Thursday, May 25th, 2006
Zoë Wanamaker
From Awake and Sing.
Zoë Wanamaker reflects on her personal connection to the drama of Awake And Sing, remembers her journey from Chichester to London to Princeton to Broadway in Electra, describes her experience being raised in England as the child of expatriate Americans, and talks about the evolution of her perspective on working on [...]
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Friday, May 19th, 2006
Alan Cumming
From The Threepenny Opera.
Broadway’s current Macheath, Alan Cumming, talks about the political relevance of The Threepenny Opera in America today, chronicles his experiences after drama school as part of a comedy duo in Scotland, recalls the development of his Tony-winning role as the Master of Ceremonies in Cabaret, first in London and later in [...]
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Tuesday, May 16th, 2006
Andrea Martin
From Fiddler On The Roof.
Andrea Martin talks about her great successes in shows she was originally inclined to turn down, including Oklahoma, Candide and Fiddler on the Roof, as well as her start in the legendary Toronto production of Godspell and her Tony-winning turn in My Favorite Year.
Original airdate – February 25, 2005.Running time [...]
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Tuesday, May 16th, 2006
Joel Grey
From Wicked.
Joel Grey recalls creating the role of the Master of Ceremonies both and stage and in the film of Cabaret, along with his performances in musicals as varied as George M!, The Grand Tour and the revival of Chicago.
Original airdate – October 8, 2004.Running time – 29:49.
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Thursday, May 11th, 2006
Kelli O’Hara
From Pajama Game and The Light in the Piazza.
Kelli O’Hara discusses her transition from ingénue to leading lady in The Pajama Game, the personal and professional challenge of taking over the role of Clara in The Light in the Piazza after starting in the role of Franca, and the things she learned while doing [...]
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