André De Shields
Award-winning actor who won his first Tony Award at age 73.
Top 3 podcasts with André De Shields
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Jun 28, 2022 • 35min
André De Shields: Breaking The Methuselah Code | LGBTQ+ Elders Project
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.
Jan 1, 2022 • 48min
WWDTM Best of 2021 January
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
May 25, 2021 • 37min
“Slowly Is the Fastest Way to Get to Where You Want to Be” with André De Shields
Betty Goedhart shares her trapeze flying journey at 78, while André De Shields reflects on his Tony Award win at 73. The episode emphasizes authenticity in performances and finding joy in life's challenges. It also explores the concept of purpose and destiny, advocating for sustainable service and mindful interactions.
