band, titled, One Step Forward. Two Steps Back. Park joins us for a Listening Party Preview and to discuss his career.

We continue our coverage of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival by spotlighting "Rebellion," a documentary that takes a look inside the climate activist group Extinction Rebellion, whose successful acts of civil disobedience were threatened by group-infighting. Directors Maia Kenworthy and Elena Sánchez join us to discuss the film, which is available to stream online now as part of the Festival.

The new Apple TV+ series, "Pachinko," is adapted from the bestselling novel by Min Jin Lee, and tells the story of one Korean family living in Japan over four generations. Creator, showrunner, executive producer, and writer Soo Hugh joins us to discuss the series, which aired its finale in April.

To kick off Pride Month, Melissa Etheridge will perform a four-night residency at City Winery beginning May 30. She stops by to talk about returning to the live stage and discuss her latest album, One Way Out.

The new musical, "¡Americano!," tells the true story of Tony Valdovinos, who didn't learn he was an undocumented immigrant until he attempted to enlist in the Marine Corps. We are joined by Valdovinos, actor Sean Ewing, who plays Tony in the show, and composer Carrie Rodriguez, who created the score. "¡Americano!" runs at New World Stages through June 19.

Fresh off winning a Pulitzer Prize, playwright James Ijames joins us to discuss "Fat Ham," his new interpretation of "Hamlet." A lot happens at a family cookout when a queer black college kid named Juicy is questioning his identity. Suddenly, the ghost of his father shows up and wants his son to get payback for his murder. But Juicy wants to break the cycle of violence in his life, and also in his community. The play is directed by The Public's associate artistic director Saheem Ali, and is a co-production with National Black Theatre. Ijames and Ali join to discuss "Fat Ham," which runs until June 12.