Rephonic
Artwork for New Books in Performing Arts

New Books in Performing Arts

Marshall Poe
Music
Hollywood
New York City
Music Industry
Theater
World War II
Colonialism
American Opera
Celebrity Culture
Cultural Identity
Broadway
Globalization
Spotify
Capitalism
Alfred Hitchcock
Feminism
Ballroom Dancing
Bible
David Bowie
Theater Of Racial Justice

This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to ... more

PublishesDailyEpisodes1171Founded13 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ArtsPerforming Arts

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for New Books in Performing Arts

Latest Episodes

Art-Science Undisciplined invites us into a collaborative journey grounded in mutual exploration and transformation. Moving beyond transactional exchanges of expertise, artist Janani Balasubramanian and astrophysicist Natalie Gosnell draw on their ow... more

Sh. An-ski (Shloyme-Zanvl Rappoport, 1863-1920) was a writer in Russian and Yiddish, a revolutionary, a wartime relief worker, and an ethnographer who studied the Jews of the Russian Empire. During his 1911-1914 expeditions to shtetls in Ukraine—he w... more

Since the release of Jordan Peele's Academy Award-winning horror hit Get Out (2017), interest in Black horror films has erupted. This renewed intrigue in stories about Black life, history, culture, or "Blackness" has taken two forms. First, the histo... more

It is a compulsion of the human race to find a way to memorialize those we have lost and why we have lost them, from a gravestone of a loved one to war monuments that honor thousands who died in battle. In Audible Loss: New Music and the Crisis of Me... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Music PIls
Music PIlsServizi Radio

Recent Guests

Andrea Zarafshon Moore
Author of Audible Loss, New Music and the Crisis of Memory
Fordham University Press
Episode: Andrea Zarafshon Moore, "Audible Loss: New Music and the Crisis of Memory" (Fordham UP, 2025)
Tony Lee Moral
British filmmaker and author specializing in film history, especially Hitchcock
University Press of Kentucky / Hitchcock scholar
Episode: Tony Lee Moral, "A Century of Hitchcock: The Man, the Myths, the Legacy" (UP of Kentucky, 2026)
Es-pranza Humphrey
Assistant Curator of Collections at Poster House Museum
Poster House Museum
Episode: Es-pranza Humphrey, "Act Black: Posters from Black American Stage & Screen" (Poster House Museum, 2026)
David Womersley
Professor of English literature at the University of Oxford
Oxford University
Episode: David Womersley, "Thinking Through Shakespeare" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Michael Lee Nirenberg
Filmmaker and author, subject of Cinematic Immunity
Feral House (publisher)
Episode: Michael Lee Nirenberg, "Cinematic Immunity" (Feral House, 2026)
Jes Battis
Author of It's Only Forever, Labyrinth
ECW Press
Episode: Jes Battis, "It's Only Forever: Labyrinth" (ECW Press, 2026)
Laura Horak
Author and film studies scholar; Professor at Carleton University
Carleton University, Trans Cinema project
Episode: Laura Horak, "Trans Cinema: Making Communities, Identities, and Worlds" (U California Press, 2026)
Gabriella Safran
Ava Chernov-Loki Professor of Jewish Studies at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Dybbuks, Golems, S. An-ski, and Jewish Legends in Times of Fear
Matti Lehtonen
Speaker/Producer involved in Chinese Shawshank Redemption stage production
University of Helsinki
Episode: The Shawshank Redemption in China: An Interview with Matti Lehtonen

Hosts

Renée Garris
Host associated with New Books Network.
Miranda Melcher
Host on The New Books Network; appears across performing arts discussions.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Hidden Gem!

    As a peace worker using movement and arts in my work, these podcasts are not only a library but helps me feel connected to like minds.

    Letting others know

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hawthorne the Pitbull
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The conversations are described as deeply researched and engaging, offering meaningful context for readers and practitioners of performance.
Some listeners value the breadth of topics but may wish for more widely varied guest backgrounds or more accessible summaries for non-specialists.
Listeners praise the show as a thoughtful, scholarly resource that connects academic insights with practical understanding of the arts.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The 50th Anniversary Tour of Patti Smith's Horses: A Conversation with Caryn Rose
Q: Where can people get your book?
She directs listeners to caronrose.com and jukeboxgraduate.bigcartel.com, noting the small-press imprint Till Victory Press and the rationale for self-publishing given current market conditions for non-fiction music writing.
The 50th Anniversary Tour of Patti Smith's Horses: A Conversation with Caryn Rose
Q: Talk about the lineup now that you saw?
Caryn discusses the core long-time collaborators like Lenny Kaye, Tony Shanahan, Jackson Smith, and Jesse Smith, highlighting how family members have become integral parts of the band with unique contributions and intergenerational dynamics.
The 50th Anniversary Tour of Patti Smith's Horses: A Conversation with Caryn Rose
Q: Could you talk a little bit about Horses, like the album and why it's so important?
She notes Horses as a landmark record that bridged poetry and rock, marking Patti Smith and Lenny Kaye's long-standing collaboration and the CBGB lineage, and explains how the 50th anniversary tour foregrounds that historical significance.
Es-pranza Humphrey, "Act Black: Posters from Black American Stage & Screen" (Poster House Museum, 2026)
Q: What do you hope visitors take away from the exhibition?
The goal is a deep historical understanding that acknowledges troubling moments like blackface while recognizing the space Black performers carved out in theater and film, and to leave with a sense of hope and continuity, understanding the resilience of Black audiences and creators across decades.
Es-pranza Humphrey, "Act Black: Posters from Black American Stage & Screen" (Poster House Museum, 2026)
Q: What surprised you the most during the curatorial process?
Humphrey discusses two surprises: the extent of Richard Norman's surprising commitment to producing Black‑led films as a white filmmaker, and the sheer volume of lost films, which makes posters and related artifacts crucial for reconstructing history; she also notes the emotional impact of viewing rare posters and artwork.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About New Books in Performing Arts

What is New Books in Performing Arts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features scholarly conversations with authors and researchers in the performing arts, covering dance history and pedagogy, theatre and acting methods, music, performance studies, and translation and literary work. Episodes often center on new books or historical-cultural contexts, bringing rigorous analysis to topics like dance education, ballroom culture, method acting, postcolonial theory, and the politics of performance. Listeners can expect thoughtful cross-disciplinary discussions that connect archival research, cultural memory, and contemporary performance practice, with a strong emphasis on education, identity, and the social power of the arts. A notable strength is the consistent pairing of historians, literary scholars, a... more

Where can I find podcast stats for New Books in Performing Arts?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for New Books in Performing Arts. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to New Books in Performing Arts and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does New Books in Performing Arts get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for New Books in Performing Arts, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for New Books in Performing Arts?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for New Books in Performing Arts, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does New Books in Performing Arts have?

To see how many followers or subscribers New Books in Performing Arts has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to New Books in Performing Arts?

These podcasts share a similar audience with New Books in Performing Arts:

1. Music PIls

How many episodes of New Books in Performing Arts are there?

New Books in Performing Arts launched 13 years ago and published 1171 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact New Books in Performing Arts?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for New Books in Performing Arts?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for New Books in Performing Arts from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for New Books in Performing Arts?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of New Books in Performing Arts. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on New Books in Performing Arts?

Recent guests on New Books in Performing Arts include:

1. Andrea Zarafshon Moore
2. Tony Lee Moral
3. Es-pranza Humphrey
4. David Womersley
5. Michael Lee Nirenberg
6. Jes Battis
7. Laura Horak
8. Gabriella Safran

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days