André De Shields

In this episode, stories of the voices that inspire us, comfort us, and help us navigate the world--sometimes in defiance of science or logic. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Hosted by: Catherine Burns Storytellers: André De Shields is inspired by his sister and muse, Iris.  Bud Trillin and a Chinatown chicken play tic-tac-toe.  In the wake of an unfathomable loss, Francine Lobis Wheeler must navigate grieving in the public eye.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broadway veteran and long-term survivor of HIV, André De Shields, discusses his career, typecasting, and his Tony Award-winning role in Hadestown. He reflects on his journey towards self-acceptance, confronts mortality and the Methuselah Code, explores the concept of breaching the impossible, delves into the desire for romantic relationships, and discusses intimacy, aging, and representing black man majesty.

WWDTM rings in the new year with some of our favorite moments from 2021, with Martin Short, Robin and Brook Lopez, Jane Kaczmarek, and André de Shields. Plus we feature some new moments with our panelists.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy