Podcast appearances and mentions of gerard alessandrini

Today, my guest is my old friend, GERARD ALESSANDRINI, creator of the long-running off-Broadway hit revue Forbidden Broadway, which recently opened its 27th edition, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY — MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG now playing at Theater555 NYC.   On this episode, Gerard and I discuss not only this latest iteration of the show but also look back to its origins in 1980 and explore its remarkable forty-three-year history of hilariously skewering Broadway and insightfully spoofing its musicals, plays, and stars. As you might imagine, Gerard and I went off on several entertaining tangents not directly related to the subject of this episode, resulting in an additional ten minutes of outtakes that are available exclusively to patrons of Broadway Nation. Here is the information about how you too can become a patron. Become a PATRON of Broadway Nation! This podcast is made possible in part by the generous support of our Patron Club Members, including Geoffrey Block and Larry Spinelli For just $7.00 a month, you will receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact, I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. You will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host, Albert Evans, that have not been featured on the podcast. All patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgment of your vital support of this podcast. And if you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation, there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a short break, Backstage Babble is BACK, and I am so proud to present my episode with the extraordinarily talented singer, actress, and comedian Christine Pedi. With a career spanning three Broadway shows, a daily radio show on Sirius XM, long-running stints off-Broadway in two hit parody shows, several York Theater revivals, appearances on quite a few hit TV shows, and an ever-growing cabaret career, how could she not have stories to tell? Tune in to hear her talk about how she surprised her parents with her role in Chicago, the Forbidden Broadway skit that she suggested, the magic of Alvin Colt, the advice Jerry Herman gave her, getting compliments from Helen Gurley Brown, imitating Suze Orman to Suze Orman, the logistics of putting together a radio show, how Act One affected her Father, and what she hopes everyone will have learned from Covid. Plus: Angela Lansbury, Gerard Alessandrini, Rick Crom, Fran Weissler, and more!

Forbidden Broadway creator Gerard Alessandrini and actor/set designer Glenn Bassett perform with Joshua Turchin to support the York Theatre, with songs from Forbidden Broadway and Spamilton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A native of Oceanside, Long Island, Mark Sendroff graduated from Syracuse University and Temple University School of Law and immediately started his entertainment law career at the firm of Bomser & Oppenheim in 1975, thereafter moving to the firm of Gottlieb, Schiff, Ticktin & Sternklar in 1979 and eventually becoming a partner of that firm until its dissolution in 1995, at which time he founded Sendroff & Associates, P.C. In January, 2007, he and entertainment lawyer Jason Baruch formed the current firm of Sendroff & Baruch, LLP. Mark’s illustrious list of clients include actors Linda Lavin, Frank Langella, Fran Drescher, Jim Dale, Christine Ebersole, Stephanie J. Block, Donna Murphy, David Hasselhoff, Lucie Arnaz and Holland Taylor; directors Jerry Mitchell, Jeff Calhoun, Richard Jay-Alexander and Jack Cummings; writers Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Jack Feldman, Andrew Lippa, Gerard Alessandrini, and Jason Robert Brown; designers Bob Mackie, Howell Binkley and Anna Louizos; concert and recording artists Steve Lawrence, Marilyn Maye, Barbara Cook, Dee Snider, Peter Noone, Barbara Carroll, Ann Hampton Callaway, Bill Charlap, Billy Stritch, Nicolas King and Sam Harris; and over 100 music directors, arrangers and orchestrators working in the theatre today. Mark has lectured on theatre law for the Commercial Theatre Institute, the New York State Bar Association, the New York Law Journal and Columbia University School of Law and served on the Board of Directors of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets. http://sendroffbaruch.com/mark-d-sendroff/

One of my theatrical idols, Gerard Alessandrini, is here with us today to discuss his long career in the theater. Gerard is the mastermind behind all of the editions of Forbidden Broadway. He has also contributed to the musical Diamonds, the TV special Men, Movies, and Carol, and revised the book for a revival of Irving Berlin’s Mr. President. The interview is almost as fun as Forbidden Broadway itself, so I hope you enjoy!

American Playwright, Parodist, Actor And Theatre Director Best Known For Creating The Award-winning Off-broadway Musical Theatre Parody Revue Forbidden Broadway

Get ready to laugh your tuchas off because the creator of Forbidden Broadway, Tony Award winner Gerard Alessandrini swings by Shetler Studios to talk to Rob and Kevin about the many incarnations of off-broadway's most hysterical musical series! Gerard pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how a game of telephone led to one of musical theater's most iconic shows, what it was like creating Spamilton, and why Carol Channing demanded to be parodied. Also, Gerard shines the spotlight on Hal Prince, Christine Pedi, and Lin Manuel Miranda! 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

Today's guests are Ethel Merman, Julie Andrews, Eartha Kitt, Angela Lansbury, and Carol Channing.....well, not really, but you would think we had them all in one place at the same time because our guest this week is the fabulous impressionist, and host of Sirius XM's On Broadway, the sensational Christine Pedi! Christine pulls back the curtain on her career to discuss how she got direction from Elaine Stritch, what it was like discovering her talents for impressionism, and why Blossom Dearie might never appear in public........but she made an appearance for us! Also, Christine shines the spotlight on Gerard Alessandrini, Seth Rudetsky and Liza Minnelli! 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

“Spamilton” creator Gerard Alessandrini introduces his parody of the runaway hit “Hamilton," and cast members perform a few numbers from the revue. Then, Sir Barry Day OBE discusses his adaptation of the never-produced Noël Coward musical " "Hoi Polloi."

Gerard Alessandrini shares the process of turning Broadway into "Forbidden Broadway" and why after all these years of skewering stage stars and shows, he's still an optimistic fan of the theatre. Original airdate - September 30, 2005.

Gerard Alessandrini shares the process of turning Broadway into "Forbidden Broadway" and why after all these years of skewering stage stars and shows, he's still an optimistic fan of the theatre. Original airdate - September 30, 2005.

Gerard Alessandrini shares the process of turning Broadway into "Forbidden Broadway" and why after all these years of skewering stage stars and shows, he's still an optimistic fan of the theatre. Original airdate - September 30, 2005.