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I was searching the Internet recently and came across these theater-related news posts. They might have value for you. Take a look! - David
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Eric Schaeffer (#117) September, 2006
Eric Schaeffer, founder and artistic director of Virginia’s Signature Theatre, discusses the company’s growth and acclaim as a home for musical theatre in the Washington DC area; the company’s impending move from their 136-garage space into a two-theatre state of the art facility; how he’s developed relationships with theatre royalty like Stephen Sondheim and Cameron Mackintosh; his view on the rumored Broadway move of his Kennedy Center “Mame”; and why he’s looking forward to revisiting the musical “The Witches Of Eastwick” in a theatre roughly 1/6th the size of its original London home. Original air date - September 1, 2006.

Raśl Esparza (#50) April, 2005
Versatile leading man Raśl Esparza explains why he’s taken on a light musical like “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” after a strong of dark and tormented roles, and recalls earlier performances, including taking on roles as the authors’ alter egos in works like “The Normal Heart” and “Tick…Tick…Boom”. Original airdate - April 22, 2005

Nathan Lane (#190) February, 2008
Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane charts the course of his career, from touring New Jersey schools in the historical musical “Jerz” to starring on Broadway as the President of the United States in David Mamet’s comedy “November”. Along the way, he recalls losing out on the leading role in the original “Little Shop Of Horrors” and making his Broadway debut in George C. Scott’s production of “Present Laughter”; discusses a few of the quirks of his next big show, the musical “Merlin”; considers his longstanding partnerships with both playwright Terrence McNally (revealing the only play that McNally specifically wrote for him) and director Jerry Zaks; chronicles his challenging and charmed experience as Max Bialystock in the musical “The Producers” on Broadway and in London; and reflects on the impact of “Butley” — first when he saw it as a teenager, and later when he took on the title role in the play’s Broadway revival. Original air date ? February 22, 2008.

Joe DiPietro (#22) September, 2004
In advance of his “new Elvis” musical “All Shook Up”, author Joe DiPietro talks about the process of incorporating pop songs into musical theatre, and reflects on the never-ending success of his show, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”. Original air date - September 24, 2004.

As always, thanks for reading!

David Caban
Producer/Host of Sunday Matinee