Behind the Curtain: Broadway's Living Legends collects the wit, wisdom, and anecdotes of musical theatre's greatest artists from the Golden Age to Now. From actors to directors, designers to playwrights, press agents to general managers, this podcast is a celebration of the giants who helped shape the American Musical Theatre. Hosts: Robert W. Schneider & Kevin David Thomas
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Dancin: Revisiting Our Interview with Wayne Cilento
lundi 20 mars 2023 • Durée 01:13:31
Friends, you need to go see Dancin! It is one of the best musicals on Broadway and is true brilliance.
To celebrate its opening, we are sharing our 2019 interview with director/choreographer of Dancin, Wayne Cilento!
Dancin Tickets HERE
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288. CHARLOTTE D'AMBOISE, Actress
mardi 14 mars 2023 • Durée 01:11:50
Charlotte d’Amboise has been gracing Broadway stages for decades. Since making her Broadway debut in Cats, Charlotte has been nominated for two Tony Awards for her performances in the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line (Cassie) and Jerome Robbins' Broadway (multiple roles). She has also won numerous Fred Astaire Awards for her roles in Pippin (Fastrada), Sweet Charity (Charity), and Damn Yankees (Lola). Most recently, she has been seen in the role of Roxie in Chicago, that has earned her the LA Ovation Award, the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award and the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award. Charlotte has also appeared in the Broadway casts of Company, Contact, Carrie, and Song and Dance.
Throughout her career onstage, she has worked alongside several legendary directors including, Jerome Robbins, Michael Bennett, Peter Martins, Rob Marshall, Ann Reinking, Debbie Allen, Gillian Lynn, Rob Ashford, Diane Paulus, Walter Bobbie, Scott Ellis, and George Balanchine.
Her film credits include The In Crowd (1988), American Blue Note (1989), Just Off the Coast (1992), and The Preacher's Wife (1996). She appears as herself in Every Little Step (2008), a documentary about the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line. In 2012, she co-starred in Frances Ha, directed by Noah Baumbach. On television she has appeared in Law & Order (2001), One Life to Live (2009), a videotaped performance of the Broadway musical Contact (2002) and the Kennedy Center Honors (1989, 1995, 2009). Of all her experiences on stage, one of the most special moments for Charlotte was her performance in the Kennedy Center Honors (2009) performing with her brother (Christopher d’Amboise) in an evening honoring her father, Jacques d’Amboise which also aired on television.
Charlotte is the Co-Artistic director, with her husband Terrence Mann, of Triple Arts, a musical theater summer intensive for young artists.
To see Charlotte in Chicago Click HERE
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In Memoriam: Susan L. Schulman, Press Agent
lundi 24 octobre 2022 • Durée 01:33:54
To celebrate the life and legacy of press agent Susan L. Schulman, who passed away on October 18th, 2022 we are re-releasing our 2018 episode with her. May her memory be a blessing.
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Our Favorite Things: Repeat Attenders & The Tap Dance Kid
Saison 5
jeudi 30 juillet 2020 • Durée 28:55
This Week: A new documentary explores standom in the musical theatre & revisiting a classic musical from the 1980s!
Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business.
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#226 AMONGST THE STARS WITH JOSHUA ELLIS & PETER FILICHIA
Saison 5 · Épisode 226
lundi 27 juillet 2020 • Durée 01:10:49
Two of the Behind The Curtain's favorite guests, press agent Joshua Ellis and critic Peter Filichia, join Rob and Kevin to look back on their interactions with some of Broadway's most famous, infamous, and truly bizarre legends of the theatre.
Peter and Josh look back on the true world of Sir Laurence Olivier, the terror of a certain Broadway diva, the kindness of Yul Brenner, and the humility of Diana Rigg.
Warning: There are some naughty words in this one so you might want to make sure the kiddies are firmly tucked away before listening.
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Our Favorite Things: The Cinematic Works of Kevin David Thomas & Jacques Brel
Saison 5
jeudi 23 juillet 2020 • Durée 36:13
This Week: Exploring Kevin David Thomas' cinematic endeavors in the post millennial era of film and Jacques Brel's legacy of music.
Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business.
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#225 JACK O'BRIEN, Director
Saison 5 · Épisode 225
lundi 20 juillet 2020 • Durée 01:05:26
SHOWS: The Full Monty, Hairspray, The Coast of Utopia
Note: This interview was recorded via phone with Mr. O'Brien and may not have as clear of a sound as our other episodes. Trust us when we say the brilliance of Mr. O'Brien's wisdom outweighs any technical issues.
The Tony Award winning Jack O'Brien is one of the industry's most versatile directors, one who easily goes from Shakespeare to Shaiman to Stoppard, all without missing a beat. In addition to his many years as the Artistic Director of San Diego's Old Globe Theater he has directed such shows as Porgy and Bess, The Most Happy Fella, Damn Yankees, The Full Monty, The Invention of Love, Hairspray, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Coast of Utopia, The Nance, Carousel, and All My Sons, to name just a few.
Jack pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how he became a protege of Ellis Rabb, what it was like working with the legendary Helen Hayes, and why he embraces every second he is in a theater.
Also, Jack shines the spotlight on Tom Stoppard, Terrence McNally, and Nathan Lane!
Buy Jack's autobiography here
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Our Favorite Things: A is for Audra & The Story of Musicals
Saison 5
jeudi 16 juillet 2020 • Durée 23:48
This Week: A delightful children's book and a thorough exploration of Britain's greatest musicals.
Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business.
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#224 SCOTT ELLIS, Director
Saison 5 · Épisode 224
lundi 13 juillet 2020 • Durée 01:11:08
SHOWS: She Loves Me (1993), Curtains, Tootsie
One of Broadway's busiest directors, Roundabout's Adams' Deputy Artistic Director Scott Ellis, joins Rob and Kevin for an exploration of acting, directing techniques, and the joys of being a Dad. Scott's incredibly versatile directing career includes the revivals of She Loves Me, Company, 1776, Harvey, Drood, On the 20th Century, You Can't Take It With You, Kiss Me Kate, and the upcoming Take Me Out.
Scott pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how he played Musical Chairs with Susan Stroman, what it is like crafting a productive rehearsal room, and why he loves to bring new life to classic shows.
Also, Scott shines the spotlight on Chita Rivera, Kristen Chenoweth, and Kander and Ebb!
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Our Favorite Things: Nick Cordero
Saison 5
jeudi 9 juillet 2020 • Durée 33:13
This Week: Discussing Hamilton on the TV and Nick Cordero
Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business.
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