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Jason Teasley, Chae Tate and Mark Radulich review movies currently on streaming services: The Wiz/Purple Rain/DreamGirls Movie Review! First up is The Wiz (1978). Then we move on to Purple Rain (1984). Finally we review Dreamgirls (2006).The Wiz is a 1978 American musical fantasy adventure film directed by Sidney Lumet. Adapted from the 1974 Broadway musical, the film reimagines the classic children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum with an African American cast. Dorothy, a 24-year-old teacher from Harlem, is magically transported to the urban-fantasy Land of Oz. On her travels seeking help from the mysterious Wiz, Dorothy befriends a Scarecrow, a robot called Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion.The Wiz was theatrically released the following year on October 24, 1978, to critical and commercial failure. The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with many unfavorably comparing the film to its source material. Some critics criticized the casting of Ross as Dorothy, while others criticized the direction of Lumet, who was considered a poor choice for directing a musical. Despite its initial failure, critics have become more favorable in recent years, and it has become a cult classic among audiences, Ross's fanbase, Jackson's fanbase and Oz enthusiasts.Purple Rain is a 1984 American romantic rock musical drama film scored by and starring Prince in his acting debut. Developed to showcase his talents, it contains several concert sequences, featuring Prince and his band The Revolution. The film is directed by Albert Magnoli, who later became Prince's manager, from a screenplay by Magnoli and William Blinn. The cast also features Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos and Clarence Williams III.It grossed $70.3 million worldwide, against its $7.2 million budget. The film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. Publications and critics have regarded Purple Rain as one of the greatest musical films. In 2019, the film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".Dreamgirls is a 2006 American musical drama film written and directed by Bill Condon and jointly produced and released by DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures. Adapted from the 1981 Broadway musical of the same name, Dreamgirls is a film à clef, a work of fiction taking strong inspiration from the history of the Motown record label and its superstar act the Supremes. The story follows the history and evolution of American R&B music during the 1960s and 1970s through the eyes of a Detroit girl group known as "The Dreams" and their manipulative record executive.The film adaptation features an ensemble cast, starring Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles and Eddie Murphy with Jennifer Hudson, Danny Glover, Anika Noni Rose and Keith Robinson in supporting roles. In addition to the original compositions by composer Henry Krieger and lyricist Tom Eyen, four new songs, composed by Krieger with various lyricists, were added for the film. The film marks the acting debut of Hudson, a former American Idol contestant.Dreamgirls debuted in four special road show engagements starting on December 4, 2006, before its nationwide release on December 15, 2006. With a production budget of $80 million, Dreamgirls is one of the most expensive films to feature a predominant African-American starring cast in American film history. The film received positive reviews from critics, who particularly praised Condon's direction, the soundtrack, costume and production design, and performances of the cast, in particular Hudson and Murphy, and was also a commercial success, grossing $155.4 million worldwide.[4] At the 79th Academy Awards, the film received a leading eight nominations, winning Best Supporting Actress (for Hudson), and Best Sound Mixing. At the 64th Golden Globe Awards, it won three awards, including for the Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59

Another film earned three Oscar nominations for original song, and this time it was the film adaptation of the Broadway smash musical Dreamgirls. Henry Krieger, the original composer of the stage show, enlisted new lyricists to work with him on the songs that impressed the Academy enough to get three into the list of five. Melissa Etheridge's history-making nomination as the first song to come from a documentary, and another nomination from Randy Newman made 2006 a very competitive year for the Original Song Oscar.

Tom Eyen escribió el libreto y letras de las canciones a las que puso música Henry Krieger, para contar la historia de unas jóvenes de color que en los años 60 trataban de triunfar como grupo musical y su encuentro con un visionario representante que luchó por acabar con el dominio en las listas de ventas de productores blancos, que anulaban a los intérpretes negros. La historia tiene demasiadas coincidencias con el auge de la Tamla Motown en los años 60 que propulsó a estrellas como Jackson Five, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Las Supremes y tantos otros de la mano de Berry Gordy que creó la discográfica y sacó a Diana Ross de las Supremes, para emprender una carrera en solitario, muy muy parecido a lo que cuenta el musical. El musical coreografiado y dirigido por Michael Bennett se estrenó en Broadway en 1981 y ganó 6 de los 13 Tonys a los que fue nominado, manteniéndose en cartel más de tres años. Tardaría 25 años en llevarse al cine y es mayormente la versión para el cine la que hemos utilizado en el podcast, que tiene un reparto de auténtico lujo Beyonce (Deena), Jamie Foxx (Curtis), Eddie Murphy (Jimmy), Danny Glover (Marty), Jennifer Hudson (Effie), Anika Noni Rose (Lorrell) y Keith Robinson (CC). 00h 00’00” I’m somebody 00h 01’24” Presentación 00h 04’07” Cabecera 00h 05’16” Inicio 00h 05’55” I’m lookin’ for something 00h 08’11” Going downtown 00h 09’38” Takin’ the long way home 00h 11’57” Move (You’re steppin on my heart) 00h 15’26” Fake your way to the top 00h 20’09” Cadillac car 00h 23’00” Steppin’ to the bad side 00h 29’33” Party, party 00h 33’10” I want you baby 00h 36’57” Family 00h 40’43” Dreamgirls 00h 44’32” Heavy 00h 49’49” It’s all over 00h 53’50” And I’m telling you I’m not going 00h 59’26” Opening Act II: Dreams medley 01h 06’29” Vogue sequence (duet version) 01h 10’45” When I first saw you 01h 14’17” Patience 01h 18’14” I’m changing 01h 22’35” Perfect world 01h 24’29” Ain’t no party 01h 29’52” I meant you no harm 01h 31’12” Jimmy’s rap 01h 33’26” Lorrelle loves Jimmy 01h 34’31” Family (Reprise) 01h 36’04” I miss you, old friend 01h 38’14” Effie, sing my song 01h 39’46” One night only 01h 42’58” One night only (disco) 01h 46’41” Listen 01h 51’12” Hard to say goodbye 01h 54’07” Dreamgirls 01h 56’52” Curiosidades y anécdotas 01h 59’29” Love you I do 02h 02’52” I am changing 02h 08’27” And I am telling you I’m not going 02h 13’08” Curtain call

Join The Ivory Tower Boiler Room Café and get access to our bonus episodes and unedited videos: patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Dr. Stacy Wolf, one of America's leading scholars on musical theater, sits down with Andrew to talk about the magic of musical theater. Right away, she realizes that Andrew is just as obsessed with Broadway, and they discuss their approach to teaching the Broadway Musical. At Princeton, Stacy is a professor of theater and the director of the program in Music Theater, and she explains that one of her favorite questions to ask her students is their experience with going to Broadway. Stacy dissects all of the elements that are involved in putting together a Broadway musical. While opening up about the importance of community theater, Stacy reveals why theater is an art to be cherished in any community. Andrew even gets to talk about how important his summer theater camp, Mainstage was and how it allowed him to embrace his gay identity. And because Andrew couldn't help himself, he asks Stacy so many hard hitting musical theater questions. What does she really think of Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals? Which musical does she always have playing in the background when she's writing? What it's like to teach a Stephen Sondheim course? Be sure to check out Stacy's writing including her books Beyond Broadway: The Pleasure and Promise of Musical Theater Across America, A Problem Like Maria: Gender and Sexuality in the American Musical, and Changed For Good: A Feminist History of the Broadway Musical: https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=stacy+wolf You can find more information and all of Stacy's work here: https://stacywolf.princeton.edu/bio/ Get your tickets for the Halloween Lit. Bash Here: https://www.store.penandbrush.org/event-details/ivory-tower-boiler-room-and-p-b-reads-halloween-lit-bash Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR to receive a free copy with any print or digital subscription. Follow Ivory Tower Boiler Room on Instagram, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and Twitter, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Many thanks to the Ivory Tower Boiler Room podcast team: Andrew Rimby, Executive Director; Mary DiPipi, Chief Contributor; Kimberly Dallas, Editor Educational Copyright: "Dreamgirls" (Dreamgirls, Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen, Geffen Records, 1982), "End Credits" (Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, Disney, 1997) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ivorytowerboilerroom/support

DREAMGIRLS COMPOSER: Henry Kreiger LYRICIST: Tom Eyen BOOK: Tom Eyen DIRECTOR: Michael Bennett CHOREOGRAPHER: Michael Bennett and Michael Peters PRINCIPLE CAST: Loretta Devine (Lorrell), Jennifer Holliday (Effie), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Deena) OPENING DATE: Dec 20, 1981 CLOSING DATE: Aug 11, 1985 PERFORMANCES: 1521 SYNOPSIS: In 1960s Detroit, three black women form an R&B group called The Dreams. As their stars rise in popularity, their relationships are torn apart as they try to balance their love for one another and their love for the spotlight.    Dreamgirls was born out of a desire to tell the story of Motown backup singers who wanted the chance to sing in the spotlight. Individually successful and well-established creative team members often butted heads through the workshop process, which allowed the show more intensive rewrites than the conventional out-of-town tryout process. At the time of its Broadway opening, Dreamgirls was the most expensive musical ever produced, but cinematic staging by Michael Bennett, a breakthrough performance by Jennifer Holliday, and an audience-pleasing score ensured ticket sales. Bill Russell argues that Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen's Motown-inspired sound of Dreamgirls appealed to baby boomer audiences in new ways and inspired a plethora of musicals scored with a pop soundtrack. Bill Russell is an internationally produced playwright, lyricist and director. He received Tony award nominations for the book and lyrics of Side Show. He co-authored the book and lyrics for Pageant and has directed that show in the Fringe and West End of London and many productions around America. He has also directed Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (book and lyrics) around the US and in the Fringe and West End. Other book and lyric credits include Unexpected Joy, The Last Smoker in America, Brave New World and The Texas Chainsaw Musical. For more visit: billrussell.net SOURCES Dreamgirls, Original Broadway Cast Recording. Geffen Records (1982) Dreamgirls starring Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson, directed by Bill Condon. Dreamworks (2006) A Chorus Line and The Musicals of Michael Bennett by Ken Mandelbaum. Published by St. Martin's Press (1989) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I am so happy to announce my episode with  Encores! Producing Creative Director and  Tony-winning set designer Clint Ramos. Clint's current project is Encores!' newest production, Into the Woods, which runs now through May 15. You can find the remaining tickets here:   Into the Woods   You can tune in today to hear some of the stories of Clint's amazing career, including the art of designing for a star, creating a program with the American Theater Wing for young costume designers, his extensive research process for Respect, why Slave Play had extra resonance after quarantine, how he helped create the new mission for Encores!, working with Henry Krieger and other original creatives on Encores! shows, putting together a virtual season, the concept for the new Into the Woods, and so much more.

Hold it, hold it, hold it. Harlly, Jeaun and Lawson can't do it no more. They can't sing no more sad songs. Bass man! Come on up! One, two, three – hit it!ALSO DISCUSSED* Breach (2007)* Death on the Nile (2022)* Dog (2022)* The Hitcher (2007)* The Messengers (2007)* Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009)* Moon Knight: Season 1 (2022)* Primeval (2007)* The Privilege (2022)* Scream (2022)* The Trial of Tony Blair (2007)* X (2022)Reach us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IDontKnowWhyWe1Read Harlly and Jeaun's Blog at https://onthebrightsidemedia.home.blog/Read Lawson's Blog athttps://exitthroughthecandycounter.wordpress.com/

I've said my Thoughts Aloud for the final time! I've enjoyed every minute of it!Thank You all for listening and see you down the road.Quote of the Week“Every man has his own special dreamAnd that dreams' just about to come trueLife's not as bad as it may seem if youOpen your eyes to what's in front of you”― Henry Krieger, DreamgirlsKofi MannTwitter @KforKofiInstagram @Kofi.xxYOUTUBE Email - Thoughtsaloudpodcasts@gmail.com

Today on the show, we have Darren Potkey! Darren is the Executive Director for USTA Georgia and is involved in many different areas throughout the tennis industry (See Full Bio below). We talk about his tennis story, his thoughts on current topics such as local play, USTA 2021Junior Tournament Structure, and his new web series called "Catching Up" with both the Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame and ITA Alumni Atlanta. We also discuss his passions for spending time with his family and watching professional darts! Check Out Darren's YouTube Video Series/Catching Up: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoP5zbOudo4W_BYKG0J0QlA FULL BIO: Darren started playing tennis when he was 12 years old. Before that, he was on the national club soccer championship team out of New Hampshire, then moved to California and switched sports. He ended up in the top 75 of USTA national rankings in 16's & 18's playing in Southern California. Darren is the only CIF individual champion in his high school's history (Ventura High School). He started his freshmen year at University of San Diego (under legendary coach Ed Collins) and then played final 3 years at UC Santa Barbara. During his senior year, the team made the NCAA finals site (last 16) and is the only UCSB team to do so. After that, Darren worked one year at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges (CMS) assisting Dr. Henry Krieger in his final year at the helm. Dr. Krieger won over 400 matches at CMS. Darren then worked at the Southern California Tennis Association (USTA Southern California) for 14 years, the first four years as a Junior Competition Assistant under John Lansville and last ten years as Director of Junior Competition. He had a lot of different projects going on while he was there, but most notably, he was the Tournament Director of the largest junior tournament in the United States at the time (Junior Sectionals, plus/minus 2,000 players). In December of 2013, Darren started his current position as Executive Director of USTA Georgia. On the officiating side, his first tournament officiating was when he was 17 years old. He has done many tournaments over the years mostly as a Referee/Supervisor: 23 NCAA Championships (mostly Division III), over 50 USTA National Championships, Easter Bowl, Orange Bowl, International Spring Championships, etc. He is also the Referee for the Pac-12 Championships and normally one of the Assistants for the ACC Championships. Darren is an international official (as a Referee). He is married to Courtney, who was a professional line umpire (worked 3 US Open finals) and she is now the ITA Officiating Department Administrator. He currently serves as a national trainer for USTA Roving & Referee, is a member of the ITA Officials Committee, and teaches continuing education workshops. Most importantly, Darren is a twin Dad to two 6 year old girls (Charlotte & Delaney) and his 4 year old son, Nolan.

This was a show for the ages! We had a magical time and a huge response to this reunion! The side show cast was here for a special reunion that had never happened before! The original principal cast all joined together for laughs, music, and memories. We welcomed Tony Winner Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner, Jeff McCarthy, Norm Lewis, Hugh Panero, and Ken Jennings. We surprised the cast with Director Robert Longbottom and Writers Bill Russell and Henry Krieger. IT IS ONE NOT TO BE MISSED!

DREAMGIRLS Book & Lyrics by Tom Eyen | Music by Henry Kieger | Original Broadway Production Directed & Choreographed by Michael Bennett | Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler | Produced on Broadway by Michael Bennett, Robert Avian, Geffen Records and The Shubert OrganizationEpisode Segments:2:06 - Speed Test 5:18 - Why God Why10:10 - Back to Before30:26 - What's Inside 47:56 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:05:28 - Our Favorite Things1:12:34 - Corner of the Sky 1:17:12 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted:Dreamgirls (Original Libretto) by Tom Eyen & Henry KrigerDreamgirls (2006 Film) Directed by Bill Condon, Screenplay by Bill Condon, Produced by Laurence MarkDreamgirls (2001 Actors Fund Concert Recording) Executive Produced by Catherine Cooke | Artistic Producing / Musical Direction by Seth RudetskyRazzle Dazzle by Michael RiedelOne Singular Sensation: The Michael Bennett Story by Kevin KellyA Chorus Line and the Musicals of Michael Bennett by Ken MandelbaumMusic 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"Ain't No Party” from Dreamgirls (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Henry Kreiger, Lyrics by Tom Eyen | Performed by Loretta Devine"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

Listeners, we're here to make you happy with another episode about the blockbuster 2006 musical-movie "Dreamgirls"! Now that we've covered the background of the movie (and Alex got his power back on!), we're going to go all-in on this epic af plot, full of iconic cultural resets. Let's get into in the drama!   Where to watch: Amazon Prime | iTunes | YouTube Movies    Songs: "Patience," performed by Eddie Murphy and Anika Noni Rose* "I Am Changing," by Jennifer Hudson "Jimmy's Rap," by Eddie Murphy "Listen," by Beyoncé Knowles** Music by Henry Krieger, lyrics by Tom Eyen *Lyrics by Henry Krieger and Willie Reale **Lyrics by Henry Krieger, Anne Preven, Scott Cutler and Beyoncé Knowles Released by Sony Music Entertainment   Show Notes: Meet the Supremes! Listen to probably Florence Ballard's best B-side solo, which is very Etta James meets Martha Vandella The real-life Lorrell Mary Wilson talks out about Flo and her problems that led to alcoholism and eventually her death. And here she talks about how she was snubbed for the 2000 reunion tour. "Diane...is Diane, that's something," omg. On a different note: Here's more information on the five-day Detroit Riots of 1967. Michael Jackson performed "Billie Jean" and debuted the moonwalk — and the iconic white glove — at Motown's 25th anniversary TV special in 1983. It was a true cultural reset. Jennifer Hudson talks on Oprah about how she got the role and gets an apology from Simon Cowell for being shady, plus Anika talks about her drama! And last but NOT LEAST: Both Jennifers Holliday and Hudson take the stage together for an iconic powerhouse "And I Am Telling You" to destroy everyone ever.   How you can help right now: Donate to the charity for George Floyd‘s daughter, Gianna Floyd. Sign the petitions to bring justice to the victims of police killings. Donate to the Louisville Community Bailout Fund, or refer to the list of U.S. bailout fund donations here.  Donate to the fund for the community of black trans women who live in Atlanta and are sex workers and/or homeless.  Educate yourself on issues facing the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn how to be safe if you're out protesting and getting tested for COVID-19. And finally: REGISTER TO VOTE!   Podcast cover art: David Taylor Twitter: @bwaybabies Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast

Ladies and gentlemen, the Broadway Babies are proud to present the "Dreamgirls," in their return appearance on the podcast! We're steppin' to the bad side this week to talk about the 2006 movie adaptation of the musical. Gorgeous direction and a star-studded all-black cast, including Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson in her star-is-born role, breathe new life into this iconic story ... for the most part. Let's get into all the drama, in part one of our convo! (Because Alex's power went out AGAIN, mid-recording...which is why we're a date late!) We also want to take a moment to address what's going on in our country at the moment. It's our role as people with a public platform to use that to support those who need that kind of amplifying, which we'll continue to commit to doing every week. We 100% support ending police brutality and systemic racial injustice, and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement!   Where to watch: Amazon Prime | iTunes | YouTube Movies    Songs: "I'm Lookin' for Something Baby," performed by Maxi Anderson, Charlene Carmen and Kesha Ealy "Dreamgirls," by Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni Rose and Jennifer Hudson "Love You I Do," by Jennifer Hudson* "Family," by Keith Robinson, Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni Rose and Jamie Foxx Music by Henry Krieger, lyrics by Tom Eyen *Lyrics by Siedah Garrett Released by Sony Music Entertainment   Show Notes: We'll have our complete show notes next week!   How you can help right now: Donate to the charity for George Floyd‘s daughter, Gianna Floyd. Sign the petitions to bring justice to the victims of police killings. Donate to the Louisville Community Bailout Fund, or refer to the list of U.S. bailout fund donations here.  Donate to the fund for the community of black trans women who live in Atlanta and are sex workers and/or homeless.  Educate yourself on issues facing the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn how to be safe if you're out protesting and getting tested for COVID-19. And finally: REGISTER TO VOTE!   Podcast cover art: David Taylor Twitter: @bwaybabies Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast

“Wa wa, my children are on fire!” Will and Caitlin discuss Dreamgirls but give a preview of Dude. Effie we all got pain! - Learn all about Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger’s backstage musical Dreamgirls, directed by Michael Bennet.

Come look at these freaks! Side Show is a musical by Bill Russell (book and lyrics) and Henry Krieger (music) based on the lives of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins who became famous stage performers in the 1930s. The musical opened on Broadway on October 16, 1997. Despite receiving some positive reviews, the show closed on January 3, 1998 after 91 performances. My guest is my wife, Joshua McDougle.

Dreamgirls was a hit Broadway show which became an Oscar-winning film starring Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy. As the musical arrives in the UK for the first time since it opened there 31 years ago, we speak to the composer and co-creator, Henry Krieger.Helen Martens recently shared her cheque for winning The Hepworth Prize for Sculpture with the other shortlisted artists. Now she's done the same with her Turner Prize winnings. What does this desire to share say about the artist?41 paintings from four of the most innovative Australian Impressionist artists are on show at The National Gallery in London for the first time. As curator Chris Riopelle explains, they reveal how the artists were influenced by European Impressionism, a growing sense of national identity, and their desire to capture the great Australian landscape.Porridge co-creator Dick Clement remembers the actor Peter Vaughan who has died aged 93. Vaughan played a devoted butler in The Remains of the Day, a villainous prisoner in Porridge, and a wise elder in Game of Thrones.Presenter Samira Ahmed Producer Marilyn Rust.

Theater Talk guests are director Bill Condon, composer Henry Krieger, set designer David Rockwell & lyricist/librettist Bill Russell, the creative team of “Side Show,” a musical based on the lives of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton.

Bob Wilcox and Gerry Kowarsky review (1) THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, & Wendy Kesselman, at the New Jewish Theatre, (2) ANTIGONE, by Sophocles, at Upstream Theater, (3) AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, by Agatha Christie, at Stray Dog Theatre, (4) BONNIE AND CLYDE, by Ivan Menchell, Frank Wildhorn, & Don Black, at New Line Theatre, (5) SIDE SHOW, by Bill Russell & Henry Krieger, at Over Due Theatre Co., (6) STOP KISS, by Diane Son, at the Webster Univ. Conservatory, (7) NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, by George & Ira Gershwin & Joe DiPietro, at the Peabody Opera House, (8) ANON(YMOUS), by Naomi Iisuka, at Washington Univ., and (9) BUS STOP, by William Inge, at Saint Louis Univ.

Washington U. lecturer Sean Savoie discusses lighting design with hosts Bob Wilcox and Gerry Kowarsky after Bob and Gerry review (1) JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice, at The Muny, (2) DREAMGIRLS, by Henry Krieger & Tom Eyen, at The Muny, (3) CORIOLANUS, by William Shakespeare, at St. Louis Shakespeare, and (4) THE WIZARD OF OZ, by L. Frank Baum, John Kane, Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg, at Family Musical Theatre.

Special Episode #6: Kate Shindle may have come to our attention first as Miss America 1998, but she has clearly staked out a place of her own in the musical theatre world. She's appeared on Broadway in Jekyll and Hide, headlined as Sally Bowles in the Sam Mendes/Rob Marshall revival of Cabaret, and originated the role of Vivienne in Legally Blonde, the musical.Kate was always on my radar because a) she's a fellow Northwestern University alum, and b) she was a super cool Miss A., in that she was really talented and she had a great platform (AIDS awareness and education). So when I was asked to write a song for a benefit and I heard Kate was one of the singers I could write for, I snapped her up PDQ! It's great to finally work with her after years of rubbing elbows at Northwestern events and Julia Murney's annual Pancakes and Bacon Party.The benefit, called Broadway in South Africa, will take place on October 6th at Symphony Space. Ten songwriters (including Henry Krieger, Michael John LaChiusa and Bill Russell) were asked to write songs inspired by the essays and drawings of South African children. I took my inspiration from Khensoni Mabaso's sketch of Johannesburg, which features a very tall building with the word "Voda" on top. This piqued my curiousity, so off I went to research what turned out to be the Ponte City Tower, a 54-story cylindrically-shaped apartment building with a hollow core. ("Voda" is short for Vodacom, a cellular phone company that owns a huge LED wraparound sign on the top three stories of the building.)When Ponte was built in 1975, the surrounding neighborhoods were "whites only," but with the end of Apartheid, the area quickly filled with blacks and immigrants, and the white people fled to the suburbs. The building became notorious for criminal activity, suicide jumpers, and the garbage that built up inside the core.The building is currently being renovated and resold as high-style condos. Last October, before the sales office opened, the building co-sponsored an event with the city to offer people the opportunity to "Abseil off Ponte," i.e. rappel down the building on ropes like mountain climbers use.(Sorry to those who downloaded the original version of this episode with the audio issues. This new version is issue-free.)"The Core of Ponte" was recorded on 9/27/08.

This is an archived epidose from when we were known as Shoot Without a Script.

The interview Paige did with Henry Krieger