Peter Stone by Theater Talk

(1997) Librettist Peter Stone who wrote the books for the Broadway hits 1776 and TITANIC.

Remembering Gerald Schoenfeld, also Peter Bartlett and David Pittu on "What's That Smell?" by Theater Talk

(From 2008) A discussion of "What's That Smell? The Music of Jacob Sterling" with the inimitable Peter Bartlett and the mockumentary show's creator, actor David Pittu. Also, a look back at h…

De Shields, Mamet, Nathan Lane, Musto, Shangilia Choir & more by Theater Talk

(From 2008) Actor ANDRE De SHIELDS of The Classical Theatre of Harlem's Black Nativity is joined by his co-stars The Shangilia Youth Choir of Nairobi Kenya. Shanilia sings "Welcom to Kenya" …

"Rev. Billy" Talen, Savitri D and Stephen Massicotte by Theater Talk

Performance artist Bill Talen and his producing partner Savitra D' discuss their Church of Stop Shopping and the new documentary film, What Would Jesus Buy? chronicling Rev. Billy's and the …

Edward Albee on George Grizzard by Theater Talk

The master playwright discusses his new production "Peter and Jerry" at Second Stage, as well as his early years as a playwright. He also pays tribute to actor George Grizzard who played Nic…

Charles Busch, Doug Hughes and Theresa Rebeck by Theater Talk

Director Doug Hughes and writer Theresa Rebeck discuss their production of Rebeck's new play, "Mauritius". Also, writer/performer Charles Busch discusses the revival -in which he stars - of …

Remembering Betty Comden by Theater Talk

A tribute to the Broadway legend with Tony-nominated lyricist and friend of Betty Comden, SUSAN BIRKENHEAD. The show features highlights from Comden's interviews on THEATER TALK in 1993, 199…

2007 Tony Wrap-up and Douglas Carter Beane on "Xanadu" by Theater Talk

Jesse Green, Michael Musto and Patrick Pacheco join Riedel & Haskins to wrap up the 2007 Tony awards. Next up, writer Douglas Carter Beane discusses his libretto for the Broadway version of …

Critic Eric Bentley (1916-2020) first appearance on THEATER TALK in 1998 by Theater Talk

The late Eric Bentley shares his thoughts on the value of theory in the real world of the theater. The prominent critic and scholar also talks about Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams and …

Composer Maury Yeston and Critic Eric Bentley on THEATER TALK by Theater Talk

#420: The composer/lyricist of TITANIC Maury Yeston (repeated from the 96-97 season #207) and critic Eric Bentley.

Remembering Larry Kramer (1934-2020) by Theater Talk

Here is a highlight of a longer interview with the great LARRY KRAMER in which we discuss his play THE NORMAL HEART

Composer MARY RODGERS, plus a Victor/Victoria "Broadway Update" on THEATER TALK by Theater Talk

Actors Dawn Bradfield & Brian O'Byrne, plus Jac Venza on Theater Talk (5/28/99) by Theater Talk

Tony-nominated actors Dawn Bradfield & Brian O'Byrne discuss appearing in Martin McDonagh's play "Lonesome West." Next up, TV-producer Jac Venza discusses producing part of the 1999 Tony Awa…

Theater Talk's Haskins-Doloff & Green at the NY NATAS Silver Circle Ceremony by Theater Talk

John Simon's Last Appearance on Theater Talk by Theater Talk

Remembering HAROLD BLOOM on Theater Talk by Theater Talk

Top Casting Directors Explain It All by Theater Talk

Tony Adams Plus Gerard Alessandrini by Theater Talk

Jeffrey Seller, Drew Hodges and Alisa Solomon by Theater Talk

Jim Freydberg, Elizabeth McCann, and Herb Gardner by Theater Talk

Peter Stone and John Weidman by Theater Talk

Elaine Paige, Rome Neal and Patrick Pacheco by Theater Talk

Daniel Massey & David Henry Hwang TAKING SIDES by Theater Talk

The Late RIP TORN (2/6/31-7/9/19) on Theater Talk by Theater Talk

In Memorium: D.A. Pennebaker (7/15/25-8/1/19) with wife & partner, Chris Hegedus on Theater Talk by Theater Talk