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Spawning a long-running public radio show and now a popular podcast, Selected Shorts proves story time is not just for kids. For more than four decades, the theatrical series from New York’s Symphony Space has kept a simple formula: Entice great actors with masterful short stories and see what happens. And what happens, according to Cynthia Nixon, is “that mind-blowing alchemy that can occur when you mix a committed live performer, a receptive audience, and a sizzling piece of writing.” Come take part in a funny, moving, and meaningful night of storytelling from some of the best storytellers of stage and screen working today.
About the Show
It’s story time . . . for adults! Spellbinding short stories by both established and emerging writers take on new life when they are performed by stars of stage and screen. Experience the hit public radio series and podcast live for an evening of funny, moving, and unforgettable performances. Selected Shorts was conceived at Symphony Space in New York City in 1985 with one simple premise — great short stories performed by great actors. Flash-forward nearly 40 years, and Selected Shorts is broadcast on over 150 radio stations around the country, with more than 100,000 downloads every week. The live performances at Symphony Space and on the road enjoy sold-out performances to this day. Each Selected Shorts is a completely original and unique evening of literature brought to life.
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Single ticket pricing (starting June 1):
- UW–Madison Students: $15 / $13 / $11
- General Public: $77 / $62 / $42
- Wisconsin Union Members: $70 / $57 / $39
- Student (any): $20
- Youth (17 and under): $20
Presented by:
Programmed By:
WUD Performing Arts Committee
performingarts@union.wisc.edu
With support from:
National Endowment for the Arts
