CUNY TV's Theater Talk
by Theater Talk Productions and CUNY TV
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Description
Theater Talk focuses on the exciting world of the New York stage. Hosted by Michel Riedel, the influential Broadway columnist of the "New York Post" and producer Susan Haskins, the series (produced at CUNY TV and airing across the country on PBS stations) features interviews with the most interesting artists working in the theater; plus provocative "round tables" with the theater world's most influential critics and reporters, discussing what's going on and worth seeing on Broadway, Off Broadway and beyond.
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| 1 | VideoTony Predictions 2012 | Theater Talk regulars Jesse Green (New York Magazine), Michael Musto (The Village Voice), and Patrick Pacheco (LA Times) join us to forecast who will win 2012's coveted Tony Awards. | 5/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoAlan Menken & Harvey Fierstein on "Newsies" | Our focus is the crowd-pleasing new musical "Newsies." Joining us at our grand piano are the show's composer Alan Menken, and librettist Harvey Fierstein, who describe the popular show's incubation period, and perform several of the show's best songs. | 5/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoCritics Review the Broadway Spring Season, 2012 | Friends of Theater Talk, critics Ben Brantley of "The New York Times," Peter Marks of "The Washington Post," and Terry Teachout of "The Wall Street Journal" join us to evaluate some of the most notable shows that have recently opened on Broadway. | 5/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Video"One Man, Two Guvnors" | Theater Talk has Richard Bean, Nicholas Hytner and James Corden - the writer, director and star respectively of the new hit comedy, "One Man, Two Guvnors," based on the Eighteenth Century Goldoni farce, "The Servant of Two Masters." | 5/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Video"Gore Vidal's The Best Man" revisited | In a "Theater Talk" classic, writer Gore Vidal talks about “The Best Man,” his 1960 political drama, revived on Broadway in 2000 when the interview was recorded. The play, “Gore Vidal’s The Best Man” is currently being revived on Broadway. | 4/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoMarilyn Maye | Revered cabaret performer Marilyn Maye reminisces on Theater Talk about her lengthy career as one of the most sought-after jazz singers and interpreters of popular song. She also performs a few of her favorite tunes, accompanied on the piano by Don Rebic. | 4/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoSpiderman v. Taymor and Remembering Ted Mann | Reporter Patrick Healy of "The New York Times" discusses the lawsuit between the producers of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, and the musical's former director, Julie Taymor. We then pay tribute to the late producer Theodore Mann. | 4/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Drama critics Charles Isherwood (New York Times), David Rooney (Variety) and Linda Winer (Newsday) review the new season. | Critics Charles Isherwood of "The New York Times," David Rooney of "Variety" and Linda Winer of "Newsday" review new Broadway productions. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Video"Venus in Fur" and "Carrie" | Actors Nina Arianda and Hugh Dancy discuss their roles in the play "Venus in Fur". Also, a conversation with "Carrie" composer Michael Gore and librettist Lawrence D. Cohen, joined by Marin Mazzie, star of the Off-Broadway revival. | 4/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Video"Smash" Producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan | Producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan discuss their careers bringing musical theater to film and television, most notably, their innovative new NBC TV series "Smash," the show about the making of a Broadway musical. | 3/31/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoSir Tim Rice 2012 | Theater Talk has lyricist/librettist Sir Tim Rice discussing the revivals of his hit shows "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Evita", both of which are now being revived on Broadway. | 3/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Video“Wit” and “Silence! The Musical” | Theater Talk discusses the play “Wit,” with playwright Margaret Edson and the current production's director Lynne Meadow. Also, we focus on “Silence! The Musical,” with the show's librettist Hunter Bell and actors David Garrison and Jenn Harris. | 2/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | Video"Seminar” Writer and Cast | We discuss the new Broadway play, “Seminar,” with actors Alan Rickman, Lily Rabe, and Hamish Linklater, and its playwright Theresa Rebeck. | 2/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoSpring Season Preview 2012 | We preview the new season on Broadway with Jesse Green, of “New York Magazine,” Michael Musto, of “The Village Voice,” Patrick Pacheco of the “LA Times,” Michael Riedel of the “New York Post” and producer Susan Haskins. | 2/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoKevin Spacey on "Richard III" | We interview Kevin Spacey about his portrayal of “Richard III” in the internationally-acclaimed production, now at BAM. Spacey also discusses his role as Artistic Director of the Old Vic Theatre in London. | 2/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoCritic's Rampage 01-2012 | Critics Scott Brown, Jacques le Sourd, David Richardson, and Elisabeth Vincentelli evaluate the current Broadway season. Among the shows they discuss are: The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, The Road to Mecca and Seminar. | 1/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | Video"Follies" ’71 & A Jackie Hoffman New Year | Actors Kurt Peterson and Harvey Evans from the original 1971 cast of FOLLIES reminisce with producer Ted Chapin about the landmark musical. Next, we toast the New Year with Jackie Hoffman, now starring in “Jackie Hoffman's A Chanukah Charol.” | 12/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoOur Hugh Jackman Holiday Celebration | We've got Hugh Jackman, Broadway's biggest star! We spend a half-hour with the popular entertainer. Jackman talks about his love for Broadway, his sellout show, “Hugh Jackman - Back on Broadway” and his upbringing in Australia. | 12/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoZinoman and "Lysistrata Jones" | Writer Douglas Carter Beane and composer Lewis Flinn discuss their new musical “Lysistrata Jones.” Also, critic Jason Zinoman of “The New York Times” talks about ‘new horror’ films, the subject of his book “Shock Value.” | 12/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoPlaywrights: “Standing on Ceremony” & “Chinglish” | Our guests are writers Moisés Kaufman, José Rivera & Paul Rudnick, all contributors to “Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays,” Also, playwright David Henry Hwang discusses his new comedy/drama, “Chinglish,” about an American businessman | 11/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoFrank Langella on "Man And Boy" | We welcome actor Frank Langella, now appearing in Terence Rattigan's Man And Boy at The Roundabout Theatre Company. The master performer discusses playing a sinister financier, the central character of this drama. | 11/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | Video"Follies" Stars and Isherwood’s Lament | Actors Elaine Paige and Ron Raines discuss their roles in the hit Broadway revival of the classic musical Follies. Also The NY Times critic Charles Isherwood explains why he will no longer review the plays of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer Adam Rapp. | 11/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoBehind the Scenes of "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" | Actors Patrick Page, Isabel Keating and Michael Mulheren, members of the company of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, discuss what was really going on behind the scenes during the longest preview period for a show in Broadway history. | 10/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoFall Season Preview 10-2011 | Our panel of theater experts, Jesse Green of New York Magazine, Michael Musto of the Village Voice and Patrick Pacheco of the LA Times, look ahead to the new Broadway season. | 10/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoRegarding Terence Rattigan | Critics John Heilpern and John Simon, plus British actor Edward Hibbert, debate the artistry and influence of prolific British playwright Terence Rattigan (1911-1977), as the English-speaking world celebrates his centenary this year. | 10/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoReflections on the Season | Theater Talk looks back at some of the highlights of its 2010-2011 season. | 8/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoLegendary Lyricist Sheldon Harnick | Lyricist Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler On The Roof, Fiorello!, She Loves Me) recounts experiences from his 50-year career in the theater. In addition, he and singer/actress Kate Baldwin perform "To Life," one of the best-known songs from Fiddler On The Roof. | 7/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | VideoAlan Menken, Part 2 | We continue our interview with composer Alan Menken. He talks about his song-writing partnerships and performs some of his most beloved hits, including songs from The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and his new Broadway show, SISTER ACT. | 7/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoAlan Menken, Part 1 | We interview the composer of Sister Act, Alan Menken at the piano. He details the development of his musical career and performs some of his key composition. This is part one of a two-part series. | 7/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Spring Critics 2011 | Our panel of New York drama critics reviews Broadway shows from the spring, 2011 season. It includes: Adam Feldman of Time Out, Jacques le Sourd of WCBS Radio, Terry Teachout of The Wall Street Journal and Elisabeth Vincentelli of the New York Post. | 7/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Nicholas Hytner and Tony Wrap-up 2011 | Sir Nicholas Hytner discusses the Tony-winning Best Play WAR HORSE, which was developed at the National Theatre of Great Britain, where he is the Artistic Director. Also, reporters Jesse Green, Michael Musto and Patrick Pacheco review this year's Tonys. | 6/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Ghetto Klown" and "The Normal Heart" | Actor and writer John Leguizamo discusses his new one-man show Ghetto Klown. Also, we present an encore of our 2004 interview with Larry Kramer on the art and politics behind his classic play The Normal Heart, now being revived on Broadway. | 6/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tony Predictions 2011 | Our panel of theater experts, Jesse Green of “New York Magazine,” Michael Musto of “The Village Voice,” and Patrick Pacheco of the “LA Times,” forecast which of the candidates should win, and will win these most coveted of theater awards. | 6/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Book Of Mormon" | Actors Josh Gad, Nikki M. James, Rory O’Malley and Andrew Rannells discuss working on the Broadway hit The Book of Mormon. This is followed by a conversation with the show’s inspiring choreographer and co-director Casey Nicholaw. | 5/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Jerusalem" | Tony nominees, playwright Jez Butterworth and actor Mark Rylance, discuss JERUSALEM, Butterworth's new play in which Rylance plays one of the most outrageous characters ever to cross a Broadway stage. | 5/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | VideoVeteran producers Manny Azenberg and Michael David | On the eve of the reopening of Spider-Man, we invited Emanuel Azenberg and Michael David, two successful Broadway producers to tell us what it's like to be in the center of the storm of a show that isn't working out. | 5/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Motherf**ker With The Hat" | Actors Chris Rock, Bobby Cannavale and playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis discuss Guirgis’ hit play THE MOTHER WITH THE HAT, about a struggling addict’s conflicted relationship with his AA sponsor. | 5/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Shaiman and Wittman on "Catch Me If You Can" | The musical team behind the new Broadway hit Catch Me If You Can, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, stop by to perform a new song from the show. | 4/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Good People" and "Anything Goes" | Actor Tate Donovan and Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire discuss Abaire's new play Good People, now on Broadway. Also, Timothy Crouse, co-librettist of Anything Goes, the splashy new revival of the 1934 musical classic by Cole Porter. | 4/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Harvey Fierstein of "La Cage Aux Folles" | Actor/writer Harvey Fierstein, currently starring on Broadway in the revival of La Cage Aux Folles, the ground-breaking musical for which he wrote the Tony-winning libretto almost 30 years ago. | 4/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Peter Gelb of The Metropolitan Opera | Peter Gelb, General Manager of The Metropolitan Opera, discusses his revitalization of this massive cultural organization's repertory with new productions of classic operas, staged by some of the most prominent theater directors of today. | 4/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robert Lopez, Trey Parker and Matt Stone | Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, creators of the new musical, “The Book of Mormon,” are our guests. They discuss how they worked together to create this irreverent and crowd-pleasing Broadway show. | 4/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dick Cavett, Part 2 | TV-talk pioneer Dick Cavett returns to share more true tales from his beloved TV interview series “The Dick Cavett Show,” among them the story behind his 1980 conversation with Richard Burton about Elizabeth Taylor. | 3/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dick Cavett, Part 1 | TV-talk pioneer Dick Cavett discusses how he went from studying theater at Yale to hosting his late-night interview series on ABC. He remembers superlative guests from his many years on air, including Katherine Hepburn, Richard Burton and Janis Joplin. | 3/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dana Ivey and Paul Rudnick | Actress Dana Ivey and playwright Paul Rudnick discuss the 19th century British playwright Oscar Wilde and his classic work “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Also, AndrewAndrew report from a press preview of “Priscilla Queen of The Desert.” | 3/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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F. Murray Abraham | F. Murray Abraham discusses his role as Shylock in the Theatre for a New Audience’s production of “The Merchant of Venice.” He also talks about his evolution from being a teenage “hoodlum” in to becoming an Oscar-winning actor. | 2/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Austin Pendleton | Austin Pendleton gives us a master class in acting and directing while talking about his hit production of Chekhov's “Three Sisters,” at Off Broadway's Classic Stage Company. | 2/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Spring Season Preview 2011 | Spring Season Preview 2011, A conversation about the spring's new Broadway shows, including “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark." Panelists are Jesse Green of “NY Magazine,” Michael Musto of “The Village Voice,“ and Patrick Pacheco of “NY1.” | 1/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Part 2 | In the second part of our not-to-be-missed interview with Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, the couple discusses moving separately into successful "legit" careers while keeping their marriage of fifty-seven years together. | 1/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Part 1 | Stiller and Meara, Part 1 of 2. We welcome the great Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, who discuss their early careers in improv and comedy, leading up to their big break on TV’s “Ed Sullivan Show.” | 1/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jacques le Sourd, John Simon and Terry Teachout | Critics Jacques le Sourd of CBS, John Simon of “The Westchester Guardian,” and Terry Teachout of “The Wall Street Journal” review new shows and discuss the changing role of critics in light of the decline of newspapers and the rise of the "blogosp | 1/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Colin Quinn and Todd Robbins | Raconteur and social commentator Colin Quinn discusses social issues and his one-man Broadway hit, “Long Story Short.” Then master magician Todd Robbins, of "Play Dead," a show he created with Teller of Penn & Teller, eats our holiday lights. | 12/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ethan Mordden | Writer/historian Ethan Mordden discusses his new book “The Guest List: How Manhattan Defined American Sophistication - From the Algonquin Round Table to Truman Capote's Ball” in which he profiles major leaders and opponents of NYC café society. | 12/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Cullum and Eric Bentley | Veteran Broadway actor John Cullum, a star of Kander and Ebb’s last musical “The Scottsboro Boys,” discusses his career on Broadway of over 50 years. Also, we join the celebration of the 94th birthday of renowned critic and playwright, Eric Bentley. | 12/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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James Shapiro and Jill Clayburgh | We look at SHYLOCK, with Prof. James Shapiro, author of “Shakespeare and the Jews.” He discusses how this “Merchant of Venice” character has been portrayed over the past four centuries. Also, we pay tribute to the beloved actress Jill Clayburgh. | 11/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Edward Hibbert and Cherry Jones | We are joined by actors Cherry Jones and Edward Hibbert, now appearing in the revival of George Bernard Shaw’s “Mrs. Warren’s Profession.” They discuss this classic play, shut down by police in 1905 after one performance due to it’s then-scandal | 11/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lee Hall, Deka Walmsley, Jerry Carlson | Writer Lee Hall and actor Deka Walmsley discuss Hall’s new play “The Pitmen Painters,” about a group of miners who become artists. Also, film historian Jerry Carlson focuses on “Brief Encounter,” a classic 1944 film and 2010 multimedia stage pro | 11/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Charles Busch, Alison Fraser and Julie Halston | Playwright/actor Charles Busch discusses his new Off-Brodway hit “The Divine Sister,” about a highly unconventional group of nuns. Joining him are his costars Alison Fraser and Julie Halston. | 11/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elaine Stritch | Actress Elaine Stritch, now starring in the hit revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music” gives a not-to-be-missed interview in which she discusses the pros and cons of being an 85 year-old star, giving 8 performances a week on Broadway. | 10/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fall 2010 Season Preview | Entertainment journalists Jesse Green, Michael Musto, and Patrick Pacheco look ahead to the new Broadway season. Among others, they discuss the new productions “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown,” “Spider-Man” and “The Pee-wee Herman Sho | 10/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jerry Carlson and Ethan Mordden | Film historian Jerry Carlson on the current stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps. Also, author Ethan Mordden discusses his book “Ziegfeld: The Man Who Invented Show Business.” | 9/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robert Osborne | Film historian Robert Osborne, host of the Turner Classic Movie channel, comes by to discuss his favorite movies about the theater, as well as his choices for the most successful, and unsuccessful, stage to screen transfers in Hollywood history. | 9/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rita Gardner and Tom Jones | A celebration of the 50th anniversary of “The Fantasticks,” with lyricist/librettist Tom Jones, the show’s original co-star Rita Gardner and members of the current company: Erik Altemus, Edward Watts and Robert Felstein. | 7/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jules Feiffer | Playwright/cartoonist Jules Feiffer on his successful career, as well as his memoir, “Backing into Forward.” | 7/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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James Shapiro | Prof. James Shapiro of Columbia University discusses the question "who really wrote Shakespeare?" and the centuries-old “authorship” controversy surrounding the playwright, the subject of his new book, “Contested Will.” | 7/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Kuchwara, John Heilpern, Jacques le Sourd, Jesse Green, Michael Musto, Patrick Pacheco | In tribute to Michael Kuchwara, the longtime critic of the AP who died in May of 2010, we present an encore of our ‘08 panel on the decline of the role of print critics with Kuchwara and others. Next, a look back at the decade on Broadway, 2000-2009. | 7/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Joe Dziemianowicz, Charles Isherwood, John Simon, Elisabeth Vincentelli | Reviews of recent Broadway productions by critics Joe Dziemianowicz of “The Daily News,” Charles Isherwood of “The NY Times,” John Simon of Bloomberg News and Elisabeth Vincentelli of the “NY Post.” Also, a Tony Awards red carpet report from A | 6/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tony Wrap-up and the great Marian Seldes | Theater journalists Jesse Green of “New York Magazine,” Patrick Healy of “The NY Times,” and Michael Musto of “The Village Voice” review the Tony Awards ceremony and it's impact. Also, we are joined by Tony Lifetime Achievement Award winner Ma | 6/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Linda Lavin, Twyla Tharp | Actress Linda Lavin discusses her career in theater and her role in Donald Margulies's “Collected Stories;” also, choreographer Twyla Tharp details the process of creating her Sinatra-based musical for Broadway, “Come Fly Away.” | 6/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tony Predictions, 2010 | Jesse Green of “New York Magazine,” Michael Musto of “The Village Voice,” and Patrick Pacheco of the “LA Times” handicap this year's Tony Awards races and explain why this year's Tony night is different from all other Tony nights. | 6/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Baz Bamigboye, Bill T. Jones, Stephen Hendel, Sahr Ngaujah | Baz Bamigboye, the UK's most influential theater columnist, reviews some of Broadway’s newest shows. Also, we discuss the acclaimed musical “Fela!,” with its director/choreographer Bill T. Jones, producer Stephen Hendel and star, Sahr Ngaujah. | 5/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson and Kenny Leon | Actors Viola Davis and Stephen McKinley Henderson and director Kenny Leon on their revival of “Fences,” August Wilson's 1987 Pulitzer Prize-winning play. | 5/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Christopher Walken | A conversation with the brilliant actor Christopher Walken, starring on Broadway in Martin McDonagh's “A Behanding in Spokane,” for which he received a Best Actor Tony nomination. | 5/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer | Billie Joe Armstrong, composer and lyricist of the new Broadway hit “American Idiot” and the production’s director Michael Mayer who had the vision to transform Green Day’s rock opera into a Tony-nominated musical. | 5/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Friedman, Alex Timbers, Mark Shenton, The West End Whingers | Writer/director Alex Timbers and composer Michael Friedman discuss “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,” their "emo" musical about the 7th President of the US. Also, UK critic Mark Shenton and London’s notorious West End Whingers review Broadway’s lates | 5/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Theodore Mann and Patrick Healy | A conversation with producer Theodore Mann, author of the memoir “Journeys in the Night: Creating a New American Theater with Circle in the Square.” Also, reporter Patrick Healy of “The NY Times,” who shares his tactics for covering the Broadway b | 4/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robert Hofler | Author Robert Hofler of “Variety” discusses his new biography “Party Animals: A Hollywood Tale of Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n' Roll Starring the Fabulous Allan Carr,” about the rise and fall of the powerful and flamboyant Broadway and film producer. | 4/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“Love, Loss & What I Wore” and Decade in Review | Actresses Janeane Garofalo and Carol Kane talk about appearing in the Off-Broadway hit “Love, Loss, and What I Wore.” Also, Jesse Green, Michael Musto, Patrick Pacheco single out the highlights and lowlights from the previous decade on Broadway. | 4/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Maury Yeston, Part 2 | Composer/lyricist Maury Yeston performs more of his compositions, including songs from, “Titanic!” and “Grand Hotel.” | 4/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Patrick Pacheco and Peter Schneider | Producer Peter Schneider and writer/reporter Patrick Pacheco discuss their new documentary “Waking Sleeping Beauty.” The film tells the story of the artistic rebirth of the Walt Disney Animation Studios in the late 1980's. | 3/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Douglas Carter Beane | Playwright Douglas Carter Beane discusses his new comedy “Mr. & Mrs. Fitch,” about a husband/wife gossip-writing team. Also, a report from AndrewAndrew from this year's Under the Radar festival. | 3/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Maury Yeston, Part 1 | Maury Yeston, Part 1. We're at the Steinway Grand with composer/lyricist Maury Yeston, 2010 Oscar-nominee for the movie “Nine,” as he performs highlights from his career, including numbers from his hit Broadway musicals: “Grand Hotel” and “Nine. | 3/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“The Scottsboro Boys” | We discuss the new Kander & Ebb musical “The Scottsboro Boys.” Our guests include the show's composer John Kander, director Susan Stroman, and actors Colman Domingo, as well as Brandon Victor Dixon, who performs a number from the production. | 2/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Donald Margulies and Eric Bogosian | Playwright Donald Margulies and actor/playwright Eric Bogosian discuss Margulies' critically acclaimed drama, “Time Stands Still,” in which Bogosian is appearing on Broadway at The Manhattan Theatre Club. | 2/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Liev Schreiber and Gregory Mosher | Actor Liev Schreiber and director Gregory Mosher discuss “A View from the Bridge,” Mosher's critically-acclaimed Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's 1955 tragedy in which Schreiber stars with Scarlett Johansson. | 2/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Broadway Producers and “The Orphans’ Home Cycle” | Producers Jeffrey Seller and Thomas Viertel discuss the resiliency of Broadway during the Recession. Also, a brief conversation with the late playwright Horton Foote and his daughter, actress Hallie Foote, about his last play, “The Orphans' Home Cycle. | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Original Elaine Stritch | To celebrate the 85th birthday of the great Elaine Stritch, we present an encore of her first-ever appearance on THEATER TALK. In this 1999 interview, the outspoken actress shares her memories about life and her uniquely successful career. | 1/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Spring Season Preview | Theater journalists Jesse Green of “New York Magazine,” Michael Musto of “The Village Voice” and Patrick Pacheco of the “L.A. Times” look forward to what is coming to Broadway this spring, including the new musical “The Addams Family.” | 1/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“The Lyrics of Johnny Mercer” | Musical theater experts Barry Day & Robert Kimball discuss the life and times of the prolific 20th Century lyricist, Johnny Mercer. Singers Anna Bergman & Steve Ross, perform of some of Mercer’s best songs including “Moon River” & “Hooray for Holl | 1/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Playwright Theresa Rebeck and the cast of her new comedy “The Understudy”: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Justin Kirk and Julie White | laywright Theresa Rebeck and the cast of her new hit comedy “The Understudy”: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Justin Kirk, and Julie White share funny and insightful horror stories of what actors must go through to succeed or, in many cases, fail. | 1/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bernard Gersten, Jerry Stiller and Kenneth Turan | We discuss NYC’s legendary Public Theater and its founder, Joseph Papp w/ actor Jerry Stiller, Lincoln Center Exec. Prod. Bernard Gersten and critic Kenneth Turan, author of “Free For All: Joe Papp, The Public, and the Greatest Theater Story Ever Told | 12/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Peter Marks, Aaron Riccio, Chris Kompanek, AndrewAndrew | Washington Post critic Peter Marks on the revival of “Ragtime.” Also, critics Aaron Riccio of the New Theater Corps and Chris Kompanek of Flavorpill review new shows; plus AndrewAndrew report from the opening of “Dream Girls” at Harlem’s Apollo | 12/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Willem Dafoe, Richard Foreman, James Shapiro and Kevin Curtis | Director Richard Foreman and actor Willem Dafoe on Foreman’s Idiot in which Dafoe stars. Also, Prof James Shapiro of Columbia U. on Jude Law's interpretation of Hamlet. Finally, Kevin Curtis performs "Georgetown" from the new musical Street Lights. | 12/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ethan Mordden, Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles | Author Ethan Mordden discusses his book “Ziegfeld: The Man Who Invented Show Business.” Also, actors Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles on their interpretation of “Oleanna,” David Mamet's incendiary play about sexual politics and abuse. | 12/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sir Alan Ayckbourn | Sir Alan Ayckbourn discusses his new play, “My Wonderful Day,” which he both wrote and directed. The insightful and articulate playwright talks about his lengthy career and shares writing techniques, which have helped him create 73 plays to date. | 11/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“The Royal Family” | Critic Charles Isherwood of the NY Times & writer Paul Rudnick discuss the legendary humorist George S. Kaufman & his classic 1927 play “The Royal Family,” followed by actors Tony Roberts & John Glover, costars of the 2009 Broadway revival of the come | 11/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bill T. Jones, Stephen Hendel, Sahr Ngaujah, Matthew Holtzclaw, Chuck Cooper | Director Bill T. Jones, producer Stephen Hendel, and actor Sahr Ngaujah on their new Broadway show “Fela!” Also, illusionist, Matthew Holtzclaw and actor Chuck Cooper of “Finian's Rainbow” perform a dazzling magic trick. | 11/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Neil Simon, Jordan Roth | A conversation with playwright Neil Simon, followed by producer Jordan Roth, the new President of Jujamcyn Theaters; also, AndrewAndrew, of East Village Radio, report from the opening of “Bye Bye Birdie.” | 11/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Korie, Arthur Perlman, Michael Kuchwara and Jacques le Sourd | Theater writers Michael Korie and Arthur Perlman discuss the legendary lyricist/librettist E.Y. "Yip" Harburg, and his musical “Finian's Rainbow.” Also, critics Michael Kuchwara and Jacques le Sourd review some of Broadway’s top new shows. | 10/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2009-‘10 Season Preview | Theater experts: Jesse Green of “New York Magazine,” Michael Musto from “Village Voice” and Patrick Pacheco, discuss and create buzz surrounding the upcoming season on Broadway. | 10/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Walk Through the Players Club | We take a tour of NYC’s Players Club. Author Howard Kissel leads us through the elegant 19th c. mansion, once the home of famed actor Edwin Booth (brother of John Wilkes), pointing out its treasures and telling fascinating stories of Booth and his world | 10/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Larry Gelbart | In tribute to Larry Gelbart, the great writer/humorist ("A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "Mash," "Tootsie"), who died September 11, 2009 at 81, Theater Talk repeats his 2004 visit to the show. | 9/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Harriet Walter and Janet McTeer | An extended version of our interview with actresses Harriet Walter and Janet McTeer discussing “Mary Stuart,” the historical drama about the struggle between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, two of the most formidable women of British | 8/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bob Avian, John Breglio & Charlotte d’Amboise Bob Avian, John Breglio & Charlotte d’Amboise | Director Bob Avian, producer John Breglio and actress Charlotte d'Amboise discuss the documentary, “Every Little Step,” which follows the lengthy and dramatic casting process for the recent revival of “A Chorus Line” in which they all took part. | 8/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tappan Wilder, Jeremy McCarter and David Cromer | Episode devoted to Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town,” one of the most frequently performed plays in the world. Guests include Wilder nephew and expert, Tappan Wilder; writer Jeremy McCarter of “Newsweek” and David Cromer, director of the 2009 revival | 7/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lewis Black and Nancy Giles | A hilarious episode with comedians Lewis Black and Nancy Giles discussing their early days in the theater, arts education, and their lives as political satirists after Obama. Also, AndrewAndrew report from the opening of “The Wiz.” | 7/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Celebrating “The Boys in the Band” | Playwright Mart Crowley, actor Laurence Luckinbill and commentator Michael Musto of “The Village Voice” discuss the inspiration behind “The Boys in The Band” -Crowley's landmark 1967 drama on the LGBT rights movement of today. | 6/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“Irena’s Vow” and “Catch Me if You Can” | Actress Tovah Feldshuh and critic Adam Feldman of “Time Out/NY” debate the accuracy of “Irena's Vow,” the Holocaust drama in which Tovah stars on Broadway. Also, “Hairspray” composer Marc Shaiman performs a song from his new show, “Catch Me | 6/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tony Wrap-up | Broadway pundits: Jesse Green, Michael Musto & Patrick Pacheco evaluate this year's Tony's. Also, Matthew Warchus, winner for Best Director/Play, joins us to celebrate his win for “God of Carnage.” Finally, Andrew•Andrew report from the Tony Red Car | 6/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Critics’ Cavalcade | Ten of New York's most astute theater journalists join us to evaluate their choices for the best and worst of the Broadway season. | 6/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tony Predictions | Theater reporters Jesse Green of “New York Magazine,” Michael Musto of “The Village Voice” and MSNBC, and Patrick Pacheco of “The L.A. Times” discuss who will win the Tony Awards and why. | 6/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Angela Lansbury | Angela Lansbury, appearing on Broadway in "Blithe Spirit," discusses her lengthy career in theater and films and how at the age 83 she maintains the vitality and bravura that have made her a great star. | 5/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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James Rado, Galt MacDermot and Gavin Creel | “Hair” playwright and lyricist James Rado, composer Galt MacDermot and actor Gavin Creel discuss the critically acclaimed revival of this beloved musical. The trio also performs a song from “Hair” at the piano with bongo accompaniment by Vince Mac | 5/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“God of Carnage” | The entire cast of Yasmina Reza’s celebrated play, “God of Carnage,” actors: James Gandolfini, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeff Daniels, and Hope Davis, discuss their work in this comedy of manners. | 5/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“Mary Stuart” and “Reasons To Be Pretty” | “Mary Stuart” stars Harriet Walter & Janet McTeer discuss the award-winning historical drama about 2 mad queens. Also, director Terry Kinney & actor Thomas Sadoski on the new rule that allows audience to ‘text’ during their show, “Reasons to B | 5/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jane Fonda | Academy Award-winning actress Jane Fonda discusses her return to Broadway in Moises Kaufman’s “33 Variations,” as well as her other careers as an author and social activist. | 5/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Geoffrey Rush | Emmy & Academy Award-winning actor Geoffrey Rush joins us to discuss the critically acclaimed production of “Exit the King,” the revival of Eugene Ionesco's absurdist farce, in which Rush stars. | 4/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ted Chapin, Michael Korie, Liz Callaway and Andrew Samonsky | “The Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein:” Lyricist Michael Korie ("Grey Gardens,” Happiness") and Ted Chapin of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization discuss the legendary Broadway writer; includes musical performances by Liz Callaway and Andrew Samonsky. | 4/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Arthur Laurents | Legendary writer/director Arthur Laurents returns to “Theater Talk” to discuss directing his current Broadway revival of the 1957 musical classic “West Side Story.” | 4/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lynn Nottage, Saidah Arrika Ekulona and Elisabeth Vincentelli | Playwright Lynn Nottage and actress Saidah Arrika Ekulona discuss Nottage's critically-acclaimed drama, “Ruined,” about brutality towards women in the war-torn Republic of The Congo. Also, reviews from critic Elisabeth Vincentelli of the “New York P | 4/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Backstage at the Guthrie | A tour of Minneapolis’ new Guthrie Theater Complex, with artistic director Joe Dowling, actor Charles Keating and members of the Guthrie staff. | 3/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Richard Kind and Jackie Hoffman | Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel, creators of Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, are joined by actor Richard Kind and actress Jackie Hoffman to discuss this hit cabaret comedy, in which celebrities read excerpts from other celebrities’ memoirs. | 3/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Linda Winer and John Simon | Drama critics John Simon of “Bloomberg News” and Linda Winer of “Newsday” discuss the impact of playwright Harold Pinter (1930-200 on the world of the theater and debate the true importance of his work to the development of modern drama. | 3/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gina Gionfriddo, David A. Jasen and Robert Kimball | Writer Gina Gionfriddo on her hit play, “Becky Shaw” inspired by the novel “Vanity Fair.” Plus: music historians David Jasen & Robert Kimball on the rise and fall of “Tin Pan Alley,” the hub of the popular music world at the beginning of the 2 | 2/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Frank Langella | Actor Frank Langella discusses his Tony-winning role in "Frost/Nixon," as the brilliant yet disgraced former President. This year, Langella was a Best Actor, Oscar nominee for his recreation of the role in the screen adaptation of this celebrated drama. | 2/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Garry Hynes and Marie Mullen | Tony-winners, director Garry Hynes and actress Marie Mullen, on “The Cripple of Inishmaan,” Martin McDonagh's play about life in an Irish village. Also a "Broadway Update" about new musicals based on works of Michael Jackson and cartoonist Charles Add | 2/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jesse Green, Michael Musto, Patrick Pacheco | A look ahead at Broadway's Spring season with reporters Jesse Green of “New York Magazine” and Patrick Pacheco of “On-Stage,” as well as the infamous columnist and commentator, Michael Musto of the “Village Voice.” | 2/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Christopher Plummer and John Simon | Legendary actor Christopher Plummer discusses his auspicious career, spanning almost 60 years, and his new autobiography "In Spite of Myself." Joining him is critic John Simon of Bloomberg News. | 1/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Peter Morgan | An interview with writer Peter Morgan on his play "Frost/Nixon," about the legendary 1977 TV encounter between former US president Richard Nixon and British talk-show host David Frost. Morgan got an Oscar nomination for his screen adaptation of this work. | 1/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lee Hall | Writer Lee Hall discusses creating the screenplay for the beloved film "Billy Elliot," which he adapted (with composer Elton John) into a hit musical, now on Broadway. | 1/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stephen Daldry, also Aaron Riccio | Acclaimed British director, Stephen Daldry, on his Broadway musical hit, "Billy Elliot," plus New Theater Corps critic Aaron Riccio reviews the Off-Off Broadway sensation, "Blasted." | 1/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Baz Bamigboye and Charles Spencer | Influential columnist Baz Bamigboye of London’s “Daily Mail” and critic Charles Spencer of “The Daily Telegraph” of London, review the shows they saw during their visit to New York City and also discuss the London theater scene. | 1/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Horton Foote, Elizabeth Ashley and Hallie Foote | A conversation about “Dividing The Estate,” with its playwright Horton Foote and two of its stars, Elizabeth Ashley and Hallie Foote. | 12/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Harvey Fierstein | A conversation with writer/actor Harvey Fierstein, who returned to HAIRSPRAY for the final weeks of the musical’s successful run, playing “Edna Turnblad,” the role that he originated in the hit show 6 1/2 years ago. | 12/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Heilpern, Mike Kuchwara and Jacques le Sourd | Critics John Heilpern of “The New York Observer,” Mike Kuchwara of The Associated Press and Jacques le Sourd of CBS radio, discuss the profound impact of the economy on their profession and review highlights of the Broadway season thus far. | 12/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman | Composer/lyricist Marc Shaiman and lyricist Scott Wittman of “Hairspray” discuss their recent involvement in the controversy over California's Proposition 8, which is being debated all over the country. | 12/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gerald Schoenfeld, also David Pittu and Peter Bartlett | In tribute to the late Gerald Schoenfeld, Chairman of the Shubert Organization, we present highlights of our 2001 interview with him. Also, David Pittu and Peter Bartlett discuss their Off-Broadway show, "What's That Smell: The Songs of Jacob Sterling." | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“A Tribute to Clive Barnes” | A conversation from 2005 with the late Clive Barnes, the preeminent critic of the theater and dance world. | 11/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Actor Frank Langella on “A Man for All Seasons” and “Frost/Nixon” | Actor Frank Langella discusses his diverse roles as martyred 16th century English Catholic, Thomas More, in “A Man for All Seasons,” as well as the disgraced American President, Richard Nixon, in the soon-to-be released screen version of “Frost/Nixo | 11/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe | Actors Daniel Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths discuss their roles in the Broadway revival of Peter Shaffer’s classic 1973 drama, “Equus.” | 11/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Emanuel Azenberg and James Freydberg | Veteran Producers Emanuel Azenberg and James Freydberg discuss how Broadway and the theater industry will cope with the coming economic downturn. | 11/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Estelle Parsons | Actress Estelle Parsons discusses her role in the Tony-winning play “August: Osage County,” as well as her remarkable career, which included being the 1st woman on NBC's “Today Show,” an Oscar for “Bonnie and Clyde” and a recurring role on "Ro | 10/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Broadway Season Preview | A look at the new Broadway season with entertainment reporters Jesse Green of "New York Magazine," Michael Musto of "The Village Voice," plus Patrick Pacheco of "The LA Times." | 10/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Forum at The Guthrie | The artistic directors of four prominent, Midwestern not-for-profit theaters - The Guthrie, Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare and The Children's Theatre - discuss how the economic downturn will affect the vitality of America's resident theater movement. | 10/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Legendary Composer Charles Strouse, Part 2 | Legendary composer Charles Strouse (“Annie,” “Bye Bye Birdie”) is interviewed at the piano and performs a number of his hits. Part 2 of 2. | 10/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Legendary Composer Charles Strouse, Part 1 | Legendary composer Charles Strouse (“Annie,” “Bye Bye Birdie”) is interviewed at the piano and performs a number of his hits. Part 1 of 2. | 9/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“Chicago” - the musical’s 10th anniversary, with Walter Bobbie, James Naughton, Bebe Neuwirth/plus: John Kander, Fred Ebb | A celebration of Chicago: The Musical's 10th anniversary, with director Walter Bobbie, plus original cast actors James Naughton & Bebe Neuwirth; also, composer John Kander & lyricist Fred Ebb discuss their show on the 1st episode of Theater Talk in 1996. | 9/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“Dame Edna: Back with a Vengeance” | In this classic interview from 2004, the world's most admired woman, shares her wisdom and discusses her meeting with Presidents Bush and Clinton, as well as her hit show on Broadway. | 8/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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South Pacific: Then and Now | "South Pacific: Then and Now," with Bartlett Sher, director of the 2008 Tony Award-winning revival; Also, an encore of 1999 discussion on South Pacific's 50th anniversary, with actor Don Fellows of the original Broadway company and producer Ted Chapin. | 8/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Remembering Simon Gray | A conversation with the late playwright Simon Gray, taped in the fall of 2005, as he prepared for the Broadway revival of one of his best-known plays, Butley. The beloved and irascible British writer died August 7, 2008. | 8/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“Theater Talk’s 10th Anniversary Special” Highlights from the First Decade | THEATER TALK celebrates their 10th anniversary on PBS with a look back at great guests and highlights of the series over the past decade. | 8/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Writer/director Arthur Laurents, on “Gypsy” | The great librettist/director Arthur Laurents discusses his classic musical “Gypsy,” now being revived on Broadway. | 7/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice on “Jersey Boys” | The witty and humorous Jersey Boys' librettists Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice bring us up to date on their recent activities and discuss the devoted fan base of their Tony Award-Winning musical. | 7/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Remembering Peter Stone | “Remembering Peter Stone,” a tribute to the outspoken librettist, Peter Stone. In highlights from his 7 appearances on Theater Talk, Stone (who passed away in 2003) discusses his thoughts on contemporary theater, as well as his hit musical "1776. | 7/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Theater Talk’s Tony Wrap-up ‘08 | Bartlett Sher, Tony award-winning director of "South Pacific" (Best Revival/ Musical). Also, Jesse Green of "NY Magazine," Michael Musto of "The Village Voice" and Patrick Pacheco of NY1 evaluate the TONY Awards ceremony and the voters' choices. | 6/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Theater Talk's Critic’s Tony Cavalcade | "THEATER TALK’S Critics Cavalcade," a special pre-Tony show with 17 top theater journalists discussing highlights of the 07/08 season, plus a performance by Heidi Rodewald & Stew of a song from the Tony-nominated musical, "Passing Strange." | 6/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jesse Green, Michael Musto, Patrick Pacheco | THEATER TALK's 12th Annual Tony Predictions Show. Jesse Green of New York Magazine, Michael Musto of the Village Voice and Patrick Pacheco of the LA Times explain who will win the 2008 Tony Awards' race and why. | 6/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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George Packer | Writer George Packer, of “The New Yorker,” discusses his play “Betrayed” about the relationship between Iraqis and their American occupiers. | 6/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daphne Rubin-Vega, Michael Musto | A look back at the musical sensation RENT with original star Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Michael Musto of The Village Voice, who chronicles the East Village scene where the classic 1996 musical takes place. | 5/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Patrick Stewart and Rupert Goold | Tony Nominee Patrick Stewart and director Rupert Goold of "Macbeth," discuss Broadway's new, hip & hi-tech revival of The Scottish Play. | 5/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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George Wendt of "Hairspray;" plus David Javerbaum & Adam Schlesinger, the Tony-nominated songwriting team of "Cry-Baby: The Mus | George Wendt of "Hairspray;" plus David Javerbaum & Adam Schlesinger, the Tony-nominated songwriting team of "Cry-Baby: The Musical." | 5/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sir Tim Rice discusses his career and the revival of “Chess,” the musical he wrote with ABBA. | A conversation with the celebrated and eloquent lyricist/librettist, Sir Tim Rice. Sir Tim discusses his career and the revival of "Chess," the musical he wrote with ABBA. | 5/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Legendary filmmaker John Waters | Legendary filmmaker John Waters discusses his career and “Cry-Baby,” the new musical inspired by his 1990 movie. | 5/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robert F. X. Sillerman, the Executive Producer of Mel Brooks’ Broadway musicals “The Producers” and “Young Frankenstein | Robert F.X. Sillerman, the Executive Producer of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, discusses the new musical and its controversial ticket pricing... a fascinating conversation with a savvy and very successful show business entrepreneur. | 4/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Actors David Hyde Pierce, Karen Ziemba, Edward Hibbert, stars of the Kander and Ebb musical, “Curtains.” Plus: composer Dun | Conversations with actors David Hyde Pierce, Edward Hibbert and Karen Ziemba of the musical Curtains; as well as composer Duncan Sheik of Spring Awakening. Sheik also performs his opening song from the show, "Momma who Bore Me." | 4/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stew and Heidi Rodewald, of “Passing Strange”; plus: film historian Jerry Carlson on the stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchco | Writer/composer/performers Stew and Heidi Rodewald on their hit, Broadway rock musical "Passing Strange;" also film expert Jerry Carlson on Hitchcock's film classic. "The 39 Steps" and the new hit Broadway stage adaptation. | 3/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Filmmaker Albert Maysles, co-director of the legendary documentary “Grey Gardens” | The master filmmaker Albert Mayles discussing making his classic documentary Grey Gardens, which was adapted into a hit Broadway musical. | 3/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elizabeth Ashley, actress, critic John Lahr debate the idea of an all-black revival of Tennessee Williams' classic, “Cat on a | Actress Elizabeth Ashley and critic John Lahr discuss the background of Tennessee William's play Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, now being revived on Broadway. Ashley starred in the play's 1975 revival and Lahr is writing a biography of the playwright. | 3/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Conleth Hill and Ciarán Hinds on “The Seafarer” / “November” First Rehearsal, with Nathan Lane, David Mamet, Laurie Me | Irish actors Conleth Hill and Ciarán Hinds on their roles in Conor McPherson's play "The Seafarer." | 2/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tom Stoppard, playwright “Rock ‘n’ Roll” | British writer Tom Stoppard discusses his work and new play “Rock ‘n’ Roll.” | 2/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Actor Chazz Palminteri discusses his one-man Broadway show, A Bronx Tale | Actor Chazz Palminteri discusses his one-man Broadway show, A Bronx Tale | 2/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Actors Ian McShane and Raul Esparza on Harold Pinter’s “The Homecoming” | Ian McShane and Raul Esparza discuss Harold Pinter’s play The Homecoming. Both actors are co-starring on Broadway in a celebrated revival of the classic (1965). | 1/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A conversation with Todd Haimes, Artistic Director of The Roundabout Theatre Company, celebrating its 40th Anniversary | A conversation with Todd Haimes, Artistic Director of The Roundabout Theatre Company, one of NYC's leading not-for-profits, now celebrating its 40th Anniversary. | 1/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Tribute to Noel Coward, the legendary British writer/performer, with actress Elaine Stritch, critic John Simon, writer Barry | Actress Elaine Stritch, critic John Simon and writer Barry Day discuss the legendary British writer/performer Noel Coward. | 1/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Andre De Shields of “Black Nativity”/The Shangilia Youth Choir of Kenya performs in-studio holiday music. Plus: a visit to | Actor Andre De Shields of Black Nativity plus The Shangilia Youth Choir of Kenya who perform holiday music. Also, a visit to a rehearsal for the play November, with playwright David Mamet and actors Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf And Dylan Baker. | 12/24/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Charles Spencer, drama critic, The London Daily Telegraph | A conversation with drama critic Charles Spencer of "The London Daily Telegraph" who reviews the plays Peter And Jerry and Rock 'n' Roll along with other current productions in NYC and London. | 12/22/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Playwright Conor McPherson on “The Seafarer,” plus photographer Joan Marcus and writer David Cote on their book on “The J | Irish playwright Conor McPherson on The Seafarer, about a man's struggles at Christmas with family, alcohol and other demons. Also photographer Joan Marcus and writer David Cote on their book "Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons." | 12/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Writer Neal Gabler discusses his acclaimed biography, “Walt Disney: The Triumph Of American Imagination” | Neal Gabler discusses his biography, "Walt Disney: The Triumph Of American Imagination". Gabler explains why - 100 years after Disney's death – his art and enterprise still have an influence on virtually all aspects of our culture, including Broadway. | 11/24/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Playwright Stephen Massicotte on “The Oxford Roof Climber's Rebellion”; plus: Reverend Billy and director Savitri D on the | Stephen Massicotte on his play "The Oxford Roof Climber's Rebellion" about T.E. Lawrence and Robert Graves; also Rev. Billy and Savitri D on "What Would Jesus Buy?" a film documenting their Church of Stop Shopping's mission to decommercialize Xmas. | 11/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Critics Melissa Rose Bernardo of Entertainment Weekly and Jeremy McCarter of New York Magazine; plus: restaurateur Angus McIndo | Critics Melissa Rose Bernardo of "Entertainment Weekly" and Jeremy Mccarter of "New York Magazine" review "Pygmalion," "The Ritz" and "Mauritius;" also restaurateur Angus McIndoe explains how a Broadway stage hands' strike could influence his business. | 11/10/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Playwright Edward Albee | Playwright Edward Albee discusses the upcoming production of "Peter and Jerry" and pays tribute to actor George Grizzard, the original Nick in his classic play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" | 11/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Playwright Theresa Rebeck and director Doug Hughes on “Mauritius”; Charles Busch on “Die Mommie Die!” | Playwright Theresa Rebeck and director Doug Hughes: plus playwright/performer Charles Busch are the guests Hughes and Rebeck discuss their new play, Mauritius; also Busch on the Off Broadway revival -in which he stars - of his Play Die Mommie Die! | 10/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Season Preview Fall 2007 with Jesse Green (NY Times), John Heilpern (NY Observer), Michael Musto (Village Voice) | Season preview: Jesse Green of "The New York Times," John Heilpern of "The New York Observer" and Michael Musto of the "Village Voice" join co-hosts Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins to forecast what will hit and what will miss, this fall on Broadway. | 9/28/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Playwright Douglas Carter Beane on Xanadu, plus Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer and lyricist Steven Sater of Spring A | Librettist Douglas Carter Beane of Xanadu, plus Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer and librettist/lyricist Steven Sater of Spring Awakening are guests. | 9/22/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Oskar Eustis, Artistic Dir. of the Public Theater, on the 365 Days/365 Plays Festival. Interviewers: Aaron Ricco and Cindy Pier | Oskar Eustis, Head of NY's Public Theater and directors from Ma-Yi, TADA!, Hadley, Mud/Bone & Classical Theatre of Harlem discuss the 365 Days/365 Plays Project. Also Peter Bartlett and Lee Roy Reams on the art of being replacement actors on Broadway. | 9/9/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kitty Carlisle Hart and Anne Kaufman Schneider discuss the legacy of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart | Anne Kaufman Schneider and the late Kitty Carlisle Hart discuss the legacy of the playwriting team, George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, whose classic 30's comedies including, You Can't Take It With You and The Man Who Came To Dinner, are still popular. | 9/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 186 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Pretty Good, But Their Are Some Problems
Due to the fact that I live outside of the television viewing area for "Theater Talk," I find this to be a great podcast because of the individuals interviewed and the insight it brings the listener (in this case), or viewer of the television show. One problem I have is that because this is really just the audio of the show, there are some aspects missing. In the 10th Anniversary episode, we don't always know who is speaking, which is a shame because one sits there thinking "Wow, that person has really interesting anecdotes. Shame I don't know who they are." But overall, an interesting podcast that is great for people interested in theater or the world of Broadway.
Great Show, I cant subscribe though...
I tried to subscribe, but when I reset my I Pad I tried to but couldnt subscribe. Probaly something I'm doing. I have been a fan of Theater Talk for years, as an actor it is like having a class, a good class for free. I am not a great fan of the big audience in a show. Basically one on one talking about the craft. If you want to watch actors, writers, directors, producers and not really care about who they are dating or stuff like that. This is for you. Thank You....
Technical problems persist
The show is great, indispensable, but I have not been able to enjoy it on my iPod since the begining of the 2011-12 season, and now the 5/12/12 episode won't download at all. Pretty hard to enjoy the show when technical problems persist.
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