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For Ben Stiller, 'House Of Blue Leaves' Is Home

Full Circle: Stiller, who played Artie's son in a 1986 production of The House of Blue Leaves, has now, 25 years later, grown into the role of middle-aged Artie. Joan Marcus hide caption

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Theater

For Ben Stiller, 'House Of Blue Leaves' Is Home

In 1986, Stiller made his professional debut as the son in John Guare's play, The House of Blue Leaves. Now, 25 years later, he's grown into the role of the dad. He stars in the dark comedy about celebrity obsession and the quest for fame with fellow A-listers Edie Falco and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

For Ben Stiller, 'House Of Blue Leaves' Is Home

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Wednesday

Muses And Metaphor

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 20, 2011

Today's tweeted poem comes from Taylor Collins, a writer and painter from Dover, Delaware. She is also the past president of the National League of American Pen Women.

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 20, 2011

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Tuesday

Muses And Metaphor

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 19, 2011

Today's tweeted poem comes from freelance writer and poet Katherine Russo of Washington, DC. Listeners are also invited to send in original poems, no longer than 140 characters, via Twitter, using the hashtag, #TMMpoetry.

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 19, 2011

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Monday

Muses And Metaphor

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 18, 2011

Today's poetic tweet comes from poet and runner Melissa Holm of Atlanta, Georgia. Listeners are also invited to send in original poems, no longer than 140 characters, via Twitter, using the hashtag, #TMMpoetry.

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 18, 2011

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Friday

Muses And Metaphor

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 15, 2011

Today's poetic tweet comes from Philadelphia writer and English teacher Christine Chiosi. Listeners are invited to send in original poems of 140 characters or less, via Twitter, using the hashtag, T-M-M-poetry.

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 15, 2011

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Thursday

Muses And Metaphor

What Makes A Tweet A Poem?

Writer and poet Holly Bass joins host Michel Martin to review listeners' submissions to Tell Me More's daily poetry series, Muses and Metaphor. Bass is curator for the series, which commemorates April as National Poetry Month

What Makes A Tweet A Poem?

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Tuesday

Muses And Metaphor

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 12, 2011

In Tell Me More's daily series celebrating National Poetry Month, Host Michel Martin presents another poetic tweet. Today, it comes from visual artist and writer Christena Hambrick of Oakland, Calif. Listeners are also invited to send in original poems, of 140 characters and less, via Twitter, using the hashtag, #TMMPoetry.

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 12, 2011

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Monday

Muses And Metaphor

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 11, 2011

In Tell Me More's daily series celebrating National Poetry Month, Host Michel Martin presents another poetic tweet. Today, it comes painter Dan Collins of Dallas, Texas. Listeners are also invited to send in original poems, of 140 characters and less, via Twitter, using the hashtag, #TMMpoetry.

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 11, 2011

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Friday

Muses And Metaphor

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 8, 2011

In Tell Me More's daily series celebrating National Poetry Month, guest host Allison Keyes offers another poetic tweet. Today, it comes Carnell Borden. He's a Pastor, husband, father-of-five and writer from Ganesha Hills, Calif. Listeners are also invited to send in original poems, of 140 characters and less, via Twitter using the hashtag, #TMMpoetry.

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 8, 2011

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Thursday

'Catch Me If You Can' Takes Flight On Broadway

Aaron Tveit stars in the musical adaptation as Frank Abagnale Jr., a real-life counterfeiter and imposter who spent most of the 1960s on the run from the FBI. Joan Marcus/The Hartman Group hide caption

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Theater

'Catch Me If You Can' Takes Flight On Broadway

The 2002 hit film, Catch Me If You Can, told the true story of a teenaged con artist who successfully posed as an airline pilot, a doctor and a lawyer, while stealing millions of dollars. Now that story has been turned into a splashy new Broadway musical, by the same team that created Hairspray.

'Catch Me If You Can' Takes Flight On Broadway

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In Louisville, Humana Festival Thrives

This year's Humana Festival includes Jordan Harrison's Maple and Vine, about a couple who decides to abandon their 21st-century lives to join a community o 1950s reenactors. Michael Brosilow/Actors Theatre of Louisville hide caption

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Theater

In Louisville, Humana Festival Thrives

As one of the nation's oldest partnerships between a theater and a corporation, the Humana Festival of New American Plays is enjoying its 35th year at Kentucky's Actors Theatre of Louisville.

In Louisville, Humana Festival Thrives

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Muses And Metaphor

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 7, 2011

In Tell Me More's daily series celebrating National Poetry Month, guest Host Allison Keyes presents another poetic tweet. Today, it comes from Freda Karpf of Neptune, New Jersey. Listeners are also invited to send in original poems, of 140 characters and less, via Twitter, using the hashtag, #TMMpoetry.

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 7, 2011

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Monday

Muses And Metaphor

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 4, 2011

In celebration of National History Month in April, Tell Me More has been inviting listeners to send in tweeted verse. That is, poems no longer than 140 characters, which are posted to Twitter. Hear a poetic tweet from Stefanie Payne, a writer and graphic designer at CityRoom, Inc.

Tweeted Verse Of The Day: April 4, 2011

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Culture

'O, The Oprah Magazine' Waxes Poetic

In celebration of National Poetry Month, O, The Oprah Magazine has published its first-ever poetry issue. The April issue features interviews with poet Mary Oliver and poet laureate W.S. Merwin. Several celebrities, including Diane Sawyer, Demi Moore and, of course, Oprah Winfrey, talk about why poetry is important to them.

'O, The Oprah Magazine' Waxes Poetic

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