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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Elaine Paige (#286) - September, 2010 by American Theatre Wing

West End musical theatre star Elaine Paige discusses her three month sojourn in New York, including the recording of a new album of duets with artists ranging from Paul Anka to Sinead O'Conn…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 11:04AM
Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Jack Gilford by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Veteran Broadway actor Jack Gilford, while appearing in "Sly Fox", talks about how important Broadway is to the city of New York and how the 1961 Actors Equity strike impacted the city.

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 09:45AM
Monday, September 20, 2010

Performance - September, 1984 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

The panel of actors - Sinead Cusack ("Cyrano De Bergerac"), Frank Langella ("After The Fall"), Joe Mantegna ("Glengarry Glen Ross"), Theresa Merritt ("Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"), and Sigourn…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 11:03AM
Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Moisés Kaufman (#285) - September, 2010 by American Theatre Wing

Director, artistic director and playwright Moisés Kaufman discusses his newest project, the U.S. premiere of the 1940s opera "El Gato con Botas (Puss in Boots)", a collaboration between his…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 08:28AM
Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Lenny Baker by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

"I Love My Wife" star Lenny Baker talks about the difference between playing large and intimate theatres, and the reactions of matinee audiences.

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 11:26AM
Monday, September 13, 2010

Production: Hurlyburly - September, 1984 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

The production team behind "Hurlyburly" - advertising representative Rick Elice, agent Milton Goldman, legal counsel Jay S. Harris, stage manager Peter Lawrence, press representative Sandra …

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 12:21PM
Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Marin Mazzie (#284) - September, 2010 by American Theatre Wing

Marin Mazzie talks about taking on the role of Diana Goodman in Broadway's "Next to Normal" and whether she and her co-star/husband Jason Danieley take their work home with them after the sh…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 09:28AM
Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Harvey Sabinson by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Top New York press agent Harvey Sabinson talks about his memoir "Darling, You Were Wonderful", the origin of the book title, and the behind-the-scenes content including notable flops.

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 10:36AM
Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Cora Cahan (#283) - September, 2010 by American Theatre Wing

Cora Cahan, president of The New 42nd Street in New York, discusses her 20 years in the role of recapturing what was once the epicenter of Manhattan sleaze for theatre and family audiences. …

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 08:34AM
Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Cy Coleman by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

"Sweet Charity" composer Cy Coleman discusses his 1977 musical "I Love My Wife" comprised of 4 characters and 4 musicians performing a "contemporary, eclectic score."

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 11:16AM
Monday, August 30, 2010

Performance - April, 1985 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

The panel of Broadway actors - Matthew Broderick ("Biloxi Blues"), Jim Dale ("Joe Egg"), Charles S. Dutton ("Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"), Rosemary Harris ("Pack of Lies"), Glenda Jackson ("St…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 11:41AM
Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Kate Mulgrew (#282) - August, 2010 by American Theatre Wing

Downstage Center welcomes its second starship captain as actress Kate Mulgrew visits during her stint in the Off-Broadway comedy "Love, Loss, and What I Wore". She talks about being raised …

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 08:39AM
Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Robert LuPone by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Tony nominated actor Robert LuPone talks about the Backstage On Broadway educational program, and the time when former first lady Betty Ford attended "A Chorus Line" and the Secret Service's…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 12:03PM
Monday, August 23, 2010

Playwright, Director and Choreographer - April, 1985 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

The panelists - playwright P.J. Barry ("The Octette Bridge Club"), lyricist Ellen Fitzhugh ("Grind"), director John Going ("Inherit The Wind"), playwright Fay Kanin ("Grind"), playwright Jer…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 12:33PM
Friday, August 20, 2010

Puppet Designer - August, 2010 by American Theatre Wing

Puppet Designer Emily DeCola of The Puppet Kitchen has been designing and building puppets in New York for 7 years. She explains the wide scope of creating characters, sculpting puppets from…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 10:47AM
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Martin Pakledinaz (#281) - August, 2010 by American Theatre Wing

Costume designer Martin Pakledinaz talks about creating the clothes for the recent Broadway revival of "Lend Me A Tenor", the commencement of planning for the spring 2011 production of "Anyt…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 10:03AM
Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Yul Brynner by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Actor Yul Brynner talks about returning to his Academy and Tony Award winning role in the Broadway revival of "The King and I" 25 years later, how his life experience has changed his perform…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 12:51PM
Monday, August 16, 2010

Production: Grind - April, 1985 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

The producing team of the 1985 Broadway musical "Grind" - advertising representative Jeffrey Ash, group sales executive Ronald S. Lee, executive producer Ruth Mitchell, and producers Michael…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 01:17PM
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Lucie Arnaz (#280) - August, 2010 by American Theatre Wing

Lucie Arnaz, the daughter of television legends Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, talks about how Angela Lansbury and Vivian Vance prompted her towards a career on the stage. She recalls her earl…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 10:35AM
Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Performance - September, 1985 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

The panel of actors - Don Correia ("Singin' in the Rain"), Tovah Feldshuh ("Springtime for Henry"), Glenne Headly ("Arms and the Man"), Judd Hirsch ("I'm Not Rappaport"), Barnard Hughes ("Th…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 03:16PM

Jerry Orbach by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Jerry Orbach, star of "Chicago", talks about his continuing loyalty to the stage compared to Hollywood, and how his Broadway schedule works well with being a family man.

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 12:31PM
Friday, August 6, 2010

Voice Teacher - August, 2010 by American Theatre Wing

Voice Teacher Linda Benanti shows performers how to develop their voice to make their singing sound easy and natural. Singing requires both athletic and mental abilities, along with dedicat…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 08:16AM
Monday, August 2, 2010

Playwright and Director - September, 1985 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

The panelists - director Clinton Turner Davis ("Two Can Play"), playwright Herb Gardner ("I'm Not Rappaport"), playwright/lyricist Tom Jones ("The Fantasticks"), playwright Shirley Lauro ("O…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 08:12AM
Thursday, July 29, 2010

Florence Klotz by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Three-time Tony Award winning costume designer Florence Klotz for "Follies", "A Little Night Music", and "Pacific Overtures" talks about costuming the musical comedy "On The 20th Century" se…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 11:14PM
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Jerry Zaks (#279) - July, 2010 by American Theatre Wing

Veteran director Jerry Zaks talks about his role as Creative Consultant on "The Addams Family" since joining the production after its opening in Chicago and the work he has planned for "Sist…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 09:46AM
Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Laurence Luckinbill by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Actor Laurence Luckinbill, the star of "Poor Murderer" and now the Pulitzer Prize winning play "The Shadow Box", talks about how Broadway plays are thriving, thanks in part to plays develope…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 10:36AM
Monday, July 26, 2010

The Next Generation 2010 - June, 2010 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

Our panel of some of Broadway's brightest new performers - Jennifer Damiano, Robin de Jesús, John Gallagher, Jr., Jon Michael Hill and Krysta Rodriguez - discuss the first professional show…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 10:18AM
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Penny Fuller (#278) - July, 2010 by American Theatre Wing

While playing the "anchor role" in Off-Broadway's "Love, Loss and What I Wore", actress Penny Fuller talked about her wide-ranging career, noting (even to her own surprise) how many times sh…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 08:41AM
Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Hermione Gingold by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Hermione Gingold talks about understudying the role of the narrator (normally played by a male actor, Ned Sherrin) in "Side By Side By Sondheim" on Broadway, and using her married name Ferna…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 11:11AM
Monday, July 19, 2010

Design - September, 1985 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

The 1985 Joseph Maharam Foundation Awards for Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Design are awarded to Lawrence Eichler, Charles Ludlam, and Everett Quinton for The Ridiculous Theatrical Company'…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 12:07PM
Thursday, July 15, 2010

Rob Ashford and Michael Mayer by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

In February 2010, director Michael Mayer, who won a Tony Award for "Spring Awakening" and recently directed "American Idiot", and choreographer Rob Ashford, who won a Tony for "Thoroughly Mo…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 09:32AM