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Discover a one-of-a-kind live experience with Ira Glass, the longtime host of This American Life, and Jad Abumrad, creator of Radiolab. Known for their groundbreaking storytelling and multimedia performances, the duo brings a cinematic, immersive on-stage event that blends clips from iconic radio work, original music composition, and live narration. Expect a thoughtfully crafted evening that transcends traditional concerts, offering insight into how narrative and sound design come together to tell powerful stories.

The live experience

What reaches the room

From Peabody-winning broadcasts to MacArthur Fellows, Glass and Abumrad have shaped modern audio storytelling. This is your chance to see two pioneers in conversation and performance, delivering material that feels both intimate and expansive.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Note: As of February 2, 2026, the only publicly announced joint U.S. tour date is on February 21, 2026, at Newlin Hall, Norton Center for the Arts, Danville, KY (Centre College). It’s a rare opportunity to experience these two innovators live. Secure your seats early for a limited, immersive experience that combines narrative craft with live sound design in a setting renowned for its intimate, high-quality acoustics.

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For updates and future announcements, follow Ira Glass and Jad Abumrad on their official channels:

The live experience

What reaches the room

Venue details, travel tips, and accessibility information are provided below to help you plan your visit to Danville, Kentucky.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Ira Glass & Jad Abumrad

  • Ira Glass is the longtime host/creator of This American Life; Jad Abumrad created Radiolab and served as its co-host until 2022, building a reputation for innovative audio storytelling.
  • Abumrad is a MacArthur Fellow (2011) and Radiolab has earned multiple Peabody Awards; Glass has received major broadcasting honors including the Edward R. Murrow Award and the George Polk Award.
  • Their live shows blend storytelling, clips from radio/documentary work, original music composition, and multimedia elements—each performance described as a cinematic, immersive on-stage experience (e.g., Radiolab on Stage, and live broadcasts reported by outlets like The New Yorker).
  • As of Feb 2, 2026, the only publicly announced joint tour date in the U.S. is February 21, 2026, at Newlin Hall, Norton Center for the Arts, Danville, KY (Centre College).
  • Discography as a duo (albums/singles) does not exist; both are primarily radio shows/podcasts, not conventional music albums.

Note: As of February 2, 2026, the only publicly announced joint U.S. tour date is on February 21, 2026, at Newlin Hall, Norton Center for the Arts, Danville, KY (Centre College). It’s a rare opportunity to experience these two innovators live. Secure your seats early for a limited, immersive experience that combines narrative craft with live sound design in a setting renowned for its intimate, high-quality acoustics.

For updates and future announcements, follow Ira Glass and Jad Abumrad on their official channels:

Venue details, travel tips, and accessibility information are provided below to help you plan your visit to Danville, Kentucky.

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