Danny Hensel

A website makes music using the real-time New York City subway schedule

The website trainjazz.com creates jazz using the live locations of New York City subway trains.

Hadestown the Musical (the movie) was a hit. Other Broadway shows are taking notes

Danny Hensel

Hadestown the Musical has been a sleeper hit this summer at the movie theatres. It's a recorded version of the live performance, and the surprise success might mean more pro-shots of Broadway plays and musicals are coming.

Craving the gilded age? New York Public Library invites you to culinary time travel

Scott Simon, Danny Hensel

Among the many treasures of the New York Public Library are tens of thousands of restaurant menus.

Friko discuss their second album 'Something Worth Waiting For'

Ayesha Rascoe, Danny Hensel

Niko Kapetan and Bailey Minzenberger of the band Friko discuss their second album, "Something Worth Waiting For."

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller discuss their film 'Project Hail Mary'

Ayesha Rascoe, Danny Hensel, Ed McNulty

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the directors of "Project Hail Mary."

Playwright Wallace Shawn and director André Gregory discuss their newest play

Scott Simon, Danny Hensel

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with playwright Wallace Shawn and director André Gregory about their newest play, "What We Did Before Our Moth Days." They've been working together for five decades.

Canadian singer Julianna Riolino talks about her new album, 'Echo in the Dust'

Scott Simon, Danny Hensel

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Canadian singer/songwriter Julianna Riolino about her new solo, self-released album, "Echo in the Dust."