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Isaac Robert Hurwitz and Kris Stewart (#119) September, 2006
New York Musical Theatre Festival founders Kris Stewart and Isaac Robert Hurwitz talk about the original impulse to start the festival and place it in the context of New York City’s other theatrical festivals, explain their producing process and the different categories of participating shows, and consider the effect of Manhattan media attention on their musicals which are, so often, at the beginning of their stage lives. Original air date - September 15, 2006.

Carole Shelley (#168) September, 2007
Upon her return to the Broadway production, “Wicked”’s original Madame Morrible, Carole Shelley, talks about whether she’s hissed as a villain by fans on the street; explains how a childhood incident almost kept her off the musical stage; recalls her “trifecta of success” in “The Odd Couple”, appearing in the Broadway, film and TV versions; remembers an agent who wanted to steer her away from appearing in “The Elephant Man”; and reflects on her only two appearances on the English stage since she emigrated to New York over forty years ago. Original air date ? September 14, 2007.

Matthew Broderick (#32) December, 2004
During the Off-Broadway run of “The Foreigner”, Matthew Broderick addresses whether he’s really as shy as news reports would portray him, talks about his early years growing up in New York and on both stage and screen, and reflects upon the runaway success of “The Producers”. Original airdate - December 3, 2004.

Lynn Redgrave (#62) July, 2005
Lynn Redgrave talks about life as part of one of the great theatrical dynasties — including the challenging experience of acting with one’s relatives, her drive to commemorate her family through her own work as a playwright (”Shakespeare for My Father”, “The Mandrake Root”), and her current role in the revival of “The Constant Wife”. Original airdate - July 15, 2005

Sheldon Harnick (#126) November, 2006
Lyricist Sheldon Harnick explains the genesis of “The Apple Tree” as he prepares for its first Broadway revival, recalls his days as a writer of revue songs and his early encouragement from famed broadcaster Dave Garroway, recounts how he began his collaboration with composer Jerry Bock, shares why he’s particularly proud of the title song from “She Loves Me”, and reflects on the experience of hearing his words to “Fiddler On The Roof” sung in Scandinavian languages. Original air date - November 17, 2006.

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David Caban
Producer/Host of Sunday Matinee