CUNY TV's Theater Talk
Theater Talk focuses on the exciting world of the New York stage. Hosted by series producer Susan Haskins and a revolving team of co-hosts including Jesse Green of The New York Times, Elisabeth Vincentelli of The New Yorker, Adam Feldman of Time Out New York, Donna Hanover of Arts in The City, Michael Musto of NewNowNext.com, Jan Simpson of Broadway and Me and Jason Zinoman of The New York Times, the series (produced at CUNY TV and airing across the country on stations in over 60 urban markets) features interviews with the most interesting artists working in the theater, plus provocative "round tables" with the theater world's most influential critics and reporters discussing what's going on and worth seeing on Broadway, Off Broadway and beyond.
Arts 401 rész Theater Talk features interviews with the most interesting artists working in New York theater, plus round table discussions with critics and reporters. Hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist of
Comedy legend Renée Taylor; plus Critics John Simon, Justin Brown & Matt Windma
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Comedy legend Renée Taylor; plus Critics John Simon, Justin Brown & Matt Windma
Ethan Mordden on “Carousel” and “Chicago”
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Historian Ethan Mordden, author of “All That Jazz: The Life and Times of the Musical CHICAGO" and many works including the "Rodgers & Hammerstein" book, shares his considerable knowledge & insights into the classic musicals "Chicago" and "Carousel."
TONY Wrap-Up and Season Celebration
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Theater Talk's team Adam Feldman, Jesse Green, Julie Halston, Michael Musto, Patrick Pacheco, Jan Simpson, Elisabeth Vincentelli & Jason Zinoman join Susan Haskins after the Tonys to evaluate the ceremony, make sense of the upsets, & celebrate the season.
Spring 2018 Critics Forum
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Ben Brantley and Jesse Green of The New York Times, Peter Marks of The Washington Post and Terry Teachout of The Wall Street Journal review the new Broadway shows of the spring season.
2018 TONY Predictions Gala
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Esteemed Theater Talk regulars Jesse Green, Michael Musto, Patrick Pacheco and Elisabeth Vincentelli gather with co-hosts Adam Feldman and Susan Haskins to predict who will win the coveted 2018 TONY Awards and why.
“Edward Albee’s Three Tall Women"
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Actresses Glenda Jackson, Laurie Metcalf and Alison Pill discuss working together with director Joe Mantello to create the magnificent revival of ”Edward Albee's Three Tall Women,” now on Broadway. Jesse Green of The New York TImes and Susan Haskins co-host.
“Mean Girls” and “Randy Writes A Novel"
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Tony-nominated actors Taylor Louderman and Grey Henson from the new Broadway musical “Mean Girls” have a fabulous time with Julie Halston, Michael Musto & Susan Haskins. Next, Lane Binkley interviews Randy, witty Australian star of “Randy Writes a Novel."
“My Fair Lady” Lincoln Center Theater revival
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From Lincoln Center Theater's stunning revival of "My Fair Lady" are actors Lauren Ambrose, Harry Hadden-Paton, and Allan Corduner, director Bartlett Sher, and LCT Producing Artistic Director André Bishop. NYTimes' Jesse Green and Susan Haskins co-host.
"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"
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"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" director John Tiffany and movement director Steven Hoggett discuss creating the blockbuster show with playwright John Thorne and J.K. Rowling. Gordon Cox of Variety co-hosts with Susan Haskins.
"Frozen" songwriters; Charlotte St. Martin
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“Frozen” composer-lyricists Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez talk about writing a dozen new songs for the new Broadway musical adaptation. Then, Charlotte St. Martin, talks about the numerous responsibilities as President of The Broadway League.
Isaac Butler and the Angels of “Angels in America"
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Theater Talk discusses "Angels in America" with original & current revival Angels/actors Ellen McLaughlin and Amanda Lawrence, and Isaac Butler, co-author of the new book, "The World Only Spins Forward: The Ascent of Angels in America."
"Harry Clarke" David Cale, Billy Crudup and Leigh Silverman
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Playwright David Cale, actor Billy Crudup, and director Leigh Silverman of Cale's riveting, one-man thriller “Harry Clarke” now Off-Broadway, produced by (and available at) audible. Jason Zinoman of The New York Times co-hosts with Susan Haskins.
“The 24 Hour Plays” and Writing Negative Reviews
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Actors Richard Kind & Gideon Glick join Roundabout Underground Artistic Producer Jill Rafson talk about the The 24-Hour Plays Off-Broadway. Jesse Green & Jason
Zinoman from The New York Times discuss The Agony and Ecstasy of Writing Negative Reviews.
Estelle Parsons and Patricia Bosworth on The Actors Studio
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Actor Estelle Parsons and actor/author Patricia Bosworth discuss the art of acting and their formative years of training at the legendary Actors Studio in the 1950's. Guest host is Jesse Green, Co-Chief Theatre Critic of The New York Times.
"Good for Otto"
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"Good for Otto" playwright David Rabe, actors Ed Harris and Amy Madigan and The New Group artistic director Scott Elliott discuss the new play about a community mental health center, with co-hosts Tony-winning playwright Warren Leight and Susan Haskins.
“The Band’s Visit” Actors; Ted Chapin on Lyrics & Lyricists
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From "The Band’s Visit," actors Tony Shalhoub, Katrina Lenk and John Cariani, discussing working on the powerful musical hit. Then, multi-faceted producer Ted Chapin reveals his plans for the 92Y longtime series "Lyrics & Lyricists."
“Jerry Springer – The Opera” and “The Amateurs”
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Writer/composer Richard Thomas and actors Terrence Mann & Will Swenson from Thomas’ controversial work "Jerry Springer -The Opera"; then "The Amateurs"playwright Jordan Harrison, director Oliver Butler and actor Michael Cyril Creighton.
John Lithgow - Stories By Heart
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Master actor John Lithgow discusses his one-man show Stories by Heart, which he developed over 10 years touring the country and now on Broadway. The play is dedicated to his father, who was also an actor/director.
“Hello, Dolly!” and Off-Broadway Spring Preview
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“Hello, Dolly!” actors Kate Baldwin, Tony Award-winner Gavin Creel & Broadway newcomer Charlie Stemp; plus Adam Feldman, Michael Musto, Patrick Pacheco & Elisabeth Vincentelli discuss highly-anticipated off-Broadway shows with Jesse Green & Susan Haskins.
Broadway Spring 2018 Season Preview
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Adam Feldman, Michael Musto, Elisabeth Vincentelli and Patrick Pacheco plus co-hosts Jesse Green and Susan Haskins discuss the upcoming spring season on Broadway, including "Harry Potter..." “Angels in America” “Mean Girls" "Carousel" and "My Fair Lady."
The New Stars of "Hamilton"
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Actors Daniel Breaker, Bryan Terrell Clark, and Mandy Gonzalez, now appearing in Broadway’s biggest hit musical "Hamilton" talk with co-hosts Julie Halston and Susan Haskins.
"Farinelli and the King"; plus Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt
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Tony-winning actor Mark Rylance & playwright Claire van Kampen discuss her new play in which he stars, Farinelli and the King, with co-hosts Warren Leight & Susan Haskins. Also, Michael Musto interviews songwriting team of Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt.
Critics Panel (Winter 2018)
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Theater critics Joe Dziemianowicz (NY Daily News), Adam Feldman (Time Out New York) and Elisabeth Vincentelli (3 on The Aisle) review new shows of the 2017 fall season with co-hosts Jesse Green (The New York Times) and producer Susan Haskins.
Amy Schumer of "Meteor Shower"; plus Agosto Machado
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Actress/writer/comic Amy Schumer discusses starring in Steve Martin's “Meteor Shower” on Broadway, with New York Times critic Jason Zinoman and Susan Haskins. Also, LGBTQ performer/activist, the legendary Agosto Machado talks with Michael Musto & Haskins.
“The Band’s Visit” Creatives
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“The Band's Visit” songwriter David Yazbek and book writer Itamar Moses discuss their collaboration on the celebrated new musical based on a popular 2007 Israeli
film about an Egyptian police band stranded in a small town in the Negev Desert.
"Junk" and "20th Century Blues"
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Pulitzer-winner Ayad Akhtar and director Doug Hughes discuss "Junk," their new LCT play about the world of high finance & eclipsed morality. Plus, "20th Century Blues" playwright Susan Miller & actresses Polly Draper & Kathryn Grody. Jan Simpson co-hosts.
Taymor & Hwang on "The Lion King" and "M. Butterfly"
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Director Julie Taymor discusses the 20th anniversary of her musical masterpiece THE LION KING. Jelani Remy performs "Endless Night." Then, playwright David Henry Hwang joins Taymor to discuss their Bway revival of his Tony Award-winning play M. BUTTERFLY.
Stephen Adly Guirgis on “Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train”
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Signature Theatre Playwright-in-Residence Stephen Adly Guirgis discusses the “Jesus Hopped the 'A’ Train” revival, and creating the initial LAByrinth Theater production of the play in 2000 directed by friend/mentor Philip Seymour Hoffman.
"Tiny Beautiful Things"/ Noël Coward's "Salute to the Brave"
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Nia Vardalos & Marshall Heyman adapted Cheryl Strayed's bestselling book “Tiny Beautiful Things." TACT's Scott Alan Evans, Geoffrey Johnson & Kristine Nielsen discuss Noël Coward's play "Salute to the Brave." Warren Leight & Donna Hanover guest co-host.
"Torch Song" Trio
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"Torch Song" playwright Harvey Fierstein, director Moisés Kaufman and actor Michael Urie discuss Second Stage Theater's revival of Fierstein's 1988 groundbreaking Tony Award-winning play, with co-hosts Susan Haskins and Michael Musto.
Halloween Gala
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Susan Haskins & Michael Musto chat with cabaret faves Murray Hill, Bridget Everett & producer Daniel Nardicio. Then, creators Clay McLeod Chapman (The Pumpkin Pie Show) and Timothy Haskell (This Is Real) talk horror theater with Haskins & Jason Zinoman.
“KPOP” and Fall Season Preview Pt. 2
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New immersive musical “KPOP” with co-conceiver/librettist Jason Kim, director Teddy Bergman of Woodshed Collective, and Ars Nova Artistic Director Jason Eagan; then Musto, Pacheco, Vincentelli & Jesse Green discuss more Broadway & off-Broadway offerings.
Season Preview
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This episode is dedicated to the firs part of Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC). We have interviews with Alex Anwandter, Los Rakas, Gepe and Rawayana.
Creating "Dear Evan Hansen"
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The creative team of the 2017 Tony Award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN, composer/lyricists Benj Pasek & Justin Paul and librettist Steven Levenson discuss their collaboration process; plus song performances from DEAR EVAN HANSEN and LA LA LAND.
Caricaturist Ken Fallin, plus Remembering Al Hirschfeld
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Theater Talk welcomes artist Ken Fallin and presents an on-air exhibition of his popular drawings of show business luminaries. Plus highlights of legendary caricaturist Al Hirschfeld interviewed by Art Spiegelman in 2001.
“When Broadway Went to Hollywood” author Ethan Mordden
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Author and musical theatre historian Ethan Mordden charts the influence of Broadway on Hollywood (and vice versa) throughout the twentieth century, in his latest book, “When Broadway Went to Hollywood.”
Spring Season 2017 Critics, Part 2; actor/author Joel Grey
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Critics Peter Marks, Terry Teachout, Elisabeth Vincentelli & Linda Winer return to review more spring Broadway productions. Veteran Broadway star Joel Grey discusses his new book, "Master of Ceremonies: A Memoir." Bonus, Michael Musto Roast featurette!
Spring Season 2017 Critics, Part 1
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Critics Peter Marks (Washington Post), Terry Teachout (Wall Street Journal), Elisabeth Vincentelli (NY Times & The New Yorker), and Linda Winer (Newsday) review the spring Broadway musicals, and discuss the new challenges to critics in the digital age.
2017 Tony Awards Predictions
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Theater journalists Jesse Green (The New York Times), Michael Musto (Out.com), Patrick Pacheco (OnStage), and Elisabeth Vincentelli (The New Yorker and The New York Times), join co-hosts Susan Haskins and Michael Riedel predict who will win 2017 Tonys.
"Sweat"
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From "Sweat," the Pulitzer Prize-winning/TONY-nominated play about the lives of factory workers in Reading, Pennsylvania, are playwright Lynn Nottage, director Kate Whoriskey, and Tony Award nominated actors Johanna Day and Michelle Wilson.
“A Doll’s House, Part 2” and “Anastasia"
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A conversation with playwright Lucas Hnath about his new play "A Doll's House, Part 2," with actors Laurie Metcalf and Chris Cooper; plus Terrence McNally, librettist of the new musical “Anastasia,” joined by actors Christy Altomare and Ramin Karimloo.
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
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Songwriting team Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and director Jack O’Brien (Hairspray) collaborated again on the stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” for Broadway. Shaiman performs a few new songs at the piano.
“Oslo” and The Return of “Dear Evan Hansen” Creatives
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"Oslo" playwright J.T. Rogers, director Bartlett Sher, and actors Jennifer Ehle and Jefferson Mays; and "Dear Evan Hansen" librettist Steven Levenson, composer/lyricists Benj Pasek & Justin Paul return to our piano to perform more songs from their career.
“Dear Evan Hansen” Creatives, Part 1
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“Dear Evan Hansen” composer-lyricists Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and librettist Steven Levenson join co-host Susan Haskins and guest co-host Jesse Green of The New York Times around the grand piano to discuss and perform key songs from their hit musical.
"Groundhog Day" with Andy Karl, Danny Rubin, Matthew Warchus
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Director Matthew Warchus, lead actor Andy Karl, and librettist Danny Rubin, discuss "Groundhog Day," their new Broadway musical adapted from the classic 1993 film, originally conceived by Rubin and co-written with director Harold Ramis.
"War Paint" Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole & Michael Greif
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Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone, and director Michael Greif talk about their new Broadway musical "War Paint" that chronicles the amazing careers of cosmetic-industry-pioneers and moguls, Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein.
"Indecent" and "Come From Away
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Playwright Paula Vogel discusses "Indecent," her new play on Broadway. Plus, the creative team from new musical "Come From Away," writers David Hein and Irene Sankoff, with director Christopher Ashley, and Jenn Colella performs "Me and the Sky"
Danny DeVito, Mark Ruffalo and Terry Kinney on “The Price"
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Actors Mark Ruffalo and Danny DeVito along with director Terry Kinney discuss their revival of "Arthur Miller's The Price" on Broadway.
“Dear Evan Hansen” Actors
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“Dear Evan Hansen” stars Ben Platt, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Rachel Bay Jones discuss the process of creating this original new Broadway musical and the powerful sentiments that infuse it and have led to its success. With guest co-host Jesse Green.
"Miss Saigon" Revival
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Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg celebrate the return of "Miss Saigon" to Broadway after 26 years. They discuss the inspiration for their musical, what has changed since 1991, and their origins and influences as young songwriters in France.
Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh in “The Present"
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Actors Richard Roxburgh and 2-time Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett make their Broadway debuts in Sydney Theatre Company's production of "The Present," a riveting comic drama, loosely adapted by Andrew Upton from Anton Chekhov's first play, “Platonov."
"Kid Victory" / Jerry Herman on "Hello, Dolly!"
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Theater Talk welcomes legendary composer John Kander, who has co-written the new musical "Kid Victory," with lyricist-librettist Greg Pierce. Joining them is leading lady Karen Ziemba. Plus, "Hello, Dolly!" composer Jerry Herman, from our 2002 interview.
“Evening at the Talk House” with Shawn, Broderick & Elliott
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Playwright/actor Wallace Shawn, actor Matthew Broderick and director Scott Elliott (Artistic Director of The New Group) discuss their work together on Shawn's funny and eerie new play, "Evening at the Talk House," a production by The New Group.
August Wilson's JITNEY
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Director Ruben Santiago-Hudson, along with actors John Douglas Thompson and Brandon J. Dirden discuss Manhattan Theatre Club's revival of “Jitney” - the first of 10 plays in the late August Wilson’s The Pittsburgh Cycle.
John Breglio, producer/author of “I Wanna Be A Producer"
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John Breglio, producer and author of "I Wanna Be A Producer: How to Make a Killing on Broadway...or Get Killed," discusses the vital knowledge and skills required to develop and produce shows for Broadway.
David Ives, Playwright, "The Liar"
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Writer David Ives talks about his prolific and wide-ranging playwriting career, including his new comedy at the Classic Stage Company, The Liar, and his current collaboration with Stephen Sondheim on a new musical, based on 2 Luis Buñuel films.
Spring 2017 Season Preview
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Theater journalists Jesse Green, Michael Musto and Patrick Pacheco discuss the upcoming productions for spring 2017 in New York City. Plus, celebrating the HAIR 50th anniversary.
"Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened"
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Lonny Price and Abigail Pogrebin, original cast members of Stephen Sondheim & Hal Prince’s 1981 musical "Merrily We Roll Along," discuss Price's new documentary "Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened."
Holiday Critics 2016
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Theater critics Jesse Green, Linda Winer and Elisabeth Vincentelli review the fall season, plus, Bryce Pinkham and Lora Lee Gayer from HOLIDAY INN bring us a "White Christmas," accompanied by Justin Hornback on piano.
"The Front Page"
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Theater Talk welcomes veteran actors Holland Taylor, Lewis J. Stadlen, and the legendary Robert Morse from Broadway's current all-star revival of "The Front Page," Ben Hecht & Charles MacArthur's classic 1928 comedy about newspaper reporters.
“Falsettos” and “This Day Forward"
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"Falsettos" Tony-winning composer/lyricist/co-librettist William Finn, with the 2016 Broadway revival stars Christian Borle & Andrew Rannells.
Vineyard Theatre’s new comedy "This Day Forward" are playwright Nicky Silver, director Mark Brokaw, Holley Fain
A Tribute to Edward Albee
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Playwright Terrence McNally, actress Mercedes Ruehl, and Jakob Holder, Executive Director of The Edward F. Albee Foundation, discuss the legacy of their friend, Edward Albee, one of the most important American playwrights of the modern era.
Jennifer Holliday
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Actress Jennifer Holliday talks about her return to Broadway in the Tony Award-winning revival of "The Color Purple." Holliday also reminisces about starring in the original production of "Dreamgirls" directed by her mentor Michael Bennett.
"Oh, Hello on Broadway" and "Shear Madness"
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Nick Kroll & John Mulaney bring their 70-something alter egos, Gil Faizon & George St. Geegland, to Broadway in "Oh, Hello." "Shear Madness" creators Marilyn Abrams & Bruce Jordan, and actor Jordan Ahnquist, talk about their long-running whodunit.
"The Encounter" and "Les Liaisons Dangereuses"
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Theater Talk's guests are "The Encounter" conceiver/director/performer Simon McBurney, and British playwright Christopher Hampton who adapated "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" from the scandalous 1782 epistolary novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.
Lisa Lampanelli's Stuffed; Jack Viertel; plus The Ride
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Comedian Lisa Lampanelli on her new play Stuffed; and Jack Viertel, author of The Secret Life of the American Musical: How Broadway Shows Are Built; and unique theatrical experience The Ride.
"Spamilton" and Barry Day
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“Spamilton” creator Gerard Alessandrini introduces his parody of the runaway hit “Hamilton," and cast members perform a few numbers from the revue. Then, Sir Barry Day OBE discusses his adaptation of the never-produced Noël Coward musical " "Hoi Polloi."
Harvey Fierstein on "Hairspray LIVE!"
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Beloved writer/actor Harvey Fierstein returns to Theater Talk as he begins to prepare for the upcoming televised musical "Hairspray LIVE!" on NBC. He wrote the teleplay and will star as Edna Turnblad, the Tony Award-winning role he created on Broadway.
2016 Fall Season Preview
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Jesse Green (New York Magazine theater critic), Michael Musto (Out, Advocate, Paper & LogoTV) and Patrick Pacheco (ArtInfo.com, L.A. Times) give a preview of the Fall 2016 theater season which includes many revivals, new Broadway and off-Broadway shows.
Talk to Remember (Best of 2015-2016 Season)
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"The Color Purple" actresses Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, and director John Doyle; Jeff Daniels from "Blackbird"; drama critics; "A View from the Bridge" & "The Crucible" director Ivo van Hove; and George Takei on "Allegiance"
Out of the Mouths of Babes: Parsons, Horovitz & Fiordellisi
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Theater Talk focuses on the new comedy "Out of the Mouths of Babes" at The Cherry Lane Theatre with its playwright Israel Horovitz and company members Estelle Parsons, as well as Angelina Fiordellisi, who is also the Artistic Director at The Cherry Lane.
TONY Wrap-Up and “Turn Me Loose"
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Patrick Pacheco (L.A. Times), Michael Musto (Out.com) and Jesse Green (New York Magazine) recap the 2016 Tony Awards, plus AndrewAndrew’s red carpet report. Then, "Turn Me Loose" actor Joe Morton, director John Gould Rubin and playwright Gretchen Law.
Critics, Spring 2016
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Critics Ben Brantley of The New York Times, Peter Marks of The Washington Post and Elisabeth Vincentelli of the New York Post review new Broadway productions, including Shuffle Along, Waitress, Long Day's Journey into Night, The Crucible and Blackbird.
Tony Predictions Gala
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Patrick Pacheco of the Los Angeles Times, Michael Musto of Out.com and Jesse Green of New York Magazine join Michael Riedel of the New York Post and Susan Haskins to predict which Broadway productions will capture this year's Tony Awards.
Gabriel Byrne; scenic designers David Rockwell &Robin Wagner
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Tony-Award nominated actor Gabriel Byrne from the Roundabout Theatre Company's 2016 revival of Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey into Night." Also, scenic designers David Rockwell ("She Loves Me") and Robin Wagner ("A Chorus Line", "Dreamgirls").
"Shuffle Along"
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"Shuffle Along, or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed"’s TONY-nominated director/librettist George C. Wolfe and TONY-nominated actors Brandon Victor Dixon and Adrienne Warren talk about their new Broadway musical.
Jeff Daniels in “Blackbird"
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Actor Jeff Daniels talks about working with actress Michelle Williams and director Joe Mantello on David Harrower's devastating drama "Blackbird"; his early days at Circle Rep Theatre; his 1st job on Broadway; his Emmy-win for "The Newsroom" and more.
"The Crucible"
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From "The Crucible" revival, director Ivo van Hove with actors Sophie Okonedo and Ben Whishaw discuss how they give Arthur Miller's tale, of the mass hysteria and brutal injustice during the Salem witch trials, renewed life on Broadway.
"The Humans"
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Playwright Stephen Karam, and actors Reed Birney, Jayne Houdyshell and Cassie Beck discuss Karam's new play "The Humans," a 2016 Pulitzer Prize finalist, about a family in crisis on several different fronts, now on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre.
Frank Langella in “The Father"
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Theater Talk welcomes back acclaimed actor Frank Langella who stars in "The Father," the new play by Florian Zeller about an 80 year-old man's descent into dementia, having its American premiere at Manhattan Theatre Club on Broadway.
Shakespeare Death-Day Anniversary Special
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Theater Talk presents highlights of its interviews with eminent Shakespearean scholar James Shapiro to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the day that Shakespeare died (April 23, 1616). Shapiro discusses "The Year of Lear" & "Shakespeare in America."
Bruce Vilanch and “American Psycho"
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Writer/humorist Bruce Vilanch discusses his new musical “A Sign of the Times” and shares uproarious stories of his early experience in the theater. Then, AndrewAndrew get a sneak preview of "American Psycho," the new Duncan Sheik musical on Broadway.
"Eclipsed" and "Hamilton" Update
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Playwright Danai Gurira, actress Lupita Nyong'o and director Liesl Tommy discuss "Eclipsed," Gurira's powerful drama about the survival of young women during the Liberian Civil War. Plus a Broadway Update with Adam Feldman and Imogen Lloyd Webber.
Ethan Mordden on Sondheim
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The author and theater historian, Ethan Mordden, discusses his book "On Sondheim: An Opinionated Guide" about the career of the composer/lyricist who is arguably the most influential creative force in the contemporary musical theater.
Fiddler, Now and Then
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Actor Danny Burstein and director Bartlett Sher discuss the 2015 revival of "Fiddler on the Roof." Plus, our 2004 interview with Fiddler's lyricist Sheldon Harnick, composer Jerry Bock and librettist Joseph Stein. Harnick & Kate Baldwin sing "To Life."
James Grissom
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Author James Grissom on his book "Follies of God: Tennessee Williams and the Women of the Fog," about Williams and the actresses who inspired his greatest work, including Maureen Stapleton, Lillian Gish, Jessica Tandy, Lois Smith & the late Marian Seldes.
The Color Purple
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Theater Talk welcomes "The Color Purple"'s stars Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks and its director John Doyle to discuss Doyle's remarkable revival based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
Brian d’Arcy James and “Noises Off”
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We welcome Brian d'Arcy James in “Something Rotten!” and featured SAG Award-winner in 2016 Oscar-nominated “Spotlight.” Next up, Tracee Chimo, David Furr and Campbell Scott from the Roundabout's revival of the funniest play ever written, "Noises Off."
“Our Mother’s Brief Affair” with Linda Lavin; Len Cariou
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Linda Lavin, playwright Richard Greenberg and director Lynne Meadow discuss "Our Mother's Brief Affair" at Manhattan Theatre Club. Next up, Len Cariou talks about his new one-man show "Broadway & The Bard" and his distinguished performing career.
Spring Season Preview 2016
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Journalists Jesse Green, Michael Musto and Patrick Pacheco look ahead to the 2016 spring season on Broadway and the more prominent productions including “Blackbird,” “Bright Star,” “Disaster!,” “Eclipsed,” “The Humans,” “Shuffle Along,” “Tuck Everlasting,” “Waitress” and others.
Shapiro and Lyons
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We welcome Shakespeare scholar James Shapiro, who discusses his new book “The Year of Lear: Shakespeare in 1606.”And, Jeffrey Lyons shares anecdotes collected from the files of his father, the legendary columnist, Leonard Lyons “What a Time it Was!."
Roundabout at 50
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We celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Roundabout Theatre Company, one of the largest and most influential not-for-profit theaters in the USA. Our guests, Todd Haimes, Jim Carnahan and Scott Ellis; discuss the institutions history and future.
John Irving
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We welcome writer John Irving celebrating his latest novel “Avenue of Mysteries.” He discusses his early experiences on stage and the "theatrical sensibilities" that have "infused" his work. He also talks about the 19th century classics that inspired him.
Critics
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Critics - Jesse Green “New York” Magazine, Charles Isherwood “The New York Times” & Elisabeth Vincentelli of the “New York Post” discuss “China Doll,” “Misery," “King Charles III,” “School of Rock,” “On Your Feet!;” “The Humans” and “The Color Purple.”
Plucky Princess, Mean Queen & Smitten Prince + The Windsors
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We welcome actors Jackie Hoffman, John "Lypsinka" Epperson, and Jason SweetTooth Williams from the cast of “Once Upon A Mattress.” Next up, a conversation with the stars of “King Charles III,” Mike Bartlett's futuristic play about Britain's next King.
Bedlam and "The First Noel"
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Steven Sater discusses “New York Animals” with Eric Tucker, plus Jo Lampert sings, Debra Barsha, accompanist. Next up, “The First Noel,” a Harlem Christmas Special with Ty Jones and staff. Nia Caesar & Nathaniel Stampley, Andrew Lederman, accompanist.
Theater Talk Best of 2015
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Theater Talk’s “The Best of 2015” features "Hand to God," about a shy Texan teenager & his satanic sock puppet, Dame Helen Mirren and “Fun Home,” creative team.
Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses his new show “School of Rock,” based on the 2003 Jack Black film about a down-and-out rock musician who assumes the identity of a substitute teacher and then secretly uses the class to form his new band.
Josh Ellis plus Eric Bentley's 100th Birthday
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Press agent, turned minister, Josh Ellis discusses “Call My Publicist! The Starry Education of a Broadway Press Agent.” And Michael Riedel is on location with the brilliant critic, playwright, editor & foremost English translator of Brecht, Eric Bentley.
Rob Bartlett and Tony Powell
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302. rész
We welcome actor/comedian Rob Barlett and comedian Tony Powell, writers and on-air contributors to "Imus in the Morning" where Theater Talk's Michael Riedel is also a regular. They reminisce about horrible gigs and their early impressions of Imus.
“Allegiance” – A New American Musical
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301. rész
We focus on “Allegiance,” a new American musical on the internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII, with director Stafford Arima and actors Telly Leung, Lea Salonga, and George Takei whose childhood internment inspired the Musical.
“Spring Awakening”
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300. rész
We focus on "Spring Awakening," Deaf West Theatre's radical reinterpretation of the TONY-winning musical of Frank Wedekind's 1890 play, with director Michael Arden and actors - Alex Boniello, Daniel Durant, Marlee Matlin and Camryn Manheim.
"Clever Little Lies" and "Razzle Dazzle," pt. 2
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299. rész
We welcome Marlo Thomas, star of “Clever Little Lies,” & playwright Joe DiPietro. Also, co-host Michael Riedel & Albert Poland discuss “Razzle Dazzle: The Battle for Broadway” pt. 2, with theater critic Jesse Green, "New York" Magazine and Susan Haskins.
Fall 2015 Season Preview
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298. rész
Jesse Green of “New York” Magazine, Michael Musto of Out.com & Patrick Pacheco of “On Stage” discuss: “Allegiance, Hamilton, King Charles III, On Your Feet, Misery, School of Rock, Spring Awakening” and other new shows coming to Broadway this season.
“Razzle Dazzle”
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297. rész
A discussion of co-host Michael Riedel’s new book “Razzle Dazzle: The Battle for Broadway” (just released by Simon & Schuster) with Riedel, producer Albert Poland (a key character in the book) and critic Jesse Green of New York Magazine.
“Drop Dead Perfect and The Hirschfeld Century"
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296. rész
Joe Brancato, director, Off Broadway comedy hit "Drop Dead Perfect" and star Everett Quinton. Also, David Leopold, author of "The Hirschfeld Century: Portrait of an Artist and His Age" and Louise Kerz Hirschfeld on The New York Historical Society exhibit.
Ben Yagoda and Margot Harley
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295. rész
Author Ben Yagoda on his new book “The-B Side: The Death of Tin Pan Alley and the Rebirth of the Great American Song,” and Margot Harley, Producing Director of The Acting Company co-founded in 1974 with John Houseman & a remarkable group of young actors.
Hedwig/Black Broadway
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294. rész
The guests are Taye Diggs and Rebecca Naomi Jones, the new leads in Broadway’s “Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Next, Stewart F. Lane, Melba Moore and Kenny Leon discuss Lane's new book “Black Broadway: African Americans on the Great White Way"
Tommy Tune
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293. rész
We welcome Tommy Tune, winner of 10 Tony Awards including the 2015 Special TONY Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. Tune recalls his early days in Texas and then Broadway where he worked with Jule Styne, Michael Bennett and Comden and Green.
Wynn Handman
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292. rész
We visit master acting coach Wynn Handman, co-founder of The American Place Theatre, in his studio, where at age 93, he continues as one of the theater's most sought-after mentors. Handman reveals how he trains performers to bring texts to life on stage.
2015 Ultimate Broadway Critics Panel
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291. rész
Theater critics Ben Brantley of “NY Times” Peter Marks of “WaPo,” John Simon of the “Westchester Guardian,” and Terry Teachout of "WSJ” discuss “Skylight, Fun Home, Finding Neverland, The King and I, On The Twentieth Century” and “Something Rotten!”
TONY Awards Wrap-Up PLUS AndrewAndrew on the 2015 Red Carpet
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Our panelists Stefanie Cohen, WSJ, Paul Wontorek, Broadway.com, and master press agent Adrian Bryan-Brown (winner of a "Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre") review Sunday's TONY Awards on CBS. Plus our 2015 TONY red carpet report from AndrewAndrew.
Javerbaum's "An Act of God" & "Cagney" at The York
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289. rész
We focus on two productions beginning the 2015-16 theater season – “An Act of God,” a new comedy at Studio 54 by 13-time Emmy-winning writer David Javerbaum, starring Jim Parsons as God, & Cagney, The York Theatre Company's new show on James Cagney's life
Tony Award Predictions Spectacular!
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288. rész
Theater Talk's panel of experts, Jesse Green, “New York” magazine; Michael Musto, “Musto! The Musical!” at Out.com; Patrick Pacheco, ArtInfo.com;” and Elisabeth Vincentelli, “New York Post,” forsee 2015 Tony winners with humor in our clip-laden Special.
"Fun Home"
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287. rész
“Fun Home,” (12 Tony Award Nominations!) writer/lyricist, Lisa Kron (Best Book of a Musical & Score), composer Jeanine Tesori (Best Original Score) and Alison Bechdel (author of graphic novel) whose bestselling book this heart-breaking musical is based.
Nighy-Mulligan on "SKYLIGHT"
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286. rész
Actors Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan from David Hare's revival “Skylight” talk about this emotionally jarring and stylish production and what inspired them to go into theater. Next, AndrewAndrew represent “Theater Talk” at "The 2015 TONY Meet and Greet."
Mirren - "The Audience"
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285. rész
Theater Talk welcomes actress Dame Helen Mirren, royalty herself, and star of "The Audience," Peter Morgan's celebrated new play about Elizabeth II and 63 years of her conversations with her Prime Ministers during Her reign as Queen of England.
Hare & Daldry - Skylight
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284. rész
Playwright David Hare and Tony Nominated director, Stephen Daldry discuss Daldry's revival of Hare's classic of modern British drama "Skylight," nominated for a Tony Award as 2015 Best Revival of a Play on Broadway.
"The Visit" and "It Shoulda Been You"
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"The Visit" and "It Shoulda Been You" We have two radically different new Broadway musicals. "The Visit", the last show by John Kander & the late Fred Ebb with Chita Rivera. And "It Shoulda Been You", writer Brian Hargrove's lavish wildly awry wedding, with Tyne Daly & Harriet Harris.
"Wolf Hall"
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282. rész
We focus on Dame Hilary Mantel's adapted novels "Wolf Hall" and "Bring Up the Bodies" about Henry VIII and his chief minister Thomas Cromwell. Guests: Dame Hilary, actors Ben Miles (Cromwell) and Nathaniel Parker (Henry VIII) plus director Jeremy Herrin.
"Hand to God" plus “24/6: A Jewish Theater Company”
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281. rész
"Hand to God" is the outrageous hit Broadway comedy about a shy Texan teenager and his satanic sock puppet. Next up are Yoni Oppenheim and Avi Soroka, “24/6: A Jewish Theater Company,” a theatrical home for Sabbath-Observant Jews.
"An American in Paris" and remembering Jean-Claude Baker
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280. rész
We welcome Robert Kimball, author of “The Gershwins,” and musical arranger Rob Fisher who discuss “An American in Paris,” now adapted to the Broadway stage. Next up, we pay tribute to Jean-Claude Baker, son of the legendary icon Josephine Baker.
Honeymoon in Vegas/Remembering Albert Maysles
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279. rész
An interview with actors Tony Danza and Rob McClure from Broadway’s "Honeymoon in Vegas," swapping tales about their early days in show business, followed by highlights from a conversation with the late “Grey Gardens” filmmaker Albert Maysles (1926-2015).
"Sound of Music" and "Something Rotten!"
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278. rész
2015 is the 50th anniversary of the "The Sound of Music," we celebrate with author Tom Santopietro, "The Sound of Music Story," and Ted Chapin, RnH. Also, roving correspondents AndrewAndrew visit "Something Rotten!" with Casey Nicholaw and his troupe.
"Constellations and Irving Berlin, 'You're Just in Love'."
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277. rész
Actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson discuss their roles in the critically acclaimed "Constellations." Next, conductor Fred Barton is joined by Karen Ziemba and Bruce Landry, singing "You're Just in Love" from "American Showstoppers: Irving Berlin"
Librettos and Masterpieces of The American Musical
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276. rész
Theater Talk focuses on the key theatrical art form, book writing, with librettists, Richard Maltby, Jr. and Thomas Meehan, along with Laurence Maslon, editor of "American Musicals: The Complete Books and Lyrics of 16 Broadway Classics 1927-1969."
“Between Riverside and Crazy”
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275. rész
Playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis, actor Stephen McKinley Henderson and director Austin Pendleton discuss their collaboration on Guirgis' new play, “Between Riverside and Crazy,” about the eccentric life of an injured disillusioned former-police office.
Disgraced & Brooklynite
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274. rész
Muslim-American playwright Ayad Akhtar discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Disgraced.” Next Theater Talk focuses on the new musical “Brooklynite” with Peter Lerman, Michael Mayer and leading man, Matt Doyle.
Spring Season Preview 2015
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Entertainment journalists Jesse Green, Michael Musto and Patrick Pacheco discuss new shows opening on the 2015 NYC spring theater season.
Elizabeth Ashley, Julie Halston & "Curious Incident's" Toby
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272. rész
Actresses Elizabeth Ashley and Julie Halston drop by to discuss their roles in the hit "You Can't Take It With You." Next, Lydia DesRoche escorts Toby, the rat from "The Incident of the Dog" joined by Elisabeth Vincentelli, a Toby fan.
Theater Talk Classic: Angela Lansbury & Marian Seldes - Deuce
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271. rész
In memory of actress Marian Seldes, Theater Talk presents our 2007 interview with her and Angela Lansbury as they discuss their performing careers and their roles on Broadway in Terrance McNally's play “Deuce.”
Years-End Critics Round-up
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270. rész
Charles Isherwood of “The New York Times,” Jesse Green of “New York” Magazine and Elisabeth Vincentelli of the “New York Post” review significant new Broadway productions.
Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of The Flesh
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John Lahr discusses the life and work of playwright Tennessee Williams, the subject of "The New Yorker" critic’s great new biography, "Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of The Flesh."
Hope, the Man Who Invented Modern Comedy
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268. rész
Our guests are talk show great, Dick Cavett and critic Richard Zoglin of “Time” Magazine, discussing Bob Hope, the subject of Zoglin’s fascinating new biography, “Hope.” From Vaudeville, Broadway, Movies and Tv, Hope basically invented stand up comedy.
Joy Behar and Bob Callely
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267. rész
Comedienne Joy Behar discusses her new one-woman show, "Me, My Mouth & I," and her life beyond "The View." Next, playwright Bob Callely discusses his play, "On a Stool at the End of the Bar" plus losing all his money to Madoff.
Welcome Back “Side Show”
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266. rész
Theater Talk guests are director Bill Condon, composer Henry Krieger, set designer David Rockwell & lyricist/librettist Bill Russell, the creative team of “Side Show,” a musical based on the lives of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton.
Cosson, Richardson & Cohen, Lloyd Webber
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265. rész
Theater Talk welcomes actress Joely Richardson, Emily Dickinson, & director Steve Cosson from William Luce‘s "The Belle of Amherst." Also, our "Broadway Update" has journalist Stephanie Cohen and Imogen Lloyd Webber discussing up and coming productions.
The Curious Incident
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264. rész
Director Marianne Elliott and playwright Simon Stephens discuss their acclaimed play, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" with Broadway-newcomer Alex Sharp who plays the lead role.
The Return of "Love Letters"
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Actor Brian Dennehy and playwright A.R. Gurney discuss Gurney's world-famous play, "Love Letters," now in an all-star revival on Broadway.
Sting and "The Last Ship" & "Tail! Spin!”
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262. rész
Theater Talk guests are English composer/lyricist Sting, librettist John Logan and lead actor Michael Esper from "The Last Ship;" also writer Mario Correa with actors Rachel Dratch and Nate Smith on Correa’s political comedy, "Tail! Spin!"
"Billy & Ray" also Remembering Marian Seldes
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261. rész
Director Garry Marshall ("Pretty Woman") and playwright Mike Bencivenga discuss "Billy & Ray," Bencivenga’s new play at Off-Broadway’s Vineyard Theatre. We also pay tribute to the late Marian Seldes with a clip from one her many appearances on the show.
2014 Fall Season Preview
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Jesse Green of New York Magazine, Michael Musto of Out.com & Gawker plus Patrick Pacheco of The Los Angeles Times discuss the upcoming season on and off Broadway.
A Cultural History of Fiddler on the Roof
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259. rész
Theater Talk marks the 50th anniversary of "Fiddler on The Roof" with author Alisa Solomon, discussing "Wonder of Wonders: A Cultural History of Fiddler on the Roof," the history of this classic Broadway musical.
"A Raisin in the Sun" Trilogy
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258. rész
Theater Talk looks back at revival "A Raisin in the Sun" with Denzel Washington, Tony-winner Sophie Okonedo, La Tanya Richardson Jackson, Anika Noni Rose and Woodie King, Jr. with a special tribute to the late Ruby Dee, who first created the roll of Ruth
"Here Lies Love" & "Requiem 2014"
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"Here Lies Love" & "Requiem 2014"
Shakespeare in America & Mama Rose's Turn
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256. rész
Theater Talk focuses on two new books: Professor James Shapiro of Columbia University returns with his new book SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICA and its impact; Carolyn Quinn, author of MAMA ROSE'S TURN: THE TRUE STORY OF AMERICA'S MOST NOTORIOUS STAGE MOTHER.
Tony Wrap Up and Tony Honoree Joan Marcus
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255. rész
Theater Talk's “2013-14 Tony Awards Wrap Up” w/ Jesse Green, Michael Musto & Patrick Pacheco. Also, Tony Honoree Joan Marcus followed by AndrewAndrew’s unique Tony red carpet interviews.
Critics Review Broadway Spring Season 2014
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Theater Talk welcomes critics Ben Brantley of The New York Times, Peter Marks of The Washington Post and Terry Teachout of The Wall Street Journal, reviewing some of the important productions of the Spring 2014 Broadway season.
The Gelbs on Eugene O'Neill
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253. rész
Theater Talk presents a special encore of their rare interview with Arthur & Barbara Gelb, as they discus the Gelb's biography of playwright, Eugene O'Neill.
Tony Predictions, 2014
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252. rész
Theater Talk’s panel of theater experts: Jesse Green - NY Magazine, Michael Musto -Gaweker.com & Patrick Pacheco - LA Times join Michael Riedel of the NYPost and Susan Haskins to speculate on who will win the Tony Awards and why.
"Raisin in the Sun" and "Aladdin"
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251. rész
Theater Talk welcomes actresses LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Sophie Okenedo and Anika Noni Rose, discuss their rolls in "A Raisin in The Sun." Also, director Casey Nicholaw & actor James Monroe Iglehart talk about their Broadway Disney hit "Aladdin."
"Beautiful" Perspectives
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250. rész
Theater Talk focuses on "Beautiful" - Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, the songwriting team whose careers began in the 1960s and "Beautiful" actress Jessie Mueller discusses playing songwriter Carole King in one of the great performances of the season.
Harvey Fierstein on "Casa Valentina"
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249. rész
TheaterTalk has writer/performer Harvey Fierstein discussing his intriguing new play on Broadway, "Casa Valentina," based on the true story of a vacation retreat in the 1960’s Catskills where straight men went to dress and live as women.
Denzel Washington/Woodie King, Jr.
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248. rész
Theater Talk welcomes actor Denzel Washington of "A Raisin in the Sun" and Woodie King, Jr. from New Federal Theater, as they discuss their early work together where Denzel first achieved success in "When Chickens Come Home to Roost" playing Malcolm X.
Steven Lutvak
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247. rész
Theater Talk at the piano with composer/co-lyricist Steven Lutvak, an established cabaret performer, whose new musical "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" is one of the most popular new musicals on Broadway. Lutvak performs his songs from the show.
"Mothers and Sons" / Tyne Daly & Terrence McNally
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246. rész
Theater Talk welcomes actress Tyne Daly and playwright Terrence McNally discussing the new play "Mothers and Sons," about a mother who lost her son to AIDS, 20 years earlier. The play asks us how far have we come and how far do we have to go.
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” Trio; Woodie King, Jr
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Theater Talk welcomes Jefferson Mays & Bryce Pinkham plus dir. Darko Tresnjak discussing their musical "A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder." Followed by Woodie King, Jr., Founder & Artistic Dir. of The New Federal Theatre, celebrates 44th Anniversary
Satchmo at The Waldorf
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244. rész
Theater Talk welcomes WSJ critic, author & playwright, Terry Teachout and actor John Douglas Thompson as they discuss Teachout's new Play, 'Satchmo at The Waldorf' about the last years of jazz legend Louis Armstrong.
Hellman v. McCarthy
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243. rész
Theater Talk welcomes actors Dick Cavett, Roberta Maxwell and Marcia Rodd, who discuss their roles in the new play "Hellman v. McCarthy".
Helly, Dolly! 50th Anniversary
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Theater Talk celebrates the 50th anniversary of "Hello, Dolly!" w/ original cast member Sondra Lee, director/actor Lee Roy Reams, and dance legend Marge Champion who assisted her late then-husband Gower Champion while he created the '64 hit.
Jerry Herman Tribute and Seff's Romance in Radio
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241. rész
Theater Talk celebrates the 50th anniversary of HELLO, DOLLY! w/conductor Fred Barton and performers Klea Blackhurst & Lee Roy Reams singing songs from the hit musical. Plus actor/author Richard Seff on his new novel, TAKE A GIANT STEP: A Romance in Radio
Spring Season Preview, 2014
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In Theater Talk's “Spring Season Preview, 2014” Adam Feldman of "Time Out New York," Jesse Green of "New York Magazine," and Michael Musto of Out.com discuss some of the most anticipated shows of the Spring 2014 season, on and Off-Broadway.
The Tribute Artist / Almost, Maine
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Theater Talk has writer/actor Charles Busch & actress Julie Halston discussing Busch’s new play "The Tribute Artist." Also, actor/playwright John Cariani & director Jack Cummings III discuss their revival of Cariani’s romantic comedy "Almost, Maine."
Jeremy Gerard on his book "Wynn Place Show"
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238. rész
Drama critic and entertainment reporter, Jeremy Gerard, discusses his new book "Wynn Place Show: A Biased History of the Rollicking Life & Extreme Times of Wynn Handman and the American Place Theatre" on Theater Talk.
Green, Isherwood and Vincentelli
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237. rész
Theater Talk has critics Jesse Green of "New York Magazine," Charles Isherwood of "The New York Times," and Elisabeth Vincentelli of the "New York Post" reviewing the fall 2013 season productions, on and off Broadway, that have piqued their interest.
John Hodgman on "I Stole Your Dad"
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Writer/humorist John Hodgman joins Theater Talk to discuss many topics including his new show “I Stole Your Dad” at the Under the Radar Festival, as well as how to cook owls and Jerry Lewis's legendary suppressed film "The Day the Clown Cried."
Stephen Fry on "Twelfth Night"
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Theater Talk welcomes actor, writer, commentator and beloved British television personality Stephen Fry now appearing in the Shakespeare's Globe production of "Twelfth Night."
"No Man's Land" & "Waiting for Godot"
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234. rész
Theater Talk welcomes actors Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart along with director Sean Mathias to discuss their productions of "No Man's Land" and "Waiting for Godot" which are being performed in repertory at Broadway's Cort Theatre.
Glen Berger, "Song of Spider-Man", Part 2
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This week on Theater Talk, writer Glen Berger continues discussing his 5-year ordeal as the co-writer of the musical, “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” An experience he chronicles in his new tell-all book "Song of Spider-Man."
Glen Berger, "Song of Spider-Man", Part 1
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Writer Glen Berger discusses his new tell-all book "Song of Spider-Man: The Inside Story of the Most Controversial Musical in Broadway History" on Theater Talk.
"All That Fall"
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231. rész
Theater Talk welcomes Dame Eileen Atkins and Sir Michael Gambon, now appearing Off-Broadway in "All That Fall" by Samuel Beckett.
"The Glass Menagerie" and Susan L. Schulman
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230. rész
Theater Talk welcomes actresses Cherry Jones and Celia Keenan-Bolger, now appearing on Broadway in "The Glass Menagerie." Next up, Susan L. Schulman joins us to discuss her memoir, BACKSTAGE PASS TO BROADWAY: True Tales from a Theatre Press Agent.
"The Winslow Boy" and a Rattigan discussion
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229. rész
Actors Roger Rees, Alessandro Nivola and Charlotte Parry visit Theater Talk to discuss their roles in the Broadway revival of Terence Rattigan's "The Winslow Boy." Plus critics John Simon and John Heilpern & actor Edward Hibbert discuss Rattigan's career.
"A Time to Kill" and Baz Bamigboye
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228. rész
We focus on the play A TIME TO KILL with actors Sebastian Arcelus, John Douglas Thompson & Patrick Page, plus Rupert Holmes who adapted the Grisham novel for the stage. We also review Broadway's latest shows with Baz Bamigboye of London's Daily Mail.
"The Landing" and "Macbeth"
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227. rész
Theater Talk has THE LANDING creators John Kander & Greg Pierce with director Walter Bobbie and actor David Hyde Pierce. Next, Suzy Evans of Backstage joins us at Lincoln Center to interview cast members of an upcoming production of MACBETH.
Fall 2013 Season Preview
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226. rész
Jesse Green (New York Magazine), Patrick Healy (The New York Times) and Michael Musto (Out.com), members of Theater Talk's coven of critics, columnists and reporters, brew up a potent combination of projections and opinions about the coming theater season
Ethan Mordden on his book "Anything Goes"
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225. rész
Author Ethan Mordden returns to Theater Talk to discuss his new book "Anything Goes: A History of American Musical Theatre." Mordden tracks the history from John Gay's "The Beggar's Opera" in 1728, through shows like "Gypsy" and "Chicago."
"The Old Friends" / "Fetch Clay, Make Man"
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224. rész
Theater Talk welcomes actors Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, and Lois Smith to discuss their roles in Horton Foote's "The Old Friends." Also on the program, playwright Will Power and actor Ray Fisher discuss Power's "Fetch Clay, Make Man."
Buyer & Cellar / A visit to The Nance
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Theater Talk has "Buyer & Cellar," actor Michael Urie and playwright Jonathan Tolins, plus "A Visit to The Nance" with actors Nathan Lane and Jonny Orsini, playwright Douglas Carter Beane and director Jack O'Brien.
Critic John Simon / Remembering Richard Griffiths
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Theater Talk sits down with John Simon to celebrate the eminent critic's 88th birthday. Also, we replay a classic 2006 conversation with the late actor Richard Griffiths.
Sontag: Reborn / Natasha, Pierre
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222. rész
Theater Talk welcomes actor/adaptor Moe Angelos & director Marianne Weems who discuss "Sontag: Reborn." Next, writer/composer Dave Malloy & director Rachel Chavkin talk about their hit immersive musical "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812."
Tony Wrap-Up 2013/Red Carpet/"Cornelius"
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Theater Talk's regular theater pundits - Jesse Green, Michael Musto, and Patrick Pacheco - return to review the recent Tony Awards ceremony, and AndrewAndrew report from the Tony red carpet. Also, "Cornelius" director Sam Yates and actor Alan Cox.
George C. Wolfe / Holland Taylor
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Theater Talk welcomes director George C. Wolfe, who discusses working with Nora Ephron on her play "Lucky Guy." Next up, playwright/actor Holland Taylor talks about her play "Ann," based on the life of the magnetic Texas governor Ann Richards.
Tony Predictions 2013
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218. rész
Theater Talk welcomes Jesse Green of "New York Magazine," Patrick Pacheco of the "LA Times" and beloved entertainment journalist Michael Musto to foretell who will win this year's coveted Tony Awards and give us the reasons why.
Season's End Critics' Panel 2013
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Theater Talk welcomes Ben Brantley of "The New York Times," Peter Marks of "The Washington Post" and the legendary Joan Rivers, also a theater critc for "The Beverly Hills Courier," to review some of the top shows of the Broadway Season.
Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein on "Kinky Boots"
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Theater Talk welcomes "Kinky Boots" composer/lyricist Cyndi Lauper and librettist Harvey Fierstein. They discuss their crowd-pleasing new musical, which received 13 Tony nominations, the most of any show in the 2012-13 Broadway season.
"Matilda, The Musical"
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215. rész
Theater Talk devotes this episode to "Matilda," Broadway's hit new musical. Our guests are librettist Dennis Kelly, composer/lyricist Tim Minchin and actor Bertie Carvel, who plays the terrifying Miss Trunchbull.
"Vanya and Sonia" and "FINKS"
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214. rész
Actors Kristine Nielsen and David Hyde Pierce join Theater Talk to discuss their roles the new play "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike." Also, we talk about "Finks" with playwright Joe Gilford and producer/EST Artistic Director William Carden.
"Buyer & Cellar" and a Broadway Update
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213. rész
Theater Talk sits down with actor Michael Urie and playwright Jonathan Tolins of "Buyer & Cellar," Tolins's new hit comedy with a unique inspiration. Also, critics Adam Feldman and Suzy Evans give us a Broadway Update.
Actor/writer Jesse Eisenberg on "The Revisionist"
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Writer/performer Jesse Eisenberg sits down with Theater Talk to talk about his Off-Broadway play "The Revisionist," in which he co-stars with Vanessa Redgrave. We also pay tribute to actor and friend of the show Richard Griffiths who died in late March.
The Vineyard Theatre's 30th Anniversary
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211. rész
Joining Theater Talk to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Vineyard Theatre are actors Linda Lavin and Colman Domingo, as well as Douglas Aibel, the venerated New York City not-for-profit's Artistic Director
A New Take on Cinderella
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210. rész
Theater Talk discusses the new musical, "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella." We are joined by two of the show's stars, Victoria Clark and Ann Harada, plus producer Robyn Goodman and dramatist Douglas Carter Beane, who wrote a new book for the production.
Playwright Amy Herzog/Broadway's Joe Allen
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Theater Talk welcomes playwright Amy Herzog discussing her celebrated new play, "Belleville." Next, legendary restaurateur Joe Allen, who helped pioneer Restaurant Row, a go-to spot for Broadway visitors.
Top Casting Directors Explain It All
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208. rész
Theater Talk is joined by Broadway casting directors James Calleri, Tara Rubin and Bernie Telsey, who discuss their important profession as gatekeepers for actors to get parts in theater, television and films.
Elaine Stritch's 88th Birthday Bash!
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207. rész
We celebrate the 88th birthday of the great star Elaine Stritch. Joining us along with Stritch are her close friends, music director Rob Bowman, and actor Hunter Ryan Herdlicka. Stritch shares stories about Stephen Sondheim, Tina Fey, and others.
Spring Season Preview 2013
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Theater Talk welcomes our regular panel: Jesse Green, of "New York Magazine," Michael Musto, of "The Village Voice," and Patrick Pacheco of the "LA Times" to discuss the shows they most look forward to, both on and Off-Broadway this Spring.
The History and Heritage of Broadway
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Theater Talk welcomes Michael Kantor, producer of the PBS documentary "Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy." Also on the program, we discuss the centenary of Actors' Equity Assoc. with writer Robert Simonson, and Nick Wyman, President of Actors' Equity.
William Ivey Long
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204. rész
The eminent costume designer William Ivey Long visits Theater Talk for a conversation about his prestigious career and his new responsibilities as the Chair of the American Theatre Wing. Ivey Long shares sketches for some of his most celebrated designs.
Critics Panel, Fall 2012
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Theater Talk welcomes critics Scott Brown of New York Magazine, Elisabeth Vincentelli of the New York Post, and Charles Isherwood of The New York Times to review new shows of the Fall 2012 season.
"The Mystery of Edwin Drood"
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202. rész
Theater Talk sits down with Rupert Holmes, lyricist/librettist of "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," and star player Will Chase, to discuss the hit Broadway revival of Holmes’ 1985 musical mystery.
"Virginia Woolf" and "Asher Lev"
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201. rész
Theater Talk welcomes actors Tracy Letts and Amy Morton who are now starring in the revival of Edward Albee’s "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Also, from Aaron Posner’s new play "My Name is Asher Lev," actors Ari Brand, Jenny Bacon and Mark Nelson.
Actor Ed Asner
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200. rész
Theater Talk welcomes the acclaimed actor Ed Asner, who has returned to Broadway in the new play "Grace." Asner discusses his early days in theater and his transition to working in television on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and his own series, "Lou Grant."
"Scandalous"
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199. rész
Theater Talk welcomes Kathie Lee Gifford to discuss the Broadway musical "Scandalous," for which she wrote the book & lyrics. Joining her are Carolee Carmello, George Hearn & Roz Ryan who star in the show based on evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson.
"West Side Story" & "Nice Work If You Can Get It"
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198. rész
Joining us are veteran dancer-actors David Bean, Harvey Evans, Bert Michaels and Eddie Verso celebrating "West Side Story" and the film adaptation in which they all appeared. Also, actors Judy Kaye and Michael McGrath of "Nice Work If You Can Get It."
"Checkers"
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197. rész
Playwright Douglas McGrath, director Terry Kinney, plus actors Anthony LaPaglia and Kathryn Erbe discuss McGrath's new play "Checkers," based on the events surrounding Nixon's 1952 Checkers speech where the candidate defended his reputation.
Ethan Mordden on Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya
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196. rész
Theater Talk has author Ethan Mordden discussing his latest book "Love Song: The Lives of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya," which chronicles the story of composer Kurt Weill, his wife, legendary actress Lotte Lenya.
Fall 2012 Season Preview
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195. rész
Theater experts Jesse Green, Michael Musto and Adam Feldman look ahead to the fall 2012 season, discussing plays and musicals that are scheduled to open on Broadway and Off.
The Private Life of Ethel Merman
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194. rész
Theater Talk takes a look back at the private life of Broadway's #1 diva of all-time, Ethel Merman, with her long time friends Tony Cointreau and Jim Russo, who share personal stories and some of Merman's most spectacular mementos.
Christopher Bram on his book "Eminent Outlaws"
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193. rész
Theater Talk's guest is writer Christopher Bram, author of "Eminent Outlaws: The Gay Writers Who Changed America," his rich chronicle of gay authors, dramatists, and poets in post-WWII America and how they influenced the course of literary history.
Bruce Jay Friedman on his memoir "Lucky Bruce"
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192. rész
Theater Talk welcomes writer Bruce Jay Friedman who discusses his memoir, "Lucky Bruce," detailing his lengthy career as a playwright, screenwriter and humorist. Friedman also talks about his friendships with writers Mario Puzo and Joseph Heller.
"Star Quality: The World of Noël Coward"
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191. rész
Theater Talk tours "Star Quality: The World of Noël Coward," at the NYPL for the Performing Arts. Coward experts Barry Day and Geoffrey Johnson lead us through the exhibition featuring treasures from the life of the great British entertainer.
Lewis Black and Nancy Giles
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190. rész
TheaterTalk has commentator/writer/comedian/actors Lewis Black and Nancy Giles discussing 2 of Broadway's latest plays.
Tony Wrap-Up 2012 and Emanuel Azenberg
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189. rész
Producer and Tony Life-time Achievement winner Emanuel Azenberg explains the business of Broadway from his perspective. Also, a "Tony Wrap-Up, 2012" with theater experts Jesse Green, Michael Musto, and Patrick Pacheco discussing this year's telecast.
"A Streetcar Named Desire" and Rob Bartlett
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188. rész
Theater Talk's guests include actors Blair Underwood and Nicole Ari Parker, and producer Stephen C. Byrd of the Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire." Also on the program, comedy great Rob Bartlett.
"Peter and the Starcatcher"
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187. rész
Theater Talk welcomes guests Rick Elice and Roger Rees, the writer and co-director of the Tony-nominated play, "Peter and the Starcatcher," Elice's enchanting prequel to the children's classic Peter Pan.
Tony Predictions 2012
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186. rész
Theater Talk regulars Jesse Green (New York Magazine), Michael Musto (The Village Voice), and Patrick Pacheco (LA Times) join us to forecast who will win 2012's coveted Tony Awards.
Alan Menken & Harvey Fierstein on "Newsies"
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185. rész
Our focus is the crowd-pleasing new musical "Newsies." Joining us at our grand piano are the show's composer Alan Menken, and librettist Harvey Fierstein, who describe the popular show's incubation period, and perform several of the show's best songs.
Critics Review the Broadway Spring Season, 2012
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184. rész
Friends of Theater Talk, critics Ben Brantley of "The New York Times," Peter Marks of "The Washington Post," and Terry Teachout of "The Wall Street Journal" join us to evaluate some of the most notable shows that have recently opened on Broadway.
"One Man, Two Guvnors"
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183. rész
Theater Talk has Richard Bean, Nicholas Hytner and James Corden - the writer, director and star respectively of the new hit comedy, "One Man, Two Guvnors," based on the Eighteenth Century Goldoni farce, "The Servant of Two Masters."
"Gore Vidal's The Best Man" revisited
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182. rész
In a "Theater Talk" classic, writer Gore Vidal talks about “The Best Man,” his 1960 political drama, revived on Broadway in 2000 when the interview was recorded. The play, “Gore Vidal’s The Best Man” is currently being revived on Broadway.
Marilyn Maye
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181. rész
Revered cabaret performer Marilyn Maye reminisces on Theater Talk about her lengthy career as one of the most sought-after jazz singers and interpreters of popular song. She also performs a few of her favorite tunes, accompanied on the piano by Don Rebic.
Spiderman v. Taymor and Remembering Ted Mann
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180. rész
Reporter Patrick Healy of "The New York Times" discusses the lawsuit between the producers of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, and the musical's former director, Julie Taymor. We then pay tribute to the late producer Theodore Mann.
Drama critics Charles Isherwood (New York Times), David Rooney (Variety) and Linda Winer (Newsday) review the new season.
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19. rész
Critics Charles Isherwood of "The New York Times," David Rooney of "Variety" and Linda Winer of "Newsday" review new Broadway productions.
"Venus in Fur" and "Carrie"
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179. rész
Actors Nina Arianda and Hugh Dancy discuss their roles in the play "Venus in Fur". Also, a conversation with "Carrie" composer Michael Gore and librettist Lawrence D. Cohen, joined by Marin Mazzie, star of the Off-Broadway revival.
"Smash" Producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan
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178. rész
Producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan discuss their careers bringing musical theater to film and television, most notably, their innovative new NBC TV series "Smash," the show about the making of a Broadway musical.
Sir Tim Rice 2012
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177. rész
Theater Talk has lyricist/librettist Sir Tim Rice discussing the revivals of his hit shows "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Evita", both of which are now being revived on Broadway.
“Wit” and “Silence! The Musical”
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176. rész
Theater Talk discusses the play “Wit,” with playwright Margaret Edson and the current production's director Lynne Meadow. Also, we focus on “Silence! The Musical,” with the show's librettist Hunter Bell and actors David Garrison and Jenn Harris.
"Seminar” Writer and Cast
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175. rész
We discuss the new Broadway play, “Seminar,” with actors Alan Rickman, Lily Rabe, and Hamish Linklater, and its playwright Theresa Rebeck.
Spring Season Preview 2012
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174. rész
We preview the new season on Broadway with Jesse Green, of “New York Magazine,” Michael Musto, of “The Village Voice,” Patrick Pacheco of the “LA Times,” Michael Riedel of the “New York Post” and producer Susan Haskins.
Kevin Spacey on "Richard III"
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173. rész
We interview Kevin Spacey about his portrayal of “Richard III” in the internationally-acclaimed production, now at BAM. Spacey also discusses his role as Artistic Director of the Old Vic Theatre in London.
Critic's Rampage 01-2012
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172. rész
Critics Scott Brown, Jacques le Sourd, David Richardson, and Elisabeth Vincentelli evaluate the current Broadway season. Among the shows they discuss are: The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, The Road to Mecca and Seminar.
"Follies" ’71 & A Jackie Hoffman New Year
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171. rész
Actors Kurt Peterson and Harvey Evans from the original 1971 cast of FOLLIES reminisce with producer Ted Chapin about the landmark musical. Next, we toast the New Year with Jackie Hoffman, now starring in “Jackie Hoffman's A Chanukah Charol.”
Our Hugh Jackman Holiday Celebration
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170. rész
We've got Hugh Jackman, Broadway's biggest star! We spend a half-hour with the popular entertainer. Jackman talks about his love for Broadway, his sellout show, “Hugh Jackman - Back on Broadway” and his upbringing in Australia.
Zinoman and "Lysistrata Jones"
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169. rész
Writer Douglas Carter Beane and composer Lewis Flinn discuss their new musical “Lysistrata Jones.” Also, critic Jason Zinoman of “The New York Times” talks about ‘new horror’ films, the subject of his book “Shock Value.”
Playwrights: “Standing on Ceremony” & “Chinglish”
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168. rész
Our guests are writers Moisés Kaufman, José Rivera & Paul Rudnick, all contributors to “Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays,” Also, playwright David Henry Hwang discusses his new comedy/drama, “Chinglish,” about an American businessman in China.
Frank Langella on "Man And Boy"
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167. rész
We welcome actor Frank Langella, now appearing in Terence Rattigan's Man And Boy at The Roundabout Theatre Company. The master performer discusses playing a sinister financier, the central character of this drama.
"Follies" Stars and Isherwood’s Lament
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166. rész
Actors Elaine Paige and Ron Raines discuss their roles in the hit Broadway revival of the classic musical Follies. Also The NY Times critic Charles Isherwood explains why he will no longer review the plays of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer Adam Rapp.
Behind the Scenes of "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark"
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165. rész
Actors Patrick Page, Isabel Keating and Michael Mulheren, members of the company of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, discuss what was really going on behind the scenes during the longest preview period for a show in Broadway history.
Fall Season Preview 10-2011
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164. rész
Our panel of theater experts, Jesse Green of New York Magazine, Michael Musto of the Village Voice and Patrick Pacheco of the LA Times, look ahead to the new Broadway season.
Regarding Terence Rattigan
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163. rész
Critics John Heilpern and John Simon, plus British actor Edward Hibbert, debate the artistry and influence of prolific British playwright Terence Rattigan (1911-1977), as the English-speaking world celebrates his centenary this year.
Reflections on the Season
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162. rész
Theater Talk looks back at some of the highlights of its 2010-2011 season.
Legendary Lyricist Sheldon Harnick
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161. rész
Lyricist Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler On The Roof, Fiorello!, She Loves Me) recounts experiences from his 50-year career in the theater. In addition, he and singer/actress Kate Baldwin perform "To Life," one of the best-known songs from Fiddler On The Roof.
Alan Menken, Part 2
26 perc
160. rész
We continue our interview with composer Alan Menken. He talks about his song-writing partnerships and performs some of his most beloved hits, including songs from The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and his new Broadway show, SISTER ACT.
Alan Menken, Part 1
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159. rész
We interview the composer of Sister Act, Alan Menken at the piano. He details the development of his musical career and performs some of his key composition. This is part one of a two-part series.
Spring Critics 2011
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157. rész
Our panel of New York drama critics reviews Broadway shows from the spring, 2011 season. It includes: Adam Feldman of Time Out, Jacques le Sourd of WCBS Radio, Terry Teachout of The Wall Street Journal and Elisabeth Vincentelli of the New York Post.
Nicholas Hytner and Tony Wrap-up 2011
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156. rész
Sir Nicholas Hytner discusses the Tony-winning Best Play WAR HORSE, which was developed at the National Theatre of Great Britain, where he is the Artistic Director. Also, reporters Jesse Green, Michael Musto and Patrick Pacheco review this year's Tonys.
"Ghetto Klown" and "The Normal Heart"
26 perc
155. rész
Actor and writer John Leguizamo discusses his new one-man show Ghetto Klown. Also, we present an encore of our 2004 interview with Larry Kramer on the art and politics behind his classic play The Normal Heart, now being revived on Broadway.
Tony Predictions 2011
26 perc
154. rész
Our panel of theater experts, Jesse Green of “New York Magazine,” Michael Musto of “The Village Voice,” and Patrick Pacheco of the “LA Times,” forecast which of the candidates should win, and will win these most coveted of theater awards.
"The Book Of Mormon"
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153. rész
Actors Josh Gad, Nikki M. James, Rory O’Malley and Andrew Rannells discuss working on the Broadway hit THE BOOK OF MORMON. This is followed by a conversation with the show’s inspiring choreographer and co-director Casey Nicholaw.Actors Josh Gad, Nikki M. James, Rory O’Malley and Andrew Rannells discuss working on the Broadway hit The Book of Mormon. This is followed by a conversation with the show’s inspiring choreographer and co-director Casey Nicholaw.Actors Josh Gad, Nikki M. James, Rory O’Malley and Andrew Rannells discuss working on the Broadway hit The Book of Mormon. This is followed by a conversation with the show’s inspiring choreographer and co-director Casey Nicholaw.
"Jerusalem"
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152. rész
Tony nominees, playwright Jez Butterworth and actor Mark Rylance, discuss JERUSALEM, Butterworth's new play in which Rylance plays one of the most outrageous characters ever to cross a Broadway stage.
Veteran producers Manny Azenberg and Michael David
26 perc
158. rész
On the eve of the reopening of Spider-Man, we invited Emanuel Azenberg and Michael David, two successful Broadway producers to tell us what it's like to be in the center of the storm of a show that isn't working out.
"The Motherf**ker With The Hat"
26 perc
151. rész
Actors Chris Rock, Bobby Cannavale and playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis discuss Guirgis’ hit play THE MOTHER WITH THE HAT, about a struggling addict’s conflicted relationship with his AA sponsor.
Shaiman and Wittman on "Catch Me If You Can"
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150. rész
The musical team behind the new Broadway hit Catch Me If You Can, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, stop by to perform a new song from the show.
"Good People" and "Anything Goes"
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149. rész
Actor Tate Donovan and Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire discuss Abaire's new play Good People, now on Broadway. Also, Timothy Crouse, co-librettist of Anything Goes, the splashy new revival of the 1934 musical classic by Cole Porter.
Harvey Fierstein of "La Cage Aux Folles"
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148. rész
Actor/writer Harvey Fierstein, currently starring on Broadway in the revival of La Cage Aux Folles, the ground-breaking musical for which he wrote the Tony-winning libretto almost 30 years ago.
Peter Gelb of The Metropolitan Opera
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147. rész
Peter Gelb, General Manager of The Metropolitan Opera, discusses his revitalization of this massive cultural organization's repertory with new productions of classic operas, staged by some of the most prominent theater directors of today.
Robert Lopez, Trey Parker and Matt Stone
26 perc
146. rész
Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, creators of the new musical, “The Book of Mormon,” are our guests. They discuss how they worked together to create this irreverent and crowd-pleasing Broadway show.
Dick Cavett, Part 2
26 perc
145. rész
TV-talk pioneer Dick Cavett returns to share more true tales from his beloved TV interview series “The Dick Cavett Show,” among them the story behind his 1980 conversation with Richard Burton about Elizabeth Taylor.
Dick Cavett, Part 1
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144. rész
TV-talk pioneer Dick Cavett discusses how he went from studying theater at Yale to hosting his late-night interview series on ABC. He remembers superlative guests from his many years on air, including Katherine Hepburn, Richard Burton and Janis Joplin.
Dana Ivey and Paul Rudnick
26 perc
143. rész
Actress Dana Ivey and playwright Paul Rudnick discuss the 19th century British playwright Oscar Wilde and his classic work “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Also, AndrewAndrew report from a press preview of “Priscilla Queen of The Desert.”
F. Murray Abraham
26 perc
142. rész
F. Murray Abraham discusses his role as Shylock in the Theatre for a New Audience’s production of “The Merchant of Venice.” He also talks about his evolution from being a teenage “hoodlum” in to becoming an Oscar-winning actor.
Austin Pendleton
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141. rész
Austin Pendleton gives us a master class in acting and directing while talking about his hit production of Chekhov's “Three Sisters,” at Off Broadway's Classic Stage Company.
Spring Season Preview 2011
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140. rész
Spring Season Preview 2011, A conversation about the spring's new Broadway shows, including “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark." Panelists are Jesse Green of “NY Magazine,” Michael Musto of “The Village Voice,“ and Patrick Pacheco of “NY1.”
Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Part 2
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139. rész
In the second part of our not-to-be-missed interview with Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, the couple discusses moving separately into successful "legit" careers while keeping their marriage of fifty-seven years together.
Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Part 1
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138. rész
Stiller and Meara, Part 1 of 2. We welcome the great Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, who discuss their early careers in improv and comedy, leading up to their big break on TV’s “Ed Sullivan Show.”
Jacques le Sourd, John Simon and Terry Teachout
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137. rész
Critics Jacques le Sourd of CBS, John Simon of “The Westchester Guardian,” and Terry Teachout of “The Wall Street Journal” review new shows and discuss the changing role of critics in light of the decline of newspapers and the rise of the "blogosphere."
Colin Quinn and Todd Robbins
26 perc
136. rész
Raconteur and social commentator Colin Quinn discusses social issues and his one-man Broadway hit, “Long Story Short.” Then master magician Todd Robbins, of "Play Dead," a show he created with Teller of Penn & Teller, eats our holiday lights.
Ethan Mordden
26 perc
135. rész
Writer/historian Ethan Mordden discusses his new book “The Guest List: How Manhattan Defined American Sophistication - From the Algonquin Round Table to Truman Capote's Ball” in which he profiles major leaders and opponents of NYC café society.
John Cullum and Eric Bentley
26 perc
134. rész
Veteran Broadway actor John Cullum, a star of Kander and Ebb’s last musical “The Scottsboro Boys,” discusses his career on Broadway of over 50 years. Also, we join the celebration of the 94th birthday of renowned critic and playwright, Eric Bentley.
James Shapiro and Jill Clayburgh
26 perc
133. rész
We look at SHYLOCK, with Prof. James Shapiro, author of “Shakespeare and the Jews.” He discusses how this “Merchant of Venice” character has been portrayed over the past four centuries. Also, we pay tribute to the beloved actress Jill Clayburgh.
Edward Hibbert and Cherry Jones
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132. rész
We are joined by actors Cherry Jones and Edward Hibbert, now appearing in the revival of George Bernard Shaw’s “Mrs. Warren’s Profession.” They discuss this classic play, shut down by police in 1905 after one performance due to it’s then-scandalous theme.
Lee Hall, Deka Walmsley, Jerry Carlson
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131. rész
Writer Lee Hall and actor Deka Walmsley discuss Hall’s new play “The Pitmen Painters,” about a group of miners who become artists. Also, film historian Jerry Carlson focuses on “Brief Encounter,” a classic 1944 film and 2010 multimedia stage production.
Charles Busch, Alison Fraser and Julie Halston
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130. rész
Playwright/actor Charles Busch discusses his new Off-Brodway hit “The Divine Sister,” about a highly unconventional group of nuns. Joining him are his costars Alison Fraser and Julie Halston.
Elaine Stritch
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129. rész
Actress Elaine Stritch, now starring in the hit revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music” gives a not-to-be-missed interview in which she discusses the pros and cons of being an 85 year-old star, giving 8 performances a week on Broadway.
Fall 2010 Season Preview
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128. rész
Entertainment journalists Jesse Green, Michael Musto, and Patrick Pacheco look ahead to the new Broadway season. Among others, they discuss the new productions “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown,” “Spider-Man” and “The Pee-wee Herman Show.”
Jerry Carlson and Ethan Mordden
26 perc
127. rész
Film historian Jerry Carlson on the current stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps. Also, author Ethan Mordden discusses his book “Ziegfeld: The Man Who Invented Show Business.”
Robert Osborne
26 perc
126. rész
Film historian Robert Osborne, host of the Turner Classic Movie channel, comes by to discuss his favorite movies about the theater, as well as his choices for the most successful, and unsuccessful, stage to screen transfers in Hollywood history.
Rita Gardner and Tom Jones
26 perc
125. rész
A celebration of the 50th anniversary of “The Fantasticks,” with lyricist/librettist Tom Jones, the show’s original co-star Rita Gardner and members of the current company: Erik Altemus, Edward Watts and Robert Felstein.
Jules Feiffer
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124. rész
Playwright/cartoonist Jules Feiffer on his successful career, as well as his memoir, “Backing into Forward.”
James Shapiro
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123. rész
Prof. James Shapiro of Columbia University discusses the question "who really wrote Shakespeare?" and the centuries-old “authorship” controversy surrounding the playwright, the subject of his new book, “Contested Will.”
Michael Kuchwara, John Heilpern, Jacques le Sourd, Jesse Green, Michael Musto, Patrick Pacheco
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122. rész
In tribute to Michael Kuchwara, the longtime critic of the AP who died in May of 2010, we present an encore of our ‘08 panel on the decline of the role of print critics with Kuchwara and others. Next, a look back at the decade on Broadway, 2000-2009.
Joe Dziemianowicz, Charles Isherwood, John Simon, Elisabeth Vincentelli
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121. rész
Reviews of recent Broadway productions by critics Joe Dziemianowicz of “The Daily News,” Charles Isherwood of “The NY Times,” John Simon of Bloomberg News and Elisabeth Vincentelli of the “NY Post.” Also, a Tony Awards red carpet report from AndrewAndrew.
Tony Wrap-up and the great Marian Seldes
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120. rész
Theater journalists Jesse Green of “New York Magazine,” Patrick Healy of “The NY Times,” and Michael Musto of “The Village Voice” review the Tony Awards ceremony and it's impact. Also, we are joined by Tony Lifetime Achievement Award winner Marian Seldes.
Linda Lavin, Twyla Tharp
26 perc
119. rész
Actress Linda Lavin discusses her career in theater and her role in Donald Margulies's “Collected Stories;” also, choreographer Twyla Tharp details the process of creating her Sinatra-based musical for Broadway, “Come Fly Away.”
Tony Predictions, 2010
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118. rész
Jesse Green of “New York Magazine,” Michael Musto of “The Village Voice,” and Patrick Pacheco of the “LA Times” handicap this year's Tony Awards races and explain why this year's Tony night is different from all other Tony nights.
Baz Bamigboye, Bill T. Jones, Stephen Hendel, Sahr Ngaujah
26 perc
117. rész
Baz Bamigboye, the UK's most influential theater columnist, reviews some of Broadway’s newest shows. Also, we discuss the acclaimed musical “Fela!,” with its director/choreographer Bill T. Jones, producer Stephen Hendel and star, Sahr Ngaujah.
Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson and Kenny Leon
26 perc
116. rész
Actors Viola Davis and Stephen McKinley Henderson and director Kenny Leon on their revival of “Fences,” August Wilson's 1987 Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Christopher Walken
26 perc
115. rész
A conversation with the brilliant actor Christopher Walken, starring on Broadway in Martin McDonagh's “A Behanding in Spokane,” for which he received a Best Actor Tony nomination.
Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer
26 perc
114. rész
Billie Joe Armstrong, composer and lyricist of the new Broadway hit “American Idiot” and the production’s director Michael Mayer who had the vision to transform Green Day’s rock opera into a Tony-nominated musical.
Michael Friedman, Alex Timbers, Mark Shenton, The West End Whingers
26 perc
113. rész
Writer/director Alex Timbers and composer Michael Friedman discuss “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,” their "emo" musical about the 7th President of the US. Also, UK critic Mark Shenton and London’s notorious West End Whingers review Broadway’s latest fare.
Theodore Mann and Patrick Healy
26 perc
112. rész
A conversation with producer Theodore Mann, author of the memoir “Journeys in the Night: Creating a New American Theater with Circle in the Square.” Also, reporter Patrick Healy of “The NY Times,” who shares his tactics for covering the Broadway beat.
Robert Hofler
26 perc
111. rész
Author Robert Hofler of “Variety” discusses his new biography “Party Animals: A Hollywood Tale of Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n' Roll Starring the Fabulous Allan Carr,” about the rise and fall of the powerful and flamboyant Broadway and film producer.
“Love, Loss & What I Wore” and Decade in Review
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110. rész
Actresses Janeane Garofalo and Carol Kane talk about appearing in the Off-Broadway hit “Love, Loss, and What I Wore.” Also, Jesse Green, Michael Musto, Patrick Pacheco single out the highlights and lowlights from the previous decade on Broadway.
Maury Yeston, Part 2
26 perc
109. rész
Composer/lyricist Maury Yeston performs more of his compositions, including songs from, “Titanic!” and “Grand Hotel.”
Patrick Pacheco and Peter Schneider
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108. rész
Producer Peter Schneider and writer/reporter Patrick Pacheco discuss their new documentary “Waking Sleeping Beauty.” The film tells the story of the artistic rebirth of the Walt Disney Animation Studios in the late 1980's.
Douglas Carter Beane
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107. rész
Playwright Douglas Carter Beane discusses his new comedy “Mr. & Mrs. Fitch,” about a husband/wife gossip-writing team. Also, a report from AndrewAndrew from this year's Under the Radar festival.
Maury Yeston, Part 1
26 perc
106. rész
Maury Yeston, Part 1. We're at the Steinway Grand with composer/lyricist Maury Yeston, 2010 Oscar-nominee for the movie “Nine,” as he performs highlights from his career, including numbers from his hit Broadway musicals: “Grand Hotel” and “Nine.”
“The Scottsboro Boys”
26 perc
105. rész
We discuss the new Kander & Ebb musical “The Scottsboro Boys.” Our guests include the show's composer John Kander, director Susan Stroman, and actors Colman Domingo, as well as Brandon Victor Dixon, who performs a number from the production.
Donald Margulies and Eric Bogosian
26 perc
104. rész
Playwright Donald Margulies and actor/playwright Eric Bogosian discuss Margulies' critically acclaimed drama, “Time Stands Still,” in which Bogosian is appearing on Broadway at The Manhattan Theatre Club.
Liev Schreiber and Gregory Mosher
26 perc
103. rész
Actor Liev Schreiber and director Gregory Mosher discuss “A View from the Bridge,” Mosher's critically-acclaimed Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's 1955 tragedy in which Schreiber stars with Scarlett Johansson.
Broadway Producers and “The Orphans’ Home Cycle”
26 perc
102. rész
Producers Jeffrey Seller and Thomas Viertel discuss the resiliency of Broadway during the Recession. Also, a brief conversation with the late playwright Horton Foote and his daughter, actress Hallie Foote, about his last play, “The Orphans' Home Cycle.”
The Original Elaine Stritch
26 perc
101. rész
To celebrate the 85th birthday of the great Elaine Stritch, we present an encore of her first-ever appearance on THEATER TALK. In this 1999 interview, the outspoken actress shares her memories about life and her uniquely successful career.
Spring Season Preview
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100. rész
Theater journalists Jesse Green of “New York Magazine,” Michael Musto of “The Village Voice” and Patrick Pacheco of the “L.A. Times” look forward to what is coming to Broadway this spring, including the new musical “The Addams Family.”
“The Lyrics of Johnny Mercer”
26 perc
99. rész
Musical theater experts Barry Day & Robert Kimball discuss the life and times of the prolific 20th Century lyricist, Johnny Mercer. Singers Anna Bergman & Steve Ross, perform of some of Mercer’s best songs including “Moon River” & “Hooray for Hollywood.”
Playwright Theresa Rebeck and the cast of her new comedy “The Understudy”: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Justin Kirk and Julie White
26 perc
98. rész
laywright Theresa Rebeck and the cast of her new hit comedy “The Understudy”: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Justin Kirk, and Julie White share funny and insightful horror stories of what actors must go through to succeed or, in many cases, fail.
Bernard Gersten, Jerry Stiller and Kenneth Turan
27 perc
97. rész
We discuss NYC’s legendary Public Theater and its founder, Joseph Papp w/ actor Jerry Stiller, Lincoln Center Exec. Prod. Bernard Gersten and critic Kenneth Turan, author of “Free For All: Joe Papp, The Public, and the Greatest Theater Story Ever Told.”
Peter Marks, Aaron Riccio, Chris Kompanek, AndrewAndrew
26 perc
96. rész
Washington Post critic Peter Marks on the revival of “Ragtime.” Also, critics Aaron Riccio of the New Theater Corps and Chris Kompanek of Flavorpill review new shows; plus AndrewAndrew report from the opening of “Dream Girls” at Harlem’s Apollo Theater.
Willem Dafoe, Richard Foreman, James Shapiro and Kevin Curtis
26 perc
95. rész
Director Richard Foreman and actor Willem Dafoe on Foreman’s Idiot in which Dafoe stars. Also, Prof James Shapiro of Columbia U. on Jude Law's interpretation of Hamlet. Finally, Kevin Curtis performs "Georgetown" from the new musical Street Lights.
Ethan Mordden, Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles
26 perc
94. rész
Author Ethan Mordden discusses his book “Ziegfeld: The Man Who Invented Show Business.” Also, actors Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles on their interpretation of “Oleanna,” David Mamet's incendiary play about sexual politics and abuse.
Sir Alan Ayckbourn
26 perc
93. rész
Sir Alan Ayckbourn discusses his new play, “My Wonderful Day,” which he both wrote and directed. The insightful and articulate playwright talks about his lengthy career and shares writing techniques, which have helped him create 73 plays to date.
“The Royal Family”
26 perc
92. rész
Critic Charles Isherwood of the NY Times & writer Paul Rudnick discuss the legendary humorist George S. Kaufman & his classic 1927 play “The Royal Family,” followed by actors Tony Roberts & John Glover, costars of the 2009 Broadway revival of the comedy.
Bill T. Jones, Stephen Hendel, Sahr Ngaujah, Matthew Holtzclaw, Chuck Cooper
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91. rész
Director Bill T. Jones, producer Stephen Hendel, and actor Sahr Ngaujah on their new Broadway show “Fela!” Also, illusionist, Matthew Holtzclaw and actor Chuck Cooper of “Finian's Rainbow” perform a dazzling magic trick.
Neil Simon, Jordan Roth
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90. rész
A conversation with playwright Neil Simon, followed by producer Jordan Roth, the new President of Jujamcyn Theaters; also, AndrewAndrew, of East Village Radio, report from the opening of “Bye Bye Birdie.”
Michael Korie, Arthur Perlman, Michael Kuchwara and Jacques le Sourd
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89. rész
Theater writers Michael Korie and Arthur Perlman discuss the legendary lyricist/librettist E.Y. "Yip" Harburg, and his musical “Finian's Rainbow.” Also, critics Michael Kuchwara and Jacques le Sourd review some of Broadway’s top new shows.
2009-‘10 Season Preview
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88. rész
Theater experts: Jesse Green of “New York Magazine,” Michael Musto from “Village Voice” and Patrick Pacheco, discuss and create buzz surrounding the upcoming season on Broadway.
A Walk Through the Players Club
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87. rész
We take a tour of NYC’s Players Club. Author Howard Kissel leads us through the elegant 19th c. mansion, once the home of famed actor Edwin Booth (brother of John Wilkes), pointing out its treasures and telling fascinating stories of Booth and his world.
Larry Gelbart
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86. rész
In tribute to Larry Gelbart, the great writer/humorist ("A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "Mash," "Tootsie"), who died September 11, 2009 at 81, Theater Talk repeats his 2004 visit to the show.
Harriet Walter and Janet McTeer
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85. rész
An extended version of our interview with actresses Harriet Walter and Janet McTeer discussing “Mary Stuart,” the historical drama about the struggle between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, two of the most formidable women of British history.
Bob Avian, John Breglio & Charlotte d’Amboise Bob Avian, John Breglio & Charlotte d’Amboise
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84. rész
Director Bob Avian, producer John Breglio and actress Charlotte d'Amboise discuss the documentary, “Every Little Step,” which follows the lengthy and dramatic casting process for the recent revival of “A Chorus Line” in which they all took part.
Tappan Wilder, Jeremy McCarter and David Cromer
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83. rész
Episode devoted to Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town,” one of the most frequently performed plays in the world. Guests include Wilder nephew and expert, Tappan Wilder; writer Jeremy McCarter of “Newsweek” and David Cromer, director of the 2009 revival.
Lewis Black and Nancy Giles
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82. rész
A hilarious episode with comedians Lewis Black and Nancy Giles discussing their early days in the theater, arts education, and their lives as political satirists after Obama. Also, AndrewAndrew report from the opening of “The Wiz.”
Celebrating “The Boys in the Band”
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81. rész
Playwright Mart Crowley, actor Laurence Luckinbill and commentator Michael Musto of “The Village Voice” discuss the inspiration behind “The Boys in The Band” -Crowley's landmark 1967 drama on the LGBT rights movement of today.
“Irena’s Vow” and “Catch Me if You Can”
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80. rész
Actress Tovah Feldshuh and critic Adam Feldman of “Time Out/NY” debate the accuracy of “Irena's Vow,” the Holocaust drama in which Tovah stars on Broadway. Also, “Hairspray” composer Marc Shaiman performs a song from his new show, “Catch Me if You Can.”
Tony Wrap-up
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79. rész
Broadway pundits: Jesse Green, Michael Musto & Patrick Pacheco evaluate this year's Tony's. Also, Matthew Warchus, winner for Best Director/Play, joins us to celebrate his win for “God of Carnage.” Finally, Andrew•Andrew report from the Tony Red Carpet.
Critics’ Cavalcade
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78. rész
Ten of New York's most astute theater journalists join us to evaluate their choices for the best and worst of the Broadway season.
Tony Predictions
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77. rész
Theater reporters Jesse Green of “New York Magazine,” Michael Musto of “The Village Voice” and MSNBC, and Patrick Pacheco of “The L.A. Times” discuss who will win the Tony Awards and why.
Angela Lansbury
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76. rész
Angela Lansbury, appearing on Broadway in "Blithe Spirit," discusses her lengthy career in theater and films and how at the age 83 she maintains the vitality and bravura that have made her a great star.
James Rado, Galt MacDermot and Gavin Creel
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75. rész
“Hair” playwright and lyricist James Rado, composer Galt MacDermot and actor Gavin Creel discuss the critically acclaimed revival of this beloved musical. The trio also performs a song from “Hair” at the piano with bongo accompaniment by Vince MacDermot.
“God of Carnage”
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74. rész
The entire cast of Yasmina Reza’s celebrated play, “God of Carnage,” actors: James Gandolfini, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeff Daniels, and Hope Davis, discuss their work in this comedy of manners.
“Mary Stuart” and “Reasons To Be Pretty”
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73. rész
“Mary Stuart” stars Harriet Walter & Janet McTeer discuss the award-winning historical drama about 2 mad queens. Also, director Terry Kinney & actor Thomas Sadoski on the new rule that allows audience to ‘text’ during their show, “Reasons to Be Pretty.”
Jane Fonda
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72. rész
Academy Award-winning actress Jane Fonda discusses her return to Broadway in Moises Kaufman’s “33 Variations,” as well as her other careers as an author and social activist.
Geoffrey Rush
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71. rész
Emmy & Academy Award-winning actor Geoffrey Rush joins us to discuss the critically acclaimed production of “Exit the King,” the revival of Eugene Ionesco's absurdist farce, in which Rush stars.
Ted Chapin, Michael Korie, Liz Callaway and Andrew Samonsky
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70. rész
“The Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein:” Lyricist Michael Korie ("Grey Gardens,” Happiness") and Ted Chapin of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization discuss the legendary Broadway writer; includes musical performances by Liz Callaway and Andrew Samonsky.
Arthur Laurents
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69. rész
Legendary writer/director Arthur Laurents returns to “Theater Talk” to discuss directing his current Broadway revival of the 1957 musical classic “West Side Story.”
Lynn Nottage, Saidah Arrika Ekulona and Elisabeth Vincentelli
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68. rész
Playwright Lynn Nottage and actress Saidah Arrika Ekulona discuss Nottage's critically-acclaimed drama, “Ruined,” about brutality towards women in the war-torn Republic of The Congo. Also, reviews from critic Elisabeth Vincentelli of the “New York Post.”
Backstage at the Guthrie
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67. rész
A tour of Minneapolis’ new Guthrie Theater Complex, with artistic director Joe Dowling, actor Charles Keating and members of the Guthrie staff.
Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Richard Kind and Jackie Hoffman
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66. rész
Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel, creators of Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, are joined by actor Richard Kind and actress Jackie Hoffman to discuss this hit cabaret comedy, in which celebrities read excerpts from other celebrities’ memoirs.
Linda Winer and John Simon
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65. rész
Drama critics John Simon of “Bloomberg News” and Linda Winer of “Newsday” discuss the impact of playwright Harold Pinter (1930-200 on the world of the theater and debate the true importance of his work to the development of modern drama.
Gina Gionfriddo, David A. Jasen and Robert Kimball
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64. rész
Writer Gina Gionfriddo on her hit play, “Becky Shaw” inspired by the novel “Vanity Fair.” Plus: music historians David Jasen & Robert Kimball on the rise and fall of “Tin Pan Alley,” the hub of the popular music world at the beginning of the 20th Century.
Frank Langella
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63. rész
Actor Frank Langella discusses his Tony-winning role in "Frost/Nixon," as the brilliant yet disgraced former President. This year, Langella was a Best Actor, Oscar nominee for his recreation of the role in the screen adaptation of this celebrated drama.
Garry Hynes and Marie Mullen
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62. rész
Tony-winners, director Garry Hynes and actress Marie Mullen, on “The Cripple of Inishmaan,” Martin McDonagh's play about life in an Irish village. Also a "Broadway Update" about new musicals based on works of Michael Jackson and cartoonist Charles Addams.
Jesse Green, Michael Musto, Patrick Pacheco
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61. rész
A look ahead at Broadway's Spring season with reporters Jesse Green of “New York Magazine” and Patrick Pacheco of “On-Stage,” as well as the infamous columnist and commentator, Michael Musto of the “Village Voice.”
Christopher Plummer and John Simon
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60. rész
Legendary actor Christopher Plummer discusses his auspicious career, spanning almost 60 years, and his new autobiography "In Spite of Myself." Joining him is critic John Simon of Bloomberg News.
Peter Morgan
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59. rész
An interview with writer Peter Morgan on his play "Frost/Nixon," about the legendary 1977 TV encounter between former US president Richard Nixon and British talk-show host David Frost. Morgan got an Oscar nomination for his screen adaptation of this work.
Lee Hall
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58. rész
Writer Lee Hall discusses creating the screenplay for the beloved film "Billy Elliot," which he adapted (with composer Elton John) into a hit musical, now on Broadway.
Stephen Daldry, also Aaron Riccio
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57. rész
Acclaimed British director, Stephen Daldry, on his Broadway musical hit, "Billy Elliot," plus New Theater Corps critic Aaron Riccio reviews the Off-Off Broadway sensation, "Blasted."
Baz Bamigboye and Charles Spencer
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56. rész
Influential columnist Baz Bamigboye of London’s “Daily Mail” and critic Charles Spencer of “The Daily Telegraph” of London, review the shows they saw during their visit to New York City and also discuss the London theater scene.
Horton Foote, Elizabeth Ashley and Hallie Foote
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55. rész
A conversation about “Dividing The Estate,” with its playwright Horton Foote and two of its stars, Elizabeth Ashley and Hallie Foote.
Harvey Fierstein
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54. rész
A conversation with writer/actor Harvey Fierstein, who returned to HAIRSPRAY for the final weeks of the musical’s successful run, playing “Edna Turnblad,” the role that he originated in the hit show 6 1/2 years ago.
John Heilpern, Mike Kuchwara and Jacques le Sourd
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53. rész
Critics John Heilpern of “The New York Observer,” Mike Kuchwara of The Associated Press and Jacques le Sourd of CBS radio, discuss the profound impact of the economy on their profession and review highlights of the Broadway season thus far.
Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
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52. rész
Composer/lyricist Marc Shaiman and lyricist Scott Wittman of “Hairspray” discuss their recent involvement in the controversy over California's Proposition 8, which is being debated all over the country.
Gerald Schoenfeld, also David Pittu and Peter Bartlett
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51. rész
In tribute to the late Gerald Schoenfeld, Chairman of the Shubert Organization, we present highlights of our 2001 interview with him. Also, David Pittu and Peter Bartlett discuss their Off-Broadway show, "What's That Smell: The Songs of Jacob Sterling."
“A Tribute to Clive Barnes”
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50. rész
A conversation from 2005 with the late Clive Barnes, the preeminent critic of the theater and dance world.
Actor Frank Langella on “A Man for All Seasons” and “Frost/Nixon”
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49. rész
Actor Frank Langella discusses his diverse roles as martyred 16th century English Catholic, Thomas More, in “A Man for All Seasons,” as well as the disgraced American President, Richard Nixon, in the soon-to-be released screen version of “Frost/Nixon.”
Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe
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48. rész
Actors Daniel Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths discuss their roles in the Broadway revival of Peter Shaffer’s classic 1973 drama, “Equus.”
Emanuel Azenberg and James Freydberg
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47. rész
Veteran Producers Emanuel Azenberg and James Freydberg discuss how Broadway and the theater industry will cope with the coming economic downturn.
Estelle Parsons
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46. rész
Actress Estelle Parsons discusses her role in the Tony-winning play “August: Osage County,” as well as her remarkable career, which included being the 1st woman on NBC's “Today Show,” an Oscar for “Bonnie and Clyde” and a recurring role on "Roseanne."
Broadway Season Preview
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45. rész
A look at the new Broadway season with entertainment reporters Jesse Green of "New York Magazine," Michael Musto of "The Village Voice," plus Patrick Pacheco of "The LA Times."
Forum at The Guthrie
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44. rész
The artistic directors of four prominent, Midwestern not-for-profit theaters - The Guthrie, Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare and The Children's Theatre - discuss how the economic downturn will affect the vitality of America's resident theater movement.
Legendary Composer Charles Strouse, Part 2
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43. rész
Legendary composer Charles Strouse (“Annie,” “Bye Bye Birdie”) is interviewed at the piano and performs a number of his hits. Part 2 of 2.
Legendary Composer Charles Strouse, Part 1
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42. rész
Legendary composer Charles Strouse (“Annie,” “Bye Bye Birdie”) is interviewed at the piano and performs a number of his hits. Part 1 of 2.
“Chicago” - the musical’s 10th anniversary, with Walter Bobbie, James Naughton, Bebe Neuwirth/plus: John Kander, Fred Ebb
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41. rész
A celebration of Chicago: The Musical's 10th anniversary, with director Walter Bobbie, plus original cast actors James Naughton & Bebe Neuwirth; also, composer John Kander & lyricist Fred Ebb discuss their show on the 1st episode of Theater Talk in 1996.
“Dame Edna: Back with a Vengeance”
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40. rész
In this classic interview from 2004, the world's most admired woman, shares her wisdom and discusses her meeting with Presidents Bush and Clinton, as well as her hit show on Broadway.
South Pacific: Then and Now
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39. rész
"South Pacific: Then and Now," with Bartlett Sher, director of the 2008 Tony Award-winning revival; Also, an encore of 1999 discussion on South Pacific's 50th anniversary, with actor Don Fellows of the original Broadway company and producer Ted Chapin.
Remembering Simon Gray
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38. rész
A conversation with the late playwright Simon Gray, taped in the fall of 2005, as he prepared for the Broadway revival of one of his best-known plays, Butley. The beloved and irascible British writer died August 7, 2008.
“Theater Talk’s 10th Anniversary Special” Highlights from the First Decade
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37. rész
THEATER TALK celebrates their 10th anniversary on PBS with a look back at great guests and highlights of the series over the past decade.
Writer/director Arthur Laurents, on “Gypsy”
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36. rész
The great librettist/director Arthur Laurents discusses his classic musical “Gypsy,” now being revived on Broadway.
Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice on “Jersey Boys”
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35. rész
The witty and humorous Jersey Boys' librettists Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice bring us up to date on their recent activities and discuss the devoted fan base of their Tony Award-Winning musical.
Remembering Peter Stone
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34. rész
“Remembering Peter Stone,” a tribute to the outspoken librettist, Peter Stone. In highlights from his 7 appearances on Theater Talk, Stone (who passed away in 2003) discusses his thoughts on contemporary theater, as well as his hit musical "1776.
Theater Talk’s Tony Wrap-up ‘08
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33. rész
Bartlett Sher, Tony award-winning director of "South Pacific" (Best Revival/ Musical). Also, Jesse Green of "NY Magazine," Michael Musto of "The Village Voice" and Patrick Pacheco of NY1 evaluate the TONY Awards ceremony and the voters' choices.
Theater Talk's Critic’s Tony Cavalcade
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32. rész
"THEATER TALK’S Critics Cavalcade," a special pre-Tony show with 17 top theater journalists discussing highlights of the 07/08 season, plus a performance by Heidi Rodewald & Stew of a song from the Tony-nominated musical, "Passing Strange."
Jesse Green, Michael Musto, Patrick Pacheco
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31. rész
THEATER TALK's 12th Annual Tony Predictions Show. Jesse Green of New York Magazine, Michael Musto of the Village Voice and Patrick Pacheco of the LA Times explain who will win the 2008 Tony Awards' race and why.
George Packer
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30. rész
Writer George Packer, of “The New Yorker,” discusses his play “Betrayed” about the relationship between Iraqis and their American occupiers.
Daphne Rubin-Vega, Michael Musto
24 perc
29. rész
A look back at the musical sensation RENT with original star Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Michael Musto of The Village Voice, who chronicles the East Village scene where the classic 1996 musical takes place.
Patrick Stewart and Rupert Goold
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28. rész
Tony Nominee Patrick Stewart and director Rupert Goold of "Macbeth," discuss Broadway's new, hip & hi-tech revival of The Scottish Play.
George Wendt of "Hairspray;" plus David Javerbaum & Adam Schlesinger, the Tony-nominated songwriting team of "Cry-Baby: The Musical."
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27. rész
George Wendt of "Hairspray;" plus David Javerbaum & Adam Schlesinger, the Tony-nominated songwriting team of "Cry-Baby: The Musical."
Sir Tim Rice discusses his career and the revival of “Chess,” the musical he wrote with ABBA.
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26. rész
A conversation with the celebrated and eloquent lyricist/librettist, Sir Tim Rice. Sir Tim discusses his career and the revival of "Chess," the musical he wrote with ABBA.
Legendary filmmaker John Waters
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25. rész
Legendary filmmaker John Waters discusses his career and “Cry-Baby,” the new musical inspired by his 1990 movie.
Robert F. X. Sillerman, the Executive Producer of Mel Brooks’ Broadway musicals “The Producers” and “Young Frankenstein”
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24. rész
Robert F.X. Sillerman, the Executive Producer of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, discusses the new musical and its controversial ticket pricing... a fascinating conversation with a savvy and very successful show business entrepreneur.
Actors David Hyde Pierce, Karen Ziemba, Edward Hibbert, stars of the Kander and Ebb musical, “Curtains.” Plus: composer Duncan Sheik, on “Spring Awakening.”
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23. rész
Conversations with actors David Hyde Pierce, Edward Hibbert and Karen Ziemba of the musical Curtains; as well as composer Duncan Sheik of Spring Awakening. Sheik also performs his opening song from the show, "Momma who Bore Me."
Stew and Heidi Rodewald, of “Passing Strange”; plus: film historian Jerry Carlson on the stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcok’s “The 39 Steps.”
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22. rész
Writer/composer/performers Stew and Heidi Rodewald on their hit, Broadway rock musical "Passing Strange;" also film expert Jerry Carlson on Hitchcock's film classic. "The 39 Steps" and the new hit Broadway stage adaptation.
Filmmaker Albert Maysles, co-director of the legendary documentary “Grey Gardens”
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21. rész
The master filmmaker Albert Mayles discussing making his classic documentary Grey Gardens, which was adapted into a hit Broadway musical.
Elizabeth Ashley, actress, critic John Lahr debate the idea of an all-black revival of Tennessee Williams' classic, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.”
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20. rész
Actress Elizabeth Ashley and critic John Lahr discuss the background of Tennessee William's play Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, now being revived on Broadway. Ashley starred in the play's 1975 revival and Lahr is writing a biography of the playwright.
Conleth Hill and Ciarán Hinds on “The Seafarer” / “November” First Rehearsal, with Nathan Lane, David Mamet, Laurie Metcalf Conleth Hill and Ciarán Hinds on “The Seafarer” / “November” First Rehearsal
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18. rész
Irish actors Conleth Hill and Ciarán Hinds on their roles in Conor McPherson's play "The Seafarer."
Tom Stoppard, playwright “Rock ‘n’ Roll”
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17. rész
British writer Tom Stoppard discusses his work and new play “Rock ‘n’ Roll.”
Actor Chazz Palminteri discusses his one-man Broadway show, A Bronx Tale
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16. rész
Actor Chazz Palminteri discusses his one-man Broadway show, A Bronx Tale
Actors Ian McShane and Raul Esparza on Harold Pinter’s “The Homecoming”
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15. rész
Ian McShane and Raul Esparza discuss Harold Pinter’s play The Homecoming. Both actors are co-starring on Broadway in a celebrated revival of the classic (1965).
A conversation with Todd Haimes, Artistic Director of The Roundabout Theatre Company, celebrating its 40th Anniversary
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14. rész
A conversation with Todd Haimes, Artistic Director of The Roundabout Theatre Company, one of NYC's leading not-for-profits, now celebrating its 40th Anniversary.
A Tribute to Noel Coward, the legendary British writer/performer, with actress Elaine Stritch, critic John Simon, writer Barry Day
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13. rész
Actress Elaine Stritch, critic John Simon and writer Barry Day discuss the legendary British writer/performer Noel Coward.
Andre De Shields of “Black Nativity”/The Shangilia Youth Choir of Kenya performs in-studio holiday music. Plus: a visit to a rehearsal of David Mamet’s “November.”
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12. rész
Actor Andre De Shields of Black Nativity plus The Shangilia Youth Choir of Kenya who perform holiday music. Also, a visit to a rehearsal for the play November, with playwright David Mamet and actors Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf And Dylan Baker.
Charles Spencer, drama critic, The London Daily Telegraph
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11. rész
A conversation with drama critic Charles Spencer of "The London Daily Telegraph" who reviews the plays Peter And Jerry and Rock 'n' Roll along with other current productions in NYC and London.
Playwright Conor McPherson on “The Seafarer,” plus photographer Joan Marcus and writer David Cote on their book on “The Jersey Boys.”
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10. rész
Irish playwright Conor McPherson on The Seafarer, about a man's struggles at Christmas with family, alcohol & other demons. Also photographer Joan Marcus and writer David Cote on their book "Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons."
Writer Neal Gabler discusses his acclaimed biography, “Walt Disney: The Triumph Of American Imagination”
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9. rész
Neal Gabler discusses his biography, "Walt Disney: The Triumph Of American Imagination". Gabler explains why - 100 years after Disney's death – his art and enterprise still have an influence on virtually all aspects of our culture, including Broadway.
Playwright Stephen Massicotte on “The Oxford Roof Climber's Rebellion”; plus: Reverend Billy and director Savitri D on the docu., “What Would Jesus Buy?”
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8. rész
Stephen Massicotte on his play "The Oxford Roof Climber's Rebellion" about T.E. Lawrence and Robert Graves; also Rev. Billy and Savitri D on "What Would Jesus Buy?" a film documenting their Church of Stop Shopping's mission to decommercialize Xmas.
Critics Melissa Rose Bernardo of Entertainment Weekly and Jeremy McCarter of New York Magazine; plus: restaurateur Angus McIndoe.
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7. rész
Critics Melissa Rose Bernardo of "Entertainment Weekly" and Jeremy Mccarter of "New York Magazine" review "Pygmalion," "The Ritz" and "Mauritius;" also restaurateur Angus McIndoe explains how a Broadway stage hands' strike could influence his business.
Playwright Edward Albee
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6. rész
Playwright Edward Albee discusses the upcoming production of "Peter and Jerry" and pays tribute to actor George Grizzard, the original Nick in his classic play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
Playwright Theresa Rebeck and director Doug Hughes on “Mauritius”; Charles Busch on “Die Mommie Die!”
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5. rész
Playwright Theresa Rebeck and director Doug Hughes: plus playwright/performer Charles Busch are the guests Hughes and Rebeck discuss their new play, Mauritius; also Busch on the Off Broadway revival -in which he stars - of his Play Die Mommie Die!
Season Preview Fall 2007 with Jesse Green (NY Times), John Heilpern (NY Observer), Michael Musto (Village Voice)
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4. rész
Season preview: Jesse Green of "The New York Times," John Heilpern of "The New York Observer" and Michael Musto of the "Village Voice" join co-hosts Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins to forecast what will hit and what will miss, this fall on Broadway.
Playwright Douglas Carter Beane on Xanadu, plus Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer and lyricist Steven Sater of Spring Awakening
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3. rész
Librettist Douglas Carter Beane of Xanadu, plus Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer and librettist/lyricist Steven Sater of Spring Awakening are guests.
Oskar Eustis, Artistic Dir. of the Public Theater, on the 365 Days/365 Plays Festival. Interviewers: Aaron Ricco and Cindy Pierre
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2. rész
Oskar Eustis, Head of NY's Public Theater and directors from Ma-Yi, TADA!, Hadley, Mud/Bone & Classical Theatre of Harlem discuss the 365 Days/365 Plays Project. Also Peter Bartlett and Lee Roy Reams on the art of being replacement actors on Broadway.
Kitty Carlisle Hart and Anne Kaufman Schneider discuss the legacy of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart
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1. rész
Anne Kaufman Schneider and the late Kitty Carlisle Hart discuss the legacy of the playwriting team, George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, whose classic 30's comedies including, You Can't Take It With You and The Man Who Came To Dinner, are still popular.
