Martin Gottfried discusses his book "Broadway Musicals" and the history of the musicals by evaluating the different big name composers, lyricists, and directors of Broadway.

Joyce Grenfell discusses her career (and includes portion of interview with Clancy Sigal, which starts around 39:08).

Studs Terkel discusses the upcoming new play "Of Mice and Men", based on the novel written by John Steinbeck with the starring actors, John Malkovich (Lennie) and Gary Sinise (George). The program begins with the opening excerpt from the play "Of Mice and Men" featuring Terkel (George) and Win Stracke (Lennie) from 1952, which then leads into Malkovich and Sinise's interpretation of the rest of the scene. Folk singer Utah Phillips song "On the Goodnight Loving Trail" is presented as a comparison to themes expressed in "Of Mice and Men".

Jean Gascon, the artistic director of the Stratford Theater in Ontario, Canada, speaks with Studs Terkel about his production of “The Alchemist.” His interpretation of playwright Ben Jonson’s work opened in Chicago at the Studebaker Theater, alongside “Hamlet” directed by John Hirsch. Gascon talks a bit on his career in theater and the cultural influences on his directing style. Gascon admires Jonson’s work and social commentary, and feels themes of “The Alchemist” are relevant to current issues in society.

Jones discusses the play "Othello" where he plays the lead character Othello.

Discussing the production of James Baldwin's play "The Amen corner" with the Kuumba theater group.

Interviewing cast members of Organic Theatre's production of "Huck Finn" with Stuart Gordon, Jack Wallace, Bruce Taylor and Brian Hickey.

Discussing the current production "E.R" (Emergency Room) with Organic Theatre company cast members Stuart Gordon, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon, Richard Fire and Gary Houston.

Interviewing with the cast of "Curse of the starving class" by Sam Shepard.

Interviewing actor Roscoe Lee Browne and actor and theater director Lloyd Richards.

Interviewing author, theater critic and director Robert Brustein.