Tuesday, January 16th, 2007
Barbara Walsh
From Company.
Barbara Walsh, Joanne in the John Doyle revival of Company, talks about taking on a role so indelibly associated with Elaine Stritch, explains why her character doesn’t really “join the band” in this production and offers her own suggestion of how Forbidden Broadway should spoof her; reflects on shows she appeared in first [...]
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Thursday, January 11th, 2007
John McDaniel
Musical Director of Brooklyn.
Music Director John McDaniel talks about his first producing project, Brooklyn The Musical; reflects on his time working with Rosie O’Donnell on her talk show, and gives some insight into the work of musical directors.
Original airdate - November 12, 2004.Running time - 44:42.
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Thursday, January 11th, 2007
Leading Ladies
“Leading Ladies” Blair Brown (The Clean House), Blythe Danner (Suddenly, Last Summer), Swoosie Kurtz (Heartbreak House) and Julie White (The Little Dog Laughed) share their thoughts on their careers on stage, from the difference between working in plays and musicals, to whether they still audition for roles, to the experience of working with living [...]
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Monday, January 8th, 2007
Rebecca Luker
From Mary Poppins.
Rebecca Luker confesses to not reading the original Mary Poppins books despite her role as Mrs. Banks in the current Broadway musical version; recalls her Broadway debut understudying and then assuming the role of Christine in The Phantom of the Opera; talks about her great experience appearing in a (almost completely) non-singing [...]
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