BEHIND THE CURTAIN: BROADWAY'S LIVING...
Behind the Curtain: Broadway's Living Legends collects the wit, wisdom, and anecdotes of musical theatre's greatest artists from the Golden Age to Now. From actors to directors, designers to playwrights, press agents to general managers, this podcast is a celebration of the giants who helped shape the American Musical Theatre. Hosts: Robert W. Schneider & Kevin David Thomas
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Our Favorite Things #74: Nancy LaMott & On The ...
This Week: Rob & Kevin recap the 2017 Tony Awards broadcast, dream cast Kevin Spacey, praise the madness of Aunt Jackie, celebrate a singer gone too soon, and praise a lyricist who needs more recognition!
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#74 CAROLEE CARMELLO, Actress
Shows: Parade, Falsettos, The Addams Family
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Our Favorite Things #73: SCTV & The Season
This Week: A spirited discussion about the Portland "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and the role of diversity in casting, the power of imagination, an exploration of William Goldman's great book, and a celebration of the brilliance of Canadian comedy!
30 min
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#73 MARK SENDROFF, Lawyer To The Stars
Entertainment lawyer to the stars, Mark Sendroff, swings by the studios to discuss his life, career, and what he has learned from his legendary client list with Rob and Kevin.
67 min
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Our Favorite Things #72: The Madwoman of Centra...
This Week: Rob goes to Central Park West and Kevin goes to Woop Woop.
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#72 KEN BILLINGTON, Lighting Designer
Shows: Chicago ('96, Tony Award), On the Twentieth Century, Sweeney Todd
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Our Favorite Things #71: Forgotten Tony Award C...
This Week: Rob, Kevin, and Tony Award historian Bryan Hobgood discuss categories that used to be part of the Tony Awards ceremony but have since been removed....plus, categories that we want to see added for future shows!
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#71 The 2016-2017 Tony Award Musical Nomination...
Shows: Dear Evan Hansen, Come from Away, Groundhog Day, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
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Our Favorite Things #70: Egregiously Overlooked...
This Week: Rob, Kevin, and Tony Award historian Bryan Hobgood look at those artists from the 2016-2017 Season who were egregiously overlooked and duke it out over who should've been nominated!
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#70 The 2016-2017 Tony Award Play Nominations w...
Shows: Oslo, A Doll's House, Part 2, Indecent, Sweat
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Our Favorite Things #69: Robbie Rozelle
This Week: One of Rob and Kevin's favorite people, Robbie Rozelle, swings by to discuss his illustrious career as a graphic designer for cast recordings, and Robbie names his Top Five Desert Under-appreciated CDs and so much more!
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#69 HAL LUFTIG, Producer
Shows: Kinky Boots (Tony Award), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award), Annie Get Your Gun ('99, Tony Award)
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Our Favorite Things #68: Everyone Says I Love Y...
This Week: Woody Allen's only movie musical & a great resource for obscure cast recordings!
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#68 JOHN MILLER, Musical Coordinator
Shows: I Love My Wife, City of Angels, The Secret Garden
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Our Favorite Things #67: Woman of the Year & Kean
This Week: The schizophrenia of the 1970s, Mrs. Garrett slays Kander & Ebb, Bacall belts her face, why Lee Roy Reams is the best bartender, and Wright & Forrest start anew.
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#67 LEWIS STADLEN, Character Actor
Shows: The Sunshine Boys, The Odd Couple ('85), The Nance
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Our Favorite Things #66: Russell Nype & Mr. Pre...
This Week: Who's Who of the Broadway Senior Home, ventriloquists on radio, the mutual love of Unsolved Musical Mysteries, Ethel and Elaine share a leading man, and the President sings!
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#66 TED SPERLING, Music Director
Shows: The Light in the Piazza (Tony Award), The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
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Our Favorite Things #65: Grind & The Ethel Merm...
This Week: Odd marketing, SNL does theatre, political correctness in musical theatre, Hal Prince tackles racism, and Ethel Merman sings Nirvana.
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#65 SUE FROST, Producer
Shows: Memphis (Tony Award), First Date, Come From Away
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Our Favorite Things #64: “From This Moment On” ...
This Week: Rob and Kevin debate leaving shows at intermission and "second act"-ing a show. Plus, Ann Miller's fourth wall, Bob Fosse's debut, Sammy Davis Jr comes to Broadway, and Freddie Martinez makes a come back.
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#64 RICHARD MALTBY JR- The Creation of Miss Saigon
Shows: Ain't Misbehavin' (Tony Award), Song & Dance, Miss Saigon
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Our Favorite Things #63: Joan McCracken & Irene
This Week: Celebrating four legends who are no longer with us! Plus, Rob and Kevin recount some of the most bizarre theatre they have ever seen.
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#63 ANITA GILLETTE, Actress
Shows: Guys & Dolls ('65), Chapter Two, Gypsy
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Our Favorite Things #62: Broadway Actors in TV ...
This Week: Nathan Lane needs a Nyquil & Mark Twain needs a melody!
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