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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Harry Groener (#112) July, 2006
“Spamalot”‘s newest king, Harry Groener, talks about the process of slipping into the cast (and the chain-mail costume) of the hit musical, recalls his Broadway debut in “Oklahoma” – including some diction notes from famed choreographer Agnes de Mille, describes a number cut from the original production of “Crazy For You”, and considers why he’s thought of as a “serious actor” on the West Coast but a musical comedy guy in New York City. Original air date – July 28, 2006.
Alan Menken (#181) – December, 2007
Alan Menken, composer of both the film and Broadway musical versions of “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty And The Beast”, talks about going “under the sea” with Ariel so many years after writing the score for the Disney film, reflects on the impact of puberty and The Beatles on his songwriting career, recalls his acceptance into the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop under the tutelage of the legendary Lehman Engel, describes his collaboration with lyricist, bookwriter and director Howard Ashman, recounts his parents’ dismay over certain content in “Little Shop Of Horrors” — and plays and sings bits of some of the new songs from “Mermaid” and songs that were cut from “Little Shop”. Original air date – December 21, 2007.
Tim Curry (#53) May, 2005
Tony Award nominated actor (Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, “Spamalot”), Tim Curry, discusses his wide-ranging career; from “Hair” on the West End to King Arthur in “Spamalot” on Broadway; with a stop along the way for the film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. Original air date – May 13, 2005.
Tom Jones (#118) September, 2006
With the world’s longest-running musical, “The Fantasticks”, back on stage in New York after a short hiatus, author Tom Jones recounts the time-honored tale of how he and Harvey Schmidt created this theatrical legend; reflects on their subsequent ventures on Broadway, including the soon-to-be-revived “110 In The Shade”; and talks about the hubris that surrounded their creation of a theatrical development workshop, the Portfolio Studio, in the wake of the early successes. Original air date – September 8, 2006.
Mercedes Ruehl (#45) March, 2005
Mercedes Ruehl shares her passion for art and for playing art patron Peggy Guggenheim in “Woman Before A Glass” talks about her early training and her roles in regional theatre, her Off-Broadway success in the financial comedy “Other People’s Money”, and her Tony Award-winning turn in Neil Simon’s “Lost In Yonkers”. Original air date – March 18, 2005.
David Caban
Producer/Host of Sunday Matinee
