Richard Maltby Jr.
Creator of Ring of Fire.
Lyricist and director Richard Maltby, Jr. talks about how he grew to be fond of Johnny Cash (who he never met) as he developed the musical Ring of Fire, recalls creating Ain’t Misbehavin’ in the cabaret of the original Manhattan Theatre Club, describes the process of his four-decade-long collaboration with composer David Shire, explains his role in the writing of Miss Saigon and expresses some significant ambivalence over being labeled as “the father of the jukebox musical.”
Original airdate - April 7, 2006.
Running time - 43:39.
For more information see Downstage Center’s Richard Maltby Jr. program page.
You can also download the Richard Maltby Jr. program (mp3).
Posted on Wednesday, April 12th, 2006 at 10:48 am
by
American Theatre Wing
Filed under:
Audio,
Director,
Downstage Center,
Lyricist.
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