Cab Drivers On Strike in 'Waiting for Lefty'; Anthony Ippolito Plays Stallone in 'I Play Rocky'

All Of It with Alison Stewart | 4 hours ago

The classic 1935 play from Clifford Odets, "Waiting for Lefty," follows a group of New York City cab drivers who are contemplating a labor strike. The new Classic Stage Company production of the play marks the directorial debut of Steven Pasquale. He discusses the show, alongside actor Tala Ashe, one of the stars of the play. "Waiting for Lefty" runs through November 29. 

A new film follows a young Sylvester Stallone as he fights to bring "Rocky" to the big screen. Director Peter Farrelly and stars Anthony Ippolito and AnnaSophia Robb join us to discuss "I Play Rocky," the inspiring true story behind one of Hollywood’s most iconic underdog films.

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