May 17, 2013 Guest List

Hollywood Auctioneer Joseph Maddalena’s Most Memorable Memorabilia

Joseph Maddelana is president and CEO of Profiles in History, one of the world’s top auctioneers of historical documents and movie memorabilia. He’s authenticated or priced everything from Marilyn Monroe’s subway dress, to Dorothy’s ruby slippers, to letters penned by Abraham Lincoln. The second season of his show Hollywood Treasure airs on the SyFy network. We asked Joe to give us a list of his most memorable (memorabilia) moments:

The Matt Jeffries Auction
Captain Kirk’s Chair
Lex Cusack’s forged Kennedy papers

Jenny Zhang Shares 3 of Her Favorite Sour Bites of Culture

Jenny Zhang's writing has been featured in publications like the New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, and Jezebel. She has two published collections of poetry, "Hags" and "Dear Jenny, We Are All Find." Her debut short-story collection, "Sour Heart," is available now.

‘Come From Away’ Writing Duo Highlight Their 3 Favorite True Story-Inspired Musicals

Irene Sankoff and David Hein wrote the book and music for "Come From Away." It's a new Broadway musical based on a true tale that unfolded in the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland. During the 9/11 attacks, 38 planes bound for New York had to land in Gander instead. So, the locals had to care for thousands of stranded passengers from around the world. Listen as they share a little more about their musical, before listing their favorite musicals of the stage and screen based on true tales.

Jenny Zhang Shares 3 of Her Favorite Sour Bites of Culture

‘Come From Away’ Writing Duo Highlight Their 3 Favorite True Story-Inspired Musicals

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