Episode 1398 • • 2:24:06 - 2:28:34
1398: Gender Justice
The Woke Awards, Black Playwrights on Broadway
Nine plays by black authors opened on Broadway this season, a move NPR attributes to the 2020 protests. The hosts propose the "Woke Awards" (or "Wokeies") to satirize the industry's focus on representation over traditional storytelling. They note that despite the critical acclaim for these diverse productions, Broadway is struggling with low attendance and discounted ticket sales.