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Wednesday, February 7th, 2007
Production: Caroline, or Change
The development of the musical Caroline, or Change and its move from The Public Theatre to Broadway is explored with Tony Kushner (writing a musical book and lyrics for the first time), composer Jeanine Tesori, choreographer Hope Clarke and actors Tonya Pinkins and Veanne Cox.
Original airdate - April 1, 2004.Running time - [...]
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Thursday, December 21st, 2006
Production: Grey Gardens
The Grey Gardens‘ creative team, Scott Frankel (composer), Michael Korie (lyricist) and Doug Wright (book writer) discuss the genesis of this new, highly acclaimed Broadway musical - why they chose this “cult” documentary to be the basis for a musical; how they all came together as collaborators; and what it took to make [...]
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Monday, December 4th, 2006
William Finn
Composer and Lyricist of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Composer William Finn explains how he became involved in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and what drew him to the show’s quirky characters; charts the development of the “Marvin” trilogy, including March Of The Falsettos and Falsettoland, and talks about the differing [...]
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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006
Production: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
An in-depth look at the creation of the Broadway musical comedy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, with authors Jeffrey Lane and David Yazbek, director Jack O’Brien, choreographer Jerry Mitchell and actors Norbert Leo Butz and Sherie Rene Scott.
Original airdate - April 14, 2005.Running time - 90 minutes.
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Friday, July 7th, 2006
Production: The Drowsy Chaperone
Originally created as a skit for a bachelor party, The Drowsy Chaperone has traveled from Toronto to Los Angeles to Broadway, growing in size along the way without sacrificing its skewed view of classic musicals. This ATW Working in the Theatre seminar will explore Chaperone’s journey from one-off entertainment into that rarest [...]
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