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Monday, October 4, 2010

Liv Ullmann by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Actress Liv Ullmann who starred in Eugene O'Neill's "Anna Christie" talks about the different techniques required for stage acting versus film acting, particularly with respect to the eyes a…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 05:35PM
Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Stephen Schwartz by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Composer Stephen Schwartz talks about bringing "Pippin" to New York after a school production at Carnegie Tech, writing songs for "Godspell" off-Broadway after runs at Carnegie Tech and Cafe…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 10:26AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tuesday, August 10, 2010

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
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
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
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
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Delores Hall by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Actress Delores Hall talks about her Tony Award winning role in the gospel musical "Your Arms Too Short To Box With God", working with director Vinnette Carroll, and turning a "revival meeti…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 12:05PM
Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Robert Wright and George Forrest by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Robert Wright and George Forrest, the songwriting team behind "Song of Norway" talk about adapting their 1953 Broadway musical "Kismet" into "Timbuktu!", a new musical set in West Africa in…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 09:49AM
Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Audrey Wood by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Authors' respresentative Audrey Wood discusses the importance of regional theatres across America. For example, Studs Terkel's book "Working" was developed by the author and multiple compos…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 12:10PM
Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Murray The K by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

1960s DJ/radio host Murray The K, also known as "The Fifth Beatle" talks about the Broadway show "Beatlemania", the show's premise and live presentation, and the demographics of the audience.

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 09:45AM
Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Hye-Young Choi by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Actress Hye-Young Choi who portrayed Lady Thiang in the 1977 Broadway revival of "The King And I" compares theatre in Korea to Broadway; audiences enjoy traditional Asian performances, Weste…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 10:54AM
Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Charles Strouse by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Three-time Tony winning composer for "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Applause" Charles Strouse talks about his hit musical "Annie" and its five year process to bring it to Broadway.

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 09:47AM
Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Estelle Parsons by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Theatre and film actress Estelle Parsons talks about performing the Brazillian solo play "Miss Margarida's Way"; the importance of performing a variety of material; and the difference in wri…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 10:31AM
Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Martin Gottfried by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

New York Post theatre critic Martin Gottfried talks about how his career started at the Village Voice, becoming Women's Wear Daily's chief drama critic, replacing the Post's Richard Watts, …

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 10:31AM
Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Michael Stewart by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Book Writer/Lyricist Michael Stewart of Tony Award-winning Best Musicals "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Hello, Dolly!", and the new musical comedy "I Love My Wife", talks about his new novel "Belle",…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 10:30AM
Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Tiger Haynes by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Actor Tiger Haynes discusses his ongoing run as the original Tinman in the hit musical "The Wiz" and its move from the Majestic to the Broadway Theatre; his experience as a musician and "sal…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 10:30AM
Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Reid Shelton by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Television, film, and stage actor Reid Shelton talks about playing Daddy Oliver Warbucks in the hit Broadway musical "Annie", how director Martin Charnin shaped the production from a 1976 pr…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 10:29AM
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Adolph Green by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Lyricist/writer Adolph Green, one half of the musical-comedy team Comden and Green, talks about their current revue "A Party with Betty Comden and Adolph Green" at the Morosco Theatre which …

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 11:46AM
Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Donald Pippin by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Tony Award winning musical director for "Oliver!", vocal arranger/musical director Donald Pippin talks about "A Chorus Line"'s development by director Michael Bennett and composer Marvin Ham…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 11:45AM
Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Millicent Martin by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

English actress Millicent Martin, one of the stars of "Side by Side by Sondheim", discusses the revue's transfer from London to Broadway with the original British cast, obtaining permission …

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 11:47AM
Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Gretchen Wyler by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Actress Gretchen Wyler, who replaced Gwen Verdon in "Damn Yankees" and Chita Rivera in "Bye Bye Birdie", talks about welcoming Robert Preston into the title role of the Broadway comedy "Sly …

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 09:55AM
Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Harvey Sabinson by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Veteran Broadway press agent Harvey Sabinson talks about his book "Darling, You Were Wonderful", his insider account of working with over 500 Broadway performers such as Carol Channing in "H…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 12:27PM
Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Lenny Baker by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Stage and film actor Lenny Baker talks about starring in "I Love My Wife" his first Broadway musical; working with onstage musicians and no conductor; being compared to and influenced by vet…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 11:18AM
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Laurence Luckinbill by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Actor Laurence Luckinbill who completed a run of "Poor Murderer" talks about the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play "The Shadow Box". Despite the difficult subject matter of terminal…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 11:30AM
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Frank Perry by American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

Film director Frank Perry who spent the first 10 years of his career directing for the stage, returns to Broadway to direct "Ladies at the Alamo". Perry explains why he has returned to Broa…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 01:03PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards