Best Of: Broadway legend André De Shields / Apache Chef Nephi Craig
Summary
Terry Gross interviews Broadway legend Andre DeShields, who discusses his current roles in *Cats: The Jellicle Ball* and the film *Hadestown*, alongside his journey as an HIV survivor and his reflections on identity and performance. Later, Apache chef Nephi Craig shares how indigenous cuisine and cooking helped him overcome addiction, as detailed in his memoir *Our Knives Will Save Us*. Finally, critic John Powers reviews Will Ferrell’s new Netflix golf comedy series, *The Hawk*.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and show overview
Andre DeShields' Broadway career and Hadestown
DeShields on HIV diagnosis and aging in theater
DeShields on drag culture, family, and A Raisin in the Sun
Review of Will Ferrell's Netflix series The Hawk
Intro to Nephi Craig and his memoir
Craig on indigenous ingredients and fry bread history
Craig's journey from jail cooking to sobriety
Credits and closing ads
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