641. What Does It Cost to Lead a Creative Life?

In this episode of Freakonomics Radio, Stephen Dubner interviews playwright David Adjmi about his hit play "Stereophonic," its journey to Broadway and the West End, and the economics of theater. Adjmi discusses the sacrifices he made for his art, the collaborative process behind "Stereophonic" with Will Butler and Daniel Aukin, and the challenges of the theater industry, including high costs and union demands. He also touches on a lawsuit related to the play and his decision to move to London, reflecting on the differences between the theater scenes in New York and London and his future projects, including a film adaptation of "Stereophonic."