Three on the Aisle

By American Theatre Magazine

What's Three on the Aisle about?

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 episodes:

01.19.2022
Three on the Aisle: One More for Terry
Peter Marks and Elisabeth Vincentelli gather one more time to remember their recently departed co-host, Terry Teachout.
12.07.2021
Three on the Aisle: Move On
For the critics' final episode, they consider the life and legacy of Sondheim and reflect on how theatre has grown and changed in the 4 years they've been podcasting.
09.30.2021
Three on the Aisle: Patrick Page Goes Deep
This month the critics talk to the star of 'Hadestown' about darkness and empathy, and share their theatregoing highlights.
08.23.2021
Three on the Aisle: Sunday in the Park With James
This week the critics speak to James Lapine about his new memoir of writing 'Sunday in the Park With George' with Sondheim, and talk up some shows they've seen.
07.26.2021
Three on the Aisle: Cockeyed Optimists Edition
The critics happily return to talking about actual live, in-person theatre, as well as the vagaries of variants and vaccination policies.
06.24.2021
Three on the Aisle: We’re Still Here
After a hiatus, the critics return with a look back at a tumultuous year and a look ahead to reopening on Broadway and beyond.
03.19.2021
Three on the Aisle: Letters From Lockdown
The critics look back on a year without live, in-person theatre as they go through their mailbag.
02.10.2021
Three on the Aisle: Cataclysm Criticism With Soraya Nadia McDonald
This month the hosts talk to an award-winning colleague about gatekeeping and pandemic-era criticism.
01.14.2021
Three on the Aisle: The Pandemic Process With Samira Wiley & Kate Hamill
This week the critics talk to two theatre artists about the choices they've made and the field they hope to return to.
11.16.2020
Three on the Aisle: Dungeons and Democrats
Should the government create an arts and culture ministry? And what happens when there' s no one to laugh along with?
10.21.2020
Three on the Aisle: Digital Tourism and the Snowball Effect
On this month's episode the critics discuss the recent Tony noms (and the controversy around them), their varied digital theatre diets, and some theatres' plans to tentatively reopen.
09.25.2020
Three on the Aisle: Keep On Keepin’ On
This week: the steep and rocky road back to normalcy for theatres of all sizes, and the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's lifelong love for the arts.
08.25.2020
Three on the Aisle: Arts Workers, Works of Art
This week the critics talk to the grass-roots campaign Be An Arts Hero and discuss shows they've seen, including last week's Democratic convention.
07.21.2020
Three on the Aisle: Side With Hope
The critics return to consider when theatre will return, how to cover it when it does, and how not to succumb to Zoom despair.
06.15.2020
Three on the Aisle: Tamilla Woodard on Doing the Work
The critics talk to Tamilla Woodard, co-artistic director of Working Theater, about her experience of racism in the theatre and her recommendations of how to fight it.
05.18.2020
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 viewed.
05.01.2020
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.
04.20.2020
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 relative merits of online theatre.
03.25.2020
Three on the Aisle: Alone Together Edition
This week the critics sign in remotely to talk about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on theatre, and what they're doing with no shows to see.
03.05.2020
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 'Mockingbird' at MSG, a new take on 'Dracula,' and a James Baldwin revival in D.C.
02.20.2020
Three on the Aisle: This Time It’s Personal
This week the topic is how personal experiences inform criticism, as the critics touch on 'Mac Beth' at Hunter Theater Project, 'Gun and Powder' at Signature Theatre, and 'Medea' at BAM
01.14.2020
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 the 'My Fair Lady' tour.
12.27.2019
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 Lauren Gunderson.
12.16.2019
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 Pill,' 'Fefu and her Friends,' and 'Sleeping Car Porters.'
11.26.2019
Three on the Aisle: The Critics Who Lunch
Alexandra Jacobs drops in to discuss her new Elaine Stritch biography, 'Still Here.'
11.12.2019
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.
10.29.2019
Three on the Aisle: A Conversation With Tracy Letts
Tracy Letts stops by to discuss his newest play, 'Linda Vista,' and how he balances being a playwright and actor.
10.11.2019
Three on the Aisle: Cell Phones and ‘Slave Play’
The critics discuss locking up cell phones in Yondr pouches and heatedly debate 'Slave Play.'
10.01.2019
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' mailbag.
09.13.2019
Three on the Aisle: How (Not) to Turn a Play Into a Movie
On this back-to-the-season edition, Terry Teachout and Peter Marks talk about shows they've seen and answer questions from their mailbag.
07.22.2019
Three on the Aisle: The Critics Go to Summer Camp
Regina Castellanos and Larry Owens ('A Strange Loop') stop by the studio to talk about their time at the theatrical summer camp, Stagedoor Manor.
07.08.2019
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, 'A Strange Loop,' and 'The Waverly Gallery.'
06.20.2019
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's Visit,' and explains his love affair with the Windy City.
06.06.2019
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 productions are fair game.
05.23.2019
Three on the Aisle: David Yazbek Loves ‘Shaft’
This week the critics talk with the Tony-winning composer about his newest project: the gender-bending 'Tootsie.'
05.09.2019
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.
04.25.2019
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 mean to hate something that everyone else loves? Also: What's the difference between bad acting and miscasting?
04.15.2019
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.'
03.28.2019
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,' 'Nantucket Sleigh Ride,' and 'JQA.'
03.14.2019
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 life of a theatre critic.
01.24.2019
Three on the Aisle: Broadway Cosplay
The critics talk about going to Puerto Rico for 'Hamilton' and going to BroadwayCon for the cosplay.
12.27.2018
Three on the Aisle: The Best (and Worst) of 2018
The year in theatre, according to our critics.
12.14.2018
Three on the Aisle: Is It Filmed or Is It Live?
The critics answer listener questions, including on whether they would ever review a taping of a live performance, and debate 'To Kill a Mockingbird' on Broadway.
11.30.2018
Three on the Aisle: Downtown and Dramaturgy
On this episode, Time Out critic Helen Shaw discusses the challenges of covering downtown NYC theatre and gives a lesson on dramaturgy.
11.16.2018
Three on the Aisle: Theatre Vs. Film With Kenneth Lonergan
The critics interview the Oscar-winning screenwriter about finally getting some Broadway love, and trade thoughts on 'King Kong.'
10.26.2018
Three on the Aisle: Things Everyone Loves That We Hate
This week, the critics ask each other questions, including which Shakespeare plays they never want to see again and songs they love from otherwise terrible musicals.
10.11.2018
Three on the Aisle: Jukebox Musicals and British Invaders
It's the one-year-anniversary of this podcast! To celebrate, the critics discuss jukebox musicals, in particular 'Girl From the North Country,' and why there are so many Brits on Broadway.
09.27.2018
Three on the Aisle: RIP Theatre Talk
For the first show of the fall season, the critics discuss the demise of the TV show Theatre Talk and interview Bedlam theatre's Eric Tucker.
08.30.2018
Three on the Aisle: And Then There Were Two
On this week's episode, performer Amanda Duarte fills in for Terry Teachout and talks about her controversial article about theatre etiquette.
08.16.2018
Three on the Aisle: Can We Call Someone Pretty?
On this week's podcast, the critics discuss when it's appropriate to discuss an actor's appearance in a review, plus they battle over 'Be More Chill.'

What's Three on the Aisle about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Three on the Aisle episodes:

Three on the Aisle: One More for Terry

Three on the Aisle: Move On

Three on the Aisle: Patrick Page Goes Deep

Three on the Aisle: Sunday in the Park With James

Three on the Aisle: Cockeyed Optimists Edition

Three on the Aisle: We’re Still Here

Three on the Aisle: Letters From Lockdown

Three on the Aisle: Cataclysm Criticism With Soraya Nadia McDonald

Three on the Aisle: The Pandemic Process With Samira Wiley & Kate Hamill

Three on the Aisle: Dungeons and Democrats

Three on the Aisle: Digital Tourism and the Snowball Effect

Three on the Aisle: Keep On Keepin’ On

Three on the Aisle: Arts Workers, Works of Art

Three on the Aisle: Side With Hope

Three on the Aisle: Tamilla Woodard on Doing the Work

Three on the Aisle: No Shortcut to Normal

Three on the Aisle: Do Streams Come True?

Three on the Aisle: Solving a Problem With Maria

Three on the Aisle: Alone Together Edition

Three on the Aisle: Conor McPherson and His Ghosts

Three on the Aisle: This Time It’s Personal

Three on the Aisle: Not Throwing Away Their Aughts

Three on the Aisle: Sam Hunter Mines His Past

Three on the Aisle: From Chicago to Broadway

Three on the Aisle: The Critics Who Lunch

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

Three on the Aisle: A Conversation With Tracy Letts

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

Three on the Aisle: Top 10 Trends?

Three on the Aisle: How (Not) to Turn a Play Into a Movie

Three on the Aisle: The Critics Go to Summer Camp

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

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

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

Three on the Aisle: David Yazbek Loves ‘Shaft’

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

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

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

Three on the Aisle: The Loverly Laura Benanti

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

Three on the Aisle: Broadway Cosplay

Three on the Aisle: The Best (and Worst) of 2018

Three on the Aisle: Is It Filmed or Is It Live?

Three on the Aisle: Downtown and Dramaturgy

Three on the Aisle: Theatre Vs. Film With Kenneth Lonergan

Three on the Aisle: Things Everyone Loves That We Hate

Three on the Aisle: Jukebox Musicals and British Invaders

Three on the Aisle: RIP Theatre Talk

Three on the Aisle: And Then There Were Two

Three on the Aisle: Can We Call Someone Pretty?