On Thursday, May 10th, 2012, Ira Glass and friends will perform an episode of "This American Life" on stage at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in NYC, and send it live via satellite to more than 500 movie theaters across the country.
The show will feature stories by Ira Glass, writers David Sedaris and David Rakoff, comic Tig Notaro and "Snap Judgment" host Glynn Washington, and live music by OK Go. There will also a new short film by Mike Birbiglia, dance by Monica Bill Barnes & Company, original animation, projected illustration and more. Plus special surprise guests.
Public radio stations across the country have partnered with "This American Life" and PRI to present local screenings. It's radio like you've never seen it before!
Show date and time: Thursday May 10, 2012 8PM EST, 7PM CST, *time delayed to 8PM PST & Arizona, 7PM MT & Hawaii
DETAILS: * Tickets are $20 at most theaters. * A list of theaters can be found HERE. * In addition, several independent performing arts centers around the country will host screenings. * More information at This American Life website. * We are unable to add more screening venues. * A second screening of the event will happen at some theater locations on Tuesday, May 15th.
