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Donna McKechnie and Larry Blank discuss musical theatre 

Tickets are available for in-person attendance and via livestream on The Green Room 42 website. Next month marks the 50th anniversary of The Little Prince, a musical film based on the classic children's story and the final collaboration of Broadway writing duo Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. To celebrate this milestone The Green Room 42 presents “Lights, Camera, Lerner and Loewe” on November 5th at 9:30pm. And the special guest of the evening is Steven Warner, who was the child actor in the title role alongside Broadway luminaries like Richard Kiley, Bob Fosse, Donna McKechnie, and Gene Wilder. Two other movie musicals also celebrating anniversaries this fall are Brigadoon, which has enchanted audiences for 70 years with its tale of love and a mystical village, as well as My Fair Lady, the timeless classic reaching its 60th anniversary. And each of these three musicals will be brought to life with some of the finest voices on and off Broadway. This one-night-only concert features Grammy Award nominee Mykal Kilgore (Motown, Hair), Tony Award nominee Jane Summerhays (Me and My Girl, A Chorus Line), Tony Award Honoree Ben Davis (Once Upon a Mattress, La Boheme), E. Clayton Cornelious (Ain't Too Proud), and Ellis Gage (White Rose, James & the Giant Peach). Warner will reprise songs he sang in The Little Prince. Performers from recent Broadway revivals of Lerner & Loewe musicals are among the singers as well, including Rachel Fairbanks (Camelot), Michael Halling (My Fair Lady), and Valerie Torres-Rosario (Camelot). The associate conductor for both Camelot and My Fair Lady, Will Curry, will provide music direction and violin along with Megan Smythe (The Great Gatsby) on piano. Relive the magic of Lerner and Loewe's cinematic masterpieces through an evening of soaring melodies, romance, and nostalgia. The Green Room 42 is located at 570 Tenth Avenue inside YOTEL in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tickets are available for in-person attendance and via livestream on The Green Room 42 website. Next month marks the 50th anniversary of The Little Prince, a musical film based on the classic children's story and the final collaboration of Broadway writing duo Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. To celebrate this milestone The Green Room 42 presents “Lights, Camera, Lerner and Loewe” on November 5th at 9:30pm. And the special guest of the evening is Steven Warner, who was the child actor in the title role alongside Broadway luminaries like Richard Kiley, Bob Fosse, Donna McKechnie, and Gene Wilder. Two other movie musicals also celebrating anniversaries this fall are Brigadoon, which has enchanted audiences for 70 years with its tale of love and a mystical village, as well as My Fair Lady, the timeless classic reaching its 60th anniversary. And each of these three musicals will be brought to life with some of the finest voices on and off Broadway. This one-night-only concert features Grammy Award nominee Mykal Kilgore (Motown, Hair), Tony Award nominee Jane Summerhays (Me and My Girl, A Chorus Line), Tony Award Honoree Ben Davis (Once Upon a Mattress, La Boheme), E. Clayton Cornelious (Ain't Too Proud), and Ellis Gage (White Rose, James & the Giant Peach). Warner will reprise songs he sang in The Little Prince. Performers from recent Broadway revivals of Lerner & Loewe musicals are among the singers as well, including Rachel Fairbanks (Camelot), Michael Halling (My Fair Lady), and Valerie Torres-Rosario (Camelot). The associate conductor for both Camelot and My Fair Lady, Will Curry, will provide music direction and violin along with Megan Smythe (The Great Gatsby) on piano. Relive the magic of Lerner and Loewe's cinematic masterpieces through an evening of soaring melodies, romance, and nostalgia. The Green Room 42 is located at 570 Tenth Avenue inside YOTEL in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pedido dos nossos ouvintes, analisamos a clássica adaptação musical do célebre livro de Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, dirigida por Stanley Donen e estrelada por Richard Kiley, Steven Warner, Bob Fosse, Gene Wilder e Donna McKechnie. - Visite a página do podcast no site e confira material extra sobre o tema do episódio - Junte-se ao Cineclube Cinematório e tenha acesso a conteúdo exclusivo de cinema Publicado em abril de 1943, "O Pequeno Príncipe" encanta gerações há décadas. Em celebração aos 80 anos da obra, nós relembramos a sua mais famosa adaptação para o cinema, que certamente habita a memória afetiva de muitas pessoas graças ao carisma do elenco e à inventividade dos efeitos especiais, sem falar nos números musicais. Com roteiro e canções escritos por Alan Jay Lerner ("Sinfonia de Paris"), e trilha sonora composta por Frederick Loewe e orquestrada por Angela Morley, o filme conquistou duas indicações ao Oscar, nas categorias Melhor Música Original e Melhor Canção Original. Pedido do nosso apoiador Jakson Böttcher. No podcast Escolha da Audiência, Renato Silveira e Kel Gomes analisam filmes ou séries pedidos por apoiadores do cinematório e que ainda não haviam sido pauta dos nossos podcasts. Quer mandar um e-mail? Escreva para contato@cinematorio.com.br. A sua mensagem pode ser lida no podcast!

New York born, Natalie Mosco appeared on Australian stages over a three decade period in productions that included The Rocky Horror Show, Get Happy, The Conquest of Carmen Miranda, Company and Oscar's Turn to Sing.Her earliest theatrical experiences were garnered as a dancer in a string of operas for the Metropolitan Opera House, as well as Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty for Britain's Royal Ballet.She turned to acting in 1965 with plays for Off-Broadway's American Place Theatre. In 1968 she was a member, and later starred with the original Broadway cast of Hair and began a four year association with that show which took her as a performer/choreographer to Toronto, Boston, Paris, and finally Melbourne for the beginning of the Australian tour.Following Hair, Natalie toured with Jesus Christ Superstar, leaving that show for major roles in Grease, Two Gentlemen of Verona, No Sex Please We're British, Pippin, Gershwin, and The Magic Show. An offer to re-create her Australian role in The Magic Show on Broadway took her back to America where she remained for almost five years doing Broadway, television, and regional theatre work including new plays, musicals and ‘standards' such as ‘Maggie' in Cat On a Hot Tin Roof.In Australia, her television credits include regular roles in Bellbird, Number 96, Learned Friends, The Last Bastion, A Country Practice and Carson's Law, as well as guest spots for the ABC and Crawfords in sundry roles. Natalie performed the role of ballerina ‘Grushinskaya' in the West End production of Grand Hotel. And for the prestigious Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey; ‘Belinda Blair' in Noises Off; and ‘Emily Whitman' in the first revival of Follies, alongside Kaye Ballard, Eddie Bracken, Donna McKechnie and Ann Miller.We're thrilled to welcome Natalie Mosco to the STAGES podcast.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Richard Jay-Alexander, Renowned Producer and Director About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Richard Jay-Alexander, is an internationally renowned producer and director of some of the greatest Broadway shows, musical theatre productions, and concert tours of our generation.    He's been instrumental in bringing some of the most wonderful Broadway shows to audiences throughout North America, including “Les Miz”, “Miss Saigon”, “Oliver”, “Song and Dance”, and “Amadeus”, to name only a few.    He's worked with some of the greatest music artists of all time, including Barbra Streisand, Julie Andrews, Johnny Mathis, Bette Midler, Bernadette Peters, Ricky Martin, Betty Buckley, Donna McKechnie and dozens more, on their concerts, TV specials and albums.   His career has taken him to the greatest performance venues in the world – everywhere from the Royal Albert Hall and Festival Hall in London, and the biggest arenas in the world, to the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Metropolitan Opera House, The Hollywood Bowl, and the big theatres in Las Vegas.   As a writer, he's contributed lyrics to projects for Disney, he's written the liner notes for the albums of many classic musicals, and his interviews with dozens of legendary stars for Broadwayworld.com are pure magic.  He's directed the Chaplin Awards for Film at Lincoln Center, honouring iconic stars like Robert Redford, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Helen Mirren.   He's produced Grammy-nominated recordings and cast albums.  And in addition to all of his professional activities, he is one of the most passionate and dedicated philanthropists in the entertainment world  In fact, he's absolutely ferocious about giving back.  He's a long time Board member of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and has directed many benefit shows, not only for that organization, but for many other causes that are near and dear to his heart, including animal welfare, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Actor's Fund, the National Asian Artists Project, Broadway Dreams, and Hollywood's Motion Picture and Television Fund.   He's also very active in teaching and mentoring young talent, and he's been the camp director of Kristin Chenoweth's Broadway Bootcamp. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Richard Jay-Alexander, go to:https://www.facebook.com/richard.jayalexander/ https://twitter.com/rja_tkydkyhttps://www.instagram.com/broadwaydick/ #RichardJayAlexander   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Jessica Ryan (IG:@jessicaryannyla)(LI:@jessicaryannyla)(alltogethernow.live)(broadwayunlocked.com) is an award-winning “wacky genius” at the intersection of technology and live experiences. She has been the go-to Broadcast Director for Broadway's live simulcasts since 2013, including Between Riverside and Crazy starring Common, Clyde's starring Uzo Aduba, Maestra's Amplify concert, hosted by Kate Baldwin, Freestyle Love Supreme+ Live at the Waldorf and Broadway Unlocked's The #Giveback Concert. She brings an extensive theatrical experience to her digital work in the arts, including sharing the stage with Donna McKechnie, Everett Quinton (Ridiculous Theatre Company), Christianne Noll, Paige Davis, Jeff Still and more. Her groundbreaking work has been featured at Talks at Google, The New York Times and Deadline and is at the root of her company, All Together Now. The Live Digital and Immersive Studio brings Jess's wealth of creative experience and strategy for livestreams to brands, via branded content, direct to consumer sports & entertainment, employee engagement and social impact events for companies like Smithsonian Magazine, EY, Columbia Business School, NYCLU & more. Passionate about bridging the gap between entertainment and entrepreneurship, she frequently hosts and moderates conferences and conversations for purpose and passion-led companies. Partners include 3BL Media, Seenit, Badassery, Idealist and her podcast Take Me To Coffee with Hamilton's Andrew Call. Jess also actively supports the work of several non-profits that provide services and access for marginalized communities including Crime Victims Treatment Center, Ring of Keys, Scholarship Plus, Maestra and Arts Workers United.

Jessica Ryan (IG:@jessicaryannyla)(LI:@jessicaryannyla)(alltogethernow.live)(broadwayunlocked.com) is an award-winning “wacky genius” at the intersection of technology and live experiences. She has been the go-to Broadcast Director for Broadway's live simulcasts since 2013, including Between Riverside and Crazy starring Common, Clyde's starring Uzo Aduba, Maestra's Amplify concert, hosted by Kate Baldwin, Freestyle Love Supreme+ Live at the Waldorf and Broadway Unlocked's The #Giveback Concert. She brings an extensive theatrical experience to her digital work in the arts, including sharing the stage with Donna McKechnie, Everett Quinton (Ridiculous Theatre Company), Christianne Noll, Paige Davis, Jeff Still and more. Her groundbreaking work has been featured at Talks at Google, The New York Times and Deadline and is at the root of her company, All Together Now. The Live Digital and Immersive Studio brings Jess's wealth of creative experience and strategy for livestreams to brands, via branded content, direct to consumer sports & entertainment, employee engagement and social impact events for companies like Smithsonian Magazine, EY, Columbia Business School, NYCLU & more. Passionate about bridging the gap between entertainment and entrepreneurship, she frequently hosts and moderates conferences and conversations for purpose and passion-led companies. Partners include 3BL Media, Seenit, Badassery, Idealist and her podcast Take Me To Coffee with Hamilton's Andrew Call. Jess also actively supports the work of several non-profits that provide services and access for marginalized communities including Crime Victims Treatment Center, Ring of Keys, Scholarship Plus, Maestra and Arts Workers United.

For his first episode of 2023, Dennis is joined via Zoom by visual artist Warren Wright (AKA Warrencito) whose affectionate, witty and incredibly-detailed Dollmation videos have been delighting fans on YouTube and Instagram since before the pandemic. Warren talks about what went into creating his most popular videos, like Barbra Streisand's “Don't Rain On My Parade,” Barry Manilow's “Copacabana,” Cher's “Dark Lady” and Madonna's MTV Awards performance of “Vogue.” He also talks about the amount of time and effort that goes into creating his videos, how he shoots everything on his iPhone, finding treasures on Ebay, thrift stores and cake decorating shops, why G.I. Joe got smaller and what “flocking” means in doll lingo. Warren also talks about how his late mother's love of musicals inspires his current work and how creating the videos keeps her spirit alive. Other topics include: getting reactions from people who are in the videos he pays tribute to like Julie Brown and Donna McKechnie, his dream of having his videos played in gay bars, creating his own mini-me doll, his dream of laying his hands on a 12” Judy Garland doll and how getting sober a few years back has made his current creative renaissance possible. www.warrencito.com  

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This week hosts Joshua and Dan are putting themselves on the line, yes, they're putting themselves on your line to cover A Chorus Line from it's pre-Broadway run at the Public Theatre. Will Joshie swipe his dance card to find out he was rated Looks: 3, Hips: 2? Will Dan's knees give out in the middle of the audition? Why is Colorado Senator Michael Bennett such an unentertaining disgrace to the legendary Michael Bennett name? (I mean he didn't even stage a coup de théâtre or at least give us a double pirouette at that Democratic Presidential Primary. What the hell was that? Couldn't even pop the head to call attention to himself. Shande!) Oh yeah...we have topics...um....Topics include the revolutionary nature of A Chorus Line, the goddess Donna McKechnie, Buddhism and it's influence on Musical Theatre, the nature of perfection in art, and how the show has aged over the years. Don't waste the chance to tune in next week for our Halloween Special! //|-, Contact us: unccpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @unccpodcast Instagram: @unccpodcast

On this special podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with Broadway legend and icon Donna McKechnie recipient of this year's ICON Award from Porchlight Music Theatre being presented on Friday Sept 23rd at the Ritz Carlton. It will be an evening of music, song and dance, including performances by Ms. McKechnie herself! It is a DON'T […]

Jack Webster figures prominently in the history of Musical Theatre in Australia. His cheeky charm and undoubted ability as a song & dance man have endeared him to audiences over several decades, in an impressive list of celebrated productions. Each has demonstrated an artist possessed of seductive powers and an innate sense of theatre. Any wonder he is considered one of our first triple-threat performers. Jack was born in Yorkshire, England. He has danced in many British television shows with such people as Tom Jones, Cilla Black and Cliff Richard. He has danced all over Europe and appeared in television specials for Eurovision in Berlin and Amsterdam. Jack has worked with Jack Benny and Val Doonican at the London Palladium. His West End stage experience extends to the musicals Mr & Mrs and Promises, Promises; in which he shared the stage with Betty Buckley and Donna McKechnie. Jack can also be seen in the in the film versions of Oliver! (an Oscar winner for Best Film) and Scrooge. In 1970 he came to Australia and appeared with Jill Perryman and Johnny Lockwood in When We Are Married and with Toni Lamond in Anything Goes. Joining J.C. Williamson's he was in the cast of No, No, Nanette and Irene. Jack has danced with Ronne Arnold's Dance Company and worked with Carol Channing during her Australian visit in 1972. Jack achieved considerable success with the role of Tulsa in the original Australian production of Gypsy. A role he owes to JC Williamson's Matriarch, Betty Pounder who recognised and nurtured a talent in Jack to embrace the spotlight. Jack forged forth completing a grand list of character roles in A Chorus Line, Chicago, Annie, Dames at Sea, The Pirates of Penzance, Jolson, Funny Girl, Follies, Mary Poppins - and a show that would take him back to the West End - Hot Shoe Shuffle. Other stage credits include; The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Run For Your Wife, Black Comedy, When We Are Married, Oh Coward! and Stepping Out. In 2003 Jack was honoured to be a guest artist with the Sydney Dance Co. in Graham Murphy's Tivoli. Jack is a well established choreographer and his credits include The Venetian Twins, Nunsense, Annie and Jesus Christ Superstar. It is an impressive career that Jack has navigated with style and class. He is respected, reliable and always brilliant! The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify, Apple podcasts and from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages). www.stagespodcast.com.au

Jack Webster figures prominently in the history of Musical Theatre in Australia. His cheeky charm and undoubted ability as a song & dance man have endeared him to audiences over several decades, in an impressive list of celebrated productions. Each has demonstrated an artist possessed of seductive powers and an innate sense of theatre. Any wonder he is considered one of our first triple-threat performers. Jack was born in Yorkshire, England. He has danced in many British television shows with such people as Tom Jones, Cilla Black and Cliff Richard. He has danced all over Europe and appeared in television specials for Eurovision in Berlin and Amsterdam. Jack has worked with Jack Benny and Val Doonican at the London Palladium. His West End stage experience extends to the musicals Mr & Mrs and Promises, Promises; in which he shared the stage with Betty Buckley and Donna McKechnie. Jack can also be seen in the in the film versions of Oliver! (an Oscar winner for Best Film) and Scrooge. In 1970 he came to Australia and appeared with Jill Perryman and Johnny Lockwood in When We Are Married and with Toni Lamond in Anything Goes. Joining J.C. Williamson's he was in the cast of No, No, Nanette and Irene. Jack has danced with Ronne Arnold's Dance Company and worked with Carol Channing during her Australian visit in 1972. Jack achieved considerable success with the role of Tulsa in the original Australian production of Gypsy. A role he owes to JC Williamson's Matriarch, Betty Pounder who recognised and nurtured a talent in Jack to embrace the spotlight. Jack forged forth completing a grand list of character roles in A Chorus Line, Chicago, Annie, Dames at Sea, The Pirates of Penzance, Jolson, Funny Girl, Follies, Mary Poppins - and a show that would take him back to the West End - Hot Shoe Shuffle. Other stage credits include; The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Run For Your Wife, Black Comedy, When We Are Married, Oh Coward! and Stepping Out. In 2003 Jack was honoured to be a guest artist with the Sydney Dance Co. in Graham Murphy's Tivoli. Jack is a well established choreographer and his credits include The Venetian Twins, Nunsense, Annie and Jesus Christ Superstar. It is an impressive career that Jack has navigated with style and class. He is respected, reliable and always brilliant! The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify, Apple podcasts and from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages). www.stagespodcast.com.au

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Donna McKechnie, Legendary Broadway Star & Author of “Time Steps: My Musical Comedy Life” About Harvey's guest: Today's special guest, Donna McKechnie, is a legendary star who exemplifies the meaning of the phrase “triple threat”, because she dances, acts and sings with equal perfection.   She is regarded internationally as one of Broadway's foremost singing and dancing leading ladies, who will forever be remembered and adored for creating the iconic role of “Cassie” in “A Chorus Line”, earning her a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, as well as a Drama Desk Award and a Theatre World Special Award.   She's also starred on Broadway in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”, “The Education of Hyman Kaplan”, “On the Town”, “Promises, Promises”, “Company”, “The Visit”, “State Fair”, for which she won the Fred Astaire Award for Best Female Dancer, and a Drama Desk Award nomination, and “Sondheim: A Musical Tribute”, which she also choreographed.   She's starred in numerous musical productions throughout the country and in London's West End, including “Follies”, “Annie Get Your Gun”, Mack and Mabel”, “Gypsy”, “Can-Can”, “Pajama Game” and many more.  She's appeared in many TV shows including HBO Specials, the Tonight Show, “Fame”, “Cheers”, “Family Ties”, and who can ever forget her as “Amanda Harris” in “Dark Shadows”.  And when she's not busy choreographing a production, she frequently performs in concert with symphony orchestras, and on cabaret stages all over the country.   She was one of the stars in “FOUR GIRLS FOUR”, a wonderful concert series with Andrea McArdle, Faith Prince and Maureen McGovern    And if that weren't enough, she wrote a poignant, intensely personal and compelling memoir, entitled, “Time Steps: My Musical Comedy Life”For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ https://www.donnamckechnie.com/https://www.facebook.com/donna.mckechniehttps://www.instagram.com/stepkickstepturn/https://mobile.twitter.com/donnamckechniehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-mckechnie-a6ba259 #DonnaMcKechnie  #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Today, I am so happy to announce my episode with Broadway legend Donna McKechnie, star of A Chorus Line, On the Town, State Fair, Promises, Promises, and Company. Tune in today to hear her share some of the insights of her legendary career, including the difference between Bob Fosse and Michael Bennett, the replacement of the choreographer in How To Succeed, touring with Ethel Merman, the story of her iconic “Tick Tock” dance, the many versions of Cassie that were proposed along the way, the monologue she had that was cut from A Chorus Line, tricks for surviving New York in the 70s, choreographing Sondheim: A Musical Tribute, dancing on TV in Hullabaloo, and so much more.   You won't want to miss this fascinating conversation with a star whose dancing epitomizes the Golden Age of Broadway.   

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Broadway legend Donna McKechnie to mark the 25th anniversary of "A Chorus Line" ending its streak as the longest-running Broadway production at 6,137 performances. They spoke in 2017 when McKechnie starred in "The Pajama Game" at Arena Stage in Washington D.C.

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/lJnxh-1BV0Q Please join us to celebrate the release of three new CDs with Melissa Errico, Ian Herman, and Melissa Manchester! “The Maria Callas of American musical theater,” as Opera News has called her, referencing both her crystalline voice and dramatic, expressive intensity, Melissa Errico is a Tony Award-nominated Broadway star -- an actress, singer and author who contributes regularly to The New York Times, and her album Out Of The Dark: The Film Noir Project was just released by Warner Music/Ghostlight Records. First known for her starring roles on Broadway, including My Fair Lady, High Society and Les Misérables. Ian Herman began his musical career studying classical piano. At the age of thirteen he was a guest soloist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. After attending Manhattan School Of Music, Ian began working with performers including Jane Olivor, Donna McKechnie, Anita Morris, Judy Kaye, Tom Andersen, Karen Mason, Sharon McNight, Marilyn Sokol, Angela LaGreca, Carole Demas, and Joy Behar in nightclubs in New York and around the country and has continued ever since! In 1980, MELISSA MANCHESTER became the first recording artist in the history of the Academy Awards to have two nominated movie themes in a single year, “Through The Eyes Of Love” from Ice Castles and “I'll Never Say Goodbye” from The Promise, and to perform them both on the Oscar telecast. MELISSA starred in the national tours of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Music Of The Night and Song And Dance. Nominated for a Grammy in 1980 for “Don't Cry Out Loud,” she won the Grammy Award for best female vocalist in 1982 singing “You Should Hear How She Talks About You.” 

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 428, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: The Fabulous '50s 1: This evangelist known for his "crusades" said he believed there is life on other planets and that the Bible hints at it. Billy Graham. 2: Nickname given to Eisenhower's theory that if one Asian country falls to Communism, others will follow. Domino Theory/Principle. 3: Yum! The peanut version of these letter-perfect candies debuted in 1954. M and M's. 4: What's in a name? The Corsair, Citation Ranger and Pacer were all models of this Ford flop of the '50s. the Edsel. 5: In 1954, she became the first recipient of the literary award named for her; perhaps she kept it in a "Little House". Laura Ingalls Wilder. Round 2. Category: Hockey 1: (Alex and Tie Domi of the Toronto Maple Leafs are both suited up and on the ice to play some hockey.) If Tie Domi crosses the blue line before I get the puck to him, we'll be guilty of this infraction. offsides. 2: A winged wheel is the logo of this franchise. the Red Wings. 3: He won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year in 1967 playing with great conviction, or is it conjunction?. (Bobby) Orr. 4: Bryan Trottier sparked this team to 4 Stanley Cup championships from 1980 through 1983. the New York Islanders. 5: (Alex shuffles his hockey stick back and forth on the ice.) It's the 13 letter word for the skill I was just demonstrating (Mario Lemieux doesn't have to worry). stickhandling. Round 3. Category: Dancers 1: He wore his trademark top hat and tails in his very 1st film, "Dancing Lady", with Joan Crawford. Fred Astaire. 2: Once a female impersonator, this Broadway hoofer played a Broadway hoofer in "Yankee Doodle Dandy". (James) Cagney. 3: This 1983 film focused on a steelworker named Alex who wanted to be a ballerina. Flashdance. 4: Carole Bishop, Sammy Williams and Donna McKechnie all won Tony Awards for playing dancers in this musical. (A) Chorus Line. 5: Though born in Bombay, Juliet Prowse grew up in this country. South Africa. Round 4. Category: American Food And Drink 1: 5600-year-old samples of this "movie treat" have been found in New Mexico caves. popcorn. 2: Angel-food cake was supposedly created in the Missouri city. St. Louis. 3: Start by steeping, in a glass, crushed leaves in sugar syrup. a mint julep. 4: Small cornmeal fritters supposedly tossed to dogs to make them quiet. hush puppies. 5: Y'all can have these ground kernals boiled, baked, or fried for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. grits. Round 5. Category: Detective Fiction 1: The original authorÂ's last story about this detective was “The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place”. Sherlock Holmes. 2: In “The Big Sleep” he says, “IÂ'm 33 years old, went to college once and can still speak English if thereÂ's any demand for it”. Marlowe. 3: In the April 1841 GrahamÂ's LadyÂ's and GentlemanÂ's Magazine, this editor published his new detective story. Poe. 4: She also created the detectives Tuppence and Tommy Beresford. Agatha Christie. 5: “A Taste for Death” is one of P.D. JamesÂ' novels about this Scotland Yard detective and published poet. Adam Dalgliesh. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

One of my all-time favorite movie musicals is Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe's adaptation of THE LITTLE PRINCE in 1974. It starred such legendary performers as Bob Fosse, Richard Kiley, Gene Wilder, and Donna McKechnie. It may not have done well at the box office or with many critics, but there's a lot to love about this star-studded film.  So today's episode is going to be slightly different from most episodes of Why I'll Never Make It. That's because it was born out of a collaboration between myself and another podcast called The Industry, hosted by Dan Delgado. In some ways it's like the movie version of this podcast, focusing on the challenges and failures that go into film production and takes a closer look at some of the lesser known and sometimes forgotten stories of Hollywood. So I reached out to Dan with the idea for an episode about this film adaptation of LITTLE PRINCE, I am so grateful that he ran with this idea. Ultimately, it became a two-part miniseries, covering not only that Lerner and Loewe movie musical but also the recent Netflix movie adaptation and a couple of Broadway productions as well. So today you'll get to hear our examination of The Little Prince movie musical, as I introduce you to Steven Warner and what went wrong with one of my favorite movie musicals of all time.  This episode only features about 20 min of my interview with Steven about The Little Prince. Listen and watch our full interview by subscribing to Why I'll Never Make It. Listen to "Two Princes" on The Industry (hosted by Dan Delgado), which goes on to talk about the other Little Prince film from Netflix and two Broadway productions.  

Donna McKechnie received the Tony Award for her performance in A Chorus Line. Other Broadway shows include How To Succeed...,The Education of Hyman Kaplan, Sondheim-A Musical Tribute,(which she also choreographed) On The Town, Promises, Promises, Company, and State Fair, for which she received the Fred Astaire Award. She has starred in numerous productions in London's West End as well as Paris and Tokyo. Donna has also guest starred extensively with Symphony Orchestras throughout the country, as well as on television and in film. Ms. McKechnie's memoir, TIMESTEPS- My Musical Comedy Life, was published by Simon and Schuster. For more information check out: www.donnamckechnie.com

NICOLAS KING has been performing since he was 4 years old. Having been in 3 Broadway productions before the age of 12 is no small feat. Aside from appearing opposite Tom Selleck in “A Thousand Clowns", and Carol Burnett's "Hollywood Arms" directed by Hal Prince, he was Broadway's longest running Chip in Disney's “Beauty and The Beast”. King has also appeared in dozens of national TV commercials, including his award winning 'Oscar Mayer Lunchables' commercial. King has appeared on many TV talk shows such as "The View", "The Today Show", "Sally Jesse Raphael", "Liza & David", and twice on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno (including Leno's final week as host in 2014). His latest album, "Act One - Celebrating 25 Years of Recordings", was released in 2021 with Club 44 Records and features collaborations with Jane Monheit, Norm Lewis, hit-maker Charles Calello, and longtime musical director Mike Renzi. He performed on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon for 8 consecutive years live in Las Vegas, originated the voice of "Oscar" on Discovery Kids' "Kenny The Shark" and is the recipient of the 1995 and 1996 Talent America Award, 2010 Julie Wilson Award, 2015 AMG Award for Artist of the Year, the 2012 Bistro Award for 'Outstanding Performer of the Year', and the 2019 Legends Award for his contribution to the preservation of the Great American Songbook. Aside from performing alongside artists as Tony Danza, Andrea McArdle, Jack Jones, Lainie Kazan, Donna McKechnie, Faith Prince, Billy Paul, Jennifer Holliday, Debby Boone, and Linda Lavin, he has also performed alongside his mentor, the legendary Liza Minnelli, since he was 11 years old as her opening act from 2002-2012, touring all over the country. King has performed on many iconic stages including concerts and appearances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Birdland, 54 Below, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and aboard Silversea and Crystal Cruises.

"Tomorrow is now" as hosts Bobby and Kristina discuss 1989's Annie 2: Miss Hannigan's Revenge and 1993's Annie Warbucks on episode twenty of My Favorite Flop.   ABOUT ANNIE 2: MISS HANNIGAN'S REVENGE The first official attempt at a sequel to the hit Broadway musical Annie, Annie 2: Miss Hannigan's Revenge follows the continued story of villainous Miss Hannigan as she escapes from prison to marry Daddy Warbucks, steal his fortune, and rid the world of of Little Orphan Annie once and for all. The musical features a book by Thomas Meehan, lyrics by Martin Charin, and music by Charles Strouse. At the closing performance of Annie 1, lyricist Martin Charnin stood onstage and told the audience that the story of Annie was not over and that a sequel to the musical was already in the works. Six years later, hundreds of little girls in their red velvet dresses pilgrimaged to Washington D.C. with their parents to get a first look at what was excepted to be one of the biggest hits on Broadway the following season. Little did they know that Annie 2 would feature very little Annie at all and, instead, would tell the misguided redemption story of the first musical's villain. The entire project was a manifestation of the creative team's own insecurities of now being best-known for writing a fluffy kids musical and not their more-serious previous works... so, they set out to prove to the industry that they could follow it up with something more complex and grown up. The happy endings we see at the end of Annie 1 we find out were short lived. Daddy Warbucks discovers that he can't legally adopt Annie as a single father, so he must find a wife and because of that, Annie's future is uncertain. Grace, who has genuine feelings for the billionaire, must balance her career and personal life as she is passed over for other candidates. And Hannigan must come to terms with her quest for revenge and money as she confronts her own past and humanity. The creative team had hoped that fans of the original musical had grown up with them and would appreciate their cynical take on what happens after "tomorrow". Sadly, "something was missing", and what that was what attracted so many fans to the original piece - the absolute charm of Annie and her orphan friends. Throughout the run in D.C., desperate changes were made to the show to fix that tonal issues, including adding more Annie and additional orphan characters from the original, but a major financial backer decided to leave the show and it's scheduled Broadway run (the marquee was already up!) was cancelled. Annie 2 would then go through a process of rewrites and restructuring at the Goodspeed Opera House that would not only remove Miss Hannigan from the show's title, but from the show completely... eventually evolving into a different sequel titled Annie Warbucks!   Original Washington Cast Dorothy Loudon as Miss Hannigan Fiely Matias as The Asp Gerry McIntyre as Punjab Lauren Mitchell as Grace Farrell Harve Presnell as Oliver Warbucks Danielle Findley as Annie Warbucks Beau as Sandy Marian Seldes as Mrs. Christmas Ronny Graham as Lionel McCoy Terrence P. Currier as Drake Raymond Thorne as FDR Ellyn Arons as Eleanor Roosevelt   ABOUT ANNIE WARBUCKS Another attempt at as a sequel to the hit Broadway musical Annie, Annie Warbucks begins immediately after Annie ends as  Daddy Warbucks learns that he must marry within sixty days or else Annie will be returned to the orphanage. The musical features a book by Thomas Meehan, lyrics by Martin Charin, and music by Charles Strouse. Annie Warbucks was developed in a workshop at the Goodspeed Opera House, directed by Charnin and choreographed by Peter Gennaro and under the direction of Michael P. Price, Executive Director. The musical played several out-of-town tryouts, starting at the Marriott Lincolnshire, Chicago in February through April 1992 and then the Drury Lane in Oak Brook, Illinois, followed by a five city United States tour, including San Diego in October 1992. It was originally planned that Annie Warbucks would open on Broadway, but a "major investor pulled out". Some characters were cut and the budget reduced, leading to delays. The Off-Broadway production opened on August 9, 1993, at the Variety Arts Theatre. The cast included Harve Presnell as Warbucks, Donna McKechnie as Sheila Kelly, and Kathryn Zaremba in the title role. The show broke all off-Broadway box office records for the time, running for 200 performances. The producers considered moving the show from the Variety Arts Theater to Broadway, and they secured $2.5 million from an investor for a move to Broadway, but discovered they couldn't make the move in time to be eligible for Tony Award consideration, which was a big part of the reason for moving in the first place. A provision in the Tony rules required that a show had to transfer to a Tony-eligible theatre within 30 weeks of its original opening in order to qualify for any nominations. The investor pulled out, ending the plans.   Original Off-Broadway Cast Kathryn Zaremba as Annie Warbucks Harve Presnell as Daddy Warbucks Donna McKechnie as Mrs. Sheila Kelly Alene Robertson as Commissioner Harriet Doyle Marguerite MacIntyre as Grace Farrell Kip Niven as Drake Raymond Thorne as FDR Cindy Lou as Sandy

We all know a friend or family member who is single—but for the life of you, you can't understand why. They say they want to be in a relationship; they're attractive, fun to be around, passionate, loving, giving, and yet you can't figure out why they're still single. Guess what? They might not know either. So is there something deeper going on? What blocks might they have?You probably know someone who is Love Avoidant — someone who avoids and fears intimacy. Or a person with Sexual Anorexia avoid, fear, or dread sexual intimacy._________If you or anyone you know is struggling with an addiction, depression, trauma, or sexual abuse, we've compiled a list of resources at https://secretlifepodcast.com.If you'd like to share your secret on the show or want to share your thoughts about an episode, please send an email to secretlifepodcast@icloud.com.______FOR MORE ABOUT GREG SAFELGreg Safel is an accomplished actor and recording artist. He began his career while still in school as a theatre major at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, spending an equal amount of time training at the UMKC Conservatory of Music. Upon graduation, he was hired immediately at Walt Disney World to perform in live shows and in the recording studio. He then moved to New York to continue studying acting and work in musical theatre. He has toured with such legends as Debbie Reynolds and Eddy Arnold. He then turned his focus toward film and television work, moving to Los Angeles and performing in the long-running hit musical Nite Club Confidential with Scott Bakula.He continued his acting training at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under legendary teacher, Milton Katselas. He has worked steadily ever since in film, television, and theatre as a triple threat (actor/singer/dancer) in a variety of genres. One of his favorite roles was Canta in the film Not Forgotten with Simon Baker. His latest album Visible , in which he sings his own interpretations of Broadway, pop and standard songs, received rave reviews and earned him an opening spot for Donna McKechnie at the Catalina Jazz Club. Between acting projects, Greg sings with the Los Angeles-based rock band Swami Lushbeard, is currently at work on his next album, and writing and starring in an upcoming web-series.gregsafel.comsinginglessonslosangeles.comInsta @gregsafelFacebook Greg Safel_____To find out more information about Brianne's book Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict, check out the website: https://secretlifenovel.com or At Amazon______HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE SHOW?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe, Rate & Review: Apple PodcastsFollow & Listen  Spotify |  Stitcher | Google PodcastsSpread the word via social mediaInstagramTwitterFacebook#SecretLifePodcastDonateYou can also support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (make payment to secretlifepodcast@icloud.com) or at our WEBSITE.Connect with Brianne Davis-Gantt (@thebriannedavis)Official WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterConnect with Mark Gantt (@markgantt)Main WebsiteDirecting WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitter 

William White returns and gives his alternate reading on the song Being Alive. Is it possible that there could be a better way to end the show?William's podcast The Classical Gabfest: https://cgf.buzzsprout.comWilliam's website: http://www.willcwhite.comWilliam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/willcwhiteWilliam's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/willcwhiteYou can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of Company.The original Broadway cast starring Dean Jones, Donna McKechnie, and Elaine Stritch (1970)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Oy07npOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2OFg2AxOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OzAsuGThe Broadway revival starring Raúl Esparza, Barbara Walsh, and Angel Desai (2006)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2ojCq7MOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30YUotlOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OzpNQIThe London revival starring Rosalie Craig, Jonathan Bailey, and Patti LuPone (2018)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2OFfISlOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pS7corOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBoYmxOur sponsors this week are: Park Power - https://parkpower.ca - your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Pod Power - With Pod Power, our sponsors are making it possible for us to amplify the voices of Albertans and Alberta podcasters. This episode, Edmonton Community Foundation is helping us give a Pod Power shout out to What's The Tsismis - https://www.cjsr.com/shows/whats-the-tsismis/ - An inside look on Pilipinx identity in the diaspora.  Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comPutting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded by Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production company. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today, Backstage Babble is excited to welcome Robert Viagas, the editor of the newest theater magazine Encore Monthly. Created specifically as the premiere lifestyle magazine for theatre lovers nationwide, Encore Monthly will connect readers to the stage and to each other, with features covering what happens onstage and in the wings as well as all the places theatre fans come together - in the aisles at intermission; in living rooms and dorm rooms; and on laptops and cell phones across the country - and what fans enjoy when not sitting in their theatre seats. Robert also talks about the other aspects of his illustrious career, including an all-night phone call with Donna McKechnie, what went wrong with the musical Metro, the inside story of what it’s like to be a Tony Awards nominator, what makes a great Broadway star, disastrous interviews, and more stories about Jerry Orbach, Charlotte St. Martin, Baayork Lee, and others.

Michael James Scott has played the Genie in Disney's Aladdin internationally including Broadway, London, the North American Tour and originating the role in the Australian Production for which he won the prestigious Helpmann Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.He's also known for originating the role of the Minstrel on Broadway in Something Rotten and originating Dr. Gotswana (aka The Maggots Guy) in the Tony-winning phenomenon The Book of Mormon. Other Broadway credits include Mamma Mia, Tarzan, All Shook Up, The Pirate Queen, Elf, and Hair.On the West End, he was the associate choreographer and performed in the Broadway revival transfer of Hair. Off-Broadway, co-starring in Here's to the Public opposite Donna McKechnie, and was also part of the concert cast of Jerry Springer: The Opera at Carnegie Hall. He was the standby for the legendary Ben Vereen in the Int. tour of Fosse, taking over the role in Paris, France at the Théâtre du Châtelet. Outside NYC, original Las Vegas Co. of Jersey Boys and in Shrek the Musical as the Donkey at the famous St. Louis Muny.Regional credits include Aida, Ragtime, South Pacific, Cinderella and Little Shop of Horrors to name a few. Numerous television and film appearances including The Carrie Diaries (The WB), Independent Woman (Feature Film), The View (ABC), The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (NBC), The Late Show with Conan O'Brien (NBC), Good Morning America (ABC), The Today Show (NBC) The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (CBS), The TONY Awards (CBS) and the new Showtime series Black Monday.He was a member of the critically acclaimed singing group The Broadway Boys and Grammy-nominated Broadway Inspirational Voices and he can be heard on many original Broadway cast albums, multiple studio recordings, and the Broadway Boy's debut Album Lullaby of Broadway.He was a member of the critically acclaimed singing group The Broadway Boys and Grammy-nominated Broadway Inspirational Voices and he can be heard on many original Broadway cast albums, multiple studio recordings, and the Broadway Boy's debut Album Lullaby of Broadway. MichaelJamesScott.comCheck him out on Instagram/Twitter @iamMJScottInterested in learning more and growing your brand and career? Check out The Private Music Studio . Follow us on social media:Instagram: @gretapopeFacebook: The Private Music StudioTwitter:  @gretapope

It's the most Sondheim-ful time of the year! In honor of The Great One's birthday, it's time for another Sondheim mini-series. This time, we'll be tackling a few of our favorite pastiche songs from his shows, starting with "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" from Company. We talk about the hidden rage of The Andrews Sisters, the correct pronunciation of "bubbe," and those lyrics. All clips are from the1970 Original Broadway Cast Recording featuring Donna McKechnie, Susan Browning, and Pamela Myers and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Listen to and buy the album on Amazon! Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

We are in the presence of musical theatre royalty this week! We are joined by the legendary Baayork Lee. You Might Know Her From A Chorus Line; Promises, Promises; Jesus Christ Superstar; The King & I; Flower Drum Song; and Every Little Step. We are just mouth agape at Baayork’s stories from the theatre, from finding the line between herself and the character of Connie Wong that her life inspired to her simpatico mentorship with Michael Bennett to growing up as a Broadway kid to the neck-ography in Promises, Promises. We were just head over heels for Baayork. Check out the show notes to see this icon in action. You won’t regret it!  Follow us on social media: @damianbellino || @rodemanne  Rash of recent celebrity deaths: Phil Spector, Dustin Diamond, Cicely Tyson, Cloris Leachman, Christopher Plummer (and on Tuesday, after we had recorded: Mary Wilson)  Christopher Plummer tried to do his own singing in The Sound of Music. Hated the movie, loved Julie Andrews.  Natalie Wood didn’t think she was going to be dubbed for West Side Story movie (here she is singing in her real voice as Maria) Diahann Caroll died before we could talk to her Bob Avian co-choreographer of original production, director of Broadway revival  Baayork Lee’s IBDB (most famous as Connie Wong) BAAYORK CLIPS to watch:  “The Clog Dance” from Joyful Noise (Tommy Tune and Baayork who is on far left) “Poor Little Person” from Henry Sweet Henry with Alice Playten “Turkey Lurkey Time” from Promises, Promises some of toughest choreo of all time Groomed by Michael Bennett as dance captain and assistant choreographer  “Confidence” was a cut song from A Chorus Line for Richie (Black man) and Connie (Asian woman). The tapes that made A Chorus Line Every Little Step, 2009 documentary (first time Equity allowed cameras in the audition room) Bennett fought for Paul’s coming out storyline Baayork worked with Bennett on See Saw and Henry, Sweet Henry which were both flops Role of Sheila was between former guest, Deidre Goodwin and Rachelle Rak  Full Deidre Goodwin episode of YMKHF  Ryan Murphy turning A Chorus Line into 10 ep series for Netflix  A Chorus Line movie with Michael Douglas notorious flop Danced for other legends like Michael Kidd and Peter Gennarro Michael Bennett was protege of Jerome Robbins Was in original Broadway production of The King and I with Yul Brenner and Gertrude Lawrence Then cast in Flower Drum Song when she was 12. Once had to go on for Anita Ellis to do “Fan Tan Fannie” (vid is from film)  White contract vs pink contract  Dorothy Sarnoff took her to dinner at Sardi’s between shows Mr President (1962: Irving Berlin), Here’s Love (1963: Meredith Willson, directed by Norman Jewison), Golden Boy (1964: Charles Strouse, with Sammy Davis Jr) “Don’t Forget 127th Street” from Golden Boy w/ Sammy Davis Jr (asst choreographer: Jamie Rogers) Honored with a Tony for creating NAAP Not involved with the Anna Mae Wong movie on IMDB (care of Malan Breton) Backed up Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, which was shot in Israel with Jewison Was directing A Chorus Line with Antonio Banderas in Malaga Spain when COVID hit Triple threat in American theatre: Tony Yazbeck, Robbie Fairchild, Sutton Foster, Robyn Hurder Cassie boot camp for A Chorus Line Who would Baayork call if she dropped her phone in the subway: Donna McKechnie, Kelly Bishop, Priscilla Lopez Worked with our fave, Pat Suzuki in Flower Drum Song Need Sardi’s to stay open (Actor’s Menu) Baayork was in Promises, Promises - Mary Louise Wilson was a replacement cast member in that same production -- she was in the 2001 revival of The Women with next week’s guest.  Heather Matarazzo told us that she took over the role of Jane once Bob Durst’s niece was fired from the 2001 revival of The Women (listen to the full Heather interview here)  Al Pacino playing Phil Spector in the HBO movie: Phil Spector  

ALEX RYBECK, Music Director, is a pianist, arranger and composer who has worked with such showbiz legends as George Abbott, Hal Prince, Tommy Tune, and Burt Bacharach and Eartha Kitt. Broadway credits include MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG and GRAND HOTEL. He has served as Music Director for Faith Prince, Karen Akers, Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway, Donna McKechnie, Marni Nixon, Kitty Carlisle Hart, Karen Mason, Jeff Harnar, Lee Roy Reams, and Jason Graae, to name a few. Numerous CDs include "The 1959 Broadway Songbook" (Jeff Harnar), "Sibling Revelry" (The Callaways), "Leading Men Don't Dance" (Ron Raines & others), and every solo album by Liz Callaway. As a grad student (NYU Musical Theater Writing Program), he was mentored by Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, Arthur Laurents, and Comden & Green. He has taught and coached cabaret singers since 1982, including stints at The International Cabaret Conference at Yale, The STL Cabaret Conference, and The Singing School (New Zealand). He lives in New York City.  https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Alex-Rybeck https://youtu.be/1zUyDmeqFyE https://nitelifeexchange.com/six-questions-special-edition-music-director-alex-rybeck/ 54below.com

Michael James Scott is an actor and singer who originated the role of Genie in the Australian production of Disney's musical Aladdin, which opened in Sydney in August 2016. He received a Helpmann Award in 2017 for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for his work in this production. Michael reprised his role as the Genie on the North American tour, The West End, and most recently, Broadway (where he will return when theaters reopen). He also originated the role of The Minstrel on Broadway in Something Rotten!, as well as Dr. Gostwana in the original Broadway company of The Book of Mormon. Other Broadway credits include Mamma Mia, Tarzan, All Shook Up, The Pirate Queen, Elf, and Hair. Off-Broadway, he co-starred in Here’s to the Public! opposite Donna McKechnie and was also part of the concert cast of Jerry Springer: The Opera at Carnegie Hall. Michael can be seen in the new Showtime TV series Black Monday, and recently released his first studio album, A Fierce Christmas, available now on all music platforms.  Michael was born in Baltimore, MD, but moved to Orlando, FL with his family when he was five years old. As a child he “just wanted to sing and dance” no matter where he was - the grocery store, the doctors office, etc, and according to his mom, Michael sang before he spoke. Recognizing his creative energy and talent, one of Michael’s elementary school teachers helped guide him towards the world of auditioning for TV and commercials, and participating in children's singing groups, and he “was hooked”. Michael later earned his BFA from The Conservatory of Theatre Arts program at Webster University in St. Louis, MO; and while in college, he went on to be the standby for Ben Vereen on the international tour of Fosse. While Michael might now be well known for his role as the Genie, in our conversation he admits that the role was never even on his radar. He opens up about the preconceived notions that came along with the role, the pressure - and shares that once the creative team behind Aladdin gave him permission to just be himself, he was able to bring his inner singing and dancing child from youth onto the stage with him. Michael also talks to us about the inspiration behind his brand new debut studio album, A Fierce Christmas, which is out now. Citing the current pandemic, as well as the “racial awakening” in the country, Michael says of his album, “this was my protest… I’m gonna protest with joy.”  In this episode, we talk about:  The year 2020 being the year of the “pivot” The impact of the theater community on society as a whole  Having parents who just said “yes” The inspiration behind and production of his album, A Fierce Christmas  His “Ah ha” moment while playing the Genie  The advice Ben Vereen once gave him Connect with MJS: Get his album and visit him online: https://www.michaeljamesscott.com/ Twitter: @iammjscott Instagram: @iammjscott Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. A very special thanks to our patrons who help make this podcast possible! Cheryl Hodges-Selden, Paul Seales, David Seales If you would like to see your name in this show notes or get a shout out on the pod itself, visit ttp.fm/patreon to become a member and show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A CHORUS LINE Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante | Music by Marvin Hamlisch | Lyrics by Edward Kleeban | Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael BennettEpisode Segments:1:55 - Speed Test3:25 - Why God Why8:07 - Back to Before23:48 - What's Inside50:15 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:13:45 - Our Favorite Things1:22:10 - Corner of the Sky1:24:09 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Referenced:A Chorus Line (Original Libretto) by James Kirkwood & Nicholas DanteOn the Line: The Creation of A Chorus Line by Robert Viagas, Baayork Lee, & Thommie Walsh with the Entire Original CastWhat They Did for Love: The Untold Story Behind the Making of A Chorus Line by Denny Martin FlinnThe Longest Line: Broadway's Most Singular Sensation by Gary Stevens & Alan GeorgeOne Singular Sensation: The Michael Bennett Story by Kevin KellyA Chorus Line and the Musicals of Michael Bennett by Ken MandelbaumThe Way I Was by Marvin Hamlisch with Gerald GardnerEvery Little Step (2008 Documentary) Directed and Produced by James D. Stern & Adam Del DeoMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie  (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording  (Original Cast Recording  / Deluxe)  | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr.  | Performed by Alistair Brammer"Back to Before" from Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by Marin Mazzie"What's Inside" from Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles | Performed by Jessie Mueller & Ensemble"At the Ballet” from A Chorus Line (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Marvin Hamlisch & Lyrics by Edward Kleeban | Performed by Kelly Bishop, Nancy Lane, Kay Cole & Don Pippin"Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording)  | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Evadne Baker, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Marni Nixon"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews"Corner of the Sky" from Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by Matthew James Thomas“What Comes Next?” from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Jonathan Groff

This long-lost documentary about the original cast album recording of "Company" is finally available, and not only features a smoldering Stephen Sondheim (that smile!), the oddly alluring Donna McKechnie, Pamela Myers struggling to find the "bubi," Beth Howland perfecting the patter, and Barbara Barrie's sunglasses, but the indomitable Elaine Stritch. Proving that some women do still wear hats with that white "dump hat," she conducts from the chorus, drinks with the men, smiles in the ensemble, and fights to nail "Ladies Who Lunch" all the way till breakfast. We also discuss our own spotty histories with Sondheim, which number we'd like to see performed by drag queens, our feelings on Patti LuPone as Joanne, and the strange batch of Tony nominations this show got. In the words of Susan Browning, it could drive a person crazy.... Email: thebsapod@gmail.com Twitter: @bsapod Colin Drucker Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_ Nick Kochanov Twitter: @nickkochanov Instagram: @nickkochanov

In this episode, CHERYL CUTLIP shares her story of bringing beauty to the world and being a believer on broadway. Cheryl is the founding director of THE PROJECT DANCE FOUNDATION, formed as a mission to bring hope and healing to the world through the universal language of dance. The organization got its start in New York City in 2002 and has presented 3-day dance events in over 25 cities around the globe including Canada, USA, Australia, China, The Philippines, Israel, UK, Costa Rica, Peru, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. - A native of North Carolina, Cheryl's dance career began in Nashville, TN at OPRYLAND USA. After working on a cruise ship, living in Japan while dancing at TOKYO'S DISNEYLAND, and performing in the European tour of 42ND STREET, Cheryl moved to New York where she became a RADIO CITY ROCKETTE. Cheryl enjoyed performing with the ROCKETTES for 15 years where her duties included dance captain; assistant choreographer and spokesperson for nationally televised appearances including one-on-one interviews with Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer, and Larry King. She was the co-choreographer for KICK INTO FITNESS; and choreographer for CHRISTMAS ACROSS AMERICA promotional tours, THE YANKEE PENANT PARADE and NBC's ROCKEFELLER CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING special. - Other career credits include the Broadway National Tour of CRAZY FOR YOU and the Broadway benefit to the stars version of MACK AND MABLE starring Jerry Herman and Donna McKechnie. Cheryl also danced in the jazz company, WALKERDANCE under the direction of Chet Walker where she performed in a benefit concert for lyricist and composer, Stephen Schwartz. Cheryl currently directs a precision dance company called The Carolina Snowbelles (www.thecarolinasnowbelles.com) and operates The Space @ Project Dance, the foundation's dance training and education headquarters in Boone, NC. - She is celebrating her 23rd year of marriage and has two children ages 13 and 10. - -We invite you to subscribe to our Podcast and share it with others! -To support this Podcast visit us on Patreon -To find out more about us visit: www.artistshouseinternational.com -Instagram: @artistshouseinternational -Twitter: @artistshouseint -Facebook: @artistshouseinternational

Tony winner Donna McKechnie took to the airwaves with Richard Skipper through Richard Skipper Celebrates on Facebook AND YouTube for Project ALS June 15th at 5PM ET. They discussed Donna's past, present, and future. Listen in and please make a contribution to ProjectALS. 

In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1982 concert Showstoppers: The Best of Broadway. The evening is hosted by Tom Bosley and features Broadway favorites such as Ethel Merman, Barry Bostwick, Susan Browning, Len Cariou, Nell Carter, Diahann Carroll, Carole Demas, David Haskell, Glynis Johns, Donna McKechnie, Robert Morse, Pamela Myers, Stephen Nathan, Jerry Orbach, Anthony Perkins, Debbie Reynolds, Alexis Smith, and Ray Walston.

Good morning theater fans! This is Caryn Robbins with The Broadway Scoop for Wednesday, February 26th. Actor Greg Kinnear will make his Broadway debut as Atticus Finch in the hit Broadway production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. The Oscar nominee will take over the role from Ed Harris, who takes his final bow at the Shubert Theatre on April 19. Kinnear earned an Oscar nomination for his performance in the 1997 romantic comedy, As Good As It Gets. In other TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD news, the current Broadway cast of the production will take the stage of Madison Square Garden tonight, for a free, one-night-only performance of the show before a crowd of 18,000 New York City public school students. The event marks the first time a Broadway play will be performed at the Manhattan arena. And a host of Broadway favorites are among the nominees for the 34th Annual MAC Awards, honoring achievement in cabaret, comedy and jazz in New York City. This year's nominees include Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz for their duo act entitled, Twohander ,and Donna McKechnie and Andrea McArdle, for their tribute to Marvin Hamlisch and Stephen Sondheim. Others receiving nods include playwright and cabaret entertainer Charles Busch, Tony winner Joanna Gleeson and Tony nominee Max von Essen. Winners will be announced on March 30 at New York City's Sony Hall. And that's The Broadway Scoop for Wednesday, February 26th.

Join host Tony-winner Donna McKechnie at Sardis for Episode #3 of “The Ladies Who Lunch”. Donna's guests are three-time-Tony Award nominee Mary Testa, currently starring on Broadway as Aunt Eller in “Rodger & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!”, legendary publicist and author Susan L. Schulman….and Mercedes Ellington, dancer, choreographer, director and producer. Bon Appetite! Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, music composed by Matthew Sklar. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Every episode is recorded live at the legendary Sardi's restaurant, 234 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036. Thank you so very much to Max Klimavicius, Sean Ricketts, Beth Shafeman and the entire Sardi's family for your tremendous kindness and delicious cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part two of a special, two-part episode of “The Fabulous Invalid”, Jamie and Rob take an in depth look at the life, work, and legacies of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon by talking with actors and dancers who knew and worked with them.  From their first auditions to memorable experiences in the rehearsal room and in performance, Mimi Quillin, Jane Lanier, Chet Walker, and John Rubenstein—along with Betty Buckley and Donna McKechnie—pull back the curtain to reveal the Bob and Gwen they knew. This podcast offers a unique look at one of the most famous, successful, and fascinating show-business duos in history. This Week's Music: “Overture” from “Chicago”, “A Little Brains, A Little Talent”, from “Damn Yankees”, “Who's Got The Pain”, from “Damn Yankees”, “Bye, Bye Love”, from “All That Jazz”, “Steam Heat”, from “Fosse”, “Life's A Bowl Of Cherries” from “Fosse”, “I'm A Brass Band”, from “Sweet Charity”, “Hot Honey Rag” from “ Chicago”, “South Mount Sinai Parade”, from “All That Jazz”. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie Du Mont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Jennifer Simard Twitter: @SimardJennifer  Instagram: @thejennifersimard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a special, two-part episode of “The Fabulous Invalid”, Jamie and Rob take an in depth look at the life, work, and legacies of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon by talking with actors and dancers who knew and worked with them.  From their first auditions to memorable experiences in the rehearsal room and in performance, Mimi Quillin, Jane Lanier, Chet Walker, and John Rubenstein—along with Betty Buckley and Donna McKechnie—pull back the curtain to reveal the Bob and Gwen they knew. This podcast offers a unique look at one of the most famous, successful, and fascinating show-business duos in history. This Week's Music: “Main Title” from “All That Jazz”, “Corner Of The Sky”, from “Pippin”, “On Broadway”, from “All That Jazz”, “Rich Man's Frug”, from “Sweet Charity”, “On the Right Track” from “Pippin”, “If They Could See Me Now”, from “Sweet Charity”, “Take Off With Us” from “All That Jazz”, “I Gotcha”, from “Liza With A Z”, “Big Spender”, from “Sweet Charity”.  Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie Du Mont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Jennifer Simard Twitter: @SimardJennifer  Instagram: @thejennifersimard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show Jennifer, Jamie and Rob sit down with legendary dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and all around show stopper, Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie. The group discusses Donna's amazing career, from “How to Succeed” to Paper Mill's “Follies”, including the creation of her signature numbers: “Turkey Lurkey Time”, “Tick Tock”, and “The Music and the Mirror”. Finally, Rob gives us a bit more background on the television variety show “Hullabaloo”, where Donna first met Michael Bennett. This week's music: “I Want It All”, from “Baby”, “Turkey Lurkey Time”, from "Promises, Promises”, “Montage, Part 1 - Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love”, “The Music and the Mirror”, “One”, and “One, reprise” all from “A Chorus Line”. And “Losing My Mind” from “Follies”. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com  Jamie Du Mont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Jennifer Simard Twitter: @SimardJennifer  Instagram: @thejennifersimard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOWS: A Chorus Line, Company, Promises, Promises The one and only Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie, star of A Chorus Line, sits down with Rob and Kevin to look back on her incredible career which started with How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and then went to The Education of Hyman Kaplan, Promises, Promises, Company, On the Town, A Chorus Line, State Fair, and The Visit! Donna pulls back the curtain on her career to discuss how The Music and The Mirror was created, what it was like working with Bob Fosse, and why she has found new joy in her self and the art of cabaret. Also, Donna shines the spotlight on Frank Loesser, Elaine Stritch, and Dean Jones! Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4 To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

Join host Donna McKechnie and “The Ladies Who Lunch” at Sardis for a scrumptious meal of rarified theatre storytelling. Candid conversation about career adventures, challenges and mishaps take you deep inside the making of legendary shows and careers. You're not going to want to miss this. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, music composed by Matthew Sklar. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Every episode is recorded live at the legendary Sardi's restaurant, 234 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036. Thank you so very much to Max Klimavicius, Sean Ricketts, Beth Shafeman and the entire Sardi's family for your tremendous kindness and delicious cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're now about halfway through the 2018-19 Broadway season, and several shows have closed and some still have yet to open. Ryan McPhee, Managing News Editor at PLAYBILL, joins the podcast once again to talk about the notable shows of the 2018-19 Broadway Season. We focus especially on those that are likely to get some Tony Award recognition. Here's the list of all shows we mention in this episode: • Andrea McArdle and Donna McKechnie at 54 Below• Getting the Band Back Together did not get good reviews• Head Over Heels was thrown out on its heels in January• The Cher Show gets a diva endorsement• American Son getting a Netflix adaptation• The Intricacies of Family in Waverly Gallery and The Ferryman• Lifespan of a Fact with Daniel Radcliffe• Network and Bryan Cranston's electrifying performance reviews• To Kill a Mockingbird overcame lawsuits to make it to Broadway• Are you going to The Prom?• King Kong stirs up controversy and bad reviews• Be More Chill goes from Off-Broadway to the big time• Kiss Me Kate in the #MeToo era• Oklahoma! sets a darker tone in this reboot• Hadestown's road to Broadway• Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus is a new comedy with Tony veterans • Tootsie gets a facelift• Beetlejuice...Beetlejuice...Beetlejuice out of town• Ain't Too Proud to Beg, the latest Broadway temptation We also give special shoutouts to Bonnie Milligan and Stephanie J. Block. Follow Ryan McPhee on Twitter. ---------- The time and expense needed to bring these guests and conversations to you each week is sometimes challenging but always rewarding. Please consider buying me a coffee to support this work that goes into each episode.   Join the WINMI community by following on Instagram or Twitter as well as reaching out to Patrick with any questions or comments: contact.winmipodcast.com "Hot Swing" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

I love whenever I get a moment to hang out with Tony Award© Nominee, Andrea McArdle, because I know that we will always have laughter over something as ridiculous as a video game and Twizzlers. However, she and Tony Award © Winner, Donna McKechnie team up to bring a night of great singing with the songs of Sondheim and Hamlisch. She sits and chats with me about the show and more. Please enjoy my conversation with Ms. Andrea. About the 54 Below Show: https://54below.com/events/andrea-mcardle-donna-mckechnie-celebrate-sondheim-hamlisch/ About the Podcast: http://keithpricecurtaincall.com

Play along as Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly share interview clips from Paper Mill Playhouse's opening night of the new musical Half Time! Jerry Mitchell, Donna McKechnie, Georgia Engel, Nancy Ticotin, and Mark S Hobee chat in between Flor de Caña rum, broadway talk, theatre games, bad puns, and Montelobos mezcal. Become a supporter on our Patreon: https://bit.ly/2Q2zELG

Milling About visits a special sneak preview of American Dance Machine where 22 dancers perform classic Broadway dance numbers reimagined by some of the dance world's best choreographers. Host Robin Milling speaks with dancer/singer Lori Ann Ferreri (On The Town, Wicked) who says she felt guided by her mentor, A Chorus Line's Donna McKechnie for her rendition of Music & The Mirror. Tyler Hanes (On The Town, A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity) who performs Tommy Tune's We'll Take A Glass from Grand Hotel, and duets with his favorite New York City Ballet soloist Gina Pazcoguin, says working on the New York stage is a dream come true. Director Wayne Cilento (Wicked, Sweet Charity revival, The Who's Tommy) who played Mike in A Chorus Line, reunites with the legendary Cassie, Donna McKechnie. They share what it's like coming full circle as dancers to behind-the-scenes, working with Artistic Director Nikki Feirt Atkins to bring a fresh approach to a dance theatrical experience. American Dance Machine premiering December 21 at The Joyce Theater in New York City, features works from A Chorus Line, Bubbling Brown Sugar, Singin' In The Rain, West Side Story, and The Who's Tommy; to name a few.

In anticipation of his own upcoming solo concert debut, award-winning musical theatre writer Joel B. New sat down with three respected artists in the cabaret world to ask them about the impetus for getting into cabaret, what they’ve learned, and what inspires them. Nikki MacCallum is an actress, writer, and cabaret artist living in New York City. She’s originally from the Boston area and holds a BM from NYU. As a cabaret artist she’s performed at venues throughout NYC including 54 Below, The Metropolitan Room and Lincoln Center. Last fall, Nikki was a featured artist at Birdland along side Donna McKechnie and Jerry Mitchell. She recently attended the Eugene O’Neill Cabaret Conference directed by John McDaniel where she started developing “Familiar Things,” her most recent cabaret, which earned her second MAC nomination. Melanie Kann earned her BFA in Drama at NYU'S Tisch School of the Arts where she concentrated in Musical Theatre at CAP 21 Conservatory, and also double majored in Broadcast Journalism. When she isn't singing a showtune, odds are she is either out running an inappropriate amount of miles in prep for her next marathon, coaching young runners with Run4Fun youth running club, or slingin' sneakers at Jack Rabbit Sports in Park Slope. Her show “Songs for Square Pegs” just enjoyed its second incarnation at the Metropolitan Room. A jack-of-all trades theatre person, Thomas Honeck built sets for HBO, earned his Equity card playing Harry McAfee in “Bye, Bye Birdie, " designed lights for various theatres throughout the city, taught at the Yale Cabaret Conference, and toured the country with The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Thomas made his cabaret debut in 2004 with “Going On Faith… ” for which he was nominated for a MAC Award. He won two years later for his follow-up show “Dreaming Wide Awake.” Thomas has been an integral part at the Duplex for 19 years and has been the proud Program Director for its Cabaret Theatre since 2006. He has recently collaborated with his creative partner & director, Lisa Moss, on their 3rd show together, “Dancing With Death,” which can be seen at the Duplex on May 27th & July 12th at 7pm. All proceeds go to the ALS Association and JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). For the song portion of the episode, Joel performs "Somebody Else" at Actoria In The Astor Room, a new weekly musical theatre series in Astoria Queens, created by Josh Bardier and David Bryant Johnson. "Joel B. New In Concert" is on Friday, April 24th at 9:30PM at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre in New York. Directed by Justin Daniel. Tickets are $12 in advance ($15 at the door) plus a 2-drink minimum. To purchase tickets, visit purplepass.com/joelbnew.

FROM THE BEST OF STATE OF THE ARTS (September 27, 2010) - Record-breaking fall temperatures in Los Angeles vs. the cold of winter in Chicago and New York, spark hilarious stories between Sterling & Stroili. Broadway's legendary, Tony Award winning dancer/singer/actress Donna McKechnie (A Chorus Line) is interviewed. This week's Live Arts Calendar is followed by brief reviews of film icon and nightclub star Debbie Reynolds at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, CA; and up-and- coming musical theatre star Taylor Tracey at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA. SeaGlass Theatre's critically acclaimed production Of Grapes and Nuts at the Victory Theatre Center in Burbank, CA is congratulated. Sterling & Stroili converse with distinguished stage and television star Scott Lowell (Showtime's Queer as Folk). Embarrassing moments in theatre are shared by all.

FROM THE BEST OF STATE OF THE ARTS (September 27, 2010) - Record-breaking fall temperatures in Los Angeles vs. the cold of winter in Chicago and New York, spark hilarious stories between Sterling & Stroili. Broadway's legendary, Tony Award winning dancer/singer/actress Donna McKechnie (A Chorus Line) is interviewed. This week's Live Arts Calendar is followed by brief reviews of film icon and nightclub star Debbie Reynolds at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, CA; and up-and- coming musical theatre star Taylor Tracey at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA. SeaGlass Theatre's critically acclaimed production Of Grapes and Nuts at the Victory Theatre Center in Burbank, CA is congratulated. Sterling & Stroili converse with distinguished stage and television star Scott Lowell (Showtime's Queer as Folk). Embarrassing moments in theatre are shared by all.

This week we present an interview with performer/blogger/producer, Richard Skipper that we guarantee will leave every “theatre geek” begging for more! Mr. Skipper has conducted over 700 interviews for his blog celebrating people in the arts and is currently focused on celebrations to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of Hello, Dolly!, based also in part on his CallonDolly.com website chronicling the Broadway classic. Richard Skipper headlined three highly successful runs in Atlantic City at Trump's Taj Mahal and The Hilton. Richard Skipper has also performed at the 21 Club at the request of Arlene Dahl, The Regent (special performance for Carol Channing!), Le Cirque for Joey Adams' 85th Birthday; on numerous occasions for the NY Post's gossip columnist Cindy Adams; as a guest star in "The Impersonators" with Jamie deRoy at The Friar's Club, The New York Historical Society with Claire Bloom, Donna McKechnie, Hayley Mills, Tony Roberts, and George Shearing and a "Get Out And Vote" Rally for New Jersey's late Senator Lautenberg with Dr. Quinn's Chad Allen, Activist James Dale and the late Rue McClanahan; He has also shared the stage with Carol Channing on more than one occasion. For more about Richard Skipper visit www.RichardSkipper.com If you are in the New York City area be sure to check out this week’s events: Saturday, January 18th Local 802 Musician’s Hall - NY Sheet Music Society, 322 West 48th Street, NYC RICHARD SKIPPER CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HELLO, DOLLY! Richard Skipper will be kicking off a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hello, Dolly with members of the original Broadway cast! Non-member guest fee $10. Monday, January 20th Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: An Intimate Conversation with Carol Channing and Vivian Bond Tickets are still available by visiting www.channingandbond.com and be sure to use the code Raspberries

McKechnie, best known the world over for creating the role of Cassie in A Chorus Line, is also famous for her Broadway appearances in State Fair, On the Town, Company, Promises, Promises and How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Hear Tony-winner Donna McKechnie talk about her brand new show: a musical déjà vu celebrating the scintillating 70′s in New York City via the music of Jim Croce, Peter Allen, Marvin Hamlisch, Billy Strayhorn, and Stephen Sondheim, with arrangements and music direction by John McDaniel. More information and tickets at 54below.com

Randy Slovacek's choreography has been seen across the country, from the 11,000 seat Muny Theater in St. Louis to 99 seat off-Broadway theaters in NYC.  Credits include the off-Broadway World Premiere of Plane Crazy, choreographing and supervising the National touring company of Hello, Dolly! starring Carol Channing, many companies of A Chorus Line from Texas to Massachusetts and regional productions of They're Playing Our Song, Promises Promises, and Chicago among others.  He has contributed choreography for star-studded benefit performances such as "Lerner, Loewe, Lane & Friends" for the S.T.A.G.E. benefit in Los Angeles, "Donna McKechnie In Concert" in NYC, as well as "One Singular Sensation" celebrating the genius of Michael Bennett in Kansas City.  He has had the great opportunity to collaborate with Tony Award winners & nominees such as Jerry Herman, Donna McKechnie, Leslie Uggams, Lee Roy Reams,  and Thommie Walsh.  In addition, his choreography was showcased in the feature film "Slammed."    He has been asked by Jerry Herman to choreograph the upcoming Broadway revival of "Hello, Dolly!" The Randy Report covers topics as varied as politics (specific to the LGBT community and the nation in general), entertainment topics and anything he may find silly, sassy, sexy or all the above.

The Dancer - with Donna McKechnie

The panelists - President/Executive Director of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization Ted Chapin, President of the American Theatre Producers Cy Feuer, writer/critic Martin Gottfried, actor Nathan Lane ("Guys and Dolls", "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"), actor Donna McKechnie ("State Fair"), book writer Joseph Stein ("Fiddler on the Roof"), director/choreographer Susan Stroman ("Big", "Show Boat"), and composer/lyricist Charles Strouse ("Annie") - discuss musical revivals in-depth, comparisons to new musicals such as "Big", the state of musical theatre compared to the 1960s, script revisions and new designs for revivals, and the overall economics of producing Broadway musicals including the need for out-of-town tryouts.

The panelists -- President/Executive Director of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization Ted Chapin, President of the American Theatre Producers Cy Feuer (and four-time Tony winner for the original productions of Guys and Dolls and How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying and a Special Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003), writer/critic Martin Gottfried, actor Nathan Lane (Tony winner for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and The Producers), actor Donna McKechnie (Tony winner for A Chorus Line), book writer Joseph Stein (Fiddler on the Roof), five-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman (for Crazy for You, Showboat, Contact, and 2 awards for The Producers), and composer/lyricist Charles Strouse (Tony winner for Bye, Bye Birdie, Annie and Applause) -- discuss musical revivals in-depth, comparisons to new musicals such as Big, the state of musical theatre compared to the 1960s, script revisions and new designs for revivals, and the overall economics of producing Broadway musicals including the need for out-of-town tryouts.

With her autobiography "Time Step" now in bookstores, Donna McKechnie reminisces about coming to New York in the late 50s with dreams of being a ballet star; her first Broadway show, "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying", with choreographer Bob Fosse and dance captain Gwen Verdon; being part of the ensemble of the groundbreaking "Company", and the process that led to her Tony-winning role as Cassie in the original "A Chorus Line". Original air date - October 13, 2006.

With her autobiography "Time Step" now in bookstores, Donna McKechnie reminisces about coming to New York in the late 50s with dreams of being a ballet star; her first Broadway show, "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying", with choreographer Bob Fosse and dance captain Gwen Verdon; being part of the ensemble of the groundbreaking "Company", and the process that led to her Tony-winning role as Cassie in the original "A Chorus Line". Original air date - October 13, 2006.

With her autobiography "Time Step" now in bookstores, Donna McKechnie reminisces about coming to New York in the late 50s with dreams of being a ballet star; her first Broadway show, "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying", with choreographer Bob Fosse and dance captain Gwen Verdon; being part of the ensemble of the groundbreaking "Company", and the process that led to her Tony-winning role as Cassie in the original "A Chorus Line". Original air date - October 13, 2006.

Donna McKechnie! Up close with Tony Winner Donna McKechnie as she talks about her book, "Time Steps", her early career, a Chorus Line and more, we also play three songs from her. Interview and song from the musical, "The Flood". Also interviews with the shows, "Mail Order Bride" and Mike Daisey with his show "Truth". Marty Cooper talks about his desert island cast albums in "On the Positive Side".