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Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Why Aaron Sorkin Cut His Favorite Scene From 'To Kill A Mockingbird' by Variety

The "West Wing" writer killed his darlings to make his Broadway "Mockingbird" work.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

John Cameron Mitchell Wrote a Sequel to 'Hedwig,' Sort Of by Variety

The writer-performer explains how his new musical podcast "Anthem: Homunculus" fits into the Mitchellverse.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Kelli O'Hara Brings #MeToo to 'Kiss Me, Kate' by Variety

The Broadway favorite talks vocal honesty and what her Tony win means to her.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, April 16, 2019

The 'Dumb Joke' Hidden in 'White Noise' by Variety

  Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks and director Oskar Eustis talk race, art, slavery and... bowling?

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 01:41PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019

'Beetlejuice' and the Biggest Taboo by Variety

The new musical's creators reveal how the show has changed since its DC tryout.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Kidding Around in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Variety

How not to act your age, with Broadway favorites Celia Keenan-Bolger and Gideon Glick. 

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, March 26, 2019

How Phoebe Waller-Bridge Shocked Herself by Variety

The "Fleabag" and "Killing Eve" creator revisits her breakout stage role.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Friday, March 22, 2019

How ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Star Danielle Brooks Became a Broadway Producer by Variety

Danielle Brooks earned a Tony nomination when she made her Broadway debut as Sofia in the 2015 revival of “The Color Purple,” but now the “Orange Is the New Black” star is working be…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:00PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

The Balls-Out Theatricality of Sam Mendes by Variety

The Oscar winner on “The Ferryman” and how James Bond made him a writer.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Secrets of Sound Design by Variety

Sound designer Gareth Owen gives theatergoers a few pointers on understanding an esoteric art.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Bringing 'Oklahoma!' and Alanis to Broadway by Variety

Producer Eva Price talks taking risks with her two big Broadway projects.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Building 'Hadestown' by Variety

How Anaïs Mitchell and Rachel Chavkin created their buzzy, Broadway-bound musical.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Laura Benanti by Variety

The Tony winner reveals her most challenging role.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 01:54PM
Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Adam Shankman by Variety

A top director of Hollywood musicals spills his secrets.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 02:15PM
Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Jeremy Pope by Variety

The fast-rising Broadway star on what he wishes he knew as a young actor.  

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Making 'The Prom' by Variety

Bob Martin and Beth Leavel get political with their critically acclaimed new musical comedy.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Ethan Hawke by Variety

The actor talks 'True West' and the ghost of Philip Seymour Hoffman.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 03:14PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Heidi Schreck by Variety

The writer-performer on her scary-topical hit "What The Constitution Means To Me."

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Jason Robert Brown by Variety

The Broadway composer on writing for Ariana Grande -- and for himself.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Tyne Daly & Tim Daly by Variety

The real-life siblings on playing brother and sister onstage

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Daniel Radcliffe by Variety

The former Harry Potter on how Broadway made him a better actor.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, December 4, 2018

The Cher Show by Variety

Creators take you backstage with 635 costumes, 6 million feathers and one pioneering superstar.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Ep53 - Joan Allen by Variety

The Tony winner talks Broadway, her favorite film and women's roles in Hollywood.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Michael C. Hall by Variety

The actor talks "Thom Pain," queer roles and more "Dexter."

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Glenn Close by Variety

Her new play, her recent movie and what "Fatal Attraction" means in the #MeToo era.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Sasson Gabay by Variety

How "the DeNiro of Israel" stole tricks from a Tony winner in "The Band's Visit."

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 01:06PM
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Stockard Channing by Variety

The veteran stage and screen actress doesn't love "Grease" as much as you do.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 02:30PM
Tuesday, October 23, 2018

'Dear Evan Hansen': The Novel by Variety

A YA adaptation reveals new secrets of the fan-favorite Tony winner.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Aasif Mandvi by Variety

Why Mandvi's 20-year-old play "Sakina's Restaurant" is suddenly a political statement.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Power of Broadway by Variety

Top execs talk the business of Broadway at Variety's power breakfast.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Conor McPherson by Variety

He wrote a play with Bob Dylan tunes -- but don't call it a jukebox musica

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM

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