Tuesday, October 17th, 2006
Donna McKechnie
From A Chorus Line and author of Time Steps.
With her autobiography Time Steps now in bookstores, Donna McKechnie reminisces about coming to New York in the late 50s with dreams of being a ballet star; her first Broadway show, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, with choreographer Bob Fosse and dance captain [...]
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Monday, August 21st, 2006
Hinton Battle
From Dreamgirls, The Wiz and Idlewild.
Hinton Battle, a three-time Tony winner for Sophisticated Ladies, The Tap Dance Kid and Miss Saigon, surveys his career from his Broadway debut at age 15 in The Wiz to a trio of new projects: choreographing the Outkast film Idlewild, directing and choreographing a stage version of the Evil [...]
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Wednesday, August 16th, 2006
John Selya and Ashley Tuttle
From Movin’ Out.
John Selya and Ashley Tuttle, original cast members of the dance musical Movin’ Out, discuss the development of Twyla Tharp’s unique show, the difference between classical dance and the requirements of this new musical, and the physical rigors of a life of dance.
Original airdate - July 23, 2004.Running time [...]
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Tuesday, May 9th, 2006
Bebe Neuwirth
From Here Lies Jenny.
Bebe Neuwirth discusses creating the musical Here Lies Jenny with her Chicago co-star Ann Reinking and Cheers co-star Roger Rees, as well as her work on stage in Sweet Charity and Damn Yankees.
Original airdate - April 30, 2004.Running time - 35:57.
For more information see Downstage Center’s Bebe Neuwirth program page.You can [...]
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Friday, March 17th, 2006
Graciela Daniele
Director of Bernarda Alba.
During previews for the new musical Bernarda Alba, director-choreographer Graciela Daniele recalls being compelled to explore American musical theatre after encountering West Side Story while she was living in Paris, her apprenticeship with such dance masters as Jack Cole and Bob Fosse, and her collaborations with composers Michael John LaChiusa, William [...]
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