Ranked #1
Three on the Aisle: No Shortcut to Normal
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 vie... Read more
18 May 2020
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Ranked #2
Three on the Aisle: The Critics Who Lunch
Three on the Aisle: The Critics Who Lunch
Alexandra Jacobs drops in to discuss her new Elaine Stritch biography, 'Still Here.'
26 Nov 2019
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Ranked #3
Three on the Aisle: Cell Phones and ‘Slave Play’
Three on the Aisle: Cell Phones and ‘Slave Play’
The critics discuss locking up cell phones in Yondr pouches and heatedly debate 'Slave Play.'
11 Oct 2019
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Ranked #4
Three on the Aisle: Do Streams Come True?
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.
1 May 2020
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Ranked #5
Three on the Aisle: Did You See the Same Show I Did?
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... Read more
25 Apr 2019
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Ranked #6
Three on the Aisle: Is ‘Tina’ Just Another Jukebox Musical?
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.
12 Nov 2019
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Ranked #7
Three on the Aisle: From Chicago to Broadway
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 Pi... Read more
16 Dec 2019
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Ranked #8
Three on the Aisle: The Loverly Laura Benanti
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,' 'Nantucke... Read more
28 Mar 2019
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Ranked #9
Three on the Aisle: Top 10 Trends?
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' mail... Read more
1 Oct 2019
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Ranked #10
Three on the Aisle: Solving a Problem With Maria
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 relativ... Read more
20 Apr 2020
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Ranked #11
Three on the Aisle: To Squabble Over a ‘Mockingbird’
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... Read more
14 Mar 2019
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Ranked #12
Three on the Aisle: Sam Hunter Mines His Past
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... Read more
27 Dec 2019
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Ranked #13
Three on the Aisle: If We Ran the Tonys…..
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 production... Read more
6 Jun 2019
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Ranked #14
Three on the Aisle: David Cromer Can’t Quit Chicago
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... Read more
20 Jun 2019
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Ranked #15
Three on the Aisle: Not Throwing Away Their Aughts
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 ... Read more
14 Jan 2020
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Ranked #16
Three on the Aisle: Broadway Cosplay
Three on the Aisle: Broadway Cosplay
The critics talk about going to Puerto Rico for 'Hamilton' and going to BroadwayCon for the cosplay.
24 Jan 2019
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Ranked #17
Three on the Aisle: Why We’re Tired of ‘King Lear’
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.'
15 Apr 2019
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Ranked #18
Three on the Aisle: Not Good, but Kind of Great
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... Read more
8 Jul 2019
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Ranked #19
Three on the Aisle: Nobody Is Ever Pleased With the Tony Nominations
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.
9 May 2019
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Ranked #20
Three on the Aisle: Conor McPherson and His Ghosts
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 'Mocking... Read more
5 Mar 2020
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